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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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Course curriculum

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 lโ€™Italia: 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 peopleโ€™s 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 couldโ€ฆ

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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