Level 1 – Foundation Course (A1)

Categories: A1, Beginner
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About Course

Welcome to your Italian adventure! This Foundation Course is specifically designed for complete beginners who want to build a solid base in Italian. Whether you’re planning a trip to Italy, connecting with your heritage, or simply falling in love with this beautiful language, this course will give you the essential tools to start communicating from day one.

CEFR A1 Level Alignment
This course is fully aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) Level A1. Upon completion, you will have achieved the internationally recognized A1 competency, meaning you can:

  • Understand familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases aimed at meeting immediate needs
  • Introduce yourself and ask/answer simple personal questions (name, age, where you live, people you know)
  • Interact in basic conversations when the other person speaks slowly and clearly
  • Handle simple transactions in shops, restaurants, and hotels
  • Express immediate needs and basic courtesy in Italian

Perfect For

  • Complete beginners with no prior Italian experience
  • Travelers preparing for trips to Italy
  • Students needing structured, progressive learning
  • Professionals requiring basic Italian for work

Course Structure

Three Comprehensive Modules:

  1. Foundation Grammar & Basics – Essential building blocks
  2. Practical Communication – Real-world conversations
  3. Everyday Situations – Survival Italian for daily life

Flexible Learning:

  • 43 interactive lessons (10-15 minutes each)
  • Self-paced progression with achievement tracking
  • Mobile-friendly for learning anywhere, anytime
  • Native speaker audio for perfect pronunciation

Completion Benefits:

  • Course Completion Certificate demonstrating A1-level competencies
  • Solid foundation for Level 2 (A2) studies
  • Confidence to handle basic Italian interactions
  • Cultural knowledge for successful communication

“Start speaking Italian from your very first lesson. Build confidence. Make connections. Discover the joy of communicating in one of the world’s most beautiful languages.”

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What Will You Learn?

  • Communicate in Essential Situations
  • Greet people confidently at any time of day
  • Introduce yourself and others with proper etiquette
  • Handle basic shopping, restaurant, and hotel interactions
  • Ask for and give simple directions
  • Express basic needs and preferences
  • Master Core Language Skills
  • Understand and use 200+ essential Italian words and phrases
  • Count, tell time, and discuss dates and weather
  • Form simple sentences using present tense verbs
  • Navigate formal vs. informal language appropriately
  • Pronounce Italian correctly with confidence
  • Cultural Competence
  • Understand when to use “tu” vs “Lei” (informal vs formal “you”)
  • Follow Italian social etiquette in greetings and interactions
  • Recognize regional differences and cultural contexts
  • Avoid common mistakes that mark you as a complete beginner!
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