Basic A1.2 ( Tue, Thu )

Class

At the A1 level of Italian, learners are introduced to the basics of the language, focusing on building fundamental communication skills for everyday interactions. This level is for students who have already completed A1.1 level. If you have not previously studied with the IIC please write to us at langcor.iicnewdelhi@esteri.it to schedule an entrance test. The main areas covered include:

Listening Skills

• Understanding very simple, slow, and clear speech related to familiar topics, such as greetings, introductions, and everyday expressions.
• Recognizing key words and common phrases in announcements, conversations, or instructions.

Speaking Skills

• Using simple phrases and sentences to introduce oneself and others, including name, nationality, age, and profession.
• Asking and answering basic questions about personal information, such as where you live, what you do, and what you like.
• Engaging in basic interactions in predictable, everyday contexts, like ordering food, asking for directions, or shopping.

Reading Skills

• Reading and understanding short, simple texts, such as signs, menus, advertisements, and basic forms.
• Identifying familiar names, words, and very simple sentences in written materials.

Writing Skills

• Writing short and simple phrases or sentences, such as filling out forms with personal details (name, address, phone number).
• Composing brief messages, like postcards or basic emails (e.g., “Ciao, come stai?”).

Vocabulary

• Everyday vocabulary, including numbers, days of the week, months, and time expressions.
• Basic words and phrases for introductions, family, food, clothing, weather, and shopping.
• Familiar expressions for expressing likes and dislikes (e.g., “Mi piace,” “Non mi piace”).

Cultural Awareness

• Learning basic Italian greetings, gestures, and social etiquette (e.g., “buongiorno,” “arrivederci,” use of formal vs. informal language).
• Introduction to Italian regions, key cities, and famous landmarks.
• Understanding the importance of food, traditions, and festivals in Italian culture.

A1 learners acquire the ability to interact in a simple way, provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly. By the end of this level, they can use Italian to meet basic needs and handle straightforward social exchanges.

Learning Plan

• Ci and the verb andare ( to go)
• Agreement of adjective with nouns
• Adjectives ending in co/ca
• The partitive ( the indefinite article in plural)
• Molto ( much/any/very)
• Direction/indications of a place
• The verbs dovere ( must/have to )
• The interrogatives quando ( when ) and quale ( which )
• The passato prossimo ( present perfect )
• The regular and irregular past participle
• The absolute superlative
• Qualche
• The seasons
• Quantities
• The impersonal construction ( si = verb )
• Reflexive verbs
• Some expressions to time
• Adverbs of time and frequency
• Idioms with the verb fare
• Possessive adjectives
• The relative superlative
• The passato prossimo of the reflexive verbs