Learn Italian · Free Forever
From A1 to C2
Learn Italian
for free.
Learn Italian online with a structured course from A1 to C2: 432 lessons in 48 units, with audio, grammar and flashcards. No account, no ads.
Course
The itinerary: 6 levels, 48 numbered units from A1 to C2.
Practice
Grammar, vocabulary and one skill at a time, beside the path.
Tools
Level test, verb conjugator, dictionary and flashcards.
Explore
Songs, movies, stories and culture — the places the language lives.
The Italian course, A1 to C2
432 free lessons- A1 Italian · BeginnerGreetings, introductions and the essentials of everyday conversation.72 lessons
- A2 Italian · ElementaryTalk about the past, your plans and everyday situations with confidence.72 lessons
- B1 Italian · IntermediateTell stories, express opinions and handle independent conversations.72 lessons
- B2 Italian · Upper IntermediateArgue fluently, report information and master complex structures.72 lessons
- C1 Italian · AdvancedPrecision, register and confident use of advanced constructions.72 lessons
- C2 Italian · MasteryStyle, nuance and native-like expression across every register.72 lessons
Your first Italian words and phrases
A1 · Unit 1- Buongiorno, mi chiamo Alex.
- Good morning, my name is Alex.
- Piacere, sono Giulia.
- Nice to meet you, I am Giulia.
- Come ti chiami?
- What is your name? (informal)
- Come si chiama?
- What is your name? (formal)
- Di dove sei?
- Where are you from? (informal)
- Sono di Manchester.
- I am from Manchester.
- Come stai?
- How are you? (informal)
- Bene, grazie. E tu?
- Fine, thank you. And you?
How to learn Italian with this course
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Start at A1 — or at your level
New to Italian? Begin with the first unit of A1. Already know some? Open any level from A2 to C2 and pick up from there.
A1 Unit 1 · First contact - 2
Follow each tappa in order
Every unit moves through vocabulary, grammar, practice, reading, listening, speaking and writing, then ends with a checkpoint quiz. A lesson takes about 20 minutes.
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Listen and say it out loud
Dialogues, examples and quiz sentences come with audio. Repeat them aloud: pronunciation sticks when you say the words yourself.
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Review words with spaced repetition
Flashcards bring each word back just before you would forget it, so a few minutes a day keeps your vocabulary alive.
Vocabulary flashcards - 5
Look up grammar when you need it
The Grammar Library maps all 83 topics from A1 to C2 and links each one to the unit that teaches it.
Grammar Library
Questions about learning Italian
Is Learn Italian for Free really free?
Yes. All 432 lessons, every quiz, the grammar guides and the flashcards are free, with no account, no subscription and no ads. Your progress is saved in your own browser.
How long does it take to learn Italian?
The US Foreign Service Institute places Italian in its easiest group for English speakers (Category I) and estimates about 24 weeks, or roughly 600 class hours, of full-time study to reach professional working proficiency. Everyday conversation comes much sooner: the A1 level of this course is about 18 hours of guided lessons.
What is the best way to learn Italian?
Follow one structured path, study a little every day and keep reviewing. Every unit here moves through vocabulary, grammar, practice, reading, listening, speaking and writing before a checkpoint quiz, and the flashcards use spaced repetition so words come back just before you would forget them.
Can I learn Italian by myself?
Yes. The course is built for self-study: lessons explain the Italian in English, examples come with audio, and every quiz answer is explained, so you always know why an answer is right.
Which levels does the course cover?
All 6 levels of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR): A1 Beginner, A2 Elementary, B1 Intermediate, B2 Upper Intermediate, C1 Advanced, C2 Mastery. There are 48 units in total, so you can start from zero or begin at your own level.
Is Italian hard for English speakers?
Italian is one of the most accessible languages for English speakers: spelling is regular, pronunciation follows clear rules and thousands of words share Latin roots with English. The harder parts — verb endings and gendered nouns — are introduced step by step from A1.
Can I learn Italian on my phone, offline?
Yes. The course works on any phone, tablet or computer and can be installed like an app. After your first visit, lesson texts and quizzes keep working without an internet connection; audio recordings need a connection.