A1 Italian Course
Live Classes twice a week or saturdays
Beginner Level
Group Classes
Our small, interactive group classes—capped at 8 students—ensure you get plenty of speaking practice and personalized attention.
- Course Duration: 24 weeks divided into two 12-week modules: A1.1 & A1.2
- Class Schedule: Twice a week for 50 minutes per session, or a single 100-minute class on Saturdays.
New Beginner Class Times (EST):
- Monday & Wednesday: 7:00 PM
- Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM
Classes start any time with a minimum enrollment of 5 students per group.
Official Levels
According to the European Common Framework.
Secure Payment
Pay securely with SSL encrypted transactions
Flexible plans
You can change your plan at any time.
Overview
Our Italian Language Teaching Program is anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR.)
If you’re completely new to Italian or are still learning the basics, our Italian A1 Beginner course is your ideal starting point.
Our A1 course is designed in two modules (A1.1 and A1.2), carefully structured to teach you essential expressions for everyday interactions and fundamental needs.
You’ll join live, small-group classes where our certified teachers will walk you through the basics and give you a chance to practice so that you can start speaking with confidence from day one.
Not sure if Dante in Linea is for you?
We offer first-time students a $50 “no strings attached” trial class.
Frequently asked questions
How do I Register?
Please send us this registration Form https://danteinlinea.com/en/registration-form/ to create your personal access to the Dante in Linea Platform. We will send you within 12 hours, an email with your personal access.
Registration and Payment
Students can choose between three payment methods:
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Bi-monthy Payment:
$306 every 8 weeks. (you save $54 compared to paying monthly). -
Quarterly Payment:
$432 every 12 weeks (you save $108 compared to paying monthly). -
One-Time Payment:
$810 for the full 24 weeks (you save $270 compared to paying monthly).
Considerations
Participation and Attendance
Students are expected to attend scheduled classes according to the course schedule.
according to the course schedule. Non-attendance does not exempt from payment or entitle students to compensation.
Course Modifications
Dante in Linea reserves the right to make modifications to the course program, schedules, or teachers, in order to guarantee the best possible educational experience. In case of major changes, students will be notified in advance.
What I will learn?
During this course you will learn the basics of the Italian language, with emphasis on speaking and listening skills in an everyday context. Topics that are covered include:
- asking and giving personal details (nationality, profession, languages & spare time);
- greetings and farewells;
- counting up to 100;
- spelling;
- applying the grammar knowledge (including articles, presente e passato prossimo indicativo of regular and irregular verbs);
- vocabulary);
- (near native) pronunciation.
In addition, you will be able to understand and write simple texts. You will also have a small vocabulary with which you can formulate simple sentence structures for common and everyday situations. The final level of the course is A1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
What training materials will I receive?
As a Dante in Linea student, you will have free access to all class materials. After your class, you will receive a quiz to help you refresh and practice your new skills. Dante in Linea experts create each material specifically to meet the CEFR standards. If you want to know more about the CEFR, click here.
Will I earn a certification?
Participants who attend and actively participate in the course will receive a certificate of achievement from Dante in Linea. Please note that this certificate may not be valid for the Citizenship application: You will have to take an official certification test. You can do this with us as we are home to CILS certifications.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellation Policy
For monthly payments: Students may cancel their participation in the course at any time by giving at least 7 days notice prior to the next monthly payment date. If written notification is not received within this period, the student will be charged in the following month.
For quarterly payments: If the student who has opted for quarterly payment decides not to continue after the first quarter (12 weeks), he/she will be charged the outstanding difference corresponding to the full cost of the first 12 weeks, i.e. $108.
For one-time payments: The one-time payment for the 24 weeks, with the discount applied, is non-refundable. Once made, the student cannot cancel his/her participation in the course or receive any type of refund.
Refund policy
No refunds will be granted for payments already made, except in cases where Dante in Linea is unable to continue offering the course for reasons attributable to the institution.