Italian: intermediate part 2

About this course

The course develops spoken and written Italian through topics including personal life, emotions, social plans, travel and holidays. Learners will also work with news and current affairs to encounter authentic Italian and practise expressing opinions, making predictions and giving advice. Teaching includes speaking activities, role-play, short exercises and self-reflection, with informal assessment through observation and feedback. Weekly homework and independent practice outside class form an essential part of the course.

What you'll learn

• Discuss travel and holidays, including past experiences and future plans
• Make predictions and speculate about future events using appropriate language
• Give advice in a range of everyday situations
• Talk about social activities and plans for going out
• Express and justify opinions in different social contexts

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for learners developing beyond basic Italian and continuing at intermediate level. Around 30 hours of previous intermediate study is recommended. Learners should be prepared to take part in speaking activities, role-play and regular homework, with an online level test recommended before enrolment.

• Around 30 hours of previous study at intermediate level is recommended
• Weekly homework is described as an essential part of the course
• An online Italian level test is recommended before enrolment

Before you go

• Learners need pen and paper, a folder for class handouts, and access to an Italian dictionary on a phone.
• Resources used in lessons are available through the online learning platform.
• Weekly homework is set, and learners are expected to practise outside college.