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Learning Italian in 6 months: what's realistic

Six months of consistent study can take you from zero to solid A2, enough to pass the citizenship test. Here's the plan.

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What's realistic at 6 months

With 45-60 minutes daily study:

A2 is fully achievable: you'll be able to handle everyday life in Italy, pass the CILS A2 for citizenship.
Weak B1 if you're intense (1.5+ hours daily, active speaking).
Fluent B2: no, you'd need 12-18 months.

This assumes you already speak a European language. Speakers of Spanish, French, Portuguese can go faster (A2 in 3 months, B1 in 6).

Month 1: pronunciation, present tense, essere/avere, numbers, basic greetings. Learn 300 words.
Month 2: passato prossimo, prepositions, direct object pronouns. 600 total words. Start listening to slow Italian podcasts.
Month 3: imperfetto, articles system, family/food/work vocabulary. 900 words. Start conversation exchange.
Month 4: future, conditional, more pronouns. 1,200 words. Consume Italian content daily.
Month 5: imperative, reflexive, subjunctive intro. Practice speaking daily. Take CILS A2 mock test.
Month 6: review, weak spots, test simulation. Take CILS A2.