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First Sounds and Greetings
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First Sounds and Greetings
10 lessons- 1
Hello and Goodbye
Learn the core Italian greetings and goodbyes, when each fits, and how to handle a simple first meeting from hello to farewell.
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Introduce Yourself
Learn to introduce yourself in Italian: say your name, where you're from, and ask the other person. Includes a reusable pattern and regional notes.
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Basic Vowel Sounds
Learn to pronounce and tell apart Italian's five clean vowel sounds, a, e, i, o, u, in single words, with English-friendly guidance and practice pairs.
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Responding to Greetings
Learn to answer Italian greetings with short natural replies and follow-up questions, so you can keep a simple conversation going instead of just saying hello.
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Using Excuse Me
Learn Italian ways to say 'excuse me' to get attention, pass by someone, or interrupt politely, and see how they differ from apologies.
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Asking Yes/No Questions
Learn to build simple Italian yes/no questions using essere and piacere, and answer them naturally with sì, no, and short replies.
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Counting 1 to 10
Learn Italian numbers uno through dieci, pronounce them clearly, and use them to count fingers, coins, and other everyday items in simple sentences.
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Responding to Apologies
Learn beginner Italian phrases to accept an apology gracefully, like 'No problem' and 'It's okay', with pronunciation and usage tips.
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Basic Consonant Sounds
Learn to identify and produce common Italian consonant sounds, with a focus on distinguishing similar pairs like p and b, t and d, and k and g.
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Asking How to Pronounce a Word
Ask how to pronounce an Italian word and repeat it back to confirm. Learn key phrases like 'Come si pronuncia?' and 'Così?' with clear pronunciation guides.
First Bites: Essential Food Basics
10 lessons- 11
Name Common Foods
Learn 10 common Italian food words and practice saying 'I eat ___' and 'I like ___' with correct articles and verb forms.
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Express Basic Tastes
Learn to describe the inherent taste of food in Italian with 'Questo è...' and 'Ha un sapore...', using the five basic taste words accurately.
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State Food Preferences
Learn the Italian verb piacere to express food preferences: mi piace, mi piacciono, non mi piace, and how to use them with common foods.
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Order at a Cafe
Learn to order a drink in Italian, request a size or option, and ask the price politely with a realistic bar exchange and pronunciation help.
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Ask for the Bill
Learn to say 'The bill, please' and 'Can I pay by card?' in Italian, with polite phrases for ending a meal at a café or restaurant.
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Identify Meal Times
Learn the four main Italian meal names and the typical times Italians eat them, with pronunciation and polite phrases for saying when you eat.
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Say What You Eat for Breakfast
Learn to say what you eat and drink for breakfast in Italian using the pattern 'A colazione, mangio...' and 'bevo...', with common breakfast foods and drinks.
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Ask Someone Their Favorite Food
Learn to ask others Qual è il tuo cibo preferito? and answer naturally with common Italian foods, the verb piacere, and possessives.
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Express Hunger and Thirst
Learn to express hunger and thirst in Italian with avere expressions, ask others, and use correct forms for each person.
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Name Common Drinks
Learn six common Italian drink words and the pattern 'bevo ___' (I drink ___), with pronunciation, gender, and polite ordering phrases.
Getting Around: Basic Transport
10 lessons- 21
Buying a Single Ticket
Learn to ask for and buy a single (one-way) local transport ticket in Italian, with polite phrases, prices, and a realistic ticket-office dialogue.
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Buying a Return Ticket
Learn to ask for a round-trip ticket in Italian, add return date and time, and handle a simple ticket-buying exchange at the station.
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Asking the Price of a Ticket
Learn to ask 'Quanto costa un biglietto per...?' in Italian, understand the answer, and check prices for trains, buses and museums without buying anything.
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Asking About Departure Time
Learn to ask what time the next bus or train leaves in Italian, understand schedule responses, and distinguish departure from arrival questions.
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Asking About Arrival Time
Learn to ask what time a bus or train arrives in Italian, use the verb arrivare, and talk about how long a journey takes.
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Finding the Platform
Learn to ask 'Da quale binario parte il treno per...?' and understand platform numbers at Italian train stations, with pronunciation and a realistic dialogue.
