• 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 course is ideal if you:

• Prefer a structured learning path with clear milestones

• Enjoy learning with classmates in a supportive environment

• Want to reach B1 for citizenship while balancing work, family, or other commitments

• Are looking for affordable, consistent instruction

If you want faster progress or more individualized support, you can combine group classes with occasional private lessons.

• Live online classes with native Italian teachers
• Small groups to maximize speaking time
• Structured curriculum: A1 → A2 → B1
• Class recordings for review
• Exercises and self-study platform
• Preparation for B1 exams (CILS, CELI, PLIDA)
• Access to a team who can guide you through the citizenship process

• Three times per week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

• Class length: 75 minutes per session

• Class times (EST): 8:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM

If your schedule is tight, we also offer a 2x/week group option at a slower pace, allowing steady progress.

• 3 lessons/week (75 min): ~8.5 months

• 2 lessons/week 50 min): ~1 year 8 months

Progress depends on attendance, practice outside class, and motivation. Teachers will provide guidance to keep you on track.

• Lessons focus on practical communication skills and real-life topics: culture, travel, food, and everyday Italian

• Teachers give continuous feedback during and after classes

• You can review recordings and practice exercises anytime

• Guidance and tips are included to prepare for the B1 citizenship exam

1. Enroll in the course and choose your preferred schedule.

2. Attend live classes three times per week.

3. Participate in discussions and exercises to improve speaking and comprehension.

4. Use recordings and self-study materials to reinforce learning.

5. Track your progress with teacher feedback 

• Payments are non-refundable

• Installment payments must be completed in full; failure to do so results in charging the full amount of the first level

• Missed group classes cannot be rescheduled individually, but recordings are available to catch up