Do I pay once or is this a subscription?

This is a one off payment, this is not a subscription – unlike other online language courses. We operate a transparent business partnership – we are not interested in introducing you to the language as slowly as possible in order to retain you as a paying customer over a long period of time. Not only that, we guarantee you 10 years from the date of payment to access the course.

How does the money back guarantee work?

Try your language course out for 31 days with the option to return it. If you are not completely satisfied, we will refund you 100% of the purchase price. This is our promise to you – no strings attached.

How long can I use the course?

Your access will remain active for 10 years. This gives you more than plenty of time to learn the language. The vast majority of our customers only need three months to work through the course and speak the new language fluently.

Can I test the Italian course for free?

Of course! We offer you a free trial. You can test our online course for 48 hours and try it for yourself.

On which devices can I use the Italian course?

The online course works on Windows (11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP), Mac OS and Linux, on the iPhone and iPad as well as on Android smartphones and Android tablets.

Can I change my device at any time?

Yes, you can switch between your devices (smartphone, tablet and laptop) at any time. You simply just pick up where you left off!

Do I need to install anything?

No, the course can be used immediately without installation.

What reference level will I reach with this course?

When you complete the beginner's course in Italian, you will reach level A1 + A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): The beginner's language course will teach you the skills you need to communicate on a one to one level and in family situations. The basic vocabulary will give you the skills to understand well structured sentences and be able to communicate in writing using simple sentences. More information on the CEFR: Since 2001 there are Europe-wide standards to measure the level of language courses. These standards from the Common European Framework were established by the Council of Europe to clarify the language reference level for language skills across countries. Our language courses were developed according to these European standards.

What is included in this language course?

The Italian course includes the online course, which you can use with any browser on your smartphone, tablet or computer. In addition, you get an audio trainer that you can listen to and repeat all Italian vocabulary while driving a car. The Italian Beginner's Course contains 1,300 vocabulary words, authentic texts and dialogues, a detailed grammar section, all delivered in an engaging and entertaining way. With the beginner's course you will reach level A2 of the European Reference Framework (CEFR).

How do I place my order?

Simply enter your name and e-mail address in the order form below. Next, pay by credit card, Paypal, direct debit or bank transfer. You will receive your access to the language course by e-mail and can start learning immediately.

Will I get an invoice with VAT included on it?

Yes, you will receive an invoice with VAT on it.

How does this course differ from other courses?

In contrast to other providers of online courses, we do not offer a subscription model. This means that we are not interested in tying you to us for as many months as possible to get your money. When you pay for the course you have guaranteed access to your online course for 10 years. (Of course during these 10 years every update is included in the price. So you always have access to our latest software). Furthermore, all vocabulary and texts have been recorded in Italian by professional speakers. In your language course you will hear the authentic spoken language unlike other courses on the market.

How do I study with the Italian course?

In the daily trainer, you first read and listen to the vocabulary. The daily training automatically adapts to your individual learning level. Repetition is done alternately by showing and revealing the translation or by multiple choice exercises. The program also provides exercises on sentence structure. A separate verb trainer shows you how to conjugate verbs and use tenses in Italian. In addition, Italian grammar is presented step by step. The grammar is integrated into the daily trainer. Exercises are also presented to help you memorise grammar rules quickly and easily.

Learn Italian with the long-term memory method, no subscription required (2026)

	17 Minute Languages	Other providers
Long-term memory method: words that stick
Daily trainer: your lesson is ready every day
Superlearning music: calm background music to help you focus
Audio trainer: learn without a screen
Sound quality of words and texts	Recorded in our studio by native speakers	Often computer-generated voices
Payment	One-off payment, no subscription	Often a monthly subscription

How to make steady progress in Italian:

Make steady progress in Italian with 17 Minute Languages

The daily trainer picks your exercises for you, matched to your level. It brings each word back for review at the right moment.

Learn over 1,300 Italian words and reach level A1/A2

With the beginner's course you learn over 1,300 words and reach level A1/A2.

With the complete package you learn 5,000 words and work your way up from A1 to C2.

The complete package also contains many more lessons and texts than the beginner's course, so you get much deeper into Italian.

In the daily trainer you first read, listen to and learn the new words.
You then review them in a set pattern: sometimes you reveal the translation, sometimes you pick it in a multiple-choice exercise.

Over the next few days, each new word comes back just before you would forget it. A word you get wrong goes back into the loop until you know it.
That is how you memorise the translation, the pronunciation and the spelling of each word.

