Note: The thematic content and grammar of course levels B1.1 to B2.4 correspond to the content of the textbook Nuovo Espresso 3 from Hueber.
Thematic content / learning objective:
Express equivalencies. Invite someone to do something together. To enquire about opinions. Express surprise, relief, joy, understanding, doubt. To borrow something. Recounting cultural and linguistic mishaps. Expressing one's own opinion. Formulating and contradicting opinions. // Asking for help. Complaining. Expressing hope. Expressing rejection. Expressing a wish. To pronounce a prohibition. Ask for the reason. Motivate somebody. Insist on something. Make plans. Expressing preferences. Talk about the geographical location of a place.
Grammar:
The trapassato prossimo. Prima di + infinitive. The modal verb dovere as an expression of an assumption. Compound object pronouns. The negative prefix in // The condizionale passato. The pronominal adverbs ci and ne. Pronominal verbs (e.g. volerci). The possessive pronouns.
Course content and learning objectives for all levels
The learning objectives and grammar content listed are for guidance only. They represent an average programme that can be handled within a course of 20 units of 45 minutes each. The lecturer will decide how far the programme can be extended or deepened based on the level and other characteristics of their class and their personal teaching style. The intensity of the grammatical exercises as well as the speaking exercises using role play and listening exercises based on dialogues on CDs and videos can vary from group to group.
| Course level | Course content and learning objectives |
| Beginner I - A1.1 | Course content and learning objectives - Beginners |
| Beginner II - A1.2 (with previous knowledge) | Course content and learning objectives - Beginners II |
| Beginner III - A1.3 | Course content and learning objectives - Beginners III |
| Elementary I - A2.1 | Course content and learning objectives - Elementary I |
| Elementary II - A2.2 | Course content and learning objectives - Elementary II |
| Elementary III - A2.3 | Course content and learning objectives - Elementary III |
| Elementary IV - A2.4 | Course content and learning objectives - Elementary IV |
| Intermediate I - B1.1 | Course content and learning objectives - Intermediate I |
| Intermediate II - B1.2 | Course content and learning objectives - Intermediate II |
| Intermediate III - B1.3 | Course content and learning objectives - Intermediate III |
| Intermediate IV - B1.4 | Course content and learning objectives - Intermediate IV |