Italian Level 2 | Fridays

About this course

This course develops Italian for everyday situations through lessons taught primarily in Italian. Learners practise listening, speaking, reading and writing, with interactive group work and role-plays supporting spoken communication. Topics include ordering food and drinks, making a restaurant reservation, describing homes, discussing daily activities, and using plural forms and common present-tense verbs. Progression is based on class participation and self-study rather than formal tests.

What you'll learn

• Order food and drinks in a restaurant or bar
• Express likes, dislikes and preferences about food and drink
• Make a restaurant reservation by telephone using simple phrases
• Describe rooms and furniture in a house or apartment
• Use plural nouns and adjectives in everyday contexts
• Talk about daily activities using regular and common irregular present-tense verbs

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for Elementary-level learners who have completed a beginners course. Previous study of Italian Level 1 or at least 12 class hours is recommended. Lessons involve spoken communication, group work and role-plays, with progression also based on self-study.

• Previous beginner-level Italian study is recommended
• A placement test is available if the level is uncertain
• Learners take part in group activities and role-plays

Before you go

• A required coursebook is DIECI A1 by Euridice Orlandino and Ciro Massimo Naddeo, published by ALMA Edizioni, ISBN 9788861826212.
• The course uses Units 3 and 4, sections A and B, of the coursebook.
• Lesson summaries, notes, resources, study tips and additional study resources are included.
• Students have access to workshops and events.