Words alone do not make a language. So you also get texts and dialogues to read and listen to, matched to the words you have just learnt.
With the sentence construction trainer you practise putting complete sentences together.

The course also includes a verb trainer, so you can practise the Italian verb forms until you get them right.

The course carries on exactly where you left off – you don't have to look for the right lesson.
Whether you study for three minutes, 17 minutes or an hour a day is up to you.

There are also a few extras that keep you motivated:
For every word you learn, you earn points.
The longer you study on a given day, the more points each word earns you.
Study on several days in a row and your learning streak earns you an extra bonus.

After each session you can compare your score with other learners and exchange points for bonuses – a bit like a frequent flyer programme.
On days when you study for an especially long time, there is a small surprise at the end.
Learn a little longer than yesterday and you earn extra points – and more bonuses.

Each word is illustrated and was recorded in our studio by native speakers of Italian – no computer voice.

You are not learning on your own: in our learning community you can compare notes with other learners and find a learning partner.

The course runs online. Use it on your computer, smartphone or tablet and switch devices whenever you like. You have 10 years of access.
After your daily lesson you can start the audio trainer with today's new words and the ones you got wrong.
You hear each word in English and Italian and repeat it.
That helps the words stick.

The Italian course takes you from your first words to real conversations: a first simple exchange after about 3 hours, fluent after about 50 hours.
The words you learn come back until they stick.
Step by step you build whole sentences – and you start talking in Italian.

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Italian learning statistics, trends and diagrams

How long does it take on average to reach a certain level in Italian?

A0🕑 4.5 hours (Basic vocabulary – 300 words)

A1🕑 9.0 hours (Level A1 – 600 words)

A2🕑 19.7 hours (Level A2 – 1,300 words)

B1🕑 31.5 hours (Level B1 – 2,100 words)

B2🕑 45.5 hours (Level B2 – 3,000 words)

C1🕑 60.2 hours (Level C1 – 4,000 words)

C2🕑 76.1 hours (Level C1 – 5,000 words)

What are the personal reasons for learning Italian?

	Travelling	37.9 %
	Emigration	14.4 %
	Improving memory	9.9 %
	Job and career	9.7 %
	International friendships	7.7 %
	School, studies or internship	7.2 %
	Communicate with relatives	5.3 %
	Bilingual relationship	4.7 %
	Getting to know new cultures	2.7 %

How old are Italian learners?

Mobile (iOS, Android)

PC (Windows, Mac, Linux)

How long do users learn Italian every day?

	3 minutes:	6.2 %
	5 minutes:	8.2 %
	7 minutes:	3.2 %
	10 minutes:	14.3 %
	17 minutes:	45.3 %
	20 minutes:	7.3 %
	30 minutes:	4.5 %
	45 minutes:	1.5 %
	60 minutes:	5.8 %
	90 minutes:	2.0 %
	120 minutes:	1.3 %

How much faster do you learn Italian with Superlearning music?

This is how long it takes on average to learn Italian words in the daily trainer using the long-term memory learning method:

1,000 = 15.8 hours

♫ + 1,000 = 12 hours

2,000 = 31.7 hours

♫ + 2,000 = 24.1 hours

3,000 = 47.6 hours

♫ + 3,000 = 36.2 hours

Time saved with Superlearning: 23.8%

1,000 words without Superlearning = 15.8 hours
1,000 words with Superlearning = 12 hours
★ Saved: 3.8 hours

2,000 words without Superlearning = 31.7 hours
2,000 words with Superlearning = 24.1 hours
★ Saved: 7.6 hours

3,000 words without Superlearning = 47.6 hours
3,000 words with Superlearning = 36.2 hours
★ Saved: 11.4 hours

Which devices are used for learning?

	Windows PC:	34.2 %
	Android phone:	25.6 %
	iPhone:	16.5 %
	Mac:	9.0 %
	iPad:	8.6 %
	Android tablet:	3.9 %
	Linux PC:	2.1 %

Where do users learn Italian?

	At home	78.3 %
	On the go	3.2 %
	Both	18.3 %

Source of all learning statistics: Italian online language course, with data from 23,393 Italian learners.

If you have learned Italian with 17 Minute Languages, you will have these advantages:

Build your career!

You will increase your professional opportunities now that you can speak Italian more confidently.
You now have the skills to work in Italy whenever you wish.

