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What are the key vocabulary categories for A1 level Italian

Learn Essential Italian Vocabulary for Beginners – A1 Level: What are the key vocabulary categories for A1 level Italian

For A1 level Italian, vocabulary is typically organized into several key categories that are essential for basic communication. Here are the primary categories:

Key Vocabulary Categories for A1 Level Italian

Personal Information

  • Greetings and farewells
  • Introducing oneself (name, age, nationality)
  • Asking and answering simple questions about personal details

Family and Friends

  • Family members (mother, father, brother, sister)
  • Describing relationships (friend, colleague)
  • Basic adjectives to describe people (tall, short, nice)

Daily Activities

  • Common verbs related to daily routines (eat, sleep, go)
  • Time expressions (morning, afternoon, evening)
  • Days of the week and months of the year

Food and Drink

  • Common food items (fruits, vegetables, meats)
  • Drinks (water, coffee, juice)
  • Basic phrases for ordering food and drinks

Shopping

  • Vocabulary related to clothing and accessories
  • Common phrases for shopping (how much is this?, I would like)
  • Basic adjectives for describing items (big, small, expensive)

Travel and Directions

  • Transportation vocabulary (bus, train, car)
  • Basic directions (left, right, straight)
  • Simple phrases for asking for and giving directions

Home and Environment

  • Rooms in a house (kitchen, bedroom, bathroom)
  • Common household items (table, chair, bed)
  • Basic vocabulary related to the environment (park, street)

Weather

  • Weather conditions (sunny, rainy, cold)
  • Seasons of the year
  • Simple phrases to describe the weather

These categories provide a foundational vocabulary that supports everyday conversations and interactions in Italian at the A1 level.

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