Pimsleur Italian Level 1

Summary

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Italian
Learning a new language doesn't have to be difficult or take years to master. Just thirty minutes a day is all it takes, and you'll start speaking Italian from day one. Pimsleur courses use a scientifically proven method that puts you in control of your learning experience. If you've tried other language-learning methods and found they didn't work for you, then you owe it to yourself to try Pimsleur.

Why Pimsleur?
• Quick + Easy – Only 30 minutes a day.
• Portable + Flexible – Core lessons can be done anytime, anywhere, and easily fit into your busy life.
• Proven Method – Works when other methods fail.
• Self-paced – Go fast or go slow – it’s up to you.
• Based in Science – Developed using proven research on memory and learning.
• Cost-effective – Less expensive than classes or immersion, and features all native speakers.
• Genius – Triggers your brain’s natural aptitude to learn.
• Works for everyone – Recommended for ages 13 and above.

What’s Included?
• 30, 30-minute audio lessons, all featuring native speakers
• an introduction to reading Italian, focusing on correct pronunciation and accent for sounding out words
• a digital Reading Booklet

What You’ll Learn
In Italian Level 1, you'll learn the basics: greetings, directions, telling time, numbers, requesting food or drinks, shopping, and making plans. You'll also learn to communicate in both formal and informal settings.

As the course progresses, instruction shifts to Italian, a crucial step in sharpening your listening and response skills. By the end of the course, you'll be able to discuss past events.

Italian Level 1 will equip you with hundreds of vocabulary words and teach you how to form sentences and answer questions. You'll be able to converse in Italian, meet basic courtesy requirements, understand much of what you hear, and communicate effectively at a beginner level, all while achieving near-native pronunciation skills.

This course includes reading lessons to teach you to read Italian. Through these reading lessons, you'll refine your pronunciation of Italian words and enhance your understanding of sentence structure and rhythm.

Learning the sound of each letter alone and in culturally distinct combinations allows your brain to process what you’re hearing in the audio lessons from a new perspective. This powerful combination of audio and reading lessons makes Pimsleur different from other methods on the market.

Whether you want to travel, communicate with friends or colleagues, reconnect with family, or better understand the world around you, Pimsleur will help you learn Italian, broaden your horizons, and enhance your life.