Meet new people!

Every new language opens a door to a new world for you.
You will meet many new and interesting people!
Who knows: maybe the love of your life speaks Italian?
Are you in a bilingual relationship?
You can impress your partner by speaking Italian!

Unforgettable experiences!

Broaden your horizons as you travel to Italy.
If you can speak Italian, your trip will become an unforgettable experience:
You will understand the country and its people better.

Make more of your free time!

You will be able to watch movies in Italian!
What a joy it is to be able to read a book in Italian!

Stay in great mental shape!

Scientific studies have shown:
Continued learning increases quality of life and life expectancy.
Train your brain!
It has been found that learning languages aids in preventing dementia and Alzheimer's.

Free Italian trial version

Varied exercises that are fun and engaging:

Variety is key to learning.
Your language course ensures lasting motivation to learn with a range of varied and appealing learning methods, visualisations and bonuses.

This course will motivate you to learn every day and you will be speaking fluent Italian in no time.

learn Italian with a variety of daily tasks

The course programme offers you new vocabulary based on a sophisticated system.
You practise the vocabulary repeatedly until you know it like the back of your hand.
The program is designed to grow as your knowledge grows.
Between repetitions, you'll encounter new words as part of diverse daily tasks.

varied learning methods for fluent Italian

A variety of learning approaches such as illustrated vocabulary, multiple-choice tasks, matching games, translation exercises and dictations ensure that learning is always fun.

points for all Italian vocabulary you have learned

You will receive points for all the vocabulary you have learned - and the longer you learn, the more points you earn.
Clearly, earning points has no value if they can't be traded in for rewards.
That's why you can gradually exchange your collected points for valuable rewards.

We have implemented detailed statistics that will tell you exactly how extensive your knowledge is in Italian.
You can choose to compare your scores with other learners time and time again.

Verbs are at the heart of every language.
We have developed a verb trainer for you.
This training program will teach you frequently used verbs and all their tenses.

studying Italian with everyday dialogues

Typical everyday dialogues are narrated by professional native speakers and set to music to give you that authentic feel of real situations you are very likely to encounter.

Superlearning music, a favourite element, is included in all language courses to ensure a relaxed language learning experience.
(Of course you can also learn without this music.)

To perfect your relaxation, you also have the opportunity to do a guided meditation after each day of learning.
Each learning unit is therefore concluded in a state of deep relaxation.

Be a member of our learning partner circle:
Take the opportunity to network with learning or tandem partners to master the language together and to support and motivate each other.

During the course we will introduce you to Italian grammar.
Step by step, the course introduces you to all the important rules of the language and gives you an understanding of the grammar with entertaining exercises.

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Learn Italian 32.9% faster with Superlearning music

Your learning will be accelerated by next-generation superlearning meditation music.
You will hear music that will deeply relax you.

Within a very short time you will become very focused:
You will be completely calm, breathing slowly and deeply and be able to concentrate completely on the Italian vocabulary.

You will also be able to concentrate on the Italian course longer than without superlearning music, as you will be less distracted.

The superlearning music includes 'binaural beats' (a sound wave) known for their health benefits: increased memory, relaxation and reduced anxiety.

Headphones are required for you to reap the full benefits.

You can use the superlearning music any time!
You might like to try it when you're working or studying for exams.

And of course you can switch the superlearning music off at any time, if you would prefer to learn without music.

Versatile dialogues and useful phrases

All words and dialogues have been recorded by a Italian native speaker.

From the very beginning, you will learn clear, accent-free pronunciation and correct emphasis.

The texts and phrases were developed through the cooperation of a linguist and a Italian native speaker.

In this course, you will learn how Italian is really spoken in Italy.

Content of texts and dialogues:

You will accompany the two main characters of the language course on their holidays and in their day-to-day lives at home in 42 different dialogues.
Together with them, you will encounter important situations that could happen on your holidays or at home with your partner.
In the many dialogues provided, you will practice sentences that you can really use.
When you work with the dialogues provided in this course, you will improve your conversation skills day by day.

