Why study GCSE Italian?

Italian spelling and grammar is similar to French and Spanish. Knowledge of this EU language could be useful for commerce and tourism.

What do I study?

This is an intensive course (no previous knowledge of Italian is necessary). The specification covers twelve everyday topic areas and develops the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The GCSE course will lay the foundations for further study of the language. There is the possibility of taking AS level Italian in the second year.

Where does GCSE Italian take me?

Italian will be useful in areas such as Secretarial and Business studies, Banking, Importing and Exporting, Travel
and Tourism, Music, Fine Art and Art & Design.

What do I need?

Persistence and commitment to cope with the challenge of an intensive course and good study skills will be of great
importance.

A minimum of grade C at GCSE in another foreign language (although exceptions may be made).