INSTITUTE OF MODERN LANGUAGES
ITALIAN LEVEL 6
COURSE OUTLINE
Prior Knowledge and Skills
This course is for learners who have completed IML Level 5 Italian or have attained an equivalent level.
They are able to perform competently in most language situations even though they may still be in the
process of attaining full fluency.
Proficiency Level
The content of this course corresponds approximately to level B1 of the Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages.
Course Aim
At the end of the course learners should be able participate effectively in a wide range of formal and
informal conversations related to the functions required to socialise, exchange information, express
feelings, opinions and attitudes, and negotiate meaning. Conducted mostly in Italian, the course also aims
to deepen learners’ appreciation of Italian culture.
Course Details
Bali, M. & Ziglio, L. Espresso 3 Libro dello studente ed Esercizi (Edizione Aggiornata). Alma Edizioni. (ISBN:
9788861820760) (units 6-10)
Recommended: Espresso 3 CD (can be bought with book, ISBN: 9788861820746
• IML strongly recommends the use of dictionaries, which exist in a variety of printed, online and
electronic formats. Tutors may recommend a dictionary at the commencement of the course.
• Each topic includes relevant social and cultural information.
• Additional tasks and resources will be provided in class.
• The IML library located on level 1 in the Joyce Ackroyd Building also has books, magazines, kits,
CDs, DVDs and videos for loan to IML students.
Revision
Language is learned best with maximum contact and usage. Home exercises will be designed for revision
and consolidation of each course segment. Revision is most effective when undertaken regularly in short
sessions.
Assessment
Assessment is optional at the end of the full year course or equivalent. Listening and Speaking skills are
assessed throughout the course. An examination to assess Reading and Writing competencies is held at the
end of the course and a statement of attainment is then issued. A certificate of attendance is available
upon request for students not undertaking assessment who have attended at least 75% of the course.
Further Study Options
A course in a higher level of this language is not currently offered. Learners wishing to pursue further
studies can send an expression of interest to [email protected].
Contacts
IML Office:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Level 1, Joyce Ackroyd Building No. 37
(07) 3346 8200
(07) 3346 8211
[email protected]
Course Outline, Italian Level 6
COURSE CONTENT
TOPIC
La famiglia cambia
faccia
(Changes in family
structure)
LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
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understanding the contents of
an article
describing a situation
affirming or negating an
argument
LANGUAGE STRUCTURES
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Feste e regali
(Festivities and
gifts)
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expressing a desire /hope
/possibility
reminding of a promise made
and not kept
expressing preferences
expressing refusal
hypothesizing
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Salviamo il nostro
pianeta
(Let’s save our
planet)
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expressing anger
asking for reasons
expressing disapproval
expressing opinions
expressing disagreement
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Noi e gli altri
(Us and others)
Italia da scoprire
(Discovering Italy)
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asking for and giving
information
expressing disappointment
expressing regret
justifying
putting forward a request
referring to others’ speech
describing an itinerary/
destination
giving and understanding
information on a destination
expressing preferences and
concerns
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Course Outline, Italian Level 6
comparatives and superlatives: buono,
migliore, ottimo
adjectives formed with the suffix
–bile (fattibile, credibile)
fare + infinitive (mi fai vedere cosa hai fatto?)
subjunctive after nonostante, sebbene, benché,
malgrado
impersonal reflexive verb form (Ci si sposa
sempre meno)
present gerund (‘Ciao,’ disse infilando
l’impermeabile.)
use of negative (non) … mica (Non sei mica
obbligato a mangiare tutto!)
Magari and its variety of meanings
Correct sequence of verb tenses (mi avevi
promesso che saremmo andati a sciare)
Reflexive and direct object pronouns (Se la fece
ripetere = si fece ripetere la frase)
Personal pronoun and gerund (guardandola =
mentre la guardavo)
Using the hypothetical form to express a
possibility (Se mi regalassero quello che non mi
piace non direi niente)
the past gerund (non avendo trovato nessuno
è tornato a casa)
dopo + past infintive (Dopo aver letto il
giornale ha cambiato idea)
past perfect subjunctive (Pensavo che l’avessi
già letto)
using the hypothetical form to express an
impossibility (Se avessi saputo che venivi, ti
avrei aspettato)
using the subjunctive to express doubt (Che sia
già uscito?)
impersonal verb form (Spesso dicono che = si
dice che)
the subjunctive in all its verb tense forms
(Penso che abbia….; Pensavo avesse…)
prima + di / prima + che (Ti telefono prima di
partire / Ti telefono prima che tu parta)
indirect speech (‘Sei stato bravo.’ Ha detto che
ero stato bravo.)
passive form of verb andare (Le auto vanno
lasciate nel parcheggio = devono essere
lasciate)
relative pronouns cui, quale (Giovanni, la cui
figlia studia a UQ, insegna lì. / Giovanni, la
figlia del quale studia a UQ, insegna lì)
perché/affinché (Dobbiamo fare di tutto
perché/affinché quel paradiso rimanga tale)
the impersonal verb form with essere (Se si è
amici, ci si dovrebbe aiutare)