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Italian course: A2 (syllabus)

Learning module 1: Viaggiare: nella natura!

A2:1 Piani per le vacanze (Holiday plans)

A2.1: Holiday plans

Learning goals

  • Describe different types of holidays and activities.
  • Discuss the modes of transportation used to reach your travel destination
  • Know common holiday destinations in your guest country.

A2:2 Preparare i bagagli (Packing your luggage)

A2.2: Packing your luggage

Learning goals

  • Name and describe common items to pack for a trip.
  • Compare different types of luggage and suitcases.
  • Explain baggage rules and restrictions.

A2:3 Prenota il tuo alloggio (Book your accomodation)

A2.3: Book your accomodation

Learning goals

  • Book and reserve a room - by phone, email and online.
  • Know common hotel and room types.

A2:4 All'aeroporto e sull'aereo. (At the airport and in the plane.)

A2.4: At the airport and in the plane.

Learning goals

  • The check-in process for your flight: at the airport and online.
  • Ask for information on flight schedules and terminals.
  • Going through security and understanding safety instructions.

A2:5 Noleggia il tuo mezzo di trasporto (Rent your transportation)

A2.5: Rent your transportation

Learning goals

  • Rent a car, bike or scooter.
  • Manage your car insurance and deposit.
  • Pick up and return your transportation.

A2:6 In hotel (At the hotel)

A2.6: At the hotel

Learning goals

  • Do your hotel check-in and check-out.
  • Request changes or extra services during your stay.
  • Report any issues related to your stay at the reception.

A2:7 Come turista in città (As a Tourist in the City)

A2.7: As a Tourist in the City

Learning goals

  • Common activities during a city trip.
  • Asking information at the tourist office.
  • Know practical survival phrases as a tourist to navigate in the city.

A2:8 Vacanza disastrosa? (Holiday disaster?)

A2.8: Holiday disaster?

Learning goals

  • Report stolen or lost items at the police station.
  • Asking for help with documents at the embassy or consulate.
  • Contact emergency services.
Learning module 2: Società e governo

A2:9 Documenti e burocrazia (Paperwork and bureaucracy)

A2.9: Paperwork and bureaucracy

Learning goals

  • Navigate social security, working permits and paperwork.
  • Know your obligations and paperwork in the country.

A2:10 Hai sentito la notizia? (Did you hear the news?)

A2.10: Did you hear the news?

Learning goals

  • Discuss what you saw on television or heard on the radio.
  • Time expressions for recent events.
  • Get to know the popular media stations in your host country.

A2:11 Servizi di emergenza (Emergency services)

A2.11: Emergency services

Learning goals

  • Know the names of emergency services of your new country.
  • Calling and advising about situations.

A2:12 Il mio orario a scuola (My time at school)

A2.12: My time at school

Learning goals

  • Learn about the country's education system.
  • Talk about your time at school and childhood memories.

A2:13 In banca (At the bank)

A2.13: At the bank

Learning goals

  • Open a bank account.
  • Make online purchases and be familiar with common payment methods.
  • Get to know the biggest banks of the country.

A2:14 La laurea (University degree)

A2.14: University degree

Learning goals

  • Talk about your university study or goals.
  • Know vocabulary about higher education.
  • Know the higher education system and institutions of your new country.

A2:15 Il governo e le elezioni (The government and elections)

A2.15: The government and elections

Learning goals

  • Get to know the basic government institutions of the country.
  • Talk about elections and voting.
Learning module 3: Programmi per il fine settimana

A2:16 Andare a un concerto (Going to a concert)

A2.16: Going to a concert

Learning goals

  • Buy (online) tickets for a festival, concert, musical,...
  • Talk about musical instruments and your favorite genre.
  • Know common festivals in your new country.

A2:17 Visitando gli amici (Visiting friends)

A2.17: Visiting friends

Learning goals

  • Invite and receive your friends at home.
  • Organize a dinner party, game night, or other activity.
  • Know common evening activities in your new country.

A2:18 Visitare la campagna (Visit the countryside)

A2.18: Visit the countryside

Learning goals

  • Talk about the village and the countryside.
  • Learn the names of the farm animals.
  • Learn about the most known rural regions of your host country.

A2:19 Al campeggio (At the camping)

A2.19: At the camping

Learning goals

  • Learn the names of common natural objects.
  • Navigate using a map or GPS.
  • Know common regions to go camping in your new country.

