Italian 3/4: module 3
An interactive upper-intermediate Italian course covering current affairs, literary texts and grammar through speaking and listening activities.
What Upper Intermediate (B2) Italian means
At B2 Italian, learners can communicate fluently on concrete and abstract topics, develop arguments and respond in detail.
Support a viewpoint
Sebbene la misura comportasse un costo iniziale, a lungo termine gioverebbe all’intera comunità.
Although the measure would have an initial cost, it would benefit the whole community in the long term.
Discuss an abstract issue
La tecnologia facilita la comunicazione, ma solleva anche interrogativi sulla privacy.
Technology makes communication easier, but it also raises questions about privacy.
Negotiate a solution
Se posticipassimo la scadenza di una settimana, potremmo rispettare il budget senza ridurre la qualità.
If we extend the deadline by a week, we can keep the budget without reducing quality.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course consolidates upper-intermediate Italian through discussion of current affairs, work with literary texts and grammar analysis. Teaching centres on spoken interaction and communication, with pair and group activities, role plays, games, presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Speaking and listening practice is integrated with the review of topics and grammar studied at level 3. Learning outcomes are agreed with the tutor at the start of the course, and homework is recommended to reinforce classroom learning.
What you'll learn
- Discuss selected current affairs topics in Italian
- Analyse grammar points associated with upper-intermediate Italian
- Work with literary texts in Italian
- Practise spoken interaction and listening through pair, group and role-play activities
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for upper-intermediate Italian learners, labelled B2, and is aimed at people who have studied Italian for approximately three to four years. Participation involves regular spoken interaction, pair and group work, and recommended homework. It does not lead to an examination.
- Previous Italian study is expected
- Learning takes place through interactive pair and group activities
- Homework is highly recommended for consolidating classroom learning
Before you go
- Teaching and learning resources are provided through Google Classroom.
- The tutor will confirm whether any books need to be purchased for the term.
Class teacher
Roberto Minardi
Class teacher
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
1 class
Selected date
Wed 21 Apr 2027
12:30 – 14:30 • 11 weeks
£279
Keeley Street, Covent Garden
