Italian: From Zero to Intermediate

Start speaking Italian in just 30 days — no prior experience needed.
This structured daily workbook takes English speakers from absolute zero to intermediate conversational Italian through a proven, step-by-step approach. Each of the 30 lessons follows the same clear format: new vocabulary with pronunciation guides, grammar explained in plain English, hands-on written exercises, real-world conversational phrases, and oral practice prompts — so you always know exactly what to study and how.
What you'll learn, week by week:
Week 1 — Build your foundation: the Italian alphabet, numbers, greetings, subject pronouns, the verb essere (to be), and days of the week.
Week 2 — Expand your world: months, colors, family vocabulary, Italian articles, adjectives, and the verb avere (to have).
Week 3 — Start forming real sentences: regular -ARE, -ERE, and -IRE verb conjugations, negation, question formation, telling time, daily routines, and reflexive verbs.
Week 4 — Handle real-life situations: giving directions, ordering food, shopping, talking about weather and health — plus an introduction to the past tense (passato prossimo).
Also includes:
An answer key for self-checking, eight reference appendices covering essential verbs, adjectives, prepositions, survival phrases, and full verb conjugation tables — everything you need to keep practicing long after Day 30.
Designed for busy learners. Just 20–30 minutes a day is all it takes. Each lesson includes a notes section to track your progress and personalize your study.
Whether you're preparing for a trip to Italy, connecting with family heritage, or simply love the sound of the language — this workbook gives you a clear, achievable path from your very first Italian word to real conversations.
Buona fortuna nel tuo apprendimento!