Italian B1.1 Standard

TARGET AUDIENCE 

You have good knowledge of the language (level A2.2), want to make quick progress in learning Italian and have enough time to commit to a standard course. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

Assuming regular attendance and independent study, you should achieve the level B1.1 of the CEFR by the end of this course. 

You should be able to do the following: 

Characterize someone or something and express tastes and feelings 

Express opinions, express agreement, disagreement, needs  

Talk about the past: childhood memories, anecdotes, events, life history 

Give advice and orders, make suggestions  

Warn 

COURSE TYPE 

A standard course based on schemes of work (2 100-minute classes a week, for about 15 weeks) 

METHODOLOGY

For oral communication, priority is given to pair work and work in the class plenum. Learners participate actively both inside and outside the classroom. 

COURSE MATERIALS 

Up-to-date methods corresponding to the level B1.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages 

Title: Nuovo Espresso 2 - libro dello studente e esercizi 

Authors: Maria Balì – Giovanna Rizzo 

Publisher: Alma Edizioni 

ISBN Code: 978-88-6182-321-1 

ASSESSMENT 

Learners will be assessed continuously throughout the semester or on the basis of a final test at the end of each semester.  They will receive a certificate outlining their level in the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking).