Level A1

Welcome to Italian Level A1 — a beginner-level course designed to introduce you to the Italian language and culture.

New classes starting soon! For more details: rosa@italiandreamacademy.com

Enrollment is open for all courses! Choose your course using the options at the bottom of the page.

Level A1 – Part 1

(For complete Beginners) 

Schedule: Thursdays at 7:00 PM
Duration: 75-minute classes over 8 weeks
Dates: April 30 – June 25
Note: Includes a 1-week break

Level A1 – Part 2

(For students who have completed Part 1) 

Schedule: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
Duration: 75-minute classes over 8 weeks
Dates: May 5 – July 7 
Note: Includes a 2-week break

Level A1 – Part 3

(For students who have completed Part 1 & 2) 

Schedule: Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
Duration: 75-minute classes over 8 weeks
Dates: May 6 – July 8 
Note: Includes a 2-week break

In the Level A1 (Part 1, 2 & 3) we cover Chapters 1-5 of the following books:

• New Italian Espresso – Beginner & Pre- Intermediate (Textbook and Workbook)

Please note: course materials are not included in the Italian Dream Academy tuition rate.

SUMMER TOPICAL CLASSES  

(For students who have completed Part 1, 2, and 3) 

In these classes, we will review key A1 topics (aggettivi, presente dei verbi regolari e irregolari, numeri, pronuncia, sapere VS conoscere and more...) through engaging activities, conversations, and interactive practice.

No textbook is required. All materials will be provided.

These classes are designed as a review and a bridge to prepare students for A1+ beginning in October.

Schedule: Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
Duration: 75-minute classes over 10 weeks
Dates: July 15 – Sept 30
Note: Includes a 2-week break

For more info and details: rosa@italiandreamacademy.com

All classes take place online via Zoom and are open to everyone, no matter where you are located!

We also have in-person events. Check our schedule here!

By the end of the course, you will be able to communicate in everyday situations, understand basic spoken and written Italian, and gain confidence in your language skills.

Here’s a look at what you will cover:

• Introductions and Greetings
  Learn how to introduce yourself, ask basic questions, and greet others in different social settings.
• Basic Grammar and Sentence Structure
  Familiarize yourself with Italian grammar essentials such as the present tense, subject pronouns, and simple sentence formation.
• Numbers, Dates, and Time
  Master numbers, express dates, and tell time accurately.
• Talking About Yourself
  Learn to describe yourself, your family, hobbies, and daily activities in Italian.
• Asking for Directions and Navigating Public Places
  Practice vocabulary and phrases used for getting around cities, using transportation, and visiting places like restaurants and shops.
• Ordering in Restaurants and Shopping
  Understand menus, order food and drinks, and engage in basic conversations while shopping.

Skills Acquired:

• Listening & Speaking: You will practice understanding spoken Italian in everyday contexts and develop your speaking ability through dialogues and role-plays.
• Reading & Writing: Engage with simple texts like short messages, menus, and signs. Write basic sentences and short texts about familiar topics.

Learning Outcomes:

By completing Italian Level A1, you will be able to:

• Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases.
• Introduce yourself and others, ask and answer questions about personal details, such as where you live, people you know, and things you have.
• Interact in a simple way provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly.