Italian 3 lower: module 3
Intermediate Italian course developing spoken communication, complex grammar and comprehension through books, newspaper articles and stories.
What Intermediate (B1) Italian means
At B1 Italian, learners can deal with most everyday situations and explain experiences, opinions and plans in connected language.
Express an opinion
Penso che lavorare da casa sia utile, anche se a volte può risultare isolante.
I think working from home is useful, although it can sometimes feel isolating.
Explain a plan
Voglio migliorare il mio italiano per poter lavorare all’estero l’anno prossimo.
I want to improve my Italian so I can work abroad next year.
Tell a short story
Stavamo andando in spiaggia quando ha iniziato a piovere, quindi abbiamo cambiato programma.
We were heading to the beach when it started raining, so we changed our plans.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course develops all four language skills, with particular attention to spoken and conversational Italian. Learners work with topics including books, advice-giving, newspaper articles and storytelling, while extending their understanding of the subjunctive, passive voice and historic past tense. Teaching uses spoken interaction, pair and group activities, role play, games, presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Course work is based on selected material from Nuovo Espresso Plus 3.
What you'll learn
- Discuss books and exchange advice in Italian
- Use the passive voice and historic past tense
- Extract detailed information from newspaper articles
- Recognise language and stylistic features in children’s stories
Is this course right for you?
This Stage 3 course is intended for learners with substantial recent study of Italian. The stated background is at least three years of recent study, completion of Italian 3 Lower: Modules 1 and 2, or equivalent knowledge.
- Requires knowledge equivalent to the preceding Italian 3 Lower modules
- Includes regular spoken interaction with other learners
- Homework is highly recommended for consolidating the course work
Before you go
- The course uses Google Classroom for teaching and learning resources.
- Course material is based on Nuovo Espresso Plus 3 by Alma Edizioni; not all activities in the book may be covered.
- Homework is highly recommended.
Class teacher
Roberto Minardi
Class teacher
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
1 class
Selected date
Wed 21 Apr 2027
10:30 – 12:00 • 11 weeks
£249
Keeley Street, Covent Garden
