Unit 1

Hello & IdentityCiao

Sounds, greetings, introductions, and the verb essere — your first steps in Italian.

1. Lesson 1

   Sounds & the Alphabet Suoni e alfabeto

   Learn how Italian letters sound and master a few pronunciation patterns that unlock the rest of the course.

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2. Lesson 2

   Greetings Saluti

   Greet people at different times of day and say goodbye politely.

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3. Lesson 3

   Introductions Presentazioni

   Say your name, ask someone else's, and state where you are from.

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4. Lesson 4

   Essere — to be Il verbo essere

   Conjugate essere in the present and use it for identity, states, and origin.

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