In this class, students will build upon the knowledge developed in "High School Italian I." Students will continue to deepen their knowledge of Italian vocabulary while practicing reading and writing. Students will also be introduced to rudimentary Italian grammar. While the completion of "High School Italian I" is strongly recommended, it is not a requirement. Students that have already mastered the material listed in the class description of "High School Italian I" are welcome to enroll.

Below is a summary of the topics that will be covered each week:

Week 1 - La città: words related to one's city and things that can be found in it (buildings, places, and things).

Week 2 - Emotions: how to say them and how to express them in Italian.

Week 3 - A trip to the supermarket: learn how to say the names of things you will find at the store (food, supplies, etc.).

Week 4 - La casa: words related to one's house and the things that can be found inside and outside of it. 

Week 5 - Introduction to the definite and indefinite articles. How to choose the correct article for a word given its gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural).

Week 6 - Introduction to verbs.  Essere (to be) and avere (to have) and how to conjugate them. Pronouns.