This first volume of the Italian language is the result of 15 years teaching experience. It is aimed at English-speaking students who, starting from scratch, want to gradually reach the A1 (beginner) and A2 (elementary) levels of the Italian language. The text consists of eight (8) lessons and was designed in such a way as to provide teaching of approximately 64 hours. This manual is accompanied by grammar (with the related exercises) and themes, with specific topics, which will facilitate the students' understanding of Italian culture, history, geography and tradition. The work is completed by many dialogues of everyday life, with translations from Italian to English, as a further stimulus to reading and concrete help to understand modern everyday language.