Online Courses
Language level information
Learners get in touch with and acquire the main basic structures and functions for basic communication aimed at the satisfaction of the needs of a concrete type. Following the CIC syllabus, the A1 level comprises 2 courses of 30 hours each (A1.1+A1.2) for a total of 60 hours. CIC courses are open for registration according to yearly planning, therefore different courses may be open at different registration sessions.
Learners consolidate basic structures of the language for communication, dealing with routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information. They can produce and understand short descriptive texts on topics such as family, work, and leisure. Following the CIC syllabus, the A2 level comprises 2 courses of 30 hours each (A2.1+A2.2) for a total of 60 hours. CIC courses are open for registration according to yearly planning, therefore different courses may be open at different registration sessions.
Learners can interact and deal with situations most likely to arise while traveling in Italy (ask for information, ask for help, relate a problem and find solutions, talk about health, make proposals, etc). They can produce and understand descriptive and narrative texts and appreciate distinctive cultural elements. Following the CIC syllabus, the B1 level comprises 2 courses of 36 hours each (B1.1+B1.2) for a total of 72 hours. CIC courses are open for registration according to yearly planning, therefore different courses may be open at different registration sessions.
Learners can understand and produce medium-length argumentative and narrative texts, and will also expand their lexical knowledge with elements related to specific areas (e.g. art, literature, cinema, theatre). The level aims to improve the knowledge and practice of the Italian language. Following the CIC syllabus, the B2 level comprises 2 courses of 36 hours each (B2.1+B2.2) for a total of 72 hours. CIC courses are open for registration according to yearly planning, therefore different courses may be open at different registration sessions.
Upcoming Courses
A1.2 Radice
The A1.2 course is dedicated to those who studied at least the first part of A1, so they know how to introduce themselves, make an order in a bar or a restaurant, and are familiar with Italian verbs in the present tense in -are and -ere.
Communication goals:
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe and speak about houses and hotels.
- Describe cities and be able to give indications.
- Speak about daily life actions.
- Tell how the weather is and speak about vacation in the past.
- Speak about family.
Synchronous Online Lessons on Zoom. Learning materials included.
Start: 16.04.2024
Tuesday 6 – 8 pm (ITA time)
Thursday 6 – 8 pm (ITA time)
30 hours total
20,000 SDG
A2.2 Albero
The course is dedicated to those who have already attended Course A2.1 at the CIC or those who have a basic knowledge of the Italian language ( for example they know how to use the present time, but they also manage to place past events in time and a discreet knowledge of the basic vocabulary ( family, shops, leisure, food, describe the characteristics of a person.. ).
Communication goals:
The student will be able to:
- describe events and habits in the past
- indicate the duration in the past
- point out things never done
- congratulate
- express some emotions
- give, understand advice, orders or instructions in a formal and informal way
- describe symptoms and seek advice
- make predictions and imagine the future
Synchronous Online Lessons on Zoom. Learning materials included.
Start: 15.04.2024
Monday 6:45- 8:45 pm (ITA time)
Wednesday 4:30- 6:30 pm (ITA time)
30 hours total
20,000 SDG
B1.2 Fiore
The course is dedicated to those who have already attended the course B1.1 at the CIC or who have a good knowledge of the Italian language ( i.e make and react to proposals
arrange an appointment, recommend an event, understand orders, instructions or prohibitions, make predictions or analogies, make a wish …)
Communication goals:
- describe facts prior to past events.
- understand the plot of a movie.
- formulate assumptions, indicate hopes and desires or opinions.
- express agreement or disagreement, surprise or anger.
- ask a telephone operator for assistance
- ask and give advice
- talk about traditions
Synchronous Online Lessons on Zoom. Learning materials included.
Start: 15.04.2024
Monday 4:30- 6:30 pm (ITA time)
Wednesday 6:45- 8:45 pm (ITA time)
36 hours total
20,000 SDG
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How to Enrol
Please note that the deadline for making the payment and enrolment is 10.04.2024.
To complete the registration you should follow these steps:
Fill out the CIC Registration form/April 2024 and submit it.
Proceed to make a payment of 20,000 SDG (through Bankak) as directed in the Registration Form.
Once the payment is made, please email the complete picture of the white receipt to the following email addresses: cickhartoum@gmail.com (CIC) and ccststudentoffice@gmail.com (Comboni College). Within 48 hours, an email will be sent to you to “confirm that we’ve received your payment” from the CIC. If you didn’t receive it, please send us an email.
Importance Notice: if there are not enough students registered, we may not be able to run the class as a minimum number of students is required to activate a class. In this case, we are open to freezing the payment for the next upcoming course or providing a refund option. Additionally, if the number of students exceeds a certain limit, we may consider running another class on different days and times.
If you are uncertain of your level, you can have a free conversation with our teacher by sending us an email to set up an appointment cickhartoum@gmail.com
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You can talk to your teacher and ask to change to another course. However, if you are unsure about which course is more appropriate for you, please contact us before the start of the course to schedule an appointment with one of our teachers.
Yes, also in September we have the Italian course A1.1 which is suitable for those who studied Italian for less than 30 hours.
The course is in synchronous live mode and the interaction between students is a fundamental part of the learning path, so the lessons will not be recorded except in specific cases which will be discussed with the administration.
We provide an attendance certificate only after completing the level’s 60 hours (30+30 hours for A1 and A2) or 72 hours (36 +36 hours for B1 and B2). However, please note that it can not substitute the international certificates like PLIDA or CELI which are necessary for most universities in Italy or for citizenship purposes.