More information on the dialogue texts
- Our two main characters get to know each other during their vacation.
  They introduce themselves and tell each other where they come from.
  Surprisingly, they discover that they both come from the same country and, in fact, from the same city.
- They decide to do something together.
  As they are staying in the same hotel, they agree to have a meal together.
  You learn which words are needed at breakfast and how to read a menu at dinner.
- You can, of course, do a lot more on holiday together than just share a meal:
  A city tour and an enjoyable day downtown make for a wonderful holiday experience.
  If you happen to lose your way in the city, you can simply ask someone for directions.
  You can find time to relax in a little café with a nice cup of tea.
- Not an easy task:
  The two main characters buy train tickets in Italian.
- How should the trip continue?
  Good thing the weather forecast comes on the radio.
  It helps you to decide what to do next in your travel plans.
- You learn vocabulary that helps you to easily solve this situation:
  Reserve a hotel room and order breakfast for the next few days.
The two main characters can get together once in a while now that they are back from their vacation and at home once again.
- But before one can invite his travel friend to dinner, one has to refill the fridge at home.
  You accompany the main character to the supermarket and help find everything on the long shopping list.
- They get to know each other better on a weekend trip.
- An evening together at the movies:
  What a fantastic film.
- Follow the two protagonists downtown.
  Aid in deciding correctly during the acquisition of new garments.
- Both are invited to a friend's birthday party.
  They had to stop on the way to the party:
  There is an accident...
- A visit to the gym keeps you healthy.
  But which of the many training methods would you like to choose?
  The decision is difficult...
In this language course, you will find many fantastic, fun and interesting dialogues.
You learn how to build simple and clear sentences in the foreign language.

All of the text was recorded for you by a native speaker.
From the beginning, you learn an authentically and currently spoken language.
You will get a very good feel for the sound and pronunciation of the foreign language through this course's recordings.

The dialogue texts can be read, printed out or listened to with a click of the mouse in English or in Italian.

In addition, we offer you multiple learning possibilities along with the texts:
- You learn with exciting fill-in-the-blanks exercises:
  With these tests, you can expand your vocabulary and practice your grammar.
- All texts are spoken by a native speaker.
  You can hear, read and repeat aloud all of the course's texts and vocabulary.
- You learn how to write correctly:
  You can also use the course's dialogues as dictation.
  With this language course you will learn to write Italian error-free.
- Would you prefer to learn without a computer?
  You can print out all of this language course's texts.
- All 42 texts have been recorded by an Italian native speaker.
  You can listen to and repeat each line of text as often as you'd like.
  This is how you learn clear and accent-free pronunciation from the very beginning.

On holiday

In vacanza

Giuseppe is on holiday. He meets Paola.

Giuseppe è in vacanza. Incontra Paola.

Hello, my name’s Giuseppe.

Ciao! Mi chiamo Giuseppe.

I am twenty-six.

Ho 26 anni.

Nice to meet you. My name is Paola.

Piacere di conoscerti. Io mi chiamo Paola.

Where do you come from?

Da dove vieni?

I’m Italian, I’m from Rome.

Sono italiano, vengo da Roma.

At a café

In un bar

Giuseppe is hungry and thirsty.

Giuseppe ha fame e sete.

He goes to a café and sits down at a free table.

Va in un bar e si siede ad un tavolo libero.

The waitress comes over to him.

La cameriera va da lui.

What would you like to drink?

Che cosa prende da bere?

A cup of black tea and a glass of water, please.

Un tè nero e un bicchiere d'acqua, per favore.

Would you also like something to eat?

Gradisce anche qualcosa da mangiare?

Giuseppe‘s flat

L'appartamento di Giuseppe

Giuseppe and Paola are talking about Giuseppe‘s apartment.

Giuseppe e Paola parlano dell'appartamento di Giuseppe.

I like the way you‘ve furnished the rooms.

Mi piace come hai arredato le stanze.

Everything looks bright with these big windows.

Grazie a queste grandi finestre c'è molta luminosità.

Thanks. I‘m very pleased I found this flat.

Grazie. Sono molto contento di aver trovato questo appartamento.

It wasn't easy at all.

Non è stato affatto facile.

I would also prefer to live in a flat on my own.

Anch'io preferirei vivere da sola in un appartamento.

The letter

La lettera

Giuseppe writes a letter to his brother.

Giuseppe scrive una lettera a suo fratello.

Dear brother,

Caro fratello,

How are you? I haven't seen you in a long time.

Come stai? Non ti vedo da così tanto tempo.

I hope grandpa is okay. Is he healthy again?

Spero che il nonno stia bene. Si è ristabilito?

I have some good news for you. I‘ve met a girl.

Ho delle fantastiche novità da comunicarti. Ho conosciuto una ragazza.

