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Continue developing your beginner Italian fluency and confidence with our Beginner Italian: A2.2 Course, suitable for learners who have completed our Beginner Italian: A2.1 Course course or have approximately 120 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 describing people, making comparisons, asking for and offering advice, arranging meetings, and booking events. Grammar is introduced naturally in context, including pronoun combinations, conditional forms, and comparative structures. Vocabulary and pronunciation are integrated throughout, covering personal descriptions, social interaction, 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
- Describing and discussing physical, character, and psychological traits
- Making comparisons among people
- Politely asking for something; expressing a wish and making assumptions
- Offering suggestions and advice; accepting or rejecting a proposition
- Making an appointment; booking by phone for a cultural event
Grammar
- Negation: double negative (né… né)
- Verb forms: pronominal verbs (farcela, andarsene); stare + gerund
- Comparison: quanto / come
- Mood: present conditional
- Pronouns: direct object pronouns + avere; agreement of past participle with direct object pronouns
- Pronoun structures: indirect and direct pronouns + infinitive
- Relative pronouns: che, cui
Vocabulary
- Physical and personality description
- Expressions: né… né; tranne
- Expressions: già / non… ancora
- Pronouns: qualcuno / nessuno
- Places: a teatro, al cinema, al museo
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Communicate in Italian about people, social situations, and everyday arrangements with increasing confidence.
- Use key grammar structures such as pronoun combinations, conditional forms, and comparative expressions with improved accuracy.
- Apply relevant vocabulary to describe people, express opinions, and interact effectively in social contexts.