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Enrolments for courses and modules from the period November 2024 will take place online from 18/10/24 to 23/10/24.
Payment
The day after enrolling you will receive an email with instructions for payment, which must be made by the deadline given (48 hours).
Failure to complete with payment will result in automatic cancellation of the enrolment.
Places on courses will be allocated in order of payment received.
Courses and modules will be activated only if the minimum number of enrolments required is reached.
Modules
Courses
Courses from September 2024 to January 2025
B1 - Pre-Intermediate
Duration: 75 hrs
Period: 01/10/2024 - 28/01/2025 (lessons will not be held on: Thursday 21/11/24, from 24/12/24 to 06/01/25)
Days and times: Tuesday and Thursday, 5.00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Place: Online
Course teacher: Susan M. Martin
Mode of delivery: Streaming
Requirements: Connection, webcam, speakers and/or audio headphones, microphone. The system works with PC (Windows or Apple), Tablet and Smartphone
Final test: Tuesday 4 February 2025
Coursebook: Latham-Koenig, Oxenden, C., Lambert, J., English File Digital Gold B1/B1+, Fourth Edition, Student’s Book & Workbook + Interactive Student’s eBook + Interactive Entry Checker eBook + Online Practice + Entry Checker + Workbook Answer Key, Oxford, ISBN 9780194435796.
 | Syllabus: livello B1 | 130 K |
B2 - Intermediate
Duration: 75 hrs - course 13673
Period: 01/10/2024 - 28/01/2025 (lessons will not be held on: Thursday 21/11/24, from 24/12/24 to 06/01/25)
Days and times: Tuesday and Thursday, 5.30 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Place: Online
Course teacher: Nicholas William Brown
Mode of delivery: Streaming
Requirements: Connection, webcam, speakers and/or audio headphones, microphone. The system works with PC (Windows or Apple), Tablet and Smartphone
Final test: Tuesday 4 February 2025
Coursebook: Latham-Koenig, Oxenden, C., Lambert, J., Seligson, P., English File Digital Gold B2, Fourth Edition, Student’s Book & Workbook + Interactive Student’s eBook + Interactive Entry Checker eBook + Online Practice + Entry Checker + Workbook Answer Key, Oxford, ISBN 9780194435949.
Duration: 75 hrs - course 13702
Period: 01/10/2024 - 28/01/2025 (lessons will not be held on: Thursday 21/11/24, from 24/12/24 to 06/01/25)
Days and times: Tuesday and Thursday, 5.30 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Place: Online
Course teacher: Angela Crompton
Mode of delivery: Streaming
Requirements: Connection, webcam, speakers and/or audio headphones, microphone. The system works with PC (Windows or Apple), Tablet and Smartphone
Final test: Tuesday 4 February 2025
Coursebook: Latham-Koenig, Oxenden, C., Lambert, J., Seligson, P., English File Digital Gold B2, Fourth Edition, Student’s Book & Workbook + Interactive Student’s eBook + Interactive Entry Checker eBook + Online Practice + Entry Checker + Workbook Answer Key, Oxford, ISBN 9780194435949.
Duration: 75 hrs - course 13674
Period: 30/09/2024 - 11/12/2024 (lessons will not be held on: Friday 01/11/24, Friday 22/11/24)
Days and times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5.00 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Place: Online
Course teacher: Michelle Therese Davies
Mode of delivery: Streaming
Requirements: Connection, webcam, speakers and/or audio headphones, microphone. The system works with PC (Windows or Apple), Tablet and Smartphone
Final test: to be announced
Coursebook: Latham-Koenig, Oxenden, C., Lambert, J., Seligson, P., English File Digital Gold B2, Fourth Edition, Student’s Book & Workbook + Interactive Student’s eBook + Interactive Entry Checker eBook + Online Practice + Entry Checker + Workbook Answer Key, Oxford, ISBN 9780194435949.
C1 - Advanced
Duration: 75 hrs
Period: 30/09/2024 - 22/01/2025 (lessons will not be held on: from 24/12/24 to 06/01/25)
Days and times: Monday and Wednesday, 5 p.m. – 7.30 p.m
Place: Online
Course teacher: John Moore
Mode of delivery: Streaming
Requirements: Connection, webcam, speakers and/or audio headphones, microphone. The system works with PC (Windows or Apple), Tablet and Smartphone
Final test: Tuesday 4 February 2025
Coursebook: Latham-Koenig, Oxenden, C., Lambert, J., Seligson, P., English File Digital Gold C1, Fourth Edition, Student’s Book & Workbook + Interactive Student’s eBook + Interactive Entry Checker eBook + Online Practice + Entry Checker + Workbook Answer Key, Oxford, ISBN 9780194436007.
| Syllabus: livello C1 | 110 K |
Modules
Modules from November 2024
20 hours
Business English: Making Presentations - Level B2-C2
Duration: 20hrs
Period: 04/11/2024 - 04/12/2024
Days and times: Monday and Wednesday, 5.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Place: Online
Mode of delivery: Streaming
Course teacher: Sandra Zodiaco
Requirements: Connection, webcam, speakers and/or audio headphones, microphone. The system works with PC (Windows or Apple), Tablet and Smartphone
Open Badge: OB in your chosen module e.g. "Speaking Skills"
Language and non-verbal communication are fundamental for a successful presentation. This module, aimed at advanced learners, will enable the student to master communication strategies and specialised vocabulary, while also paying attention to cross-cultural features and their implications.
