Italian Guided Learning - Level A1
Follow our structured path to A1 Italian proficiency
Buying a Bus Ticket in Venice
Walk with David to a Venetian edicola full of newspapers, magazines and little treats by the till. As he buys his day ticket, you discover how to ask for a bus ticket, understand prices in euros, and casually add a magazine and some chewing gum. After this practical story, you’ll know exactly how to say “Vorrei un biglietto per l’autobus urbano… Devo timbrare il biglietto sull’autobus?” and feel much more confident using public transport in Italy.
A Short Phone Reservation
Listen over Leo’s shoulder as he calls a busy restaurant, a little nervous but proud. Learn how to reserve a table in Italian, give the day and time clearly, spell your name and say your phone number — just like Italians do. After this short, practical story, you’ll confidently call any Italian restaurant yourself.
Paolo’s Parking Ticket
Drive through the city with Paolo and learn how to talk about parking, fines and rules using phrases like “Ho dimenticato di pagare” and “Le regole sono importanti” – complete with an amount in euros and a mini lesson in bad luck.
A Well-Fueled Lunch
Learn how to do your shopping at an Italian market and chat with stallholders like a real local. Discover words for vegetables, cheese and herbs, and practise asking for things, paying and responding. After this lively story you’ll shop, bargain and even plan an Italian dish with ease – proprio come uno chef italiano!
The Lost Phone
Learn how to shop at a market in Italian and make small talk with the vendors. Discover how to name products, thank people politely and solve a small problem. After this lively story you’ll chat, buy and respond with ease – just like a real visitor at an Italian market.
First Lessons at the Italian Language School
Learn to introduce yourself with sentences like “Mi chiamo…”, “Vengo da…” and “Ho … anni”, and talk about your job, languages and motivation to learn Italian, while discovering that making mistakes is completely normal – perfect as a first step in a new language class.
Inside La Bottega di Moda
Practise buying clothes with “Vorrei una camicia blu”, ask about sizes and cheaper options, learn colours like verde, rosa, giallo, nero and find out how to grab a 50% discount on the second camicia – ideal for your first shopping trip in Italy.
Evening in Verona
Learn how to have a spontaneous conversation and meet new people in Italian – from the first hello to a friendly chat. Discover how to express feelings, ask questions and talk about yourself in a relaxed atmosphere. After this romantic story you’ll sound both charming and confident on a night out in Italy.
The Large Pumpkin
Learn how to talk about sizes, weights and numbers in Italian – on a cheerful market in Palermo. Discover how to ask questions, use numbers and pick up new words in a real-life situation. After this sunny story you’ll happily count, guess and talk about kilos, grams and of course… giant pumpkins.
An Espresso in Turin
Learn how to order coffee in Italian like a real local – without mixing up cappuccino and espresso. Discover how to correct someone politely, practise new words and even get a mini language lesson at the bar. After this delicious story you’ll know exactly what to order and how to say it with a smile.