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Italian Basics

Discover the charm of Italy and gain the confidence of a native speaker by starting with the basics.

Discover the charm of Italy and gain the confidence of a native speaker by starting with the basics. In this segment, you will become familiar with everyday aspects of Italian, including the alphabet, numbers, currency, colors, shapes, time, and the calendar.

Author: Andrea Petri

Duration: 1h 14m · 20 lessons
Language: English

Skills you’ll gain

Basic ReadingBasic WritingItalian LanguageLanguage AcquisitionTrue BASICCertification Of Italian As A Foreign Language

What You'll Learn

  • Read and write the Italian alphabet, including its vowels and consonants
  • Count and use Italian numbers and currency
  • Name colors and shapes in Italian
  • Tell time and use the Italian calendar, including days of the week and months of the year
  • Describe the seasons in Italian
  • Practice each topic with built-in exercises for numbers, currency, colors, shapes, time, the calendar, and seasons

Key Takeaways

  • The course introduces the foundational building blocks of Italian, including the alphabet, numbers, currency, colors, shapes, time, and the calendar.
  • It breaks the Italian alphabet down into vowels and consonants before combining them into the full alphabet.
  • Each core topic is paired with an exercise, covering numbers and currency, colors, shapes, time, the calendar, and seasons.
  • Calendar lessons cover the days of the week, the months of the year, and the seasons.
  • The course is designed to build the confidence to start communicating in everyday Italian from the basics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

It is for learners starting with the basics of Italian who want to become familiar with everyday aspects of the language, such as the alphabet, numbers, currency, colors, shapes, time, and the calendar.

What topics does the course cover?

It covers the Italian alphabet (vowels and consonants), numbers, currency, colors, shapes, time, and the calendar, including days of the week, months of the year, and seasons.

Does the course include practice activities?

Yes. It includes exercises for numbers and currency, colors, shapes, time, the calendar, and seasons.

What skills will I gain from this course?

The course develops basic reading, basic writing, and foundational Italian language skills as part of early language acquisition.

Do I need prior knowledge of Italian to take this course?

The course starts with the basics, beginning with the alphabet, numbers, and other everyday fundamentals of Italian.

Transcript

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