Master
the Basics of Italian
Like Never Before!
Immerse yourself in authentic and educational Italian content!
Read and listen to real-life dialogues featuring 5 captivating stories.
Learn Italian faster and more effectively with our SMART techniques.
Learn at your own pace and get support from our Circle Community (Available for the PRO and MASTER tiers)
Become a Real Italiano!
I'm afraid of mispronouncing everything and ruining the beauty of the Italian language!
Learn pronunciation and intonation naturally through engaging dialogues, audio content, and effective training.
Learning Italian words and phrases is so difficult, it’ll take me ages to memorize it all!
By listening and reading on a consistent basis, you'll acquire the language naturally!
I’m so awful at anything involving grammar, I’ll never master it without spending years on it!
Our chapter notes give you the essentials without overwhelming you! Focus on input first, grammar second.
I know Italy’s culture is filled with centuries of history and traditions, but where do I start?
Our course makes Italy's vast history, diverse culture, and timeless traditions easy to understand!
I would love to have a conversation with a native speaker, but I don’t think it’ll ever happen!
By the end of this course, you’ll have everything you need to engage in a basic conversation in Italian.
I'm afraid of mispronouncing everything and ruining the beauty of the Italian language!
Learn pronunciation and intonation naturally through engaging dialogues, audio content, and effective training.
Learning Italian words and phrases is so difficult, it’ll take me ages to memorize it all!
By listening and reading on a consistent basis, you'll acquire the language naturally!
I’m so awful at anything involving grammar, I’ll never master it without spending years on it!
Our chapter notes give you the essentials without overwhelming you! Focus on input first, grammar second.
I know Italy’s culture is filled with centuries of history and traditions, but where do I start?
Our course makes Italy's vast history, diverse culture, and timeless traditions easy to understand!
I would love to have a conversation with a native speaker, but I don’t think it’ll ever happen!
By the end of this course, you’ll have everything you need to engage in a basic conversation in Italian.
WHAT will you get?
Master Everyday Conversations:
Jumpstart your Italian by engaging in real-life dialogues that empower you to understand and speak basic conversations with confidence.
Unlock Key Grammar Skills:
Gain a firm grasp of essential Italian grammar concepts through clear, direct explanations and practical application in realistic dialogues.
Immerse Yourself in Italian Culture:
Dive deep into the vibrant culture of Italy with rich insights that bridge the language with its heartwarming traditions and modern lifestyle.
Build Your Core Vocabulary:
Learn the crucial words and phrases you'll use daily. Our targeted approach helps you quickly build a solid foundation of the most useful Italian vocabulary.
Live Through Engaging Stories:
Connect with captivating characters across five compelling stories, making each linguistic concept memorable and enjoyable.
Perfect Your Pronunciation and Intonation:
Practice your pronunciation with extensive audio examples from native speakers and learn how to take note of intonation to sound like a native!
WHO is it for?
This course is FOR YOU if
You have little to no experience learning Italian.
You are a beginner in Italian (A1) or at an upper beginner level (A2). Either way, this content is perfect for starting out or refreshing your skills.
You want to learn (or brush up on) the basics of Italian, while focusing on the four primary language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
You want a simple, efficient and structured approach to mastering the basics of Italian.
You would like to apply the BDT (Bi-Directional Translation) method to this course (note: this is not a requirement)
This course is NOT FOR YOU if
You’ve been learning Italian for a significant amount of time (6+ months)
You’re at the intermediate (B1+) or advanced level (C1+) in Italian.
You have mastered the basics of Italian and are looking to take your skills to the next level.
You want an intensive experience to improve your skills beyond the basic level.
You’re looking to consume intense, native-level content and engage in profound conversations with Italians by next week.
Program Outline
Course Description and Introduction
Discover the essentials of Italian with SMART Italian - Level 1. This course is designed to provide a practical, immersive approach to learning Italian, focusing on real-world communication skills.
Introduction to Italian Pronunciation
Master Italian pronunciation with our comprehensive guide. This resource includes audio and phonetic transcriptions to help you sound like a native speaker.
Mini Guide on Grammatical Terms
Master Italian pronunciation with our comprehensive guide. This resource includes audio and phonetic transcriptions to help you sound like a native speaker.
