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Master Italian from A1 to C2 with personalised AI conversations. Our tutors adapt to your native language for optimised learning.
L1 to L2 Optimisation
LearnLingo.ai provides personalised learning paths optimised for your native language, addressing specific challenges and leveraging linguistic similarities.
Customised explanations based on your L1 grammar patterns
Targeted pronunciation guidance for your language background
Cognate recognition to accelerate vocabulary acquisition
Common interference patterns and how to avoid them
Transfer strategies from your native language
CEFR-Aligned Learning Path
A1
Beginner - Basic communication in simple situations
80-100 hours of study
You will be able to:
- Order coffee and food with proper pronunciation
- Introduce yourself using essere and avere
- Ask for prices and understand numbers
A2
Elementary - Everyday tasks and social situations
180-200 hours of study
You will be able to:
- Describe your family and daily routine
- Talk about past events with passato prossimo
- Make plans using future tense
B1
Intermediate - Independent in most situations
350-400 hours of study
You will be able to:
- Express opinions and preferences clearly
- Understand main points of Italian media
- Handle travel situations confidently
B2
Upper Intermediate - Comfortable with complex topics
500-600 hours of study
You will be able to:
- Discuss abstract topics and current events
- Understand Italian films without subtitles
- Write formal and informal texts appropriately
C1
Advanced - Professional and academic proficiency
700-800 hours of study
You will be able to:
- Use language flexibly for all purposes
- Understand implicit meanings and nuances
- Express yourself spontaneously without searching
C2
Proficiency - Complete mastery
1000+ hours of study
You will be able to:
- Understand everything effortlessly
- Express finest shades of meaning
- Master regional dialects and variations
Real-World Practice Scenarios
A1-A2
Shopping at an Italian market
Tasks you'll practice:
- • Greet vendors appropriately by time of day
- • Ask about origin and quality of products
- • Request specific quantities in metric
- • Negotiate prices politely
Language focus:
Food vocabulary including regional specialtiesNumbers and weights: un etto, mezzo chiloDemonstratives: questo, quello, qualePolite forms: vorrei, potrebbe, quanto costa
B1-B2
Discussing art in a Florence museum
Tasks you'll practice:
- • Describe artistic techniques and periods
- • Express opinions about different works
- • Compare Renaissance and modern art
- • Discuss cultural and historical context
Language focus:
Art vocabulary: dipinto, scultura, rinascimentoExpressing opinions with subjunctiveMaking comparisons: più/meno di, tanto...quantoPast tenses for historical narratives
Cultural Context & Etiquette
Greetings
- • Cheek kisses (usually 2) among friends
- • "Buongiorno" until afternoon, then "Buonasera"
- • "Ciao" only with people you know well
Etiquette
- • Dress well - bella figura is important
- • Coffee rules: cappuccino only in morning
- • Don't rush meals - eating is social time
Business Culture
- • Relationship building is crucial
- • Hierarchy and titles are respected
- • Personal connections often facilitate business
Exam Preparation
Available Exams
- • CILS - Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera
- • CELI - Certificato di Conoscenza della Lingua Italiana
- • PLIDA - Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri
- • AP Italian, GCSE Italian, A-Level Italian
Preparation Tips
- • CILS and CELI are accepted for university admission
- • Practice speaking tasks - pronunciation matters
- • Learn regional variations for C1/C2 levels
Your Learning Toolkit
Immerse in Italian culture while studying grammar patterns
Daily Practice
- Listen to Italian music and analyse lyrics
- Read Corriere della Sera or La Repubblica
- Practice with Italian films with Italian subtitles
- Use hand gestures when practicing speaking
Immersion Tips
- Follow Italian cooking channels on YouTube
- Join online Italian conversation exchanges
- Listen to Italian podcasts for your level
- Change your phone and apps to Italian