Italian Intermediate Conversation : term 2

About this course

The course develops practical Italian communication through speaking practice in pairs and small groups, role plays, games and collaborative tasks. Learners extend their vocabulary and improve accuracy while discussing everyday subjects such as future plans, employment, working conditions and accommodation. Teaching revisits and extends key grammar, including the passato prossimo and imperfect, irregular verbs, the conditional, future forms and comparatives. Written work includes applying for a job, alongside activities based on selected chapters from Nuovo Espresso 2.

What you'll learn

• Discuss future events using appropriate language
• Distinguish and apply the passato prossimo and imperfect in relevant contexts
• Use irregular verbs, the conditional, future forms and comparatives
• Write an application for a job
• Discuss working conditions and hours
• Describe houses, flats and accommodation options

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for intermediate learners who have studied Italian for around two years or have an equivalent level. It is not designed for absolute beginners, and participants should be ready to practise actively through pair and group work, role plays and other interactive tasks.

• Basic Italian knowledge is expected, including introducing yourself, expressing likes and dislikes, using the present tense and talking about future actions.
• An initial assessment is used when joining the course.

Before you go

• The course includes homework, tutor feedback, informal assessment and an individual learning plan.