Days 1–30
Foundation
Sounds, greetings, numbers, food, directions, present tense of the most common verbs.
- Master pronunciation early
- Learn full phrases, not single words
- Speak every day (even badly)
Specialist life, professions & culture
Take Italian into healthcare, food, design, photography, aviation, mountains, museums, technology and more.
Italian for real life, work & culture
Explore practical Italian for daily chores, relationships, driving, tools, mechanics, office life, university, sailing, motorsport, cycling and more.
One Language Labs journey
Use one connected route: retrieve and rehearse here, then use the classic SIOC Italian Lab for grammar maps, situation vocabulary, sentence banks, dialogues and spoken examples.
Italian Daily Practice
A focused 30–45 minute system built for real progress. High-frequency words, daily speaking, and a checklist you can actually stick to — before or during your course in Italy.
The 90-Day Fast Track
Three clear phases. Same daily habit. Real conversational ability by the end.
Days 31–60
Everyday Conversation
Daily routines, past tense (passato prossimo), opinions, shopping, travel situations.
- Longer speaking sessions
- Write short daily journal entries
- Move to slightly faster audio
Days 61–90+
Building Fluency
Longer conversations, imperfect tense, natural listening, connectors and real expressions.
- Italian TV with Italian subtitles
- 10–15 min real conversations
- Stop translating in your head
Your Daily Routine
Do these three blocks every day. Short, focused, and high-impact.
10–15 min
1. Vocabulary & Phrases (SRS)
Review phrase cards cards + learn 8–12 new high-frequency words or phrases in full sentences.
8–10 min
2. Listening + Shadowing
Short podcast or video. Pause and repeat out loud, matching rhythm and pronunciation.
10–15 min
3. Speaking Practice
Self-talk, AI conversation partner, or language exchange. Get feedback or record yourself.
Today’s Checklist
Tick the boxes as you go. Progress is saved in your browser.
Recommended Resources
Everything you need is on these pages or on paper — no learning apps required.
Vocabulary & Exam Prep
Intensive Spoken Vocab A0–C1 — high-frequency phrases, informal youth language, exam prep. Study with paper cards + Leitner (no app needed).
Listening
Any free audio: public radio, free podcasts, or library materials. Shadow out loud. Optional examples only — not required.
Speaking
Self-talk from today’s cards and checklist prompts. Record a voice memo on your phone if you want to hear yourself. No tutor app required.
Grammar (light)
One point at a time, always in a sentence from your cards or the vocab pages. Keep it light.
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