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Asking for the Next Stop
Learn to ask the next stop in Italian, understand stop announcements, and check whether you should get off now — with polite and informal options.
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Asking to Be Notified of Your Stop
Learn to say 'Can you tell me when to get off?' in Italian, understand the driver's confirmation, and use polite requests for assistance on buses, trams, and trains.
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Buying a Metro Ticket
Learn to ask for a metro ticket in Italian, understand zone and fare options, and handle a ticket-machine or ticket-window exchange at beginner level.
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Asking for a Taxi
Learn to request a taxi in Italian by phone or at a taxi stand, say where you are going, and understand the estimated arrival time.
Foundations of Social Interaction
10 lessons- 31
Greeting Friends Casually
Learn relaxed Italian greetings like Ciao, Ehi, and Come va? for friends and peers, and how they change with the time of day.
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Introducing Yourself Socially
Learn to say your name, where you're from, and one interest in Italian with friendly, casual phrases. Perfect for beginners making personal introductions.
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Asking Basic Personal Questions
Learn simple Italian open-ended questions like Cosa fai per divertirti? and Hai fratelli o sorelle? to start conversations and invite others to share.
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Responding to 'How Are You?'
Learn casual Italian answers to 'Come stai?' beyond 'sto bene', such as 'Abbastanza bene, grazie!' and 'Un po' stanco oggi', and how to return the question naturally.
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Saying Goodbye in Social Settings
Learn relaxed Italian farewells like Ci vediamo and Ci sentiamo, and practise leaving a gathering politely without sounding formal or abrupt.
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Expressing Thanks Casually
Learn informal Italian ways to say thanks, like 'Grazie mille!' and 'Ti ringrazio', for small favors among friends. Understand the friendly tone and contractions that differ from formal thanks.
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Apologizing to Friends
Learn brief, casual Italian apologies for minor issues like being late or small mistakes, and how to accept apologies naturally.
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Giving Compliments to Peers
Learn to give sincere, specific compliments in Italian and respond gracefully when you receive one.
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Inviting a Friend to Hang Out
Learn to invite friends in Italian with relaxed, spontaneous phrases like 'Ti va un caffè?' and 'Sei libero questo weekend?', including time and activity.
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Accepting and Declining Invitations
Learn to say yes warmly and no politely to informal invitations in Italian, with a short reason if needed.
First Encounters: Polite Basics
10 lessons- 41
Formal vs. Informal Greetings
Learn when to use buongiorno, buonasera, ciao and salve in Italian, with pronunciation, a dialogue and practice for beginners.
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Introducing Yourself: Name and Basic Info
Learn to introduce yourself in Italian with formal and informal variations: state your name, where you are from, and respond politely when someone introduces themselves.
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Asking Someone's Name Politely
Learn to ask 'What's your name?' in Italian using informal and formal phrases, including 'Come ti chiami?' and 'Come si chiama?', with polite options and pronunciation help.
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Saying Please and Thank You
Learn to use per favore, grazie, and their formal variants correctly in everyday Italian, with responses to thanks and common mistakes to avoid.
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Apologizing for Simple Mistakes
Learn to say sorry in Italian for small things like bumping into someone or arriving late. Practice formal and informal apologies and how to respond naturally.
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Using 'Excuse Me' to Get Attention
Learn standard Italian phrases like scusi, scusa, and permesso to politely get attention or interrupt a conversation in public, with pronunciation and usage notes.
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Polite and Casual Requests
Learn how to make the same request in Italian to a friend, an acquaintance, or a stranger by choosing the right verb form, pronoun, and softening phrase.
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Responding to Thanks
Learn how to reply to grazie in Italian with formal and informal phrases like prego, figurati and non c'è problema, plus when each one fits.
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Saying Goodbye: Formal and Informal
Learn Italian farewell expressions for different contexts, from formal 'Arrivederci' to casual 'Ci vediamo'. Choose the right one based on relationship and setting.
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Small Talk About the Weather
Learn to start and keep a brief, polite conversation about the weather in Italian, with common phrases, responses, and cultural tips.