A1
Grammar
Conjugate regular -are, -ere, and -ire verbs in the present tense, focusing on patterns and endings.
Use subject pronouns ("io," "tu," "lui," "lei") correctly to refer to subjects in sentences.
Understand simple sentence structures with a focus on subject-verb-object order.
Master the use of articles ("il," "la," "un," "una") with nouns based on gender and number.
Form negative sentences using "non" before the verb.
Conjugate regular verbs in the present tense and familiarize yourself with the endings for each verb type.
Use prepositions like "sopra," "sotto," "dietro," and "davanti a" to describe locations.
Ensure adjectives match the nouns they describe in terms of gender and number.
Vocabulary
Count and use numbers from 0 to 100 in everyday situations like shopping or telling time.
Memorize the days of the week and use them to discuss routines or plans.
Name common colors and use them to describe objects ensuring they match the noun's gender and number.
Talk about family members and relationships using terms like "madre," "padre," and "fratello."
Identify common foods and beverages with vocab like "pane," "pasta," and "vino."
Use common phrases for greetings and goodbyes like "Ciao," "Buongiorno," "Arrivederci."
Key Words
Use "essere" for identity, origin, and passive constructions.
Use "avere" to express possession and form compound tenses like the passato prossimo.
Use "fare" for actions like making or doing and in idiomatic expressions.
Use "andare" to talk about going somewhere.
Use "volere" to express desires and intentions.
Use "potere" to express ability or possibility.
Use "sapere" to express knowledge or abilities.
Use "dare" when talking about actions involving giving or presenting something.
A2
Grammar
Form the past tense with "essere" or "avere" and past participles for actions and events.
Use the future tense to discuss future plans, using endings for regular verbs like "-erò," "-irai," and "-irà."
Form commands using the imperative, and focus on forms for "tu," "noi," and "voi."
Handle reflexive verbs with pronouns and proper conjugation.
Use pronouns like "lo," "la," "gli," "le" in sentences for efficiency.
Use the present progressive to describe ongoing actions using "stare" + gerund.
Use prepositions like "nel," "prima di," and "dopo" to describe time relationships.
Vocabulary
Talk about hobbies and free time activities using verbs like "giocare," "leggere," "correre."
Identify and discuss common jobs using terms like "dottore," "insegnante," "ingegnere."
Use vocabulary related to travel, navigation, and transportation like "treno," "aeroporto," and "strada."
Use adjectives to describe people and objects with focus on agreement.
Identify household objects and use them in sentences with correct articles.
Key Words
Use "dovere" to express duties or obligations.
Use "vedere" for physical seeing or witnessing events.
Use "rimanere" to describe staying or remaining in place.
Use "mettere" to discuss putting or placing items.
B1
Grammar
Use the imperfect tense to describe ongoing past actions, habits, or background details.
Form the conditional mood for polite requests or hypothetical situations.
Use the subjunctive for expressing doubt or other emotions with verbs like "credere" and "volere."
Use conjunctions like "perché," "mentre," "se" to create complex sentence structures.
Use relative pronouns like "che," "cui," and "il quale" to create complex sentences with subordinate clauses.
Vocabulary
Use adjectives to describe emotions and traits like "felice," "triste," "intelligente."
Discuss meals with kitchen vocabulary and verbs like "cucinare" and "preparare."
Use health-related terms to discuss medical conditions and fitness.
Use conversational phrases for smoother discussions and social interactions.
Key Words
Use "tenere" in contexts of holding or keeping something.
Use "finire" for actions involving completion or ending.
Use "partire" to talk about leaving or departing from a place.
Use "chiedere" to ask questions or request information or items.
B2
Grammar
Use the past conditional for hypothetical scenarios and expressing regrets.
Form the passive voice to focus on the action rather than the subject.
Use the subjunctive in complex relative clauses, doubts, or emotional expressions.
Use idiomatic expressions with prepositions for more natural sounding speech.
Vocabulary
Use vocabulary related to work and professional settings for business discussions.
Discuss technology and the internet with terms like "computer," "rete," "applicazione."
Use vocabulary related to the environment and conservation with terms like "inquinamento" and "energia."
Key Words
Use "aprire" to talk about the action of opening something, like doors, windows, or files.
Use "vivere" to discuss living in various contexts, including location and experience.
Use "rispettare" for contexts involving respect or rules.
Use "riportare" to discuss bringing something back.
C1
Grammar
Use the subjunctive for fluent and nuanced communication, especially in compound tenses.
Learn advanced question structures with inversion for formal or complex discussions.
Vocabulary
Use idiomatic expressions to enhance spoken language and sound more native.
Discuss politics and societal issues with advanced language and precise vocabulary.
Use advanced vocabulary to describe psychological traits and personality types.
Key Words
Use “condividere” when talking about sharing objects, ideas, or experiences.
Use "scomparire" in the context of disappearing or vanishing.
Use "addentrarsi" for discussing diving deep into a topic.