B1 to B2 Intermediate Italian
Practical conversations, everyday situations in a variety of tenses
By Crystallyn
- Language
- Italian
- Base language
- English
- Units
- 10
- Lessons
- 40
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Unit 1
La vita quotidiana: Everyday life
Routines and Changes
Talk about your daily routine and how it is changing.
What You've Been Doing
Talk about ongoing everyday activities and ask how long they have lasted.
Habits Then and Now
Compare your past routines with how you live now.
Life Then and Now
Talk with a friend about your current routine and the changes in your life.
Unit 2
Storie da raccontare: Stories to tell
What Happened?
You are telling a friend about an unexpected evening.
What Had Already Happened
You are explaining earlier events in a story.
Story Transitions
Connect events smoothly while telling a short story.
An Unexpected Encounter
You recount an unexpected encounter and answer questions about what happened.
Unit 3
Progetti e possibilitร : Plans and possibilities
Future Plans
Making arrangements and talking about upcoming plans.
What Might Be Happening
You are making reasonable guesses about what people are doing or why something happened.
Wishes and Polite Requests
Use the present conditional to express wishes and make polite requests.
Organizing the Weekend
Two friends make plans for the weekend and find a compromise.
Unit 4
In giro per lโItalia: Getting around Italy
Booking Travel Formally
Make polite requests while booking and confirming travel arrangements in Italy.
Explaining a Travel Problem
You explain a travel problem and ask staff for help.
Clarifying travel details
You are confirming travel arrangements and asking for practical details in Italy.
Solving Travel Problems
Handle common problems at a hotel, restaurant, or train station in Italy.
Unit 5
Persone e rapporti: People and relationships
Describing Personality
Describe peopleโs character in everyday conversations.
People We Know
Talk about people and relationships by linking details with che and cui.
Giving Relationship Advice
Give practical advice to a friend about relationships and communication.
Supporting a Friend
Help a friend talk through a difficult situation with calm, supportive advice.
Unit 6
Gusti, scelte e abitudini: Preferences, choices, and habits
Comparing Everyday Options
You are comparing everyday choices with friends.
Going There with Ci
Talk about places you go to, stay in, and return to during your week.
How Much Do You Want?
At a market, you discuss quantities using ne.
Choosing a Restaurant
Your group is choosing a restaurant and comparing food preferences.
Unit 7
Opinioni e punti di vista: Opinions and perspectives
Supporting Your Opinion
You are explaining and supporting your views in a discussion.
Beliefs and Doubts
Discuss what you believe, think, and doubt in everyday conversations.
Thoughtful Responses
Respond politely when you agree, partly agree, or see things differently.
Rispondere alle obiezioni
You discuss a familiar topic and explain your position while addressing objections.
Unit 8
Lavoro, tecnologia e creativitร : Work, technology, and creativity
Explaining Your Role
Describe your responsibilities and workflow in a professional setting.
How It Works
You are explaining how workplace technology and creative tools work.
Purpose at Work
Discuss why a team uses tools and makes changes at work.
Presenting an AI project
You give a short presentation about an AI-supported project and answer colleagues' questions.
Unit 9
Se potessi: If you couldโฆ
Imagining Alternatives
Imagine what you would do in different everyday situations.
What Are The Consequences?
Imagine possible consequences in everyday situations.
Regrets About the Past
Talk about things you wish you had done differently.
If You Could...
You reflect on a past decision and imagine how things could have gone differently.
Unit 10
Conversazioni piรน naturali: More natural conversations
Keep the Conversation Going
Use natural follow-up questions and expressions to show interest in a conversation.
Clarifying meaning
Use these phrases to repair misunderstandings in everyday Italian conversations.
Linking Longer Answers
You are explaining your opinions and plans in a casual conversation.
Planning after a travel mishap
Two friends discuss a delayed trip and decide how to adjust their plans.
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