Italian Guided Learning - Level A1
Follow our structured path to A1 Italian proficiency
Clean Clothes
Step into a busy Italian laundromat where drums spin like slow wheels and the air smells of warm detergent. As Carla does her laundry, you learn to understand instructions, follow simple steps and make a little small talk while you wait. After this calm, almost meditative story, you’ll know exactly what to say and do in a self-service lavanderia in Italy.
Anna's Birthday Gift
Wander with Anna through a cosy Italian bookshop where the air smells of paper and new stories. As she chooses a gift for a friend, you learn how to ask for a book, compare two options and politely request gift wrapping. After this charming story, you’ll feel confident choosing, buying and wrapping a present in any Italian bookstore.
Travelling to the Colosseum
Learn how to ask for directions to famous sights, understand instructions about metro lines and stops, and see how locals warn you about busy times – everything you need to navigate Rome on your own.
Dinner in Florence
Learn about eating out in Italy. Order typical Italian dishes, understand Italian restaurant culture and confidently ask for the bill – everything you need for a successful dinner in Italy.
Anna’s Breakfast
Start the day with moka, caffè, biscotti and pane con marmellata, learn how to talk about your pet and finish with “Vado al lavoro in bici” – perfect for describing a simple morning in the first person.
Marco's New Phone
Learn how to talk about technology and everyday moments in Italian. Discover how to describe something new you’ve bought, what you do with it and how you talk about it with friends. After this light story you’ll easily say what you own, what you do and what you like – even if your cat won’t sit still for the photo.
Marco's Morning Routine
Discover the Italian morning routine - from ordering a quick espresso and biscotti at the bar to taking the tram to work, including the typical long lunch break that's so important in Italian work culture.
A Timely Departure
Learn how to travel by train in Italian without stress – even when you’re in a hurry. Discover how to ask if you’re on the right train, request information and thank people politely. After this lively story you’ll know exactly what to say at the station, from binario to biglietto.
The Red Umbrella
Learn how to talk about the weather, small courtesies and everyday encounters in Italian. Discover how to offer something politely, say where you’re going and have short chats on the way. After this warm story you’ll easily talk about rain, travel and unexpected meetings – always with a smile.
A Barbecue in Sardinia
Learn how to do your grocery shopping in Italian and chat with the cashier – just like a local on holiday. Discover words for food, drinks and shopping, and practise how to greet and pay politely. After this tasty story you’ll know exactly what to say in the supermarket and how to find what you need with a smile.