Italian for adult beginners: A1 with PLIDA, CILS, CELI method
Structured A1 textbook for adults — self-study or with a teacher.
Quick access to the coLanguage app through QR codes in every lesson.
- Grammar
- Dialogues
- Speaking
- Listening
- Reading
- Writing
- Vocabulary
- Verb conjugations
About this book
This Italian course book is specifically designed for adult learners at the A1 level and is ideal for those preparing for the CELI, CILS, and PLIDA exams. Whether you're self-studying or teaching in a classroom, this book provides a structured and practical learning approach based on CEFR guidelines, focusing on real-world communication.
Developed in collaboration with several European universities, this book is the recommended learning method for adult education in the European Union. It covers all essential grammar, vocabulary, dialogues, and reading texts needed to reach a solid foundation in Italian. The book is divided into 45 practical topics, with each chapter focusing on clear, skill-based CEFR can-do statements that guide your progress.
In addition to traditional learning, the book includes audio, video, and an optional AI-powered feedback system through the coLanguage app. This feature allows students to track their progress, receive corrections, and get personalized exercises based on their individual difficulties. The coLanguage portal offers additional resources, including online exercises and PDF downloads, which support interactive writing practice.
The book also integrates real sources like videos and websites, tailored to the student's level, so that learning about the culture goes hand-in-hand with mastering the language. Speaking practice can be done with a coLanguage teacher or your own instructor, while writing corrections are available through an additional portal license.
With approximately 60-80 learning hours, this book is perfect for a semester-long course. It trains all four language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—ensuring a balanced approach to language acquisition.
This book is available in multiple languages, making it ideal for multilingual classrooms and self-study. It is part of a comprehensive series that covers levels A1 to C1, providing a consistent, progression-based learning path across all stages of language development.
Choose your edition
Pick the language you read in. The lessons are the same in every edition.
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Italienisch lernen für Selbststudium oder mit Lehrer. Mit Dialogen, Grammatik, Audio und Video. Ideal für CILS, PLIDA und CELI.
Italienisch lernen für Selbststudium oder mit Lehrer. Mit Dialogen, Grammatik, Audio und Video. Ideal für CILS, PLIDA und CELI.
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979-13-88253-17-1 | A1 | 271 |
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Aprender italiano A1 con un curso completo, con diálogos, gramática y audio. ideal para autoestudio. Preparación eficaz para los examenes CILS, PLIDA and CELI.
Aprender italiano A1 con un curso completo, con diálogos, gramática y audio. ideal para autoestudio. Preparación eficaz para los examenes CILS, PLIDA and CELI.
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979-13-88253-23-2 | A1 | 265 |
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Impara l'italiano con un metodo strutturato. Per uso in classe, con attività, esercizi, audio, video e un portale per l'insegnamento. Ideale per Celi, Plida, Cils.
Impara l'italiano con un metodo strutturato. Per uso in classe, con attività, esercizi, audio, video e un portale per l'insegnamento. Ideale per Celi, Plida, Cils.
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979-13-88253-21-8 | A1 | 239 |
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Un cours A1 complet avec audio, dialogues et grammaire. Idéal pour la préparation au DELE A1 et l'apprentissage quotidien.
Un cours A1 complet avec audio, dialogues et grammaire. Idéal pour la préparation au DELE A1 et l'apprentissage quotidien.
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979-13-88253-22-5 | A1 | 264 |
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Italiaans leren met dialogen, grammatica en een app. Perfect voor zelfstudie of met een docent. CILS, PLIDA en CELI voorbereiding.)
Italiaans leren met dialogen, grammatica en een app. Perfect voor zelfstudie of met een docent. CILS, PLIDA en CELI voorbereiding.)
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979-13-88253-08-9 | A1 | 270 |
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For self-study or classroom usage. Learn with dialogues, grammar, audio, and a digital app. For CILS, PLIDA and CELI preparation.
For self-study or classroom usage. Learn with dialogues, grammar, audio, and a digital app. For CILS, PLIDA and CELI preparation.
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979-13-88253-03-4 | A1 | 263 |
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Digital resources
Every textbook includes free audio, visuals and the learning app. Premium portal features unlock with a course license — not with the printed book alone.
With every printed book — for teachers and students.
- Free audio Listen on any device
- Visual teaching aid Free for teachers
- Learning app All translations in-app
This textbook powers our coLanguage courses and is also used by schools and teachers worldwide. These features unlock when you enroll — with us or through any licensed provider.
- AI writing feedback
- Parallel audio with translations
- Progress tracking
- Personalized difficulty report
Book details
| Language | Italian |
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| Level | A1 |
| Pages | 263 |
| Publisher | coLanguage Publishing |
| Series | Learn Italian for adults |
Other levels
FAQ
Our books are developed during exchange programmes with European universities, from our headquarters in Valencia. Together with our expert teachers, we first define grammar and vocabulary lists and CEFR-aligned situations — then build each textbook from real immersive sources.
Yes. coLanguage is an officially registered European publisher, based in Valencia. Schools and companies across Europe use our methods. coLanguage was founded by a multilingual European team of experts in digital education.
Both. Learn at your own pace or join a teacher-led group. In classrooms, the teacher uses one edition while students can follow along in their own language.
Yes. Lesson audio is free with every printed book. Scan the QR code in each lesson to listen on your phone. On-screen translations and progress tracking come with a portal license.
Every exercise in the book has a QR code. Scan it with your phone to open lesson audio, writing exercises and AI feedback in the coLanguage app — included free with your book.
Every book includes free teaching visuals and the learning app. For AI writing feedback, progress tracking and personalized reports, buy a self-study license or book lessons with a teacher — both include full portal access.
This book is designed for both self-study and classroom use. A teacher is optional — but a coLanguage teacher trained to work with this book adds personalization, guidance and motivation. Book a coLanguage teacher.
Yes. Our books follow the European CEFR framework — the same standard used by schools and official exams worldwide.
You cover all grammar and vocabulary for A1, with dialogues and exercises built from real immersive sources — aligned with everyday situations at that CEFR level.
Yes. This A1 Italian textbook helps you prepare for exams such as Celi, Cils and Plida .
