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Basic Italian in 30 Days 2026

Learn basic Italian in 30 days. This plan covers all 30 beginner lessons (CEFR A1) at one lesson a day, about 25 minutes daily. Each day you read the lessons, listen to the phrases and take that day's quiz. The final assessment draws 40 questions at random from the whole course; score 80% or more to download your certificate.

  • Course
  • Italy
  • 300 questions
  • Checked October 13, 2026
  • Language-reviewed October 13, 2026

Quick answer

This free course has about 750 minutes of lessons, 30 untimed topic quizzes (300 questions in all) and a timed final assessment of 40 questions drawn at random. Score 80% or more on the final assessment to download a certificate of completion (private, not accredited). Checked against official sources on October 13, 2026.

Start with the lessonsBasic Italian: 30 Lessons: about 750 minutes of reading. Every test question is covered in the lessons.

What you will learn

  • Greet people and introduce yourself in Italian, choosing tu or Lei
  • Spell your name and say your age, phone number and the date
  • Tell the time and understand opening hours and timetables
  • Talk about your family, your home and the people you know
  • Order food and drinks politely at a bar and ask about prices
  • Ask for and follow simple directions and buy a train or bus ticket
  • Talk about your day, your work, your free time and your plans in simple sentences
  • Ask for help and give your personal details in everyday situations

Score 80% or more to download your certificate.

Your study plan

Read each lesson, take its topic quiz (untimed, with explanations), then the timed final assessment. A new mix of questions is drawn every time. Your progress is saved in this browser.

  1. Read the lessons30 lessons, about 750 min
  2. Day 1: Sounds and letters10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 1: Sounds and letters

  3. Day 2: Hello and goodbye10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 2: Hello and goodbye

  4. Day 3: About me10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 3: About me

  5. Day 4: Numbers 0–10010 questions

    Lessons: Unit 4: Numbers 0–100

  6. Day 5: Days and dates10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 5: Days and dates

  7. Day 6: Telling the time10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 6: Telling the time

  8. Day 7: Family10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 7: Family

  9. Day 8: Describing people10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 8: Describing people

  10. Day 9: Home10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 9: Home

  11. Day 10: Food and drink10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 10: Food and drink

  12. Day 11: Shopping and prices10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 11: Shopping and prices

  13. Day 12: At a café10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 12: At a café

  14. Day 13: In town10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 13: In town

  15. Day 14: Getting around10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 14: Getting around

  16. Day 15: Weather and seasons10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 15: Weather and seasons

  17. Day 16: My day10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 16: My day

  18. Day 17: Work and jobs10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 17: Work and jobs

  19. Day 18: Free time10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 18: Free time

  20. Day 19: Health10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 19: Health

  21. Day 20: Clothes and colours10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 20: Clothes and colours

  22. Day 21: Phone and appointments10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 21: Phone and appointments

  23. Day 22: Asking questions10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 22: Asking questions

  24. Day 23: Yesterday10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 23: Yesterday

  25. Day 24: Plans10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 24: Plans

  26. Day 25: Can you help me?10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 25: Can you help me?

  27. Day 26: Services10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 26: Services

  28. Day 27: Renting a home10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 27: Renting a home

  29. Day 28: Emergencies10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 28: Emergencies

  30. Day 29: Small talk10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 29: Small talk

  31. Day 30: Review10 questions

    Lessons: Unit 30: Review

  32. Final exam40 questions, 45 min · Score 80% or more

Day 1: Sounds and letters

  1. Question 1 of 10

    How many letters does the traditional Italian alphabet have?
    Show answer

    Answer: A. 21

    The traditional Italian alphabet has 21 letters. J, K, W, X and Y are extra letters for foreign words.

  2. Question 2 of 10

    Which letter is called 'acca' in Italian?
    Show answer

    Answer: D. H

    Acca is the name of the letter H. In Italian words, h is silent.

  3. Question 3 of 10

    In which word does c sound like 'ch' in 'church'?
    Show answer

    Answer: A. ciao

    C before e or i is soft, like 'ch' in 'church'. Ch is always a hard 'k' sound, as in che and chiave.

  4. Question 4 of 10

    How do you say the gh in 'spaghetti'?
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    Answer: C. Like the g in 'get'

    Gh is always a hard g sound, like 'get'. The h keeps the g hard before e and i.

