Why get started with Italian learning for beginners
Our Italian lessons for beginners grant you the flexibility you always wanted for language learning. Classes are based on your availability, and you can take them in person or online. With more than 145 years of history in language teaching, Berlitz uses a proven method to help you acquire new language skills fast. With classes led by native-fluent teachers, the focus is on getting you to speak Italian from the very first class, so that your evolution happens naturally.
What will you learn in our basic Italian lessons for beginners?
Our Italian learning for beginners program consists of four proficiency levels. After completing each of these levels, you will be able to do the following:
Berlitz Level 1
CEFR Level A 1
- Meet new people, introduce yourself, and say where you are from
Order and offer food and talk about your favorite dishes
Describe your work and the basic activities you do
Make an appointment, ask questions, and give the time
Give and ask for directions
Make purchases, ask about prices, and compare products
Make calls, receive and leave simple messages
Find the perfect learning environment
Whether you prefer in-person lessons or the flexibility of online learning, our beginner Italian classes cater to your learning style by offering both options.
We have Italian lessons for beginners of all ages
Our beginner courses allow everyone to explore the language and connect with fellow learners. Our instructors foster a positive environment so you can enjoy your language-learning experience fully.
Further Italian language levels
Italian at the intermediate level | Advanced and professional Italian | |
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What our students say
"Berlitz helped me to learn two languages: I took a beginner Italian class and a refresher course in English. During both courses, the Berlitz team was very responsive and offered me tools and class plans adapted to my level and specifications. To begin Italian, I opted for a one-to-one course at Berlitz. I really enjoyed the lessons with Daniela, who was able to combine friendliness with education. The Berlitz Method and the teaching aids are very effective for quickly acquiring the basics of a language and encourage oral expression."
Marie-Luce
Italian test preparation courses and Italian language certifications
We offer preparation courses for multiple internationally recognized tests for the Italian language. These official language tests can also be taken directly on-site at one of our language centers in France.
Description | Preparation course | Testing | |
Bright | Bright is a standardized test widely accepted by universities and institutions around the world for those looking to study or work in Italian-speaking countries. | ✓ | ✓ |
CLOE | The CLOE test evaluates your language skills in a professional context and is valued by employers seeking candidates with strong communication skills. | ✓ | ✓ |
LILATE | Through role-playing exercises with a native speaker, the LILATE videoconference language test evaluates your communication skills in real-world business scenarios. | ✓ | ✓ |
LEVELTEL | LEVELTEL is a certification that assesses the ability to interact in a second language in professional and para-professional contexts. It defines the level of performance in the 5 skills based on the CEFR grid: reading comprehension, listening comprehension, continuous writing expression, speaking expression, and oral interaction. | ✓ | ✓ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you already have Italian knowledge, we will conduct a language test before starting your language course. After the needs analysis, we will talk with you about your learning goals so that we can find the right Italian course for you.
That depends on which course you choose. All course participants of our beginner classes can see significant learning success after just a few weeks and advance at least one Berlitz level per course. If you choose one of the intensive courses, you can improve your language level faster.
For those who travel a lot and are looking for a flexible solution, our online Italian courses are the perfect choice. You can start learning German from scratch no matter where you are, as long as you have a stable internet connection.
You can take in-person language courses in France at various locations:
- At one of our language centers in France:
- Contact us for courses in other cities where we don't have a physical language center.
- For more flexibility, you can choose online Italian language classes as well.
If you want to learn to speak Italian, it is important to speak the language actively. Your progress can be supported with a number of learning techniques that help you improve your skills naturally:
- watching TV shows
- listening to music
- reading books in Italian
You can also enroll in language learning with Berlitz France:
- Choose whether you want to learn in a group or take a private language course.
- Contact us to determine your current language level with a language test. You can also complete our online placement test to get an estimate of your level.
- Sign up for a course of your preference.
- Study with a native-fluent instructor and start speaking Italian from your very first class.
- Receive feedback and progress reports from your teacher.
- Reach your language learning goals quickly and effectively.
Our Italian lessons for beginners consist of 4 language levels, where the number of lessons varies from 30 to 40, depending on if you wish to attend private or group classes.