Italian 2 lower: module 3

What is the course about?

This course aims to reinforce/consolidate what you have already learnt and enable you to deal with a variety of practical situations with reasonable ease and confidence as you progress towards intermediate level.

What will we cover?

Based on unit 5 of Nuovo Espresso 2 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version).

Themes: holidays; dining out.

Grammar: conditional tense; difference between passato prossimo and imperfetto; combined prepositions.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

-describe holidays
-plan a holiday
-talk about past events
-report personal experiences in the past
-order food and drink.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Stage 2: lower course - You should have studied Italian for about a year recently, and completed Italian 2 Lower: Module 1 and Module 2, or have an equivalent level of the language.

For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart, using the link at the top of this page. You will also need to be able to respond to simple instructions and read course documents in English and be at ease with the use of number for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time, etc).

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Title of book: Nuovo Espresso 2



Note: you might not cover all the activities in the book during the course.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Italian 2 Upper: Module 1.