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Learn Italian from zero to confident conversation, at your own pace
Four levels, A1 to B2, in one programme: grammar, vocabulary, native-speaker audio and practice tasks that get you speaking from the first lessons.
- Levels A1, A2, B1 and B2
- 140+ video lessons
- Workbooks and audio dictionaries
- Feedback on your tasks
- Study anywhere, any time
Why so many people stall with Italian
Many learners start Italian with enthusiasm and stop a few months later. A textbook leaves questions with nobody to answer them, and a weekly tutor session is hard to keep when your plans change. Apps teach words but rarely explain why a sentence is built the way it is.
The result is a familiar pattern: you recognise phrases, yet you cannot put your own thoughts into Italian. Grammar feels like a pile of exceptions, and listening to real speech is intimidating.
This programme was built to break that pattern. It takes you through the whole basic grammar and vocabulary in a clear order, repeats the tricky points every time they come up again, and keeps practice at the centre of every lesson.
You decide when and how fast to study. Nothing is locked behind a schedule, so you can move quickly through what you already know and slow down where you need more time.
What you will be able to do
- Hold everyday conversations in Italian
Talk about yourself, your family, your work, your home and your day.
- Understand simple spoken Italian
Train your ear with native-speaker audio from the very first lessons.
- Translate and build your own sentences
Turn ideas into correct Italian using grammar patterns practised until they feel automatic.
- Handle situations while travelling
Order in a bar or restaurant, book a hotel, shop for food and clothes, and find your way around a city.
- Talk about the past and the future
Use passato prossimo, imperfetto, futuro and the other main tenses with confidence.
- Use the subjunctive and conditionals
Work through the congiuntivo and the hypothetical sentence step by step until it stops feeling mysterious.
- Write a CV and a business letter
Prepare the written Italian you need for work and study.
- Express opinions on more complex topics
Discuss technology, ecology, city life, culture and modern Italy using richer vocabulary.
- 4
- levels, from A1 to B2
- 140+
- lessons across levels A1, A2 and B1, plus advanced B2 lessons
- 5
- modules in this programme
- 180 days
- of access from payment
Practice first, theory in small steps
Each lesson is built so that you do not just listen to an explanation. You hear native speakers from the first days, translate phrases into Italian, and complete spoken and creative tasks that push you to say things your own way.
Words and rules are not meant to be crammed. Lessons follow a specific script and use interval repetition, so that vocabulary and patterns return at the right moments and settle naturally. Extra Quizlet trainers let you drill new phrases on your phone.
- Native-speaker audio in the lessons
- Translation into Italian in every level
- Spoken tasks reviewed by a native speaker
- Quizlet trainers for vocabulary and phrases
How the course works
All lessons of every level are open to you from the moment you pay, so you can follow the programme from the start or jump to the level that suits you. If you have studied Italian before, you do not have to repeat the topics you already know well. Tests inside the course show where the gaps are and which lesson to start from.
You study entirely online, from any country with an internet connection, on your phone, tablet or computer. Many learners fit lessons into a commute or a lunch break, while others set aside an evening. The pace is entirely yours.
You are not left alone with mistakes. Practice tasks are checked and you receive feedback and support from a personal curator, and the spoken tasks are reviewed by a native speaker who shows how an Italian would say the phrase and why. Workbooks, audio dictionaries voiced by a native speaker and Quizlet trainers support every level.
The programme
Four levels of the basic course plus a large bonus section. All lessons are available to you straight away.
