SACE Stage 2 Italian (continuers) study plan

Map the school-assessment component by listing every task type you will face and the weighting of each, then rank them by effort

Build a personal vocabulary ledger of 120 high-frequency continuers-level words grouped by theme, writing each with an original example sentence

Draft one 200-word persuasive text on a current social issue and self-mark it against the criteria for range, accuracy, and register

Record a three-minute spoken response on a familiar topic and transcribe it to identify recurring grammar errors

Consolidate the subjunctive present and imperfect by writing 30 original sentences that each require it

Practise reading comprehension against unseen authentic-style texts by summarising the main argument of five texts in three sentences each

Revise pronoun placement and combined pronouns by rewriting 25 sentences from your own drafts

Produce one 250-word analytical response comparing two viewpoints on a cultural topic

Draft and refine one full-length written task under timed conditions to simulate school assessment

Practise the interactive discussion format by recording two five-minute conversations with a study partner or self-prompted questions

Expand the vocabulary ledger to 250 words including connectives and evaluative language

Review feedback from earlier tasks and rewrite the two weakest pieces to a higher standard

Complete a full mock school-assessment task set covering written, oral, and listening modes

Time each component strictly and score it against the published criteria

Identify the three lowest-scoring skills and build a targeted practice list for each

Rehearse a two-minute personal opinion monologue on an unfamiliar topic with only 30 seconds of preparation

Familiarise yourself with the external examination structure by writing out the format, timing, and mark allocation from memory

Practise listening comprehension by summarising five short authentic audio passages in Italian

Build a bank of 40 formal and informal register phrases for the writing section

Complete one full external-style reading and writing paper under exam timing

Refine extended-writing technique by drafting two 300-word texts in different text types and registers

Speed up listening note-taking by practising dictation of 10 short passages

Develop oral examination technique by recording a ten-minute simulated conversation and evaluating fluency and repair strategies

Review the error analysis from week five and drill the top five recurring mistakes

Sit a complete timed mock of the external examination and mark it strictly against the criteria

Revisit school-assessment oral skills by recording a fresh five-minute discussion and comparing it to week three

Consolidate the weakest grammar areas by writing 40 targeted transformation exercises

Refine exam time management by planning how to allocate minutes across each section

Review the whole vocabulary ledger and self-test all 250 entries, marking any you cannot recall

Rehearse the oral component twice more, focusing on natural pacing and accurate register

Redo the two lowest-scoring sections from the week seven mock and compare results

Finalise a one-page revision sheet of the ten most common personal errors and their corrections