The Italian courses will be held by teachers from Società Dante Alighieri, an institution which preserves and spreads Italian language and culture throughout the world, qualified to deliver Italian language and culture courses in various countries. Teachers from Società Dante Alighieri are specially trained by the Society for Italian language courses for the PLIDA certificate (https://plida.it/). 

Through a specific Procedure on your PoliTo Languages page, you can:

• choose whether or not to attend an Italian course in the semester of interest; 
• be guided in your choice of the Italian course to attend in the semester of interest, according to your actual level of Italian, even if you have no knowledge of Italian at all. 

Some courses are offered online or in person: pay attention to the attendance modality when you select the course to attend (in person or online). 

The Italian Language courses offered are the following, sorted by progressive language level:    

At the end of the course learners acquire an A1 level (CEFR). They can understand and use familiar expressions of everyday use and common phrases to satisfy practical needs. Learners know how to present themselves and others and are able to ask questions about personal information and answer similar questions (the place where they live, the people they know, the things they own). Students learn to interact in a simple way as long as the other speaker speaks slowly and clearly and is willing to cooperate.

At the end of the course learners acquire an A2 level (CEFR). Learners can understand simple phrases and common expressions related to everyday life (e. g. basic information on a person, family, shopping, geography, work). They can communicate in simple routine situations which require a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics. Learners can describe their own experiences and the place where they live and talk about their needs.

At the end of the course learners acquire a B1 level (CEFR). Learners can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.. Learners deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Learners can write simple connected texts on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. They can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions. They can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

At the end of the course learners acquire a B2 level (CEFR). Learners can understand the basic ideas of complex texts on both real and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialisation. They can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible without stress. They can write clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects. They can express their opinions on current events, giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view.