Getting started with Italian 1

An introduction with a cultural pull

This opening course starts from the reasons many people want to learn Italian: its culture, cooking, historic cities, art and landscapes. The description also points to the sound and musicality of the language, and frames the learning around that appeal.

Who it suits

• Learners with an interest in Italian culture who are starting from zero.
• People who want to build early motivation before harder material.
• Anyone sampling a language before committing to a full course.

Where it leads

The numbered title suggests a sequence, so this is best taken as the first stage in a set of Italian introductions rather than a complete course on its own.