Level A1
Welcome to Italian Level A1 — a beginner-level course designed to introduce you to the Italian language and culture.
Enrollment for FALL classes is closed. New classes starting in January. Enrollment opens October 31.
Classes meet once a week for eight weeks, with each session lasting 75 minutes. This Level A1 – Part 1 course (10 total hours) provides a solid foundation and an excellent start to your Italian language journey.
FALL CLASSES – Schedule Options – Classes are sold out and enrollment is closed.
— Mondays, 7:00 – 8:15
— Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:45
— Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:15
Please select your preferred class in the registration section at the bottom of this page.
In the Level A1 (Part 1, 2 & 3) we cover Chapters 1-5 of the following books:
Please note: course materials are not included in the Italian Dream Academy tuition rate.
All classes take place online via Zoom and are open to everyone, no matter where you are located!
We also have in-person events. Check our schedule here!
By the end of the course, you will be able to communicate in everyday situations, understand basic spoken and written Italian, and gain confidence in your language skills.
Here’s a look at what you will cover:
- Introductions and Greetings
Learn how to introduce yourself, ask basic questions, and greet others in different social settings.
- Basic Grammar and Sentence Structure
Familiarize yourself with Italian grammar essentials such as the present tense, subject pronouns, and simple sentence formation.
- Numbers, Dates, and Time
Master numbers, express dates, and tell time accurately.
- Talking About Yourself
Learn to describe yourself, your family, hobbies, and daily activities in Italian.
- Asking for Directions and Navigating Public Places
Practice vocabulary and phrases used for getting around cities, using transportation, and visiting places like restaurants and shops.
- Ordering in Restaurants and Shopping
Understand menus, order food and drinks, and engage in basic conversations while shopping.
Skills Acquired:
- Listening & Speaking: You will practice understanding spoken Italian in everyday contexts and develop your speaking ability through dialogues and role-plays.
- Reading & Writing: Engage with simple texts like short messages, menus, and signs. Write basic sentences and short texts about familiar topics.
Learning Outcomes:
By completing Italian Level A1, you will be able to:
- Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases.
- Introduce yourself and others, ask and answer questions about personal details, such as where you live, people you know, and things you have.
- Interact in a simple way provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly.