B2 Speaking Skills - Level B2
Duration: 20hrs
Period: 05/11/2024 - 05/12/2024
Days and times: Tuesday and Thursday, 5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m. (lessons will not be held on: Thursday 21/11)
Place: Online
Mode of delivery: Streaming
Course teacher: John Moore
Requirements: Connection, webcam, speakers and/or audio headphones, microphone. The system works with PC (Windows or Apple), Tablet and Smartphone
Open Badge: OB in your chosen module e.g. "Speaking Skills"
This module, aimed at advanced learners, focuses on improving B2 listening and speaking skills.
Modules from September 2024 to January 2025
20 hours
Academic Writing - Level B2-C2
Duration: 20hrs
Period: 01/10/2024 - 05/11/2024 (lessons will not be held on: Friday 01/11/24)
Days and times: Tuesday and Friday, 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 a.m.
Place: Online
Mode of delivery: Streaming
Course teacher: Ece Sevgi Sole
Requirements: Connection, webcam, speakers and/or audio headphones, microphone. The system works with PC (Windows or Apple), Tablet and Smartphone
Open Badge: OB in your chosen module e.g. "Writing Skills"
This module, aimed at advanced learners, focuses on the peculiarities of academic writing, in terms of structure, style and vocabulary. Through the analysis of papers, case studies and the drafting of ad hoc texts, students will be able to develop their skills, both in this context and in writing skills in general.
Public Speaking - Level B2-C2
Duration: 20hrs
Period: 01/10/2024 - 31/10/2024
Days and times: Monday and Thursday, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Place: Online
Mode of delivery: Streaming
Course teacher: Lena Edward
Requirements: Connection, webcam, speakers and/or audio headphones, microphone. The system works with PC (Windows or Apple), Tablet and Smartphone
Open Badge: OB in your chosen module e.g. "Speaking Skills"
Oratory has always been considered an Art, but this does not mean that it cannot be improved through the study of techniques, the analysis of case studies and practice. Especially nowadays, when there are multiple, heterogenous communication channels, study and experience become essential to be able to manage the correct register, tone, manner and communication style when speaking in public. By means of case studies, the analysis of original material and their application in everyday situations, the module, aimed at advanced learners, will enable them to master rhetorical devices, techniques, “tricks”, styles and different registers, while paying attention to cross-cultural implications.
English with AI - Level B2-C2
Duration: 15hrs
Period: 04/11/2024 - 09/12/2024 (lessons will not be held on: Friday 22/11)
Days and times: Monday and Friday, 5.30 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.
Place: Online
Mode of delivery: Streaming
Course teacher: Nicholas William Brown
Requirements: Connection, webcam, speakers and/or audio headphones, microphone. The system works with PC (Windows or Apple), Tablet and Smartphone
Open Badge: OB in your chosen module e.g. "Speaking Skills"
Today artificial intelligence offers numerous solutions in the field of language. This module aims to highlight and delve into how these opportunities can represent, when used appropriately, an excellent chance to improve your English language skills (and not only English).
We will present and experiment with applications for improving translation, writing, multimedia creation, and oral production.
Registration
- Registration on ClaOnline to receive registration number and password.
- To register for levels other than A1, it is necessary to prove previous level of language knowledge. This can be done:
- by uploading a recognised certification/language level certificate/ certificate of language competence that you already have. Go to ClaOnline > Upload certification > choose language > select the type of certification from the drop-down menu.
Please note that the user declares under his/her own responsibility the authenticity of the certification. The CLA reserves the right to carry out checks and to request a copy of the original certificate at any time. [insert list of recognised certifications]. - in the absence of a document certifying your level, you must take an online placement test from here: link. The result of the test is binding, lasts 6 months, and indicates the course level in which you can enrol.
- by uploading a recognised certification/language level certificate/ certificate of language competence that you already have. Go to ClaOnline > Upload certification > choose language > select the type of certification from the drop-down menu.
- Registration takes place on the ClaOnline platform, in the course registration section, on the scheduled dates. Places are allocated according to pre-registration order. Courses available at the self-certified level are automatically listed.
- Once registration has been closed, if the minimum number of enrolments required to activate the class has been reached, an email will be sent with details of payment, which must be made via PagoPA by the deadline indicated in the email. With the "Payment notification" option, a document will be generated that allows payment in every place that accepts PagoPA, while "Immediate payment" allows instant payment online.
- Refunds are only made only if requests are received within the first week of courses. The form to be completed and sent to pagamento.corsi@unive.it .
Fees
The fee is also communicated by e-mail following pre-registration.
Registrations and payments made after the deadline will be subject to an increase of € 30.00 (CLA Board resolution 02/12/2013).
It is possible to use the Teacher’s Card (‘Carta del docente’) bonus to pay for a course.
| Type of course | Non Ca’ Foscari students | Previous CLA course attendees | Ca’ Foscari students, Erasmus students, Ca’ Foscari professors and other staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 hours | € 500,00 | € 400,00 | € 250,00 |
| 50 hours | € 400,00 | € 320,00 | € 200,00 |
| 30 hours | € 290,00 | € 230,00 | € 145,00 |
| 20 hours | € 200,00 | € 160,00 | € 100,00 |
| 20 hours | € 150,00 | € 120,00 | € 75,00 |
Last update: 22/10/2024