For IB Italian B (SL & HL)
Receptive Skills (Reading and Listening)
- Understanding different types of texts (articles, interviews, literary extracts, advertisements, etc.)
- Identifying key ideas, tone, and purpose in written and spoken Italian
- Expanding vocabulary and improving comprehension
Productive Skills (Writing and Speaking)
- Writing structured texts (essays, reports, letters, articles, diary entries, etc.)
- Expressing opinions, arguments, and ideas clearly and effectively
- Developing oral fluency through discussions and presentations
Interactive Skills (Listening and Speaking)
- Engaging in conversations on a wide range of topics
- Enhancing pronunciation, intonation, and spontaneous responses
- Preparing for interactive oral assessments
Themes Covered in IB Italian B
- Identità (Identity) – Lifestyles, health, personal beliefs, subcultures
- Esperienze (Experiences) – Travel, hobbies, customs, traditions, daily life
- Ingegno umano (Human Ingenuity) – Technology, entertainment, digital communication
- Organizzazione sociale (Social Organisation) – Education, work, social relationships
- Condividere il pianeta (Sharing the Planet) – Environment, globalisation, human rights
For IB Italian ab initio (SL)Basic Communication Skills
- Essential vocabulary and sentence structures for daily conversations
- Grammar foundations (verbs, adjectives, prepositions, sentence structure)
- Writing and reading simple texts with clarity and accuracy
Listening and Speaking
- Developing confidence in real-life conversations
- Improving pronunciation and listening comprehension
- Practising oral expression through structured activities
Cultural Awareness
- Understanding Italian customs, traditions, and cultural practices
- Exploring contemporary issues in Italian-speaking societies