Intermediate Italian 2: Expressing Ideas More Freely

This course follows on from Lower Intermediate Italian 1 that ran from September to December 2025.

In this second stage, you’ll explore more complex grammar such as relative pronouns and we’ll introduce the subjunctive subjunctive mood in common contexts. We’ll expand vocabulary and learn to express opinions, give advice, and talk about possibilities and preferences. Lessons include a mix of conversation, authentic materials, and practical tasks.

From Monday 19 January to Monday 23 March  2026 (dates below). There will be no class on Monday 9 February.

Time: 3.45 pm – 5.15 pm

Dates:

• Monday 19 January
• Monday 26 January
• Monday 2 February
• Monday 16 February
• Monday 23 February
• Monday 2 March
• Monday 9 March
• Monday 16 March
• Monday 23 March

There will be no class on Monday 9 February.

If you enjoy Intermediate Italian 2: Expressing Ideas More Freely, you’ll be able to progress in your Italian journey at The Linen Hall. You’ll have the option to sign up for Intermediate Italian 3: Communnicating with Confidence, which will run after Easter, from April-June 2026.

About Giada Mangiardi

Hailing from the beautiful city of Turin, Giada Mangiardi is a language teacher who has a passion for languages in both the spoken form and the science behind them. After completing her MA degree in Linguistics in 2007 she moved to Co. Limerick and taught Italian in a school. After a year she moved to Belfast where she has been working as a language tutor to all ages in QUB, Belfast Metropolitan College and the Crescent Arts Centre. She has also worked as Language Coach at the Grand Opera House.

Giada has collaborated in the editing of Italian language course books as well as works dealing with minority languages. She looks forward to sharing with you her knowledge and love for Italian in all its aspects, from grammar to food, from music to regional traditions.