Italian: Consolidation and Conversation

This course is designed for lower-intermediate and intermediate students who would like to consolidate key grammar topics (such as the imperative, indirect pronouns, and an introduction to subjunctive) and practise using them in real-life conversational situations. Students who attend the Italian classes on Mondays can use this session to reinforce the topics covered there. However, everyone is welcome to join, as the topics are general and suitable for all. Classes take a hands-on, situational approach, with plenty of pair and group work, making learning interactive, student-centred, and – most importantly – fun.

From Thursday 15 January to Thursday 19 March 2026 (dates below). No class on 12 February.

Time: 5.30 pm – 7 pm 

Dates: 

• Thursday 15 January
• Thursday 22 January
• Thursday 29 January
• Thursday 5 February
• Thursday 19 February
• Thursday 26 February
• Thursday 5 March
• Thursday 12 March
• Thursday 19 March

About Dr Federica Ferrieri

Dr Federica Ferrieri has lived in Northern Ireland since 2010, after spending time in the Netherlands and Greece. She holds a PhD in Modern Greek Language and Literature, and her expertise lies in both the theory and practice of language teaching.

She works as a Civic Engagement Officer at Queen’s University Belfast as well as pursuing her passion for teaching foreign languages – mainly Italian. She has also served as the Italian Honorary Consul in Northern Ireland since 2016.

Federica is particularly interested in projects that connect language learning with arts-based approaches, restorative justice, diversity and representation.