B1 Italian Course
Beginner A1 to Intermediate B1
Intensive Citizenship course
Whether you’re looking to work, study, or apply for Italian citizenship through marriage, Dante in Linea is committed to providing you with an immersive and enriching learning experience.
Key Course Information:
- When: Monday to Friday
- Course Duration: 20 weeks
- Class duration: 75 minutes each
Schedule: Forming classes can start anytime if we receive a minimum of 5 students signed up for any given class:
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Original Price: $2,770
Official Levels
According to the European Common Framework.
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You can start with a full plan or pay level by level.
Overview
Embark on a comprehensive journey to fluency with our online Italian course. This program is perfect for learners who wish to progress from absolute beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) level.
Following the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), our course ensures a structured and engaging path to mastering Italian.
What makes our course stand out?
- Flexible learning options tailored to fit your schedule.
- Native Italian teachers to guide you with authentic language practice.
- Interactive and immersive lessons to enhance your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
What You’ll Learn
Throughout this comprehensive course from A1 to B1, you will:
The Italian Citizenship Course at Dante in Linea guides students through three key levels of language proficiency: A1, A2, and B1.
At the A1 (Beginner) level, students develop essential communication skills for everyday situations, such as introductions, basic conversations, and expressing simple needs.
Progressing to A2 (Elementary), they gain confidence discussing familiar topics like family, work, and hobbies while improving their ability to understand and produce short texts.
By the B1 (Intermediate) level, students achieve the proficiency required for Italian citizenship, enabling them to engage in conversations on diverse subjects, write clear and connected texts, and comprehend the main ideas in spoken and written Italian.
This comprehensive progression ensures students are well-prepared for citizenship requirements and real-life communication in Italy.
Course Details
Join a small group (max 8 students) for interactive lessons, 75 minutes each, held 5 times a week for 20 weeks in our e-learning Platform.
Each session is led by one of Dante in Linea’s accredited native-speaking Italian teachers, ensuring an engaging and practical learning experience.
This course covers
Level A1, A2 and B1
20 weeks course
Mon to Fri
9am, 3pm or 8pm EST
This course is for you if
We offer first-time students a $50 “no strings attached” trial class.
Syllabus
Course Syllabus Overview
A1 Level (Beginner)
- Pronunciation and Basic Sounds: Learn the Italian alphabet, essential phonetics, and common pronunciation rules to set a strong foundation.
- Essential Vocabulary: Master greetings, numbers, days of the week, colors, and everyday expressions.
- Basic Grammar Structures:
- Definite and indefinite articles.
- Present tense conjugations for regular and key irregular verbs.
- Basic adjectives and their agreement with nouns.
- Simple Conversations and Questions: Practice introducing yourself, asking simple questions (e.g., “What is your name?”), and expressing likes and dislikes.
- Basic Reading and Listening: Engage with short, simple dialogues and written texts to practice comprehension.
- Practical Activities: Role-playing common scenarios like ordering food and asking for directions.
A2 Level (Elementary)
- Expanding Vocabulary: Gain new words related to work, travel, family, and hobbies.
- Advanced Grammar Topics:
- Use of the passato prossimo (simple past tense) for talking about completed actions.
- Introduction to prepositions and their use in sentences.
- Reflexive verbs and daily routine language.
- Enhanced Communication Skills:
- Forming more complex questions and responses.
- Conversations about personal experiences, interests, and plans.
- Listening Comprehension: Understanding brief audio clips, simple news articles, and native conversations.
- Writing Exercises: Creating simple personal texts, such as diary entries, postcards, and short messages.
- Reading Practice: Reading short stories, ads, and brochures to reinforce understanding of common vocabulary and grammar structures.
- Cultural Notes: Introduction to key aspects of Italian lifestyle, festivals, and traditions.
B1 Level (Intermediate)
- Broader Vocabulary: Expand your lexicon with terms used in social discussions, current events, technology, health, and more.
- Complex Grammar Structures:
- Imperfect tense for describing ongoing or habitual actions in the past.
- Future tense for discussing plans and predictions.
- Conditional forms for expressing wishes and hypothetical scenarios.
- Introduction to the subjunctive mood for expressing opinions, doubts, and desires.
- Conversation Practice: Participate in discussions that require expressing opinions, recounting experiences, and problem-solving.
- Advanced Listening and Comprehension: Analyze dialogues from Italian radio broadcasts, news segments, and conversational clips.
- Reading and Analysis: Work with longer texts, such as magazine articles, excerpts from books, and opinion pieces, to practice scanning for information and identifying main ideas.
- Writing Proficiency: Compose emails, structured essays, and descriptive paragraphs on familiar topics. Practice writing formal and informal correspondence.
- Cultural Integration: Learn about Italian history, art, and regional differences. Discuss how culture influences language use and communication styles.
- Practical Real-Life Applications: Role-playing activities like making phone calls, booking appointments, and handling inquiries. Prepare for real-life interactions during travel or work-related scenarios.
This course includes
Expert Italian Teachers
Learn from passionate instructors, certified and experienced in teaching Italian as a foreign language
Custom Course Materials
All learning materials are included. No additional books are required, and content is designed to meet CEFR standards.
Unlimitd access to our platform
Easily join your Live classes and access course materials on Dante in Linea’s platform. You’ll also have tools to practice at your own pace with our self-study resources.