- Basic greetings
Start by learning how to greet people at different times of the day.
Vocabulary
- ciao (hello/goodbye)
- buongiorno (good morning)
- buonasera (good evening)
- buonanotte (good night)
- salve (hello)
Objectives
- Greet people appropriately based on the time of day.
- Introductions
Learn to introduce yourself and ask for someone's name.
Vocabulary
- piacere (nice to meet you)
- il nome (the first name)
- il cognome (the last name)
- scusa (excuse me - informal)
- come scusa (excuse me, what? - informal)
Objectives
- Introduce yourself and ask for someone's name.
- Ask someone to repeat themselves politely.
- Formal titles
Understand how to address people formally.
Vocabulary
- il signore (the mister/gentleman)
- la signora (the missus/lady)
- il dottore (the doctor)
- il professore (the professor)
- scusi (excuse me - formal)
Objectives
- Differentiate between informal and formal registers.
- Address people using proper titles.
- Saying goodbye
Practice taking leave and saying farewell.
Vocabulary
- arrivederci (goodbye)
- a presto (see you soon)
- a domani (see you tomorrow)
- ci vediamo (see you)
- buona giornata (have a good day)
Objectives
- Say goodbye and take leave using appropriate expressions.
- Countries
Name various European countries in Italian.
Vocabulary
- l'Italia (Italy)
- la Germania (Germany)
- la Spagna (Spain)
- la Francia (France)
- l'Inghilterra (England)
Objectives
- State your country of origin.
- Identify major European countries.
- Nationalities
Learn to state your nationality.
Vocabulary
- italiano (Italian)
- tedesco (German)
- spagnolo (Spanish)
- inglese (English)
- francese (French)
Objectives
- Ask about and state nationality.
- Numbers zero to five
Begin counting in Italian.
Vocabulary
- zero (zero)
- uno (one)
- due (two)
- tre (three)
- quattro (four)
- cinque (five)
- il numero (the number)
Objectives
- Numbers six to twelve
Continue counting up to twelve.
Vocabulary
- sei (six)
- sette (seven)
- otto (eight)
- nove (nine)
- dieci (ten)
- undici (eleven)
- dodici (twelve)
Objectives
- Counting to twenty
Learn the teen numbers in Italian.
Vocabulary
- tredici (thirteen)
- quattordici (fourteen)
- quindici (fifteen)
- sedici (sixteen)
- diciassette (seventeen)
- diciotto (eighteen)
Objectives
- Phone and address
Ask for and share contact details.
Vocabulary
- il telefono (the telephone)
- il cellulare (the cellphone)
- l'indirizzo (the address)
- la via (the street)
- la piazza (the square)
Objectives
- Ask for and provide phone numbers and street addresses.
- How are you
Ask others how they are doing and respond appropriately.
Vocabulary
- bene (well/good)
- benissimo (very well)
- male (bad)
- non c'è male (not bad)
- grazie (thank you)
Objectives
- Ask someone how they are doing.
- Introducing friends
Learn to introduce a third person.
Vocabulary
- l'amico (the male friend)
- l'amica (the female friend)
- il ragazzo (the boy/boyfriend)
- la ragazza (the girl/girlfriend)
- straniero (foreign)
Objectives
- Introduce a third person (friend or acquaintance).
- Spoken languages
Discuss what languages you and others speak.
Vocabulary
- parlare (to speak)
- il greco (Greek)
- il russo (Russian)
- lo svedese (Swedish)
- il portoghese (Portuguese)
Objectives
- Ask about and discuss spoken languages.
- Occupations
Learn common job titles.
Vocabulary
- l'insegnante (the teacher)
- lo studente (the male student)
- la studentessa (the female student)
- l'avvocato (the lawyer)
- il giornalista (the journalist)
Objectives
- Ask about and state occupations.
- Identify and match professions.
- More professions
Expand your vocabulary of professions.
Vocabulary
- il farmacista (the pharmacist)
- il commesso (the shop assistant)
- l'infermiere (the nurse)
- l'operaio (the factory worker)
- il cuoco (the cook)
Objectives
- Identify and match professions.
- Workplaces
Describe where people work.
Vocabulary
- l'ufficio (the office)
- l'agenzia (the agency)
- lo studio (the studio/office)
- la scuola (the school)
- la fabbrica (the factory)
Objectives
- Describe a person's profession based on their workplace.
- More workplaces
Learn more places of employment.
Vocabulary
- la farmacia (the pharmacy)
- il negozio (the shop)
- il ristorante (the restaurant)
- l'ospedale (the hospital)
- la banca (the bank)
Objectives
- Interview classmates to gather personal information.
- Cities and regions
Discuss where you live and where you are from.
