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Italian Intermediate (B1-B2) Certification

Develop intermediate Italian language skills covering grammar, vocabulary, conversation, listening, reading, writing, workplace communication, and confident everyday interaction.

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  • PPLAccredited
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  • ₹5,999.00 Per delegate

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— The journey

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
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?

Who it's for & what's included

Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.

Who it's for

Classroom

Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor on-site
  • Printed workbook & materials
  • Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for

Online Instructor-Led

Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor via video call
  • Digital workbook & resources
  • Session recordings
Who it's for

Self-Paced

Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.

What's included

Everything you get

  • On-demand video lessons
  • Interactive quizzes
  • 24/7 access on any device
— About this course

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.

— What you will master

Course Objectives

01

Develop intermediate Italian communication skills broadly aligned with B1-B2 proficiency.

02

Apply intermediate grammar structures accurately in spoken and written communication.

03

Expand vocabulary for everyday, social, academic, travel, and professional situations.

04

Express opinions, experiences, explanations, preferences, and arguments with greater confidence.

05

Understand increasingly complex spoken Italian and identify relevant information.

06

Read and interpret emails, articles, instructions, notices, and workplace materials.

07

Write structured messages, professional emails, descriptions, and opinions in Italian.

08

Communicate more fluently and confidently in workplace and everyday situations.

— Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this course?
This course is suitable for learners who already have basic Italian knowledge and want to develop intermediate communication skills.
What level of Italian does the course cover?
The course develops language skills broadly aligned with B1-B2 intermediate proficiency.
Does the course cover intermediate Italian grammar?
Yes. It covers past and future tenses, conditional forms, pronouns, prepositions, comparisons, sentence structures, and introductory subjunctive usage.
Will I learn professional Italian?
Yes. Participants develop practical workplace vocabulary, professional email writing, meeting communication, presentations, and workplace conversations.
Will this course help improve speaking fluency?
Yes. Participants develop extended conversation, discussion, pronunciation, spontaneous speaking, and practical communication skills.
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