Kalima School · All courses
Learn Italian, at any level.
From your first sounds to a job interview. Every course is designed for people living in Italy who want to communicate for real.
Literacy — The basics of Italian
The starting point for those who have never studied Italian. Letters, sounds and numbers — from scratch, at your own pace.
💡 What you will learn
The 21 letters of the Italian alphabet, uppercase and lowercase
How to pronounce each letter — slow and normal audio
Numbers from 0 to 20 in digits and words
Spell your name in Italian
Tricky sounds: C, G, SC, GN
First words: ciao, grazie, prego, scusa
📋 Lessons
The Italian alphabet
21 letters, uppercase and lowercase, spelling your name
Free
Numbers 0–20
Digits and words, age, phone number, prices
Free
How Italian is pronounced
Pure vowels, double consonants, special sounds
Free
First words
Ciao, grazie, prego, scusa — the basics of every conversation
Free
👥 Who it is for
For those arriving in Italy with no knowledge of Italian. For those who have never studied the language. No prior knowledge required.
Italian A1 — Getting started
Your first step towards Italian. Learn to introduce yourself, get around and manage everyday life — even if you have never studied a single word.
💡 What you will learn
Introduce yourself and others
Ask for and understand basic information
Talk about family using possessives
Go shopping and order at the bar
Understand numbers, dates and times
Read a sign or a train timetable
📋 Lessons
What is your name?
Introducing yourself, asking for names, formal and informal
Free
Where are you from?
Origin, nationality, prepositions
How old are you?
Age, numbers, year of birth
How are you?
Stare vs essere, moods, politeness scale
Where do you live?
Address, prepositions a/in/al, who you live with
What do you do for work?
Professions, three structures, masculine and feminine
The family
Family members, possessives mio/mia/miei/mie
Telling the time
Hours, appointments, 12h and 24h format
At the bar and supermarket
Ordering, shopping, politeness scale
👥 Who it is for
For those living in Italy who want to communicate in everyday life. For those who have completed Pre-A1 or already know the alphabet. No other requirements.
Italian A2 — Elementary
Tell your story, describe your day, talk about what you like. The second step towards fluency.
💡 What you will learn
Narrate past events — the passato prossimo
Describe your daily routine
Talk about what you like and dislike
Ask for and give directions
Understand and use public transport
Write simple messages and emails
Italian B1 — Intermediate
Express opinions, share experiences, talk about work and the future. The level required for long-term residency permits.
💡 What you will learn
Express opinions and points of view
Recount past experiences in detail
Talk about work, projects and goals
Understand texts and conversations on familiar topics
Write simple and coherent texts
Prepare for the B1 residency permit test
Italian B2 — Upper intermediate
Communicate fluently and naturally. Understand films, books and complex conversations. The level for working and studying in Italian without difficulty.
💡 What you will learn
Argue and discuss with ease
Understand complex and nuanced texts
Write detailed texts on various topics
Follow fast conversations between native speakers
Use appropriate language for different contexts
Prepare for CILS, CELI or PLIDA B2 exams