Italian Intermediate B2.2

This level builds upon the basic knowledge gained in the B2.1 level, consolidating structures and introducing new content. The course aims to improve language skills for everyday use. Students will practise speaking, listening, reading and writing skills through simple conversations, discussions, presentations and other communicative activities. They will expand vocabulary and sentence structures through reading and writing. Grammatical elements include a revision of verbs: indicative, conditional, subjunctive, talking about the future in the past, hypothetical thinking, introducing gerunds and vocabulary relating to topics covered in class.

Outcomes

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

Content

• Communication in a modern world
• Celebrations and gifts
• Giving compliments and congratulations
• Sustainability and environmental issues
• Leisure time and technology
• Italian scientists and inventors
• Hypothetical constructions