Her name is Paola and she's from Naples.

Si chiama Paola ed è di Napoli.

Renting a car

Noleggiare un'auto

Giuseppe has invited Paola. He wants to take her along to his parents.

Giuseppe ha invitato Paola. Vorrebbe portarla con sé dai suoi genitori.

They rent a car in order to drive there.

Noleggiano un'auto per andare lì.

Giuseppe dials the number of the car rental company.

Giuseppe compone il numero dell'autonoleggio.

Hello. I'd like to rent a car for two weeks from next Saturday.

Buon giorno. Vorrei noleggiare da sabato prossimo un'auto per due settimane.

Do you still have a car available for this time?

Avete ancora un'auto libera per questo periodo?

You're in luck. For that period there are still two cars available.

Lei è fortunato. Per questo periodo ci sono ancora due auto libere.

Bonus: Additional Audio-Trainer

As an extra to the Italian learning software you get the Italian audio trainer.

The audio trainer teaches you in blocks of 5 minutes, which you can play manually or via autoplay function – ideal if you don't have a free hand.
You will be able to consolidate what you have learned and learn new words.

You can listen to the Italian audio trainer on your mobile phone or run it on your PC.

To help you remember the words even better, we have added the superlearning music to the background of each track.

With the audio trainer you learn Italian just by listening, almost without noticing, for example:

	...when doing physical activity or riding a bike
	...while driving
	...while sitting comfortably on the sofa at home
	...on the train or bus
	...in between breaks or waiting periods

Audio trainer example 1

Audio trainer example 2

What do our clients say
... regarding the learning methods of the language courses

"I am very content with your language course and I really enjoy learning with it. I like the well-structured way of the course and the wide-ranging possibilities which make learning so much easier and varying as well. Besides I think it's great you can choose to listen to the language as often as you want to as well as being able to print the vocabulary on flashcards. In any case I would love to thank the experts who developed the course very much! It's fun to learn a new language with this course!"
(Gillian Smith)

"This is my first exercise program for PC ever - especially the offered possibilities of long-term memory training as well as the literacy test which are very helpful for me are fascinating to me."
(Tom Livingston)

"The vocabulary trainer is just awesome!!! This is how you motivate people to learn!
Words have to be repeated until you spell them correctly.
Also, I think it's great being tested in both languages. Either one way or the other, it's up to you.
I'm pretty sure this is how you will remember your vocabulary! The texts are chosen very well, directly taken out of everyday life, very understandable for everyone, meaningful and very helpful for general use.
I also like being able to listen to the texts line by line and listening to the vocabulary particularly as often as you want to. This program is super easy to handle. Thumbs up!"
(Doro Graham)

"It speaks the words so I can hear pronunciation instead of just guessing how written words might sound.
I also like the multitude of ways the words are presented: written words, pictures, fill in the blank sentences, spoken dialogue, etc.
This allowed me to speak more authentically and to learn the words more thoroughly.
This is the best program I have used."
(Ashley Crust)

"It is a more fun approach than other courses.
I like the repetition rhythm of words I do not know. I need a visual approach to support aural learning."
(Andrea Matrosovs)

What our clients say
... about the long term memory learning method

"I've been mostly impressed by the long-term method for learning new vocabulary, since I didn't expect to know the vocabulary after a pretty long break. The explanation of the psychological backgrounds and the systematics of the memory performance respectively makes the learning methods much more comprehensible."
(Scott Wilkinson)

"The long-term memory learning method for keeping vocabulary in long-term memory is, in my opinion, particularly efficient. Thereby you are developing ambition which keeps you going. Also the pages which hide the vocab are tremendously good to get a quick overview and are very suitable to repeat in fast track. I find the displaying of the last seven wrong inputs in the long-term memory learning method very supportive."
(Frank Collins)

"I really really like the vocabulary training method. Here, I'm especially using the long-term memory learning method. I mostly prefer multiple choice and input. This method makes me build up on my vocabulary knowledge quickly. I'm able to connect proper spelling as well as the right pronunciation by the audio output. To get a quick learning success this is essential to me.
The distinct lessons are prepared well and are really easy to access. Here it's especially useful having the possibility playing the particular sequences."
(Lauren Grey)

"I'd learned this language already basically before but I could hardly remember anything about my basics, nevertheless I was able to reaccess the language. For this I'm sure the clear and logical structure of the language course is crucial and also the opportunity to operate within the program in so many different ways."
(Jean-Baptiste Novak)