Vocabulary
- la città (the city)
- abitare (to live/reside)
- in centro (downtown/in the center)
- la regione (the region)
- la nazione (the nation)
Objectives
- Ask about and state your city of origin.
- Counting to one hundred
Learn the tens to count up to one hundred.
Vocabulary
- venti (twenty)
- trenta (thirty)
- quaranta (forty)
- cinquanta (fifty)
- sessanta (sixty)
- settanta (seventy)
Objectives
- Count numbers from 20 to 100.
- Online classifieds
Understand digital posts and networking terms.
Vocabulary
- il profilo (the profile)
- la bacheca (the message board/wall)
- il post (the post)
- il messaggio (the message)
- l'annuncio (the classified ad)
Objectives
- Read and understand online classified posts.
- Cafe drinks
Order common beverages at an Italian bar.
Vocabulary
- l'aranciata (the orangeade)
- l'acqua minerale (the mineral water)
- la birra (the beer)
- il caffè (the coffee)
- il cappuccino (the cappuccino)
Objectives
- Identify and name common Italian drinks.
- Order food and drinks at a bar.
- Wine and tea
Expand your drink vocabulary.
Vocabulary
- lo spumante (the sparkling wine)
- il tè (the tea)
- il vino rosso (the red wine)
- il vino bianco (the white wine)
- il latte (the milk)
Objectives
- Identify and name common Italian drinks.
- Breakfast foods
Order breakfast items at a cafe.
Vocabulary
- il cornetto (the croissant)
- la marmellata (the jam/marmalade)
- il panino (the sandwich/roll)
- la colazione (the breakfast)
- il tramezzino (the triangular sandwich)
Objectives
- Order food and drinks at a bar for breakfast.
- Restaurant menu
Navigate the courses of an Italian meal.
Vocabulary
- il menù (the menu)
- l'antipasto (the appetizer)
- il primo (the first course)
- il secondo (the second course)
- il contorno (the side dish)
- il dessert (the dessert)
Objectives
- Read and comprehend an Italian restaurant menu categorized by courses.
- Pasta and starters
Learn about typical first courses.
Vocabulary
- le bruschette (the toasted bread with toppings)
- il minestrone (the vegetable soup)
- la pasta (the pasta)
- gli spaghetti (the spaghetti)
- i tortellini (the tortellini)
Objectives
- Understand a waiter taking an order.
- Main dishes
Identify popular second courses.
Vocabulary
- l'arrosto (the roast)
- la carne (the meat)
- la cotoletta (the breaded cutlet)
- il pesce (the fish)
- il pollo (the chicken)
Objectives
- Express wants and preferences when ordering.
- Sides and desserts
Finish the meal with sides and sweets.
Vocabulary
- le patatine fritte (the french fries)
- gli spinaci (the spinach)
- il gelato (the ice cream)
- la macedonia (the fruit salad)
- il tiramisù (the tiramisu)
Objectives
- Ask for additional items during a meal.
- Table setting
Identify items on a dining table.
Vocabulary
- il bicchiere (the glass)
- la bottiglia (the bottle)
- il coltello (the knife)
- il cucchiaio (the spoon)
- la forchetta (the fork)
Objectives
- Identify and name tableware.
- Condiments
Ask for seasonings and table items.
Vocabulary
- l'aceto (the vinegar)
- l'olio (the oil)
- il pane (the bread)
- il pepe (the pepper)
- il sale (the salt)
- il tovagliolo (the napkin)
Objectives
- Identify condiments and table settings.
- Ask a waiter for additional items.
- Types of eateries
Learn the different places to eat in Italy.
Vocabulary
- il bar (the cafe/bar)
- la gelateria (the ice cream shop)
- la pizzeria (the pizzeria)
- il supermercato (the supermarket)
- la trattoria (the traditional restaurant)
Objectives
- Distinguish between different types of Italian eateries.
- Free time and sports
Talk about leisure and physical activities.
Vocabulary
- il tempo libero (the free time)
- lo sport (the sport)
- il calcio (the soccer)
- il tennis (the tennis)
- la bicicletta (the bicycle)
Objectives
- Ask and answer questions about free time and leisure activities.
- Media and entertainment
Discuss tech and entertainment hobbies.
Vocabulary
- il computer (the computer)
- la televisione (the television)
- il giornale (the newspaper)
- il cinema (the movie theater)
- il fumetto (the comic book)
Objectives
- Identify and describe common hobbies.
- Days of the week
Learn the weekdays in Italian.
Vocabulary
- lunedì (Monday)
- martedì (Tuesday)
- mercoledì (Wednesday)
- giovedì (Thursday)
- venerdì (Friday)
- oggi (today)
Objectives
- Name the days of the week.
- The weekend
Discuss parts of the day and the weekend.