1Level A1 — Your first ItalianLearn to understand simple Italian and speak, using elementary grammar and vocabulary.40 lessons plus a quick-start mini-course
- Reading rules and pronunciation
- The verbs avere and essere
- Articles, nouns and adjectives
- Present tense: parlare, mangiare, guardare, lavorare and more
- Questions, negatives, numbers and telling the time
- Passato prossimo and futuro semplice
2Level A2 — Getting by in ItalySolve everyday situations on a trip and keep conversations going while grammar grows.40 lessons
- Object pronouns and the particles ci and ne
- Constructions with stare and the imperfetto
- Passato prossimo versus imperfetto, and trapassato prossimo
- Impersonal verbs and the imperative
- Condizionale semplice and composto
- In a hotel, a restaurant, a shop and at the station
3Level B1 — Work, study and life in ItalyMore practice for building a life in Italy: writing, reading and listening in depth.60 lessons
- Combined and relative pronouns
- Comparisons and superlatives
- Passato remoto and trapassato remoto
- First steps with the congiuntivo presente and passato
- Writing a CV and a business letter
- Education, economy, geography and history of Italy
4Level B2 — Expressing your opinionSpeak confidently on complex topics and complete your grammar with advanced vocabulary.Advanced lessons with extra listening and tasks
- Congiuntivo imperfetto and trapassato, and sequence of tenses
- The hypothetical sentence: types 1, 2 and 3
- Passive forms and impersonal si
- Direct and indirect speech
- Gerund, infinitive and participle
- Modern Italy: technology, ecology, safety, theatre and books
5Bonus section — Italian for pleasureLessons without tasks, for enjoyable listening and reading between the main levels.Included in the programme
- Reading adapted audiobooks
- Italian gestures and swear words
- Themed webinars with native-speaker audio
- A speaking marathon
- Breaking down episodes of an Italian film
What you get
- All four levels of the basic course
From complete beginner through A1, A2, B1 and B2, opened to you at once.
- Video lessons with structured grammar
Rules are explained step by step and revisited whenever they reappear.
- Workbooks
Printable exercises for the levels that consolidate each topic.
- Audio dictionaries voiced by a native speaker
Hear how each word and phrase should sound.
- Quizlet trainers
Extra practice for vocabulary and phrases on your phone.
- Checked practice tasks
Feedback and support from a personal curator, plus spoken tasks reviewed by a native speaker.
- Placement tests inside the course
Find your gaps and decide which lesson to start from.
- A large bonus section
Adapted audiobooks, gestures, webinars, a speaking marathon and film breakdowns.
- Access for 180 days
With a freeze option of up to 30 days if life gets in the way.
Is this course for you?
This course is for you if…
- You are a complete beginner and want a clear path from zero to conversation.
- You studied Italian before and want to fill gaps and organise what you know.
- You plan to travel, study, work or move to Italy.
- You prefer to study on your own schedule but still want feedback on your work.
- You want to understand why a phrase is built the way it is, not just memorise it.
Probably not a fit if…
- You want fast results with no regular practice.
- You are looking for live group classes on a fixed timetable.
- You only want a vocabulary app with no grammar explanations.
- You expect to cover every topic of an advanced university course in a few weeks.
After the course
If you work through the levels, you will be able to follow simple Italian speech and join conversations on everyday topics, and later on more complex ones. You will know the tenses and moods, from the present to the congiuntivo, and understand when to use each.
You will have written practice behind you, from short descriptions to a CV and a business letter, and a habit of listening to Italian regularly. Most importantly, you will have the structure to keep learning on your own, whether through books, films or conversations with Italians.
How far you get depends on the time you put in, and the programme is designed to make that time as productive as possible.
Questions before you buy
How much time do I need per week?
There is no fixed schedule. Many learners study a little every day, while others set aside a few longer sessions each week. Regular short practice usually works better than rare long sessions, and you can adjust the pace as you go.
Do I need any previous knowledge of Italian?
No. The programme starts from absolute zero. If you already know some Italian, you can use the tests inside the course to find the right place to start and skip topics you have mastered.
How does access work after payment?
Access opens right after payment. A link to enter the course arrives by email, usually within half an hour. If you do not see it, check your spam or promotions folder. Your plan gives you access to all levels at once.
How long does my access last?
The plan priced here gives 180 days of access from the date of payment, and you can freeze it for up to 30 days. All lessons and materials stay available throughout this period, and you can extend your access when it ends.
What format are the lessons in?
They are self-paced video lessons with audio from native speakers, workbooks, audio dictionaries and Quizlet trainers. You can study on a phone, tablet or computer from anywhere with an internet connection.
Will anyone check my work?
Yes. Practice tasks are reviewed, and you get feedback and support from a personal curator. Spoken tasks are checked by a native speaker, who explains how an Italian would say the phrase and why.
What if I do not like the course?
You can request a refund within 14 days of purchase. Just contact us through your account or by email.
Can I start at a higher level?
Yes. Every level is open from the first day, so you can start at A2, B1 or B2 if you already have the foundations. Use the tests to check where you stand before you begin.
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