Complete Italian Course · C1 · 100% Free
Congratulazioni on B2 — now for genuine fluency.
Eight in-depth lessons taking you from B2 to a real C1 level: residual congiuntivo uses, the periodo ipotetico's mixed forms and stylistic inversions, free indirect discourse, word formation, complex written syntax, sociolinguistic variety, and persuasive rhetoric — grammar explained clearly, with exercises and mind-map recaps in every lesson.
8 lessons
CEFR C1
Free · no sign-up
Works on mobile
Coming from B2? This course assumes you're comfortable with the gerundio, passato remoto, costruzioni causative, congiuntivo relativo e superlativi, advanced pronominal verbs, formal register, and advanced textual connectors from Lessons 25–32. If any of that feels shaky, a quick review before diving in will make C1 much smoother. Haven't started yet? Begin the A1 course →, jump to A2 →, jump to B1 →, or jump to B2 →
Every Single Lesson
What's inside
Same reliable structure as A1 through B2, so you already know what to expect.
Clear Grammar
Rules explained in plain English first, with Italian examples — never the other way around.
Real Dialogues & Debates
Natural conversations and debates between native-style speakers, with full translations.
Genuine Stylistic Fluency
Rhetoric, syntax, and sociolinguistic awareness built step by step, with clear guidance on register.
Hands-On Exercises
Fill-in-the-blank, rewriting, and translation practice at the end of every lesson.
Mind-Map Recaps
Every lesson closes with a visual map tying the whole lesson together at a glance.
Flashcards
Flip-to-reveal vocabulary and grammar cards for quick review, built right into the page.
The Full Roadmap
8 lessons, start to finish
Each lesson builds directly on the last. Follow them in order for the smoothest path to C1.
The Approach
Built to actually stick
01
Choices, not just rules
C1's core skills — residual congiuntivo, register, rhetoric — are about choosing the right structure for the moment, not just being grammatically correct.
02
Grammar you can picture
Every structure gets a visual memory-map, not just a table to memorise.
03
Debates, not just dialogues
Lesson 40 puts everything to work in extended, opinionated conversations and an authentic-style literary excerpt.
04
A real path to C2
Lesson 40 closes with a full review and a clear picture of what's next after C1.
Questions
Frequently asked
Do I need to finish B2 before starting C1?
Yes. C1 assumes you're comfortable with the gerundio, passato remoto, costruzioni causative, congiuntivo relativo e superlativi, advanced pronominal verbs, formal register, and advanced textual connectors from Lessons 25–32. If any of that feels shaky, a quick review first will make C1 much smoother.
What's new about Italian at the C1 level?
C1 is where Italian becomes genuinely idiomatic and stylistically aware — residual congiuntivo uses, free indirect discourse for reading real literature, word formation for expressive precision, complex written syntax, sociolinguistic variety, and persuasive rhetoric. Lesson 33 starts with the congiuntivo's rarer corners.
Is this C1 course really free?
Yes. All 8 lessons are free to use, with no account, sign-up, or payment required.
How long does the C1 course take to complete?
Most learners complete a lesson in about an hour to ninety minutes, and the full 8-lesson course in a few weeks of regular practice — roughly 10 hours of core content in total.
What comes after Lesson 40?
Lesson 40 finishes with a full C1 review and mock exam. From there you're ready for C2 (Mastery) Italian, including near-native precision and full literary and specialized comprehension.
Does this course work on mobile?
Yes, every lesson is fully responsive and designed to work down to small phone screens.
Why does the pronunciation sound robotic on my phone?
The click-to-hear pronunciation uses your device's own built-in text-to-speech, so quality depends on the voice it has installed. On iPhone, iPad, and Mac, go to Settings > Accessibility > Read & Speak/Spoken Content > Voices/Speech > Italian and download an Enhanced or Premium voice for noticeably clearer pronunciation.
Free Reference Tools
Look things up, not just learn them
Cross-level tools built alongside the lessons — for when you just need the answer fast.
Pronti per il congiuntivo avanzato?
Ready for the rarer corners of the congiuntivo? Lesson 33 is one click away.
Start Lesson 33 →