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
1. Reading and writing in Italian · 6 lessons
- The letters Free
- C and G
- GL - GN - SC - QU
- Numbers
- First words
- Io sono - Io non sono (I am - I am not)
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
1. Hello! · 3 lessons
- Come ti chiami? (What's your name?) Free
- Come stai? (How are you?)
- Ciao! Buongiorno! (Hi! Good morning!)
2. Who I am · 3 lessons
- Di dove sei? (Where are you from?)
- Quanti anni hai? (How old are you?)
- Articles
3. My family · 5 lessons
- Chi c'è nella tua famiglia? (Who is in your family?)
- Ho un fratello e due sorelle (I have a brother and two sisters)
- Quanti siete in famiglia? (How many people are in your family?)
- Write to your family
- Questo è mio fratello (This is my brother)
4. Where I live · 5 lessons
- Dove abiti? (Where do you live?)
- Ho un appartamento in affitto (I rent a flat)
- Com'è la tua casa? (What is your home like?)
- Dov'è casa tua? (Where is your home?)
- Things in the house
5. Every day · 7 lessons
- Che lavoro fai? (What do you do for a living?)
- Che ore sono? (What time is it?)
- Mi alzo alle sette (I get up at seven)
- Prendo l'autobus (I take the bus)
- My day
- Tutti i giorni (Every day)
- Vado, faccio, vengo (I go, I do, I come)
6. Eating and shopping · 6 lessons
- Al bar: un caffè, per favore (At the café: a coffee, please)
- At the supermarket
- At the market
- Ho fame, ho sete (I'm hungry, I'm thirsty)
- Vorrei... posso? (I'd like... may I?)
- Quanto costa? (How much is it?)
7. In town · 5 lessons
- Scusi, dov'è la questura? (Excuse me, where is the police headquarters?)
- Vai dritto e gira a sinistra (Go straight on and turn left)
- Che autobus prendo? (Which bus do I take?)
- Ho un appuntamento (I have an appointment)
- Sopra, sotto, vicino (Above, below, near)
8. I like Italy · 4 lessons
- Mi piace il caffè italiano (I like Italian coffee)
- Voglio imparare l'italiano (I want to learn Italian)
- Ci vediamo sabato (See you on Saturday)
- Cosa fai nel tempo libero? (What do you do in your free time?)
9. Weather and health · 3 lessons
- Che tempo fa (What's the weather like)
- Mi fa male qui (It hurts here)
- Posso? Scusi! (May I? Excuse me!)
10. Yesterday · 5 lessons
- Sono arrivato tre anni fa (I arrived three years ago)
- Ho lavorato tanto (I worked a lot)
- To be or to have?
- The CV
- My weekend
11. We made it! · 2 lessons
- End of the course
- Review
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
Lessons
1. What were you like? · 4 lessons
- Before coming to Italy Free
- Quando ero bambino... (When I was a child...)
- What happened and what it was like
- What my life was like
2. I'm learning Italian · 4 lessons
- Sto migliorando! (I'm getting better!)
- Mi sto prendendo cura di me (I'm taking care of myself)
- Dice che... (He/She says that...)
- Le cose stanno cambiando (Things are changing)
3. What do I do if... · 4 lessons
- Cosa farò (What I will do)
- Sarò, avrò, potrò (I will be, I will have, I will be able to)
- Se trovo lavoro (If I find a job)
- My future in Italy
4. Do you know it or not? · 4 lessons
- Lo conosci? Lo sai fare? (Do you know him? Can you do it?)
- Lo sai o lo conosci? (Sapere or conoscere?)
- L'ho visto! L'ha chiamata! (I saw him! He called her!)
- Lo sai, lo conosci, l'hai fatto (You know it, you know him, you did it)
5. Can you give me a hand? · 4 lessons
- Mi dici come? Gli scrivo? (Will you tell me how? Shall I write to him?)
- Che dite? Vi rispondo (What do you say? I'll answer you)
- Ha detto che... (He/She said that...)
- Communicating with others
6. Better than before · 4 lessons
- Più di te, meno di me (More than you, less than me)
- Migliore o più buono? (Two ways to say "better")
- Il più bravo. Bravissimo! (The best. Excellent!)
- Comparing and describing
7. I heard that... · 4 lessons
- Ha detto che era... (She said she was...)
- Ha detto che sarebbe venuto (He said he would come)
- "Today" becomes "that day"
- Reporting everything correctly
8. Go ahead! (informal and formal) · 5 lessons
- Vieni! Guarda! Ascolta! (Come! Look! Listen!)
- Vai, fai, dai - non fare così! (Go, do, give - don't do that!)
- Siediti! Dimmi! Fallo! (Sit down! Tell me! Do it!)
- Venga! Guardi! Ascolti! (Come! Look! Listen! - formal)
- Tu or Lei? The same message, two registers
9. I hurt myself · 4 lessons
- Dottore, mi fa male qui! (Doctor, it hurts here!)
- Mi serve qualcosa per... (I need something for...)
- Chiami il 112! (Call 112!)
- Health
10. I'm ready for the exam! · 4 lessons
- Listen and answer
- Read and find the information
- Your turn to write
- Final interview
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