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Learn Essential Italian Vocabulary for Beginners – A1 Level

Fundamental Italian Vocabulary for Beginners (A1 Level).
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When learning Italian at the A1 level, it is essential to focus on the most common and practical words and phrases that will help you communicate effectively in everyday situations. Here is a comprehensive list of the most important vocabulary categories and examples:

Key Vocabulary Categories for A1 Level

1. Greetings and Basic Expressions

  • Ciao (Hi/Bye)
  • Buongiorno (Good morning)
  • Buonasera (Good evening)
  • Arrivederci (Goodbye)
  • Grazie (Thank you)
  • Per favore (Please)
  • Mi chiamo… (My name is…)
  • Come stai? (How are you?)
  • Bene, grazie. (Good, thank you.)

2. Numbers and Counting

  • Uno (1), Due (2), Tre (3), Quattro (4), Cinque (5)…
  • Dieci (10), Venti (20), Trenta (30)…

3. Days, Months, and Seasons

  • Days: Lunedì (Monday), Martedì (Tuesday), Mercoledì (Wednesday)…
  • Months: Gennaio (January), Febbraio (February)…
  • Seasons: Primavera (Spring), Estate (Summer), Autunno (Autumn), Inverno (Winter).

4. Common Verbs

  • Essere (To be): Io sono, Tu sei, Lui/Lei è.
  • Avere (To have): Io ho, Tu hai, Lui/Lei ha.
  • Fare (To do/make): Io faccio, Tu fai.
  • Andare (To go): Io vado, Tu vai.
  • Mangiare (To eat): Io mangio, Tu mangi.
  • Bere (To drink): Io bevo.

5. Useful Nouns

People:

  • Uomo (Man), Donna (Woman), Bambino/Bambina (Boy/Girl).

Places:

  • Casa (House), Scuola (School), Città (City).

Objects:

  • Libro (Book), Telefono (Phone), Sedia (Chair).

6. Adjectives

  • Buono/a (Good)
  • Grande/Piccolo/a (Big/Small)
  • Vecchio/a/Giovane (Old/Young)
  • Allegro/a/Triste (Happy/Sad)

7. Colors

  • Rosso/a (Red)
  • Giallo/a (Yellow)
  • Blu/Azzurro/a (Blue/Light Blue)
  • Nero/a (Black)

8. Food and Drinks

  • Pane (Bread), Latte (Milk), Pasta, Carne (Meat).
  • Frutta: Mela (Apple), Arancia (Orange).

9. Family Terms

  • Madre/Padre (Mother/Father)
  • Fratello/Sorella (Brother/Sister)
  • Nonno/Nonna (Grandfather/Grandmother)

10. Transportation

  • Auto/Macchina (Car)
  • Autobus, Treno, Bicicletta.

11. Weather Vocabulary

  • Sole/C’è il sole – Sun/Sunny
  • Pioggia/Piove – Rain/Rainy
  • Freddo – Cold
  • Caldo – Hot

Tips for Learning A1 Vocabulary

  1. Focus on high-frequency words that are most useful in daily life.
  2. Practice with flashcards or apps like Quizlet to reinforce memory.
  3. Group words by themes such as family, food, or transportation to make learning more organized.
  4. Use the vocabulary in simple sentences to build confidence in speaking.

These foundational words and phrases will help you navigate basic conversations and lay a strong groundwork for advancing your Italian skills 1, 2, 4, 7.

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