B1 Speaking
Expressing Opinions with Subjunctive
Give your opinion on 3 different topics using subjunctive: best way to learn a language, most important quality in education, and impact of technology on society.
Starter: “Penso che... sia, Credo che... abbia, Non sono sicuro che... sia”
2 minutes
Wishes & Desires
Express 5 different wishes using "vorrei che" + subjunctive. Include personal wishes, wishes for others, wishes for society, and wishes for the future.
Starter: “Vorrei che... fossi, Vorrei che... fosse, Vorrei che... potessimo”
2 minutes
Doubts & Uncertainty
Express doubts about 5 different situations: doubts about a decision, about someone's actions, about a plan, and about information you received.
Starter: “Dubito che..., Non sono sicuro che..., Ho dei dubbi che...”
2 minutes
Complex Opinions
Give a detailed opinion on a topic, linking multiple ideas with your main opinion (subjunctive), reasons (perché, siccome...), counter-arguments (però, tuttavia...), and a conclusion.
Starter: “Penso che... sia, perché..., tuttavia..., in conclusione...”
3 minutes
Linking Complex Ideas
Tell a story linking 5 different events with complex conjunctions: anche se, sebbene, perché, quindi, and di conseguenza.
Starter: “Anche se..., sebbene sia..., perché..., quindi..., di conseguenza...”
3 minutes
Week Review - Full Opinion Speech
Give a complete 5-minute speech on a topic you care about. Include an introduction with opinion, 3 main points each with subjunctive, counter-arguments, complex linking, and a conclusion.
5 minutes
Discussing Culture
Discuss Italian culture vs your culture. Cover cultural differences, what you appreciate, what you find different, and how culture influences people.
Starter: “Penso che la cultura italiana sia..., Credo che le differenze culturali...”
3 minutes
Hypothetical Situations
Discuss 3 hypothetical situations: if you had more time, if you were the president, and if you could change one thing in society.
Starter: “Se avessi..., Se fossi..., Se avessi potuto...”
3 minutes
Formal vs Informal Practice
Role-play two scenarios. Scenario 1: Formal conversation with a boss or elderly person (ask for something, express opinion, make request, thank them). Scenario 2: Same topics but in informal register with a friend.
Starter: “Formal: Le chiedo se..., La ringrazio... / Informal: Ti chiedo se..., Ti ringrazio...”
3 minutes
Structured Argument
Present a structured argument on a topic. Use introduction (state your position), 3 arguments each with subjunctive, a counter-argument addressing the opposing view, and a conclusion.
Starter: “In primo luogo, In secondo luogo, Tuttavia, In conclusione...”
4 minutes
Abstract Topic Discussion
Discuss an abstract topic in depth. Choose one: the meaning of success, the role of art in society, the importance of tradition, the impact of globalization, or the value of education.
Starter: “Penso che il significato di... sia..., Credo che sia fondamentale...”
5 minutes
Week Review - Complex Debate
Present both sides of a controversial topic, then give your opinion. Present Side A (Alcuni pensano che...), Side B (Altri credono che...), your position (Io penso che...), why you think this way, and a conclusion.
5 minutes
Past Subjunctive - Regrets & Wishes
Express regrets and past wishes. Include things you wish you had done, things you wish had been different, regrets about past decisions, and what you would have done differently.
Starter: “Vorrei che... fossi venuto, Avrei voluto che..., Sarebbe stato meglio che...”
3 minutes
Conditional Sentences - All Types
Create conditional sentences for all 3 types. Type 1: 3 sentences about future possibilities. Type 2: 3 sentences about unlikely present situations. Type 3: 3 sentences about impossible past situations.
Starter: “Se piove..., Se avessi..., Se fossi venuto...”
3 minutes
Cause & Effect Relationships
Explain 5 cause-and-effect relationships: why you chose your career, why you moved to a new city, why you started learning Italian, a decision and its consequences, and an action and its results.
Starter: “A causa di, Grazie a, Di conseguenza, Per questo, Pertanto”
3 minutes
Full Debate Practice
Have a complete debate on a topic. Role-play both sides: present your position, present counter-arguments, defend your position, find common ground, and reach a conclusion.
Starter: “Sostengo che..., Tuttavia..., Nonostante..., Siamo d'accordo che...”
5 minutes
Complex Narrative
Tell a complex story with multiple layers: background (what was happening), main events (what happened), your thoughts/opinions (with subjunctive), cause and effect, hypotheticals (what could have happened), and conclusion with reflection.
5 minutes
Final B1 Challenge - Complete Presentation
Give a complete presentation on a complex topic. Use formal register for the introduction, present your main argument with 3 points each using subjunctive, address counter-arguments, include cause and effect analysis, hypothetical scenarios, and conclude with future hopes. This is your B1 graduation speech!
7 minutes