The B1 course is designed to elevate your Italian language skills, enabling you to handle more complex conversations and real-life scenarios with confidence. This course will build upon your existing knowledge and introduce new grammatical structures, vocabulary, and communication techniques essential for achieving fluency at the intermediate level. The course is divided into three modules, each consisting of five lessons, focusing on different aspects of language learning.

Module 1: Hypothetical Scenarios and Actions in Progress

1. Lesson 1: Andrei al mare – Making Hypothetical Plans
2. Lesson 2: Sta piovendo! – Actions in Progress
3. Lesson 3: La collega con cui lavoro – Describing People and Relationships in Detail
4. Lesson 4: Non l’avevo mai assaggiato! – Narrating Past Experiences
5. Lesson 5: Penso che Mario sia ammalato – Using the Subjunctive Mood in Present and Past

Module 2: Expressing Preferences, Future Events, and Formal Communication

1. Lesson 6: Mi piacerebbe andare a Tokyo – Expressing Preferences and Likes
2. Lesson 7: Ha detto che sarebbe venuto alla festa – Expressing Future Events in Italian
3. Lesson 8: Signora, si sieda – Managing Formal and Informal Communication
4. Lesson 9: Non ce la facciamo da soli! – Understanding and Using Idiomatic Expressions
5. Lesson 10: E’ stato costruito dai Romani! – Mastering the Passive Voice

Module 3: Reported Speech, Impersonal Forms, and Complex Constructions

1. Lesson 11: Dicono che pioverà domani – Reporting Speech and Events
2. Lesson 12: Si dice o non si dice? – Using the Impersonal Form
3. Lesson 13: Mi sono fatto aiutare – Expressing Causation with “Far Fare”
4. Lesson 14: Studio ascoltando la musica – Using the Modo Gerundio
5. Lesson 15: Hai detto che non avevi capito! – La Concordanza dei Tempi dell’Indicativo

The prerequisites are flexible but recommended to help you succeed at the B1 level. While we will review key concepts from A2, it’s helpful if you’re comfortable with some pre- intermediate Italian structures. If you’re still finding some A2 material challenging, it might be a good idea to revisit the “Saltelliamo! A2” course before moving on.

Ideally, the following are the prerequisites for the B1 course:

• Confident use of passato prossimo and imperfetto: You should be able to comfortably narrate past events, differentiate between completed actions and ongoing states, and use appropriate time expressions like “ieri,” “mentre,” and “già.”
  
• Ability to express future intentions: You should be able to talk about future plans using the futuro semplice, including time expressions like “domani,” “la prossima settimana,” and “tra un mese.”
  
• Giving advice and making suggestions: You should know how to use the condizionale presente to give advice, make polite requests, and express preferences.
  
• Expressing opinions and making comparisons: You should be comfortable using comparatives and superlatives to express opinions, compare people, places, or things, and articulate preferences.
  
• Using reflexive verbs: You should be able to describe daily health and wellness routines, use reflexive verbs in both present and past tenses, and manage personal care discussions.
  
• Navigating conversations with object pronouns: You should be able to use direct and indirect object pronouns in everyday conversations, including making purchases, ordering food, and handling basic transactions.
  
• Basic command of imperative mood: You should be able to give instructions and make polite requests using the imperative mood, in both formal and informal contexts.

No. This course offers a rich, interactive online learning environment designed to immerse you in the Italian language. Your personal dashboard gives you access to:

• Online resources: Engage with interactive lessons featuring audio examples to perfect your pronunciation and listening skills.
  
• Interactive Exercises: Reinforce your learning with a variety of exercises designed to challenge and improve your Italian skills.
  
• Personalized Homework Correction: Submit your homework assignments and receive personalized feedback and corrections from your dedicated teacher.
  
• Downloadable PDF Resources: Access and download homework assignments in PDF format for offline study and practice.
  
• Student Language Forum: Connect with fellow learners and get answers from your teacher in our dedicated language forum. Share your questions, insights, and experiences to enrich your learning journey.

All these features are easily accessible through your personal dashboard, providing a comprehensive and engaging Italian learning experience.

This B1 course offers a deep dive into the Italian language through a combination of live Zoom classes and a rich online learning environment, providing an immersive experience designed to advance your fluency.

As you progress through this intermediate level course, interactions during class will be conducted exclusively in Italian, challenging you to enhance your language skills in a fully immersive environment.

While the learning materials will still be provided in English, explanations will be given primarily in Italian, with occasional English clarifications if necessary to ensure comprehension.

• Small Class Size: 4 to 6 students. Learn in a supportive setting that allows for personalized attention and active participation.
  
• Interactive Learning: Engage in dynamic conversations entirely in Italian, ask questions, and receive immediate feedback tailored to your needs.
  
• Immersive Experience: With class interactions conducted in Italian and learning materials available in English, you’ll get the best of both worlds: clarity in learning and immersion in practice.

In addition to live classes, you’ll have access to a variety of online resources through your personal dashboard. These materials are designed to complement your Zoom sessions, allowing you to practice and reinforce your learning between classes. From audio lessons to interactive exercises, and from personalized homework feedback to a student language forum, our online platform provides everything you need to support your Italian language journey.

This combination of live instruction and self-paced resources provides a comprehensive and engaging Italian learning experience, tailored to help you achieve fluency efficiently.

You have two convenient payment options for this course:

• One-Time Payment: Pay in full with a credit card (via Stripe) or PayPal and receive a discounted rate of $249 (regularly $297), a savings of about 20%
  
• Installments: Pay $99 per month in three installments. Each module consists of 5 lessons, and payments are automatically processed every 5 weeks.

Choose the option that best suits your needs and budget. All transactions are secure and processed through reliable payment gateways.