Cinema italiano Masterclass: A Journey Through Language, Film, and Culture is a short-course designed for intermediate and upper-intermediate students of Italian.
This course is designed for students who want to expand their knowledge of Italian cinema while enhancing their speaking, reading, and listening skills through discussions based on selected film scenes.
Each lesson will feature a different Italian film, allowing students to deepen their understanding of the Italian language and culture. By watching selected scenes from each film and analysing key moments, students will also develop a critical perspective on popular culture within Italian society
The course follows a communicative approach, where all four skills—speaking, reading, listening, and writing—will be practised, with a special focus on speaking.
Additionally, students will receive guidance for self-study and have the option to complete homework tasks.
- We watch one movie per lesson, –though not the whole film, just selected scenes—which we then discuss and analyze in class.
- Films will be shown in their original version with Italian subtitles.
- Before each lesson, you will receive a personalised PDF guide with custom-made activities to prepare you for the film scenes.
During the Lesson
- Introduction to film terminology and useful vocabulary for discussing cinema.
- Watching 3 to 4 selected scenes from the film (30-40 minutes in total).
- Group discussions and analyses of the film, including interesting anecdotes about the film and its actors.
After each lesson, you will receive supplementary materials for independent study. Each lesson lasts 2 hours, with additional content created by the teacher for self study activities.
Learning Outcomes. By the end of this course, you will:
- Expand your knowledge of Italian cinema and its significant contributors.
- Develop a critical understanding of Italian popular culture.
- Improve your speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills in Italian.
- Gain confidence in participating in discussions and expressing your opinions in Italian.
- Learn useful strategies for self-study and continuous language improvement.
Teacher Support
You will have continuous support from your teacher before, during, and after each lesson, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging learning experience.
SAVE THE DATE Thursday 6 March Bookings will open soon!
- The masterclass is open to all students with minimum language proficiency of B1 (lower intermediate). The masterclass will be delivered in Italian.
- Masterclass convenor: Antonio Lucicesare
- Where: King’s College London, Strand Campus
- When:Thursday 6 March, 18:00-20:00
- Info: antonio.lucicesare@gmail.com Bookings will open soon!
BIO: Antonio Lucicesare is an accomplished Italian teacher and trainer with over 18 years of experience. He has taught at renowned institutions such as King’s College, LBS, University of Greenwich and the Italian Cultural Institute. Antonio’s expertise shines in his unique approach of integrating Italian cinema into his language lessons.
For over a decade, he has been using films to immerse students in the richness of Italian culture, helping them not only improve their language skills but also gain deeper insights into Italy’s history and society through iconic movies.
His courses on Italian cinema have become particularly popular, allowing students to connect language learning with a love of film. By analysing dialogues, exploring cultural themes, and discussing cinematic techniques, his lessons offer a dynamic and engaging learning experience that goes beyond traditional methods. Students consistently praise Antonio’s creative teaching style, which blends technology and interactive content, making his lessons both effective and enjoyable for learners of all levels.
SAVE THE DATE Thursday 6 March Bookings will open soon!
