B1 Italian Course

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 is a small group program with native teachers, designed to take you from A1 → B1 in about 8.5 months. Classes are live, interactive, and include real-life conversation practice.

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.

Classes are 3 times per week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 75 minutes each. You can choose from 9:00 AM, 3:00 PM, or 8:00 PM EST.

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.