Italian A1 Course Outline
This course is designed for beginners with no prior knowledge of Italian. It focuses on building
basic communication skills through practical vocabulary, essential grammar, and everyday
conversational practice to help learners communicate confidently in common situations.       

Session-wise Course Breakdown
Sessions 1–2: Introduction to Italian
• Italian alphabet and pronunciation
• Greetings and farewells
• Formal vs informal address (Lei vs tu)
Sessions 3–4: Personal Information
• Introducing oneself and others
• Numbers (0–100)
• Nationalities and professions

Sessions 5–6: Grammar Basics• Subject pronouns
• Definite and indefinite articles
• Gender and plural forms

Sessions 7–8: Present Tense Verbs
• Present tense verb structure
• Regular verbs (-are, -ere, -ire)
• Common verbs: essere (to be), avere (to have), fare (to do/make)
Sessions 9–10: Daily Life & Routine
• Days, months, and time
• Daily activities
• Talking about routines

• Adjectives agreement

Sessions 11–12: Family & Descriptions
• Family members
• Describing people (appearance & personality)
• Adjectives agreement
Sessions 13–14: Everyday Situations
• Shopping and prices
• Numbers revision
• Practical role plays

Sessions 15–16: Food & Dining
• Food and drink vocabulary
• Ordering at a café or restaurant
• Polite expressions
Sessions 17–18: Directions & Places
• Asking for and giving directions
• Describing places
• Basic prepositions (a, in, da, con)

Sessions 19–20: Grammar Basics II
• Question formation
• Negatives
• Simple prepositions and contractions

Sessions 21–22: Culture & Communication
• Italian culture and society
• Cultural norms and etiquette
• Common everyday expressions

 Revision & Assessment
• Overall revision
• Listening and speaking practice
• Final oral and written assessment
Teaching Methodology
• Interactive lessons
• Speaking-focused activities
• Role plays and dialogues