Pronunciation, in tune
Doubled consonants, open and closed vowels, musical rhythm — Saylore drills the sounds Italians actually notice.
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Learn Italian · A1 → C2
Learn Italian, speak it like you mean it.
Conversations with an AI tutor that knows Italian, corrects you in the moment, and builds you up from CEFR A1 to C2.
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CEFR-aligned
What you'll be saying
Real Italian, from day one.
You won't be reading lists of words. From your first lesson, you'll be saying things you'd actually use.
PoliteMi scusi, può ripetere per favore?Sorry, can you repeat that please?
CafeVorrei un cappuccino e un cornetto.I'd like a cappuccino and a cornetto.
Passato prossimoIeri sono andata al mare con i miei amici.Yesterday I went to the seaside with my friends.
CongiuntivoSe avessi più tempo, viaggerei di più.If I had more time, I'd travel more.
IdiomaticNon mi va proprio di uscire stasera.I really don't feel like going out tonight.
CongiuntivoPenso che sia una buona idea.I think it's a good idea.
Why Saylore
Built for Italian, not generic.
Passato prossimo vs imperfetto
Two past tenses explained clearly, then drilled in real stories until the difference feels obvious.
Congiuntivo without fear
Introduced gently from B1, woven into real opinions and conversations — not memorised from a chart.
Real, everyday Italian
Common idioms ("mi va", "dai", "magari") used the way Italians actually speak — not just textbook phrases.
CEFR ladder
Your Italian, A1 to C2.
A complete CEFR course — every level is here. Pick up where you are, finish where you want to be.
- A1
Greetings, articles, present tense. Order food, ask directions.
- A2
Passato prossimo, future, daily life and simple opinions.
- B1
Imperfetto, condizionale, opinions, plans, comfortable chat.
- B2
Congiuntivo, complex past, fluent everyday conversation.
- C1
Idiom, register, nuanced opinions, formal and academic Italian.
- C2
Near-native: humour, regional accents, complex written Italian.
Italian FAQ
Common questions about learning Italian
Does Saylore teach the congiuntivo properly?
Yes. The subjunctive is introduced from B1 and built up across B1, B2 and C1 so it becomes natural rather than overwhelming.
Is the Italian course CEFR-aligned?
Yes. Every level from A1 to C2 follows the Common European Framework of Reference, with clear goals and level checks.
Does the tutor help with pronunciation?
Yes. Saylore listens to your speaking practice and points out the sounds — doubled consonants, open vowels — to focus on.
Is the Italian course free?
Yes. Saylore is free to download and start. Premium unlocks unlimited tutoring conversations.
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