The A1 course is designed to introduce you to the basics of the Italian language, enabling you to handle simple conversations and everyday scenarios with confidence. This course will build upon your foundational knowledge and introduce essential grammar, vocabulary, and communication techniques. The course is divided into three modules, each consisting of five lessons, focusing on different aspects of language learning.

Module 1: Getting Started with Italian Communication

1. Lesson 1: Ripassiamo – Introduction and Review of A0 Concepts
2. Lesson 2: Giorno dopo giorno – Talking About Daily Routines
3. Lesson 3: Luigi è alto – Describing People and Physical Appearance
4. Lesson 4: Mia sorella ha 35 anni – Talking About Family and Relationships
5. Lesson 5: Mi piace fare sport! – Talking About Hobbies and Free Time

Module 2: Navigating Everyday Situations in Italian

1. Lesson 6: Dov’è la stazione? – Asking and Giving Directions
2. Lesson 7: Quanto costa? – Shopping for Clothes and Accessories
3. Lesson 8: Primo e secondo – Eating Out and Ordering Food
4. Lesson 9: Andiamo a Roma! – Planning a Trip
5. Lesson 10: Ieri ho fatto sport – Talking About Past Experiences

Module 3: Expanding Your Communication Skills

1. Lesson 11: Cosa farai domani? – Expressing Future Intentions
2. Lesson 12: Devo fare la spesa – The Present Tense of Modal Verbs
3. Lesson 13: Dica 33 – Talking About Health and Wellbeing
4. Lesson 14: Preferisci il mare o la montagna? – Expressing Opinions and Preferences
5. Lesson 15: Ripassiamo insieme! – Course Review and Final Practice

Prerequisites are not very strict, as we will review some of the basic structures introduced in level A0. However, if you find it difficult to understand simple and common sentences in the present tense or very basic vocabulary (e.g., days of the week), you may consider joining the A0 course: Primi Passi.

Ideally, the following are the prerequisites of the course:

• Basic greetings and introductions: You should be able to say hello, introduce yourself, and ask simple questions like “Come ti chiami?” (What’s your name?) and “Come stai?” (How are you?), “Che giorno è oggi?” (What day is today?) etc,
  
• Numbers and simple time expressions: You should know numbers from 0 to 100 and be able to tell time in Italian. This includes days of the week, months, and basic expressions like “oggi” (today), “domani” (tomorrow), and “ieri” (yesterday).
  
• Basic vocabulary for everyday objects and situations: You should have a foundational vocabulary covering simple topics such as family members, very common objects, colours, and basic adjectives to describe things and people.
  
• Simple present tense of regular verbs: You will be already familiar with the conjugation of io, tu, lui / lei of regular -are, -ere, and -ire verbs in the present tense, as well as some common irregular verbs like “essere” (to be), “avere” (to have) and “fare” (to do / make).
  
• Basic sentence structure in Italian: You will know how to form very simple sentences following the subject-verb-object structure and use basic articles and prepositions.
  
• Elementary listening and speaking skills: You should be able to understand slow, clear speech on some basic topics and respond with simple phrases in common situations.
  
• Foundational reading and writing abilities: You should be able to read and understand simple texts on familiar topics and write short, simple messages or notes.

No. This course offers a variety of interactive online learning environments designed to immerse you in the Italian language. Your personal dashboard gives you access to:

• Bilingual Lessons with Italian Examples: The lessons are written in English for clarity, while examples, including dialogues, are provided in Italian. Listening tasks are integrated into the lessons to help you practice comprehension and improve your listening skills.
  
• Interactive Exercises: Reinforce your learning with a variety of exercises designed to challenge and improve your Italian skills.
  
• Personalized Homework Correction: Submit your homework assignments and receive personalized feedback and corrections from your dedicated teacher.
  
• Downloadable PDF Resources: Access and download homework assignments in PDF format for offline study and practice.
  
• Student Language Forum: Connect with fellow learners and get answers from your teacher in our dedicated language forum. Share your questions, insights, and experiences to enrich your learning journey.

All these features are easily accessible through your personal dashboard, providing a comprehensive and engaging Italian learning experience.

This course combines live Zoom classes with a rich online learning environment, providing a complete Italian language immersion experience.

Classes will be taught in English for grammar and vocabulary explanations to ensure you understand the core concepts. Your teacher is a professional native Italian, ready to answer all your questions.

Practice sessions and exercises will be conducted exclusively in Italian, offering an immersive experience to build your confidence in speaking and understanding the language.

• Small Class Size: 4 to 6 students. Learn in an intimate setting that allows for personalized attention and active participation.
  
• Interactive Learning: Engage in real-time conversations, ask questions, and receive immediate feedback.
  
• Balanced Approach: Benefit from clear explanations in English and immersive practice in Italian.

In addition to live classes, you’ll have access to a variety of online resources through your personal dashboard.

These materials are designed to complement your Zoom sessions, allowing you to practice and reinforce your learning between classes.

From audio lessons to interactive exercises, and from personalized homework feedback to a student language forum, our online platform provides everything you need to support your Italian language journey.

This combination of live instruction and self-paced resources provides a comprehensive and engaging Italian learning experience, tailored to help you achieve fluency efficiently.

You have two convenient payment options for this course:

• One-Time Payment: Pay in full with a credit card (via Stripe) or PayPal and receive a discounted rate of $249 (regularly $297), a savings of about 20%
  
• Installments: Pay $99 per month in three installments. Each module consists of 5 lessons, and payments are automatically processed every 5 weeks.

Choose the option that best suits your needs and budget. All transactions are secure and processed through reliable payment gateways.