  5. Question 5 of 10

    Which word has the 'ny' sound, as in 'canyon'?
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    Answer: C. gnocchi

    The letters gn sound like 'ny' in 'canyon', as in gnocchi and bagno.

  6. Question 6 of 10

    Which word has a double consonant that you hold a little longer?
    Show answer

    Answer: B. palla

    Double letters are held longer. Palla (ball) has a double l; pala (shovel) has a single l and is a different word.

  7. Question 7 of 10

    Someone asks you: 'Come si scrive?' What do they want?
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    Answer: D. They want you to spell a word.

    Come si scrive? means 'How do you spell it?' Answer with Si scrive… and the letters.

  8. Question 8 of 10

    Listen. What is the speaker's name?
    Listen, then answer. The transcript is shown after you answer.
    No sound? Read the text instead

    Ciao! Mi chiamo Giulia. Si scrive G, I, U, L, I, A.

    Show answer

    Answer: B. Giulia

    The speaker spells G, I, U, L, I, A, so the name is Giulia. Italian writes this name with gi, not j.

    Transcript

    Ciao! Mi chiamo Giulia. Si scrive G, I, U, L, I, A.

  9. Question 9 of 10

    Read the form. What is the person's last name?

    Modulo di iscrizione
    Nome: Marco
    Cognome: Bianchi
    Città: Torino

    Show answer

    Answer: D. Bianchi

    Cognome means last name and nome means first name. His first name is Marco and his last name is Bianchi.

  10. Question 10 of 10

    Listen. Which surname does the speaker spell?
    Listen, then answer. The transcript is shown after you answer.
    No sound? Read the text instead

    Il mio cognome è Ricci. Si scrive R, I, C, C, I.

    Show answer

    Answer: B. Ricci

    The speaker spells R, I, C, C, I: the name has a double c. Rizzi would have z and Richi would have h.

    Transcript

    Il mio cognome è Ricci. Si scrive R, I, C, C, I.

What to know before the test

  • The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) has six levels in three groups: Basic User (A1 and A2), Independent User (B1 and B2) and Proficient User (C1 and C2).
  • A1 is the first CEFR level. A learner at A1 can use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases, introduce themselves and others, and ask and answer simple questions about personal details, such as where someone lives, people they know and things they have. They can talk in a simple way if the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is ready to help.
  • The CELI certificates of Italian are run by the CVCL, a centre of the Università per Stranieri di Perugia. The general CELI exams cover the CEFR levels from A1 to C2, and CELI certificates do not expire.
  • The CVCL also offers CELI exams for adult immigrants (levels A1 to B1) and for teenagers aged 12 to 18 (levels A2 to B2).
  • PLIDA is the Società Dante Alighieri's certification of Italian as a foreign language. Its exams for adults go up to level C2, and PLIDA Juniores, for young people aged 13 to 18, has levels A1, A2, B1 and B2.

Frequently asked questions

Which plan should I choose: 7, 10, 15 or 30 days?

All four plans have the same 30 units and the same questions. Only the amount you study each day changes: about 4 or 5 units a day in 7 days, 3 units a day in 10 days, 2 units a day in 15 days, or 1 unit a day in 30 days. Choose the plan that fits your free time.

Do I need to know any Italian before I start?

No. The course starts with the alphabet and greetings. The instructions and explanations are in English, and the examples are in standard Italian.

What level will I reach?

The course teaches the basics of level A1 of the CEFR: everyday phrases, simple questions and short conversations about familiar topics, when people speak slowly and clearly.

Is this an official language certificate?

No. This course does not give an official language level or certificate. Official Italian certificates, such as CELI (Università per Stranieri di Perugia) and PLIDA (Società Dante Alighieri), are exams you take at an exam centre.

How does listening work?

Your device reads the Italian phrases and listening scripts aloud with its text-to-speech voice. Turn on your sound. If your device has no Italian voice, you can add one in its language settings. After you answer a listening question, you can read the script.

What should I do next?

Review the units where you made mistakes and say the phrases aloud every day. Then keep going with more listening and reading in Italian and move on to an A2 course. If you need a certificate, look at the A1 or A2 exams of an official Italian certificate.

Is the certificate accredited or officially recognised?

No. It is a private certificate of completion for knowledge only. It is not recognised, accredited or approved by any government, licensing body, regulator or educational institution, and it does not replace any licence, certification or training required by law.

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