"I particularly like the diversity of the learning method and the great choice of topics of the lessons or the continuous sequences. The exercising sections containing the long-term memory learning method are really motivating to start learning. Now, my son (15) really enjoys learning new vocabulary and is making great progress. Personally, I was able to develop myself professionally and put into practice what I had learned."
(Marguerite Guérin)

"I was especially amazed by learning with the long-term method. The recordings of the entire vocabulary and dialogues sound very natural and realistic since they were all spoken by native speakers. Putting it in a nutshell, it's a well-made language course."
(Marcus Großkautz)

"I've been using this language course for 4 months intensively. I think it's really convenient having the possibility to repeat the vocabulary regularly with the long-term memory learning method. I really enjoy this program for it keeps asking until the correlate word is typed in correctly. Moreover the digital speech of the respective vocabulary is also great."
(Gautam Kumars)

"I really do like learning using the long term memory learning method. Using the PC is much simpler than writing manually. Moreover using the PC is much more efficient since you cannot cheat yourself - The system is correcting every single mistake also including emphasis which are also registered. Storing the different levels makes repeating the vocabulary and the texts based on the flashcard principle possible and thereby more effective. Learning foreign languages has become a hobby to me - for me, personally, it is not only learning by heart but a leisure pursuit."
(Emily Snyder)

"From an educational view the long term memory learning method is very well-structured.
We are able to store the results. Also we think the gap texts are great and the pronunciation of the audio files is especially audible and clear.
The lessons are kept short which is favourable respecting our age. Thank you very much for this language course."
(Richard & Francis Pennyworthy)

"It's very beneficial being able to organize your individual schedule and also being able to print out the entire course. The variety of the teaching materials is also great.
When it comes to learning vocabulary by using the long term memory learning method you only decide once how long you would like to learn per day. Once you've decided on how long you want to learn a day, this will be happening automatically afterwards. So, once you get started you will pull through.
This is also very helpful when having a hard time with motivation. Being able to decide on your own how long you want to learn makes this course "feasible"."
(Henry Smalls)

"The long term memory learning method makes sure the learned language remains "available". In comparison to other language courses the vocabulary is spoken and recorded by native speakers thus it's possible to speak virtually accent-free. The vocabulary being taught makes you capable to communicate with native speakers easily. People who struggle to organize themselves when it comes to learning a language are given the opportunity to work on daily exercises. What has made me choose your course is being able to determine by yourself how much and when you want to learn. The course provides a great variety of different learning aids. They really have something in store for everyone."
(Joseph Holmes)

Customer reviews
... about the daily trainer

"I really have to thank you for the daily exercises. They really give me the motivation I need to do at least my daily exercises on a daily basis since I don't have much time left. Additionally I think the great choice of the different ways of learning is gorgeous, e.g. first, taking a look at the vocabulary, secondly finding them hidden in a text and thereby studying them and then being tested and learning vocabulary intensively. "
(A. Svensson)

"I like the interval repetition, the division in levels and the monitor how much time is left to achieve a level, I like the reward system, when it is possible to get other courses in other languages, I like the meditation music."

"I enjoy the daily exercise program because it's easy to work on and it's varying. Mostly I use the long term memory learning method and the quick repetition. This course allows me to continue my studies on a daily basis and I feel really really motivated to learn another language."
(Jason Big)

"The daily exercises are the greatest thing about this learning software. In this way I'm able to learn in a structured way. Thereby, I can learn both the vocabulary training and text exercises quickly and continuously. Moreover I'm convinced by the different methods of vocabulary training and different learning methods. Above all the text input and the automatic testing of your knowledge gives me a quick and really good result."
(Chris Osborne)

"I am given the possibility to determine the learning rate myself. The daily exercises are giving me the pressure necessary I need to do them.
Apparently different brain areas are getting activated by different learning methods of the program. In my own case, the learning success seems to be lasting."
(Craig Miller)

"The daily exercises learning method seems very effective. It gives you a well-structured schedule that guides you through the program.
And if there is time left you could additionally use further training methods."
(Gunther Rummel)

"To me the daily exercises are awesome and be given the possibility to continue right where I stopped by the repetition.
Not a day goes by without me working with the program and working on my vocabulary knowledge at least.
Within almost 100 days I've stored more than 1000 words in the long term memory.
I would like to thank you so much for this course. I'm enjoying it so much and it really helps me stay on track."
(Victoria Statham)

