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Italian 3 upper: module 2
Upper-intermediate Italian course combining spoken interaction, authentic materials and grammar revision to develop oral and written fluency.
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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 develops Italian through discussion of newspaper extracts, literary texts and environmental or personal-relations topics. Learners also work with video clips and authentic audio, including dialogues at normal speed. Teaching focuses on communication through pair work, group activities, role plays and games, alongside work from Units 8 and 9 of Nuovo Espresso 3. Grammar revision covers past conditional and pluperfect subjunctive forms in if-clauses, as well as direct and reported speech. Learners are encouraged to complete homework to consolidate classroom work.
What you'll learn
- Debate opinions about everyday and environmental issues using written sources
- Ask for and provide personal information and preferences
- Comment on written texts
- Identify specific information in dialogues delivered at normal speed
- Construct conditional statements using the subjunctive and conditional
- Report what other people have said
Is this course right for you?
This upper-intermediate Italian course is intended for learners who have studied Italian for around three to four years or have lived in Italy. It includes regular spoken interaction, pair and group activities, role plays and games, with an interest in Italian culture also indicated.
- Classwork involves frequent spoken interaction with other learners
- Homework is highly recommended for consolidating learning
- An interest in Italian culture is indicated
Before you go
- The course uses Google Classroom for teaching and learning resources.
- The provider advises checking with the tutor which coursebook is being used.