When you learn Italian, understanding the cultural implications of the language can be just as important as the language itself. With our Italian lessons, you'll gain not only the necessary language skills but also the cultural know-how to use your Italian skills confidently with native speakers in business or social situations.
The Berlitz Method is based on immersive language learning and is proven to be the fastest, most efficient way to learn Italian. Using this method, you will only speak Italian during your classes, which are led by a native-fluent instructor.
Italian Language Course Formats: Choose Your Learning Environment
Berlitz offers flexible options designed to fit your goals and lifestyle. Whether you prefer the structure of a classroom or the flexibility of distance learning, we have an Italian language course for you.
Online Italian Classes
With the flexibility of online Italian classes, you'll get the same high level of language training and results as you would in our in-person courses. You'll learn Italian with the same immersive techniques, including guidance from a live, Berlitz-certified instructor.
In-person Italian Classes
Berlitz offers in-person Italian classes at language centres across Canada. Find out if there's a Berlitz language centre location near you to explore in-person class options.
We have Italian Lessons for Everyone
Our Italian language courses are available for everyone who wants to learn Italian, no matter their age, goals, or learning style.
| Language Classes for Adults | Language Classes for Business |
Target Group | All adults | Business professionals |
Levels | For all levels | For all levels |
Class Format | In-person courses, online courses | Business language training in person and online, and courses for teams |
Skills You Can Acquire | Have smooth, spontaneous conversations, develop fluency (pronunciation, intonation, sentence structure), and engage in in-depth discussions | Expand business vocabulary, gain confidence for meetings, presentations, and negotiations, and master professional writing (emails, reports) |
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Italian Lessons Available for All Levels
We offer courses for all levels, from complete beginners to seasoned learners.
| Beginner Italian Courses | Intermediate Italian Courses | Advanced and Professional Italian Courses |
Description | Our beginner courses equip you with the essential communication skills for everyday situations. | With our intermediate classes, you can take the next step to fluency and gain confidence when discussing familiar topics in different contexts. | During these courses, you will refine your grammar and vocabulary, ensuring clear and effective communication in any situation. |
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How You’ll Learn with Our Italian Lessons
Step 1
Simply book Italian classes based on your preferences.
Step 2
At the beginning of your Italian lessons, your instructor will outline the goals for the session, so you know exactly what you’re aiming at.
Step 3
You will learn with our proven Berlitz Method. This means your instructor will deliver your classes directly in the Italian language to equip you with real-life conversational skills.
Step 4
Every lesson follows the present, practice and perform structure. New learning content is first presented by your instructor, after which you will learn Italian through guided and general practice, ending the lesson with a performance of what you have learned.
Why Learn Italian?
Italian is a beautiful, vibrant language spoken by around 70 million people worldwide. It is perfect for travellers, as learning Italian helps you deeply appreciate Italy's sights, history, and incredible culinary delights. Knowing the language also makes it significantly easier to navigate the country, book tours, communicate with hotels, find amenities, and order food. If you are an avid cook, or a lover of the arts, history, literature, or fashion, learning Italian is the key to tapping into and exploring your interests on a deeper level.
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Italian Language Classes: Frequently Asked Questions
You can decide which Italian course suits you best based on your goals and preferences. Berlitz Canada offers courses to learn Italian for all ages and learning styles:
- Face-to-face private classes are a preferred choice for students looking for the undivided attention of their instructor to improve their skills.
- Online private classes are a good choice if you want a personalized learning journey in an online setting.
- Online group courses are best for people who prefer learning in a social environment and want to cut time on commuting.
At Berlitz Canada, we offer Italian language classes:
- In person at one of our language centres in major cities.
- For more flexibility, you can choose online Italian language classes as well.
Before you start learning Italian with Berlitz Canada, one of our instructors will conduct an oral evaluation with you to ensure we provide you with the most suitable course. We offer beginner Italian courses as well as classes for intermediate and advanced students.
If you want to learn to speak Italian, it's important to speak the language actively. You can enroll for language learning with Berlitz Canada:
- 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.
- Sign up for a course of your preference.
- Study with a native-fluent instructor and start speaking Italian from your very first class.
Our experienced native-fluent instructors will always give you feedback after the classes to help you improve your language skills and reach fluency in Italian.
You can learn to speak Italian by practicing your language skills in various conversations. You will do so with our Italian courses, where we use the Berlitz Method. Our renowned teaching method focuses on actively speaking Italian and practicing real-life situations.
With our Italian course, you will:
- Understand and use relevant language in different social situations.
- Improve your communication skills by actively speaking Italian.
- Develop your confidence in using Italian in everyday conversations.