"I especially enjoy the daily exercises since they really enhance the quality of learning new languages. I'll try learning a new language every year. I also like being constantly encouraged by the program and getting learning tips. Without the learning tips it would definitely take me longer to learn a language and also the feeling of success wouldn't be as huge (as it is now)."
(Claudia Sawitsch)

What our clients say
... in regard to structure and content of the programme

"This course has broadened my vocabulary knowledge tremendously.
For me personally, listening to texts and thereby improving my own pronunciation was particularly helpful. Of course this is really motivating, helpful and is giving me a feeling of getting more and more confident when communicating with native speakers. The method by which you acquire vocabulary is excellent - at the same time it's a fantastic exercise to train my brain."
(Bill Green)

"I appreciate the course's systematic regarding the structure, the clarity regarding the titles you can click on.
I also like being able to print out whatever I like and having the correcting aid at my disposal. It's very beneficial having the opportunity to listen to the appropriate vocabulary. This course is definitely meeting my expectations!"

"I like being drilled - and measured against A1/A2 proficiency. I also like the dialogs. I go back over them again and again. (Occasionally the dialog translations are not real accurate but they do give the meaning.) After reading dialogs, I will also type them into my own document, give me a good practice writing. I also like the dictation."
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"I like the learning units being split in small very achievable units. The vocabulary being taught is very applicable especially for beginners - that's what I really like since I want to learn this language only on a "vacation" kind of level. Additionally I want to point out the learning monitoring and the opportunity given to print out the vocabulary which makes learning a lot easier for me."
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"The listening examples are suitable for the daily use and are worth learning.
Within a short period of time I acquired essential vocabulary which encouraged me to keep going.
In addition the recording is realistic, comprehensible and I as a student was given the chance to get an impression what feeling for language means."
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"The lessons are very versatile. This program also provides the possibility to print out cards which I think is very crucial. Since we're getting ready to move these lessons are great to get prepared.
This course is great!"
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"I was positively surprised by the many lessons. The lessons aren't stuffed full and contain an appropriate amount of vocabulary. The dialogue texts are well-chosen and the basic vocabulary is extensive.
The flash cards which can be printed are a good learning method - it really worked out for me."
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to have	avere
I have	io ho
you have	tu hai
he has	lui ha
we have	noi abbiamo
you have	voi avete
they have	loro hanno

to be	essere
I am	io sono
you are	tu sei
he is	lui è
we are	noi siamo
you are	voi siete
they are	loro sono

to go	andare
I go	io vado
you go	tu vai
he goes	lui va
we go	noi andiamo
you go	voi andate
they go	loro vanno

can	potere
I can	io posso
you can	tu puoi
he can	lui può
we can	noi possiamo
you can	voi potete
they can	loro possono
you can (formal)	Lei può

to do	fare
I do	io faccio
you do	tu fai
he does	lui fa
we do	noi facciamo
you do	voi fate
they do	loro fanno

I had	io avevo
you had	tu avvei
he had	lui aveva
we had	noi avevamo
they had	loro avevano

I was	io ero
you were	tu eri
he was	lui era
we were	noi eravamo
you were	voi eravate

I went	io andavo
you went	tu andavi
he went	lui andava
we went	noi andavamo
you went	voi andavate
they went	loro andavano

you did	tu facevi
he did	lui faceva
we did	noi facevamo
you did	voi facevate
they did	loro facevano

I will have	io avrò
you will have	tu avrai
he will have	lui avrà
we will have	noi avremo
you will have	voi avrete
they will have	loro avranno

I will be	io sarò
you will be	tu sarai
he will be	lui sarà
we will be	noi saremo
you will be	voi sarete
they will be	loro saranno

I will go	io andrò
you will go	tu andrai
he will go	lui andrà
we will go	noi andremo
you will go	voi andrete
they will go	loro andranno

I will do	io farò
you will do	tu farai
he will do	lui farà
we will do	noi faremo
you will do	voi farete
they will do	loro faranno

Is there ... ?	C'è...?
May I ... ?	Posso...?
I need ...	Ho bisogno di...
Where is ... ?	Dov'è...?
What is ... ?	Che cos'è...?
How much is ... ?	Quanto costa...?
I would like to have ...	Vorrei...
Can you ... ?	Puoi...?
Can you (formal) ... ?	Può...?

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