General Italian A1

About this course

Begin Italian from the very first word. Over seven days you will learn to greet people, introduce yourself, talk about family, home and daily routine, order in a café or restaurant, shop and ask for directions, using the present tense and the essential vocabulary of everyday life.

The course follows the A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and develops listening, speaking, reading and writing together. Lessons are practical and interactive, and you finish with an Alalamia certificate.

What you'll learn

• Greet people and introduce yourself and others using formal and informal address
• Give and ask for basic personal information such as name, origin, age and contact details
• Describe your family, home, town and daily routine in simple sentences
• Use articles, noun and adjective agreement and the present tense accurately
• Order at a café or restaurant, shop and handle simple prices and quantities
• Ask for and understand simple directions and information about transport
• Understand short, slow spoken and written texts on familiar topics
• Complete simple forms and write short personal messages

Curriculum

Who it's for

Adults with little or no Italian who want a solid, practical start for travel, work or study.

Before you start

No formal prerequisites. Bring curiosity and a willingness to practise.