Italian Intermediate (A2)

Build on your Italian language skills and elevate your proficiency!

Continue your exciting linguistic journey with interactive lessons and practical applications, ensuring a seamless transition to the next level of fluency.

A class for those who have completed at least 7-8 terms / 112-128 hours of Italian. 

The focus will be on language in everyday situations, useful vocabulary and grammar and some cultural immersion. The course is enriched with audio-visual resources to consolidate the concepts presented and to discover cultural aspects of Italy. Students start speaking Italian from day one, practicing what they learn through role plays and conversation in class.

If you’re interested in traveling to Italy, sharpening your cognitive skills, improving your memory, increasing your understanding of the Italian culture, or just having fun, begin your journey here!

Course Breakdown

Week 1: Review of material previously covered. 

Week 2: Musical and theatrical entertainment, personal preferences. 

Week 3: Progressive form stare + gerund, direct object pronouns + verb avere.

Week 4: Making appointment arrangements.

Week 5: Asking information on a show and making a booking, relative pronouns.

Week 6: Travel habits and preferences, describing a past holiday.

Week 7: Verbs sapere and conoscere, pros and cons of different types of accommodation.

Week 8: Asking info on how to reach a vacation spot, time required, price, departure and arrival times.  

This outline provides an overview of what may be covered during the course; however, changes may occur based on various factors and the needs of the class.

Term Dates

Term 1 runs on Friday 7 February to Friday 28 March 

Term 2 runs on Friday 2 May to Friday 20 June 

Term 3 runs on Friday 25 July to Friday 12 September 

Term 4 runs on Friday 17 October to Friday 5 December 

Course outcomes

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe actions going on right now. 
• Make, accept or refuse an invitation.
• Make an appointment.
• Book a theatre ticket on the phone.
• Talk about your travel preferences and habits.
• Talk about a holiday using the past tenses.
• Express interest, surprise, regret, contentment.
• Inquire about a trip.

Testimonials

"Studying Italian with Roy is such an inspiring and interesting learning experience. She has excellent knowledge of the language. She is passionate and enthusiastic in her teaching and is excellent at effectively explaining the use of the language. I always look forward to attending her class.” 

"I have done a few different Italian classes at various venues - finding Roy is like winning the lottery. She is prepared for every lesson, however if a question comes up, she is able to explain and immediately give examples, such is her flexibility."

She is the warmest, most delightful person, being kind to people who need more of an understanding of the topic. She is admired and highly respected by our class. I cannot recommend her enough.” 

"I have been doing Italian Intermediate at NSCC for two years. It’s a lot of fun, the teacher is excellent, the students in the class are friendly. It’s the best way to learn a new language: fun, friendly, unintimidating."