Italian – Post Beginners Stage 2

About this course

This course develops Italian for everyday situations, with work on vocabulary, grammar and constructing more complex sentences. Topics include describing past events and discussing daily routines, alongside continued practice of pronunciation, reading and writing. Teaching combines role-play, listening tasks, paired and group activities, and structured practice. Learners also explore aspects of Italian culture while developing speaking and listening skills. Progress is assessed through classroom observation and activities, with learners recording reflections in a Personal Learning Plan.

What you'll learn

• Describe past events and daily routines in Italian.
• Use a wider range of Italian vocabulary and grammar in everyday communication.
• Construct more complex sentences in spoken and written Italian.
• Apply basic Italian pronunciation rules more consistently.
• Develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills through structured practice.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners who have basic Italian and are developing beyond an introductory level, corresponding to Elementary (A2). Learners should have completed an Italian Beginners course, an Italian Intensive course or equivalent study. Participation includes speaking and listening activities in pairs and groups, as well as individual classroom practice.

• Prior study equivalent to an Italian Beginners or Intensive course is expected.
• The course includes regular paired and group activities.
• Regular attendance is advisable for continued language practice.

Before you go

• The required textbook will be specified by the tutor in the first lesson.
• Learners should bring a pen and paper, or an electronic device if preferred.