Italian Conversation Group (B1/B2)
Monday, January 19, 2026 from 2:35 pm to 3:25 pm
- In-person event
- 337, St. Patrick’s Building, Carleton University
- 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6
Join Marcella to work on your conversational Italian. This group is intended for lower intermediate learners.
Definition of an B1 Learner according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages):
“Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.”
Definition of an B2 Learner according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages):
“Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.”
Source: Council of Europe. (n.d.). Global scale – Table 1 (CEFR 3.3): Common Reference levels – Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Retrieved August 29, 2025, from Council of Europe website.