LCA Italian study plan
LCA Italian · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Writer
Identify every toolbar group and menu entry in the Writer interface by name and location
Apply character and paragraph formatting (font, size, bold, italic, alignment, spacing) to a two-page document without using the mouse
Insert and format bulleted and numbered lists, then adjust list indentation and numbering restart
Configure page setup: margins, orientation, paper size, and headers/footers with page numbering
Your checkpoint
A formatted 3-page report with title page, headers/footers, and mixed list styles, saved as both .odt and .docx
Writer
Insert and resize images, tables, and text frames, and wrap text around each object
Build a table with merged cells, repeated header row, and applied cell borders and shading
Create and modify paragraph and character styles, then apply them consistently across a document
Generate a table of contents from heading styles and update it after edits
Run spell check, find-and-replace with regular expressions, and word count
Your checkpoint
A 5-page styled document with an auto-generated TOC, an embedded image with wrapping, and a formatted table, plus a one-page list of every Writer menu command you used
Calc
Enter formulas using relative, absolute, and mixed references and verify recalculation after copying
Build formulas with SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, COUNTA, MIN, MAX, and IF across multiple ranges
Sort and filter a data range, then apply conditional formatting driven by a formula
Create a chart from a data range and change its type, labels, and axis titles
Your checkpoint
A budget workbook with at least 8 formulas, one IF-based category column, a sorted and filtered table, and one chart
Calc
Apply number, currency, percentage, and date formats and explain how each changes display versus value
Freeze rows and columns, split a window, and print a selected range with repeated title rows
Use VLOOKUP or INDEX/MATCH to pull values from a second sheet and handle not-found errors
Create and name cell ranges, then reference them in formulas and data validation
Your checkpoint
A two-sheet grade tracker that pulls student names via lookup, validates input, and prints cleanly on one page
Impress
Build a 6-slide deck from scratch using layouts, placeholders, and the outline view
Apply a master slide with consistent fonts, bullet levels, and a footer with slide numbers
Insert and animate text, images, and a chart, setting entrance effects and transition timing
Add speaker notes and rehearse timings, then export the deck to PDF
Your checkpoint
A 6-slide presentation on a topic of your choice with a custom master, one animated chart, speaker notes, and a PDF export
Draw
Draw and align shapes using snap-to-grid, guides, and the alignment and distribution tools
Group, layer, and position objects precisely using the position and size dialog
Create a flowchart with connectors that stay attached when shapes move
Export a drawing to PNG and PDF at a specified resolution and verify the output
Your checkpoint
A one-page flowchart of a real process (at least 10 shapes, all connectors attached) exported to both PNG and PDF
Base
Create a table with defined field types, a primary key, and at least two related tables
Build a form for data entry and a query with at least two filter criteria and one sort
Design a report grouping records with totals and a page header
Import a CSV file into a table and confirm field types were interpreted correctly
Your checkpoint
A small contact-management database with two linked tables, one data-entry form, two queries, and one grouped report
Math
Enter and edit formulas using cell references, operators, and built-in functions with correct syntax
Solve and graph linear equations and systems, adjusting axis scale and chart type
Compute statistics (mean, median, standard deviation) over a data set and interpret each result
Format a formula-heavy sheet so results are readable and errors are explained
Your checkpoint
A one-page math worksheet showing three solved equations, their graphs, and a statistics summary, all computed in Math
Milestones
Week 2: Produce a fully styled Writer document with TOC and table from a blank file in under 45 minutes without notes
Week 4: Score at least 80% on a self-made 20-question Calc quiz covering references, functions, and formatting
Week 6: Complete one Impress deck and one Draw flowchart back-to-back in a single 90-minute session
Week 8: Pass a timed 60-minute mixed mock covering all six domains with at least 75% overall and no domain below 60%