Italian for Beginners I

What will I learn?

In this beginner’s course, you will learn the basics of Italian. We will start with the language’s sounds and will learn to talk about ourselves and have small everyday conversations. We will specifically focus on: introducing ourselves and talking about our hobbies, placing an order in a bar or restaurant, talking about work, making appointments and providing or asking for directions. Additionally, we will provide material about Italian culture (e.g. music, food, gestures, monuments, geography).


Each class has a maximum of 8 participants, which ensures you get the most out of it. The teacher provides personal feedback, you get a lot of time to speak and simultaneously you learn from classmates who have other questions and experiences.

Evening classes

We offer this course in the evenings at 17:15-19:15 or 19:30-21:30. The exact day and time will be decided at the beginning of each block on the basis of the students’ availability.

On-line or off-line?

Our courses can be offered either on-line or in the classroom/hybrid class. During the application process you can give your preference. After applying we set up an intake meeting. During the intake meeting we discuss your goals and expectation for the course and we assess your level. If you have any questions, we can also answer them in that conversation.

Level A0 to A1
Your teacher is Valentina or Federica
12 lessons per block
2 hours per class*
325*
Nuovo Espresso 1 or Dieci A1 together with extra-curricular material provided by the teacher.

No knowledge of Italian is required, but some knowledge of Dutch or English is necessary for the beginning.

*With 3 participants a course price of €375,- pp is valid.   u-pas discount – If you have a u-pas, you can use your personal budget to pay for (a part of) the course or get a 15% discount on group courses of 4 or more students (not in combination with other discounts or offers).

Great teacher, various and useful activities!

Valentina is great! She explains very well, the classes cover a variety of topics (grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, etc.) and activities and they are also very fun! 😀 – Julieta

The teacher’s passion is both informative and useful

Learning a new language can be difficult but doesn’t have to be a “chore” – far from it, Valentina makes it fun and engaging. Her passion for language learning I s both informative and really useful. Our class feels incredibly fortunate to have access to such a treasure of a teacher! – Bill

Prachtige taal en fijne lerares!

Kom Italiaans leren bij Valentina, een prachtige taal om te spreken en een fijne lerares om van te leren! – Nienke

Geduldige en vriendelijke lerares

De Italiaanse les wordt gegeven door een geduldige, vriendelijke lerares die goed weet hoe ze iets moet overbrengen en zelf veel kennis van zaken heeft waardoor ze goed uitleg kan geven. – Nienke

What does a class look like?

All courses

Speak Italian during your holidays

A0 to A1 €325*

Italian for Beginners I

Level A0 to A1 €325*

Italian for Beginners II

Level A1 to A2 €325*

Special Italian classes on request

Various levels €On request

Italian Intermediate I, II and III

Level A2 to B1 €325*

Italian Advanced I, II and III

Level B1 to B2+ €325*