A2:20 Gita di famiglia allo zoo (Family trip to the zoo)

A2.20: Family trip to the zoo

Learning goals

  • Describe different landscapes and animals.
  • Organize a family activity at an attraction park.
  • Learn about famous zoos or wildlife areas in your host country

A2:21 Andando a fare una passeggiata domenicale. (Going for a Sunday walk.)

A2.21: Going for a Sunday walk.

Learning goals

  • Invites friends and relatives for a hike or small walk.
  • Vocabulary on landscapes and hiking.
  • Get to know famous hiking areas of your host country.
Learning module 4: Stile di vita

A2:22 Igiene personale (Personal hygiene)

A2.22: Personal hygiene

Learning goals

  • Talk about hygiene products and routines.
  • Explain what hygiene products you want in the shop.

A2:23 Corsi di hobby (Hobby classes)

A2.23: Hobby classes

Learning goals

  • Search and find private classes.
  • Enrol in a local academy of your interest.

A2:24 Cibo da asporto (Takeaway food)

A2.24: Takeaway food

Learning goals

  • Ask for a specific menu.
  • Order take-away meals.

A2:25 Cibo e abitudini sane (Healthy food and habits)

A2.25: Healthy food and habits

Learning goals

  • Talk about your diet and (un)healthy habits.
  • Plan your weekly menu.

A2:26 Trasporti (sostenibili) ((Sustainable) transport)

A2.26: (Sustainable) transport

Learning goals

  • Discuss your daily transportation.
  • Discuss various types of transportation.

A2:27 Stili d'abbigliamento e moda (Clothing styles and fashion)

A2.27: Clothing styles and fashion

Learning goals

  • Talk about your favourite outfit.
  • Describe your outfit and fashion.

A2:28 Esercizio e stile di vita (Exercise and lifestyle)

A2.28: Exercise and lifestyle

Learning goals

  • Talk about the benefits of exercising and sports
  • Talk about your daily exercise routines
Learning module 5: Faccende domestiche quotidiane

A2:29 Dall'agente immobiliare (At the real estate agent)

A2.29: At the real estate agent

Learning goals

  • Discuss an advertisement for a house or apartment that you just saw.
  • Discuss to buy a new house or apartment.

A2:30 In biblioteca (At the library)

A2.30: At the library

Learning goals

  • Talk about a book, fairy tale, or poem you have read.
  • Ask for a book or author in the library.

A2:31 Lista dei desideri (Bucket list)

A2.31: Bucket list

Learning goals

  • Talk about your bucket list and future plans

A2:32 Piani di famiglia (Family plans)

A2.32: Family plans

Learning goals

  • Talk about plans and ambitions for the future
  • Talk about your relationships and family plans

A2:33 La mia attività (My own business)

A2.33: My own business

Learning goals

  • Discuss plans for starting a business.
  • Talk about daily bookkeeping responsibilities.

A2:34 In pensione (To be retired)

A2.34: To be retired

Learning goals

  • Talk about activities and lifestyle changes after you retire.
  • Talk about ongoing actions in the future.

A2:35 Servizi e negozi locali (Local services and shops)

A2.35: Local services and shops

Learning goals

  • Know the names of local services and shops.
  • Discuss what you find in the shopping center.
Learning module 6: Al lavoro

A2:36 Dall'ufficio postale all'email (From post office to email)

A2.36: From post office to email

Learning goals

  • Send and receive messages.
  • Email and internet.

A2:37 Cercando lavoro (Looking for a job)

A2.37: Looking for a job

Learning goals

  • Create and send your curriculum.
  • Use job portals to search for a job.

A2:38 Colloquio di lavoro (Job interview)

A2.38: Job interview

Learning goals

  • Performing a job interview
  • Indirect object

A2:39 Lavoro di squadra (Teamwork)

A2.39: Teamwork

Learning goals

  • Vocabulary about teams and roles
  • Giving orders with indirect object

A2:40 Ufficio e riunioni (Office and meetings)

A2.40: Office and meetings

Learning goals

  • Learn basic debating vocabulary
  • Express agreement and disagreement

A2:41 Opinioni e trattative (Opinions and negotiations)

A2.41: Opinions and negotiations

Learning goals

  • Express your opinion
  • Learn basic phrases to discuss viewpoints

A2:42 Organizzazione e delegazione (Organisation and delegation)

A2.42: Organisation and delegation

Learning goals

  • Vocabulary on organisational hierarchy
  • Giving orders

A2:43 Lavoro da remoto o in ufficio? (Remote work or the office?)

A2.43: Remote work or the office?

Learning goals

  • Daily office vocabulary
  • Remote work vocabulary