Focus on Grammar (PDF)
Enhance your understanding of Italian grammar with this detailed PDF. Covering everything from nouns and verbs to tenses and pronouns, it serves as a comprehensive reference guide.
Story 1: An American Student In Rome (20 Chapters)
Follow Mark, a young American, as he navigates life in Rome. From airport mishaps to culinary adventures, experience Italy through his eyes while learning practical Italian.
Story 2: An American Tourist in Naples (20 Chapters)
Join Sarah, a food blogger from California, on her month-long journey in Naples. From Vespa rides to culinary sessions, immerse yourself in Neapolitan culture and language.
Story 3: An American Girl in Florence (20 Chapters)
Experience Florence with Jane, an art restoration intern. Her adventures in the city include friendships, cultural experiences, and deep dives into the world of art.
Story 4: A Roman in Milan (20 Chapters)
Discover Milan through the eyes of Giovanni, a Roman waiter. Navigate cultural differences and career ambitions while exploring the vibrant city of Milan.
Story 5: An Apulian Girl in Venice (20 Chapters)
Join Francesca, a student from Puglia, as she studies in Venice. Her journey includes learning Japanese, exploring the city, and forming meaningful connections.
Everything You Need to Succeed
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Lifetime access to the course
Learn at your own pace, on your own schedule.
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Downloadable and printable PDFs
Take your learning offline wherever you go.
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Direct Q&A Access
Comment, ask questions, and get answers directly from our SMART Italian Team inside the course platform.
Pick Your Preferred Tier
Learn the SMART way by choosing the tier that meets your needs!
BASIC
Lifetime access to the course
Downloadable and printable PDFs
Comment and Ask Questions
Circle Community
AI Guide
Coaching Sessions
VIP Circle Community
€149
PRO
Lifetime access to the course
Downloadable and printable PDFs
Comment and Ask Questions
Circle Community
AI Guide
Coaching Sessions
VIP Circle Community
€249
MASTER
Not available now
Lifetime access to the course
Downloadable and printable PDFs
Comment and Ask Questions
Circle Community
AI Guide
Coaching Sessions
VIP Circle Community
€499*
Get started today. Andiamo!
€99
(Includes option to Buy in Installments)
Our SMART Italian Coaches
Luca Lampariello is the founder of the SMART Language Learning Academy.
He currently knows 15 languages, 10 of which he speaks at a fluent level.
Luca has developed and refined a series of language learning methods that help learners reach fluency in a more efficient, adaptable, and enjoyable manner.
Since 2008, Luca has helped hundreds of thousands of viewers on their paths to becoming fluent via my YouTube channel that has nearly 250k subscribers.
Luca has spent the last 12 years working independently as a language coach, creating courses on how to learn foreign languages.
A fellow polyglot, Luca Toma has extensive experience as a university lecturer specializing in teaching Italian and Japanese to foreigners in different countries (Japan, England, Belgium, and Italy).
He has spent 20 years living overseas, including a decade in Japan.
He has worked as an interpreter and manga translator, giving an Italian voice to many Japanese-language works.
A polyglot by passion, he collaborates with Luca Lampariello on the development of innovative language learning methods and courses.
Last but not least, Toma-san (as his colleagues like to call him) is a certified master of Shodō, the art of Japanese calligraphy.
Faq
This course is specifically designed for complete beginners (A1) or upper beginners (A2) who want a structured, self-paced environment to build their Italian foundation.
Because you have lifetime access, you can go entirely at your own pace! You can binge the content or take it one day at a time.
No! This is a completely self-paced, independent study course. You will practice your pronunciation using our audio guides in the comfort of your own home.
No. If you are already at an intermediate (B1) level or higher, this course will likely be too basic for you.
Yes, you will have access to downloadable audio files to practice your listening and pronunciation.
All of our courses come with a 14-day guaranteed refund from the date of purchase. Please send an email to support@lucalampariello.com to claim your refund.
Master the Basics of Italian Today!
100 Engaging Mini-Lessons to Make Daily Learning Fun and Easy To Do!
Authentic “Edu-taining” Italian Dialogues
Downloadable PDFs and Resources
Why Not Learn Italian the SMART way? Andiamo!