Vocabulary
- sabato (Saturday)
- domenica (Sunday)
- il fine settimana (the weekend)
- la mattina (the morning)
- il pomeriggio (the afternoon)
- la sera (the evening)
Objectives
- Describe weekend routines.
- Telling time
Learn to ask for and state the time.
Vocabulary
- mezzanotte (midnight)
- mezzogiorno (noon)
- l'ora (the hour)
- un quarto (a quarter)
- mezza (half)
Objectives
- Ask for and tell the time.
- Adverbs of frequency
State how often you do things.
Vocabulary
- sempre (always)
- spesso (often)
- qualche volta (sometimes)
- mai (never)
- di solito (usually)
Objectives
- Express the frequency of activities using adverbs.
- Music and arts
Talk about cultural hobbies.
Vocabulary
- la musica (the music)
- la chitarra (the guitar)
- il pianoforte (the piano)
- l'opera (the opera)
- il teatro (the theater)
Objectives
- Express personal tastes regarding activities.
- Hotel basics
Learn essential vocabulary for staying at a hotel.
Vocabulary
- l'albergo (the hotel)
- la reception (the reception)
- la camera (the room)
- il bagno (the bathroom)
- la doccia (the shower)
Objectives
- Identify common objects found in a hotel.
- Hotel amenities
Ask about features available at a hotel.
Vocabulary
- il parcheggio (the parking)
- il garage (the garage)
- il frigobar (the minibar)
- l'ascensore (the elevator)
- la piscina (the pool)
Objectives
- Express preferences regarding hotel features and amenities.
- Making a reservation
Book a room over the phone.
Vocabulary
- la prenotazione (the reservation)
- prenotare (to book)
- il prezzo (the price)
- la notte (the night)
- la conferma (the confirmation)
Objectives
- Make a hotel reservation over the telephone.
- Room objects
Identify furniture and items in a hotel room.
Vocabulary
- il cuscino (the pillow)
- il letto (the bed)
- il tavolo (the table)
- la valigia (the suitcase)
- la coperta (the blanket)
Objectives
- Describe the contents of a room.
- More room objects
Learn more items you might find or need in a room.
Vocabulary
- la sedia (the chair)
- l'armadio (the wardrobe)
- la lampada (the lamp)
- l'asciugamano (the towel)
- la finestra (the window)
Objectives
- Request additional items for a hotel room.
- Months of the year
Learn the first half of the year.
Vocabulary
- gennaio (January)
- febbraio (February)
- marzo (March)
- aprile (April)
- maggio (May)
- giugno (June)
Objectives
- Name the months of the year.
- More months
Learn the second half of the year.
Vocabulary
- luglio (July)
- agosto (August)
- settembre (September)
- ottobre (October)
- novembre (November)
- dicembre (December)
Objectives
- Name the months of the year.
- City places
Identify common locations in an Italian town.
Vocabulary
- il paese (the town)
- il locale (the venue/place)
- la birreria (the pub/beer house)
- il museo (the museum)
- la chiesa (the church)
Objectives
- Ask about and describe a city's features.
- Historic city sites
Describe historical and architectural features.
Vocabulary
- il palazzo (the palace/building)
- il castello (the castle)
- la torre (the tower)
- l'edificio (the building)
- il quartiere (the neighborhood)
Objectives
- Ask about the presence and location of nearby places.
- Streets and directions
Navigate intersections and maps.
Vocabulary
- il vicolo (the alley)
- il viale (the boulevard)
- l'incrocio (the intersection)
- il semaforo (the traffic light)
- la mappa (the map)
Objectives
- Give and follow basic street directions.
- Location words
Describe where things are located.
Vocabulary
- dritto (straight)
- a destra (to the right)
- a sinistra (to the left)
- dietro (behind)
- davanti a (in front of)
Objectives
- Describe the location of places using prepositions.
- Public transport
Learn to get around using transit.
Vocabulary
- l'autobus (the bus)
- la fermata (the stop)
- il treno (the train)
- a piedi (on foot)
- scendere (to get off)
Objectives
- Ask for and understand public transportation information.
- Describing a city
Use adjectives to describe places.
Vocabulary
- famoso (famous)
- tranquillo (quiet)
- importante (important)
- antico (ancient/old)
- moderno (modern)
- vivace (lively)
Objectives
- Recommend things to see and do in a city.
- Weather basics
Talk about current weather conditions.
Vocabulary
- il tempo (the weather)
- il caldo (the heat)
- il freddo (the cold)
- la pioggia (the rain)
- il vento (the wind)
Objectives
- Express basic reactions to the weather.
- Holiday types
Discuss different types of vacations.
Vocabulary
- la crociera (the cruise)
- la gita (the trip/excursion)
- le terme (the thermal baths)
- il massaggio (the massage)
- la sauna (the sauna)
Objectives
- State personal preferences for vacation types based on interests.
