Italian B1.3 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 B1.3 Intermediate Course Overview

Chapter 6: La famiglia cambia faccia (Changes of Family Faces)

• Introduce a topic with a question.
• Argue, ask for confirmation, and confirm.
• State reasons for an argument.
• Comment on statistics.
• Explain the consequences of an event.
• Motivate others.
• Highlight the advantages and disadvantages of a situation.
• Grammar:
  • Sebbene, nonostante, malgrado, benché + congiuntivo; anche se + indicativo (Expressing concession).
  • Irregular comparatives and superlatives.
  • Fare + infinito (Causative constructions).
  • Impersonal reflexive verbs (ci si).

Chapter 7: Feste e regali (Holidays and Gifts)

• Express reluctance to do something.
• Explicitly disagree.
• Acknowledge the interlocutor’s reasoning.
• Make fun of someone or something.
• Use irony.
• Remind someone of a promise.
• Share preferences.
• Talk about embarrassing situations.
• Give advice.
• Make hypotheses.
• Discuss your behavior in specific situations.
• Grammar:
  • L’avverbio mica (Negative emphasis).
  • Il condizionale passato (Conditional past to express future in the past).
  • Il periodo ipotetico del tipo II (Second conditional for possibilities).