Italian B1.2 Pre-Intermediate Course

Digital learning materials are included with your course

• Your course fee includes one digital copy of the learning materials. If you’d prefer a hard copy, you can purchase one from our recommended supplier at an extra cost. 
• Public group classes are designed for 30 academic hours per CEFR level. If the group grows to 5-7 students, we’ll extend the program by 10 academic hours. If only two students enroll before the course starts, the group will shift to a semi-private format with 20 academic hours. 
• Want to switch to a different group or schedule? No problem! Just let us know at least 7 days before the course starts. 
• All our teachers are native speakers of the target language. If your teacher falls ill or has an emergency, we’ll arrange a substitute who’s fully briefed on your progress. 
• Once you’ve started with your group, switching to another group or schedule isn’t possible. 
• Please note that course fees are non-refundable once the group classes have begun. 
• We can record group lessons for later viewing, but only if everyone in the class agrees before the course starts. 
• At the end of every program, you’ll take a final exam (both written and verbal). To move up to the next CEFR level, you’ll need to score at least 70%. 
• After completing your final exam, you’ll receive a progress report, recommendations, and a certification for your hard work!

What to Expect

• Final Exam: At the end of the course, you will take a written and verbal exam. A score of 70% is required to progress to the next level.
• Certification: Upon completion, you’ll receive a certificate and a progress report.

Learning Pathway

Here’s a snapshot of your learning journey:

• Needs Analysis: We’ll check what you need to succeed.
• Pre-Assessment: We’ll assess your current skills to build a course that fits you.
• Course Design: A personalized plan tailored for your goals. 
• Course Delivery: Fun and engaging online lessons by expert native speakers.
• Action Plan: Get personalized lesson plans.
• Final Exam: Test your progress and see how far you’ve come.
• Certification: Get a globally recognized CEFR certificate.
• Follow-Up: Ongoing support to keep your learning on track.

Our Guarantee

• Teachers
  • Native speakers who are certified teachers
  • Qualified with degrees and teaching credentials 
• Service
  • Top-notch customer care 
  • Dedicated account manager for every student

• Reports
  • Attendance reports after every lesson 
  • Detailed student progress reports
  • CEFR certification—globally recognized
  • Student feedback reports

     

Nuovo Espresso 3: Italian B1.2 Pre-Intermediate Course Overview

Chapter 3: Made in Italy

• Describe a product and its features, material, and use.
• Ask for or confirm an intention.
• Explain causes.
• Make assumptions.
• Express emotions, moods, fears, and conditions.
• File a complaint.
• Express doubt, excuse, or justify oneself.
• Assign blame.
• Grammar:
  • Il congiuntivo passato (Past subjunctive).
  • Review of the subjunctive mood.
  • Agreement of tenses and moods (Part I).
  • The suffix -accio.
  • A patto che, purché, a condizione che + congiuntivo (Conditional expressions with subjunctive).
  • Adverbs ending in -mente.

Chapter 4: Parole parole parole… (Words, Words, Words…)

• Adapt communication to the medium (spoken or written).
• Make comparisons.
• Provide explanations.
• Start a phone conversation.
• Offer help or availability.
• Ask about someone.
• Point out mistakes.
• Report what a third person said.
• Transcribe a message left by someone.
• Grammar:
  • Il congiuntivo imperfetto (Imperfect subjunctive).
  • Come se + congiuntivo (As if + subjunctive).
  • Indirect speech.
  • Using andare and venire in indirect speech.

Chapter 5: Invito alla lettura (Invitation to Read)

• Summarize a book’s plot.
• Express interest, disinterest, or preferences.
• Make suggestions.
• Ask for and explain reasons.
• Share judgments.
• Grammar:
  • Construction che io sappia (To my knowledge).
  • Agreement of tenses and moods (Part II).
  • Passive voice with essere and venire.
  • Il passato remoto (Remote past tense).
  • Il presente storico (Historical present tense).