Grammar
Italian B2
Handle denser written Italian, more formal stance, and stronger hypothetical control.
On this level
- Advanced mood
Push beyond first recognition of the subjunctive into real contrast and nuance.
- Voice and impersonality
Write more flexibly when the agent matters less than the action or general claim.
- Argument and connection
Make longer Italian explanations feel measured and cohesive.
Advanced mood
Push beyond first recognition of the subjunctive into real contrast and nuance.
Subjunctive for stance and evaluation
At higher levels, the subjunctive helps Italian express attitude, uncertainty, concession, and evaluation more precisely.
Hypothetical si clauses
Italian uses si clauses with different tense pairings to express real, possible, or unreal conditions.
Voice and impersonality
Write more flexibly when the agent matters less than the action or general claim.
Si impersonale and si passivante
Si can create general statements or passive-like meaning without naming a specific actor.
Passive with essere and venire
Italian uses passive constructions to highlight the result or treatment of an action rather than the actor.
Argument and connection
Make longer Italian explanations feel measured and cohesive.
Formal connectors
Connectors like tuttavia, inoltre, and quindi help guide the reader through contrast, addition, and consequence.
Gerundio for linked actions
The gerund can connect actions by manner, simultaneity, or explanation in a compact written style.