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Basic English course (online) - free

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Basic English course (online) - free Distance learning Free Formattemp

"Nuove Frontiere Lavoro," in collaboration with the training organization "Idee Insieme" and thanks to the "Formatemp" fund, is publishing a "Basic English" course online.

The course stems from the need to expand intersectoral employment opportunities through the acquisition of language skills. The course is taught by a teacher with particular experience in teaching English and aims to provide the basic language skills corresponding to the level A1, first on the six-level rating scale of the CEFR, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

TARGETS: The course enables students to acquire the following skills: Listening – Recognizing familiar words and simple expressions relating to oneself, one's family, and one's immediate surroundings. Interaction – Asking and answering questions on familiar topics and routine activities. Spoken Production – Using simple expressions and sentences to describe where one lives and people, one's job, one's educational background, and living conditions. Written Production – Filling in forms with personal information, taking simple notes, and writing short messages.

At the end of the course, students will be able to hold short conversations in English, acquiring the following skills:

"have a simple conversation with people who speak slowly and clearly

"understand and use everyday expressions

"introducing yourself and others

"ask other people questions

"answer simple questions

"order at the restaurant

"talk about recreational activities

"describe a place

"describe a dwelling

"talk about holidays

"give directions

Students will practice listening, comprehension, and production of texts. Multimedia tools will be used in the virtual classroom.

FUNDING BODY: Formattemp;

PROMOTING BODY: New Frontiers Work spa;

IMPLEMENTING BODY: Ideas Together soc.coop.soc.;

PRICE: the course is free (financed by Formatemp);

DURATION: 120 hours from day 10 November per day DECEMBER 22, 2025 – 30 days from 4 hours in the VIRTUAL CLASSROOM (Online);

CERTIFICATE: of frequency (minimum 70% of total hours including attendance at mandatory lessons);

VIRTUAL CLASSROOM LESSONS: from Monday to Friday from 09.30am to 13.30pm;

MEMBERSHIPS: To submit your application you must register on the website http://www.ideeinsieme.it/index.php/register | and, once you have uploaded your personal documents and CV, type SEND (By 06/11/2025 at 17.00 pm);

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: the course is aimed at candidates for temporary work missions (both unemployed and jobless) registered and selected by the Employment Agency;

- for foreigners, knowledge of the Italian language and grammar, even if NOT certified;
- you need to have a desktop PC (desktop), laptop or tablet with a stable wired connection (HIND) or wi-fi, webcam and microphone;

SELECTION METHOD: Access to the course will take place through several preliminary steps:
- Correct submission of the required documentation;
- Analysis of the CV submitted;
- Check the connection devices to be carried out in videoconference;

SELECTIONS: Those who have joined will be contacted by email for confirmation. (by 06/11/2025 at 12:00) of the verification of videoconference connection devices scheduled for 07/11/2025 from 11.30 pm onwards in a group;

REGISTRATION: The selected candidates will be contacted by email and telephone. (by 07/11/2025 at 8:00 PM) to attend the first day of the course on the day 10/11/2025 at 09.30 on the online platform after sending of the entry link.

PROFESSOR: The teacher chosen for the course, a graduate, in addition to boasting teaching experience in English language courses, is certified by AIM AWARDS-ANGLIA – recognized by the MIUR – Advanced Business English level (B2).

Course modules

1.1

Basic English A1

Entrance test for the evaluation of initial skills

INTRODUCTION TO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

GRAMMAR AND SYNTAX

USE OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

EXERCISES AND SIMULATIONS

- Final test