Why get started with Italian courses 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 courses 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

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Berlitz Level 1
1
Berlitz Level 2
2
Berlitz Level 3
3
Berlitz Level 4
4

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.

In-person language classes in our language center

Immerse yourself in the language at our welcoming language center in Prague. Benefit from face-to-face interaction with your instructor and enjoy your Italian lessons for beginners in a supportive environment.

Online Italian courses from anywhere

Experience the convenience of online learning with frequent classes accessible from anywhere. This option is ideal for people with busy schedules or those who prefer to study remotely.

Choose your class format

Italian lessons for beginners are available both in person and online in multiple formats, ensuring that you find the perfect match for your learning style.

Private courses

Master Italian at your own pace with one-on-one instruction, a personalized plan, and flexible scheduling.

Group courses

Improve you language and conversational skills at the same time with our global online group courses.

Intensive courses

Immerse yourself in an intensive Italian program tailored to your goals, and reach your objectives within weeks.

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.

Italian courses for adults

We offer a range of courses designed for adults of all learning styles and goals.

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Teenagers talking to each other and smiling after they attended language courses for children with Berlitz

Italian courses for children and teenagers

With our Italian courses for children and teenagers, young learners can explore the language in a fun and exciting way.

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Benefits of taking basic Italian lessons for beginners with Berlitz Czechia

Learn with the Berlitz Method

A proven, immersive technique that can be customized to your needs, and will give you the confidence and skills to speak Italian right away.

Achieve results quickly

Become a fluent speaker in your new language faster. Spend less time on studying, and more time on what matters most to you.

Gain cultural understanding

By combining Italian courses for beginners and cultural understanding, we provide the closest experience you can get to actually living and working in a new country.

Enjoy the flexibility

Irrespective of your learning style or situation, we’ll build a customized program to meet your needs. Learn online or in-person from an instructor.

Further Italian language levels

Italian at the intermediate level

Advanced and professional Italian

Description

  • Hold conversations in various settings.
  • Talk about familiar topics in real-life contexts.
  • Learn to speak the language fluently and confidently.
  • Master Italian grammar and tone for clear communication in any situation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you already have Italian knowledge, we will conduct a language test with you 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 Spanish learning for beginners can see significant learning success after just a few weeks and advance at least one Berlitz level per course. If you choose one of our 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 perfect. You can start learning Italian from scratch no matter where you are, as long as you have a stable internet connection.

At Berlitz Czechia, we offer beginner Italian language classes at our language center in Prague.

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 Czechia:

  1. Choose whether you want to learn in a group or take a private language course.
  2. 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.
  3. Sign up for a course of your preference.
  4. Study with a native-fluent instructor and start speaking Italian from your very first class.
  5. Receive feedback and progress reports from your teacher.
  6. 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 40 to 60, depending on if you wish to attend private or group classes.