Italian Intermediate B2.1

This level builds upon and consolidates knowledge gained in the B1.4 level. At this level, students learn to understand the main ideas of complex text on a variety of topics and can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers. Grammatical elements include a revision of verbs and tenses, comparison of past tenses and when to use them, and vocabulary relating to new topics.

Outcomes

• Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects
• Explain a viewpoint on a topical issue
• Ask for someone’s opinion
• Discuss advantages and disadvantages of various options when giving a viewpoint

Content

• Language used for publicity
• Keeping fit and healthy
• Sport in Italy
• Made in Italy
• Living in the countryside
• Italian history
• The future perfect tense
• Revision of subjunctive present tense
• Adverbs of manner