So you want to learn Italian — but where do you even start?
Allora, Italiano! is the beginner course you’ve been looking for. Designed for absolute beginners (especially English speakers), this self-paced booklet takes you from the very first sounds of the Italian alphabet all the way to essential grammar and real-life conversation skills — all in a clear, structured, and genuinely enjoyable way.
Whether you’re planning a trip to Italy or simply falling in love with the language, this course gives you exactly what you need to get started with confidence.
What’s inside?
In 16 chapters packed with explanations, cultural notes, and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn:
- How to pronounce Italian like a local (yes, including the tricky letters C and G!);
- How to greet people, introduce yourself, and hold a basic conversation — both formally and informally;
- Essential grammar: the verb essere and avere, personal pronouns, gender and articles, possessives, and question words;
- Practical vocabulary: numbers, time, months, days of the week, nationalities, family members, and adjectives;
- Fun, real-world exercises to practise everything you learn — from word searches and crosswords to tombola and dialogue completions.
Who is this for?
This booklet is perfect for you if you’re starting from zero, love learning at your own pace, and want to visit Italy without feeling completely lost. No overwhelming grammar rules — just the essentials, explained simply and clearly, with plenty of practice along the way.
Already using another Italian textbook but finding that some topics aren’t explained in enough detail? Allora, Italiano!works brilliantly as a companion resource. It fills in the gaps with step-by-step explanations that other course books often skip over, making it the perfect supplement to whatever you’re already studying.
Allora — what are you waiting for? 🇮🇹
Matt –
An excellent book, Erika has a common sense approach and makes learning Italian easy and approachable. Highly recommend!!!