Welcome to our site, and thank you for deciding to study with us. Italian is not one of the easiest and as some of our students say…. it is the language of exceptions …but it is sure one of the nicest to speak. It is actually the 4th most studied language and always more people are getting into it. Italian is the language of music, art, food, wine, love, passion….. Let us bring you into our country and culture and make you feel at home among us.
It is our aim to make you learn as fast and easy as possible. Every chapter is organized in a way to provide you with a complete usage of the language in every field (grammar, active usage, vocabulary, reading, exercises, games……..).
In order to help you understanding your level we will follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This should also help you understanding your level if you want to take any certifications like the Celi exams.
A1: if you are this level you must be able to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. You can introduce yourself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. You can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
A2: if you are this level you can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). You should communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. You can also describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
B1: level B1 students can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. and can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Their text are on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
B2 students are able to understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization. They are able to interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. They produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
C1: if you think you are a C1 level you can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. You can express yourself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Your language is flexible and effective for social, academic and professional purposes. You can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
C2: if you are a C2 you are able to understand with ease virtually everything heard or read and can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Your language is very fluent and precise, and should differentiate finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.
The first 10 chapters of our site provide you with the information to get through A1/A2, the second 10 chapters to B1/B2 and the last 10 they should help to master your knowledge.