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Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Reviewing A1-A2 Italian
- Essential vocabulary
- Present tense
- Articles and pronouns
- Basic sentence structures
- Common verbs
- Everyday expressions
Module 2: Expanding Intermediate Vocabulary
- Vocabulary-building strategies
- Word families
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Common expressions
- Contextual vocabulary
- Common collocations
Module 3: Intermediate Sentence Structure
- Simple and complex sentences
- Main clauses
- Subordinate clauses
- Word order
- Sentence connectors
- Combining ideas
Module 4: Talking About the Past
- Passato prossimo
- Imperfetto
- Past participles
- Regular verbs
- Irregular verbs
- Describing past experiences
Module 5: Future Tense
- Futuro semplice
- Future plans
- Predictions
- Intentions
- Future possibilities
- Talking about expectations
Module 6: Conditional Forms
- Condizionale presente
- Polite requests
- Expressing wishes
- Giving advice
- Hypothetical situations
- Expressing possibilities
Module 7: Modal Verbs
- Potere
- Dovere
- Volere
- Sapere
- Modal expressions
- Practical applications
Module 8: Pronouns in Intermediate Italian
- Direct object pronouns
- Indirect object pronouns
- Combined pronouns
- Reflexive pronouns
- Pronoun placement
- Practical sentence use
Module 9: Prepositions and Articles
- Simple prepositions
- Articulated prepositions
- Time expressions
- Place expressions
- Common prepositional phrases
- Correct preposition selection
Module 10: Adjectives and Comparisons
- Adjective agreement
- Comparative forms
- Superlative forms
- Descriptive language
- Making comparisons
- Expressing preferences
Module 11: Introduction to the Subjunctive
- Subjunctive concepts
- Common present forms
- Opinions
- Doubt and uncertainty
- Emotions
- Common expressions
Module 12: Expressing Opinions and Arguments
- Giving opinions
- Agreeing
- Disagreeing
- Explaining reasons
- Supporting viewpoints
- Participating in discussions
Module 13: Intermediate Conversation Skills
- Starting conversations
- Maintaining discussions
- Asking follow-up questions
- Clarifying information
- Natural responses
- Improving fluency
Module 14: Listening Comprehension
- Everyday conversations
- Interviews
- Announcements
- Workplace discussions
- Identifying key information
- Understanding context
Module 15: Reading Comprehension
- Articles
- Emails
- Notices
- Instructions
- Short reports
- Identifying main ideas
Module 16: Intermediate Writing Skills
- Structured paragraphs
- Personal correspondence
- Formal messages
- Descriptions
- Opinion writing
- Connecting written ideas
Module 17: Professional Emails and Communication
- Formal greetings
- Professional vocabulary
- Email structure
- Requests and responses
- Scheduling
- Professional closings
Module 18: Italian for the Workplace
- Workplace terminology
- Roles and responsibilities
- Tasks and deadlines
- Meetings
- Workplace conversations
- Communicating with colleagues
Module 19: Meetings and Presentations
- Participating in meetings
- Giving updates
- Expressing suggestions
- Asking questions
- Presenting information
- Responding to questions
Module 20: Travel, Culture and Social Communication
- Travel arrangements
- Accommodation
- Handling travel problems
- Social conventions
- Italian cultural awareness
- Formal and informal communication
Module 21: Developing Fluency and Accuracy
- Speaking spontaneously
- Improving pronunciation
- Reducing common errors
- Expanding expressions
- Building sentence complexity
- Developing confidence
Module 22: Integrated B1-B2 Communication
- Extended conversations
- Listening practice
- Reading longer texts
- Structured writing
- Discussion skills
- Practical communication scenarios
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device
Course Overview
This intermediate course develops Italian communication skills for learners progressing beyond beginner level. Participants will strengthen grammar, expand vocabulary, improve speaking fluency, understand more complex spoken and written Italian, express opinions, participate in discussions, communicate professionally, and manage a wider range of social, travel, academic, and workplace situations at B1-B2 level.