This course completes level B1 of language proficiency and is for students who have completed Italian B1.2 or have an equivalent level. It refines language skills, expands vocabulary, and deepens comprehension of written and spoken Italian while exploring cultural perspectives. Students will practice narrating events, expressing incredulity, asking indirect questions, and seeking or providing information. The course also covers reporting speech, highlighting places, expressing disagreement or disappointment, using irony, and moderating discussions. Additionally, it includes making past hypotheses and reflecting on language learning.

Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 3- B1 (Unit 8 to 10, CD Optional)  

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This course marks the beginning of the B1 (intermediate) level and is intended for students who have a solid foundation in elementary Italian. Students will review and strengthen their language skills, expand their vocabulary, and improve their comprehension of written and spoken Italian. They will also deepen their understanding of Italian culture and perspectives. The course focuses on exchanging information accurately and confidently about events, dreams, and hopes, and explaining opinions and plans. Additionally, students will learn to handle various situations while traveling in Italy.

Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 3- B1 (Unit 1 to 4, CD Optional)  

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This upper-intermediate course marks the beginning of B2-level language proficiency and is designed for students who have completed Italian B1.3 or possess an equivalent level. While deepening students’ linguistic competence, the course further develops reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills through engagement with rich cultural content, fostering a more nuanced understanding of key aspects of contemporary Italy. 

Students will learn to narrate events, recall school memories, and describe people and places from their educational background. They will practice expressing opinions, emotions, and reacting critically in conversations. The course includes discussing food preferences, describing dishes, and explaining basic cooking procedures. Students will also report information, interpret statistics, and place events in historical context. Finally, they will strengthen their ability to talk about their profession, make formal requests, and exchange work-related advice.

Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 4- B2 (Unit 1 to 4 CD optional)  

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This course marks the beginning of the B1 (intermediate) level and is intended for students who have a solid foundation in elementary Italian. Students will review and strengthen their language skills, expand their vocabulary, and improve their comprehension of written and spoken Italian. They will also deepen their understanding of Italian culture and perspectives. The course focuses on exchanging information accurately and confidently about events, dreams, and hopes, and explaining opinions and plans. Additionally, students will learn to handle various situations while traveling in Italy.

Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 3- B1 (Unit 1 to 4, CD Optional)  

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PLIDA B1.2 is the second stage of the intermediate-level Italian course, ideal for students who have completed B1.1 or its equivalent. This course continues to develop the ability to communicate effectively in a variety of everyday and semi-formal situations. Learners will practice discussing current events, expressing opinions and emotions, handling simple work or travel-related tasks, and understanding the main ideas of written and spoken texts. Emphasis is placed on improving fluency, refining grammar, and expanding vocabulary. 

Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 3- B1 (Unit 5 to 7, CD Optional)  

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This upper-intermediate course is intended for students who have completed Italian B2.1 or possess an equivalent level of proficiency. It aims to further strengthen linguistic and communicative skills, preparing students for more sophisticated and structured interactions in Italian. The course offers an in-depth exploration of the thematic areas introduced in PLIDA B2.1—such as society, history, geography, and art—while fostering continued development in the four language skills (reading, listening, speaking, and writing). Cultural discussions and materials will deepen students’ understanding of key aspects of contemporary Italy.

Students will learn to express emotions, describe themselves and others both physically and in terms of personality, and engage in conversations that involve expressing preferences, opinions, and irony. Through discussions on film and visual culture, students will practice summarizing plots, reviewing and critiquing movies, and identifying cinematic genres. They will also develop the skills to conduct interviews, narrate with attention to detail, describe images effectively, and structure their speech coherently—from introduction to conclusion—while expressing agreement, disagreement, or softening previous statements.

Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 4- B2 (Unit 5 to 7 CD optional)  

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