Italian Level 23 | Evenings
Upper-intermediate Italian course combining spoken communication, group work, role-plays and systematic grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation practice.
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 spoken Italian through group activities and role-plays, with the teacher using Italian throughout to support comprehension and listening. Lessons also include structured work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Topics include urban problems, architecture, public spaces, Italian cities, Roman heritage and regional food traditions. Learners work with language for expressing opinions, explaining causes, making recommendations and discussing information, alongside advanced grammatical structures such as passive forms and causal, concessive, conditional and limitative clauses.
What you'll learn
- Describe problems affecting cities, defend opinions and mediate discussions.
- Explain causes and limitations, and summarise information.
- Make recommendations, discourage choices and discuss Italian food specialities.
- Use the passive voice with essere and venire, together with structures including qualunque, negative prefixes and mica.
- Form and use causal, limitative, concessive and conditional clauses.
- Build vocabulary and cultural knowledge relating to cities, architecture, urban life and regional gastronomy.
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for upper-intermediate Italian learners with substantial prior study. The stated level corresponds to B2, and the course requires previous completion of Italian Level 22 or at least 264 class hours. Participation includes spoken communication, group work and role-plays, with lessons conducted in Italian.
- Requires previous Italian study at the stated level.
- Includes regular group activities and role-plays.
- The teacher speaks Italian throughout the lessons.
Before you go
- The required coursebook is DIECI B1 by C. Massimo Naddeo and E. Orlandino, using Unit 7.
- Learners receive access to an online platform for lesson summaries, notes and resources.
- Italian language teacher support, advice and study tips are included.
Where this course runs
- Selected class
Haycraft House, 16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ
16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ
Nearest station: Holborn
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Mon 9 Nov 2026
18:30 – 20:30 • 6 weeks
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Haycraft House, Holborn
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9 Nov 2026 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | ItalianTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | Book now |
12 Jan 2027 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | ItalianTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
24 Feb 2027 Wednesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | ItalianTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
15 Apr 2027 Thursdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | ItalianTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
25 May 2027 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | ItalianTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
6 Jul 2027 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | ItalianTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
16 Aug 2027 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | ItalianTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
28 Sept 2027 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | ItalianTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
10 Nov 2027 Wednesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | ItalianTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 |
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