Finish your beginner Italian learning journey with our Beginner Italian: A2 Conclusion course, suitable for learners who have completed our Beginner Italian: A2.4 Course or have approximately 180 hours of prior study. This course helps you build stronger communication skills for everyday situations while expanding your understanding of Italian grammar and vocabulary. It is ideal for learners interested in learning Italian for cultural interest or personal enrichment in a supportive and interactive learning environment.

You will practise communication in situations such as telling stories, expressing emotions and opinions, describing accommodation, and engaging in conversations with greater spontaneity. Grammar is introduced naturally in context, including subjunctive forms, comparative structures, and key conjunctions. Vocabulary and pronunciation are integrated throughout, covering relationships, social interactions, and everyday expressions.

DELIVERY MODE

Language courses are offered in two delivery modes:

• Face-to-Face: WEA Sydney
• Online: via Zoom or Microsoft Teams

Please check the delivery mode listed before enrolling, as some classes are face-to-face and others are online.

TEXTBOOK

• Nuovo Espresso PLUS 2 - A2 (Alma Edizioni: 2025), ISBN: 9788861828469

Suggested Textbook Suppliers: Abbey's Bookshop · Intext Book Company / Language International Bookshop · The Language People

The textbook is not included in the course fee. Please check textbook availability with the supplier and wait until your course is confirmed before purchasing. WEA Sydney cannot accept responsibility for textbook purchases if a course is cancelled. Courses are confirmed or cancelled at least 7 days before the start date.

COURSE OUTLINE

Communication

• Apologising; starting a story; inviting someone to tell a story
• Describing what happens at a specific moment; showing curiosity towards the storyteller
• Stimulating conversation; expressing disappointment
• Describing a flat or accommodation; expressing needs and desires
• Arguing for and against something; making comparisons

Grammar

• Verb forms: stare per + infinitive; present perfect of modal verbs
• Conjunctions: però, quindi, perché, mentre, quando
• Modifiers: adjective bello; adverb magari
• Mood: present subjunctive (verbs in -are, -ere, -ire and some irregular verbs)
• Structures: subjunctive to express necessity, hope, and personal opinion
• Comparison: più… di / che

Vocabulary

• Expressions: mentre / durante; magari
• Relationships: il colpo di fulmine; vivere insieme
• Social norms: il galateo; la galanteria

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Communicate effectively in Italian by telling stories, expressing opinions, and engaging in conversations with confidence.
2. Use key grammar structures such as the subjunctive, conjunctions, and comparative forms with improved accuracy.
3. Apply relevant vocabulary to discuss relationships, social situations, and everyday experiences.