- Nature spots
Identify geographic features for holidays.
Vocabulary
- il lago (the lake)
- la montagna (the mountain)
- il mare (the sea)
- la collina (the hill)
- il vulcano (the volcano)
Objectives
- Identify holiday destinations.
- The seasons
Learn the four seasons of the year.
Vocabulary
- la primavera (spring)
- l'estate (summer)
- l'autunno (autumn)
- l'inverno (winter)
Objectives
- Identify and describe the four seasons.
- Pantry staples
Identify common dry goods and staples.
Vocabulary
- i biscotti (the cookies)
- il riso (the rice)
- le patate (the potatoes)
- le carote (the carrots)
- lo zucchero (the sugar)
Objectives
- Identify a variety of common pantry staples.
- Meat and dairy
Shop for everyday fresh items.
Vocabulary
- le uova (the eggs)
- il salame (the salami)
- il burro (the butter)
- il miele (the honey)
- l'aglio (the garlic)
Objectives
- Identify meat and produce.
- Fruits
Learn the names of fresh fruits.
Vocabulary
- il cocomero (the watermelon)
- le ciliegie (the cherries)
- le pesche (the peaches)
- le fragole (the strawberries)
- le arance (the oranges)
- l'uva (the grapes)
Objectives
- State seasonal food preferences.
- Food quantities
Specify amounts when shopping.
Vocabulary
- l'etto (the 100 grams)
- il chilo (the kilo)
- il pacco (the package)
- il vasetto (the small jar)
- la fetta (the slice)
Objectives
- Specify quantities of food using metric weights.
- Cooking verbs
Understand basic recipe instructions.
Vocabulary
- cuocere (to cook/bake)
- versare (to pour)
- mescolare (to stir/mix)
- aggiungere (to add)
- tagliare (to cut)
- condire (to season/dress)
Objectives
- Understand and use basic cooking verbs to explain recipe steps.
- Money and prices
Handle transactions at the checkout.
Vocabulary
- l'euro (the euro)
- il centesimo (the cent)
- la cassa (the cash register)
- il resto (the change)
- lo sconto (the discount)
Objectives
- Ask for the price and handle transactions in Euros.
- Morning routine
Talk about waking up and getting ready.
Vocabulary
- svegliarsi (to wake up)
- alzarsi (to get up)
- lavarsi (to wash oneself)
- vestirsi (to get dressed)
Objectives
- Describe daily routines using reflexive verbs.
- Personal hygiene
Discuss getting ready and resting.
Vocabulary
- prepararsi (to get ready)
- riposarsi (to rest)
- stancarsi (to get tired)
- farsi la barba (to shave)
Objectives
- Talk about personal hygiene.
- Major holidays
Learn the names of Italian celebrations.
Vocabulary
- Natale (Christmas)
- Capodanno (New Year's Day)
- Ferragosto (Mid-August holiday)
- il compleanno (the birthday)
- festeggiare (to celebrate)
Objectives
- Identify major Italian holidays.
- Well wishes
Congratulate and wish people well.
Vocabulary
- congratulazioni (congratulations)
- auguri (best wishes)
- felicitazioni (felicitations)
- cin cin (cheers)
Objectives
- Offer appropriate well-wishes for social occasions.
- Parents
Identify core family members.
Vocabulary
- i genitori (the parents)
- il padre (the father)
- la madre (the mother)
- il papà (the dad)
- la mamma (the mom)
Objectives
- Identify family members (parents).
- Siblings and children
Talk about siblings and offspring.
Vocabulary
- i figli (the children/sons)
- il figlio (the son)
- la figlia (the daughter)
- il fratello (the brother)
- la sorella (the sister)
Objectives
- Explain family relationships (siblings).
- Grandparents
Discuss older family generations.
Vocabulary
- i nonni (the grandparents)
- il nonno (the grandfather)
- la nonna (the grandmother)
- i nipoti (the grandchildren/nephews)
Objectives
- Explain family relationships (grandparents).
- Extended family
Learn names for aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Vocabulary
- il cugino (the male cousin)
- la cugina (the female cousin)
- lo zio (the uncle)
- la zia (the aunt)
- i parenti (the relatives)
Objectives
- Read an email describing a family event.
- Marriage
Vocabulary related to getting married.
Vocabulary
- il marito (the husband)
- la moglie (the wife)
- sposarsi (to get married)
- il matrimonio (the wedding/marriage)
- la sposa (the bride)
Objectives
- Formulate questions to interview a person about their family.
- Possessives
Express ownership and family ties.
Vocabulary
- mio (my)
- tuo (your)
- suo (his/her)
- nostro (our)
- vostro (your - plural)
- loro (their)
Objectives
- Use possessive adjectives correctly.
