Italian Steps

Beginners' Italian in 24 steps with slideshows. Online only.

• Languages Ladder - Breakthrough Level; Common European Framework: Level 1.

• Useful links: user guide; syllabus; vocabulary list; grammar tips

Talk Italian

Beginners' Italian in 9 parts with video and audio clips.

• Languages Ladder - Breakthrough Level; Common European Framework: Level 1.

• Useful links: tutors' guide; TV transcripts

Italianissimo

Beginners' Italian continuing to post-beginners' based on the 20-part TV series.

• Languages Ladder - Breakthrough / Preliminary Level: Builds on the absolute basics of Talk Italian.

• Useful links: TV transcripts