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Italian Lessons in Canberra
The Italian language is revered around the world for being the language of art, literature and cuisine; after all, Italians are the masters of pesto, carbonara and tiramisu. And by the way, do any of those words sound familiar? That is because English has many words that it borrows from Italian. You see, you know more Italian than you thought! In fact, there are many similarities between these two languages, such as the alphabet (they have almost the same letters), sounds, and syntax (the subject-verb-object standard structure is the same). So, for English speakers at least, learning Italian will not be as difficult as it may seem at the beginning.
Contact Listen & Learn and our professional instructors will start preparing a course just for you. Would you like to learn Italian by watching La Dolce Vita? Let’s do it! Are you a music lover and would like to acquire more Italian vocabulary, like misura, moderato or molto? We can help you with that, as well! Our professional tutors will teach you using materials and methods you find interesting. And did you know knowing Italian will be useful locally, too? Italian is the sixth-most spoken language in the country and there are more than 3,000 Italian speakers living in Canberra. So, you’ll always find other students or natives willing to help you take your language to the next level. For instance, you can join the Italian Literature Reading Club, where you’ll meet like-minded people who love the Italian language as much as you do.
So, what are you waiting for? Get started with your Italian course in Canberra today and expand your horizons. Our native-speaking teachers have plenty of experience guiding beginning, intermediate and advanced level students to fluency. Soon, you’ll be listening to Pavarotti’s music and understanding all the lyrics!
The type of courses we offer:
Face-to-Face 1-to-1 (Individual) General Italian
Italian lessons of this type are broader and are aimed towards students with a variety of requirements. While all beginner level students will cover survival Italian—needed for short visits to countries where English isn't widely spoken, or if you wish to 'go local'—those studying Italian usually go in different directions at this point, depending on what they need. Those who have benefited from these Italian classes have been those investing in or buying property overseas, those married to overseas nationals, people setting off on a round-the-world trip, enthusiasts for Italian culture and those hoping to pass a specific exam in Italian. Enquire now about our Italian Courses or Take A Free Italian Level Test
Face-to-Face 1-to-1 (Individual) Business Italian
These Italian Lessons are intended for people who really need to learn Italian to help make that difference in their work. For beginners, it will be useful to learn greetings and basic business etiquette; at higher levels, reading and then writing become more important. Typical students include those involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, jobseekers in multinational companies where an additional language is required, and those working with international colleagues, academia and government. Even in our most basic lesson for Beginners, students should expect to end the lesson with basic telephone Italian and Italian e-mail skills for communication as well as survival Italian required for short visits to a country. Enquire now about our Italian Courses or Take A Free Italian Level Test
Face-to-Face Closed (Private) Group General or Business Italian
Two or more people can benefit from studying Italian together as these Italian lessons are also offered to groups (Two-to-One Italian Lessons or Small Group In-Company Italian Lessons). Every student must have the same degree of knowledge of the language, the same business or language needs and the ability to study at the same time and place as everybody else. The booking has to be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn does not advocate group sessions of more than 6-8 people, though Taster Italian Lessons can be experienced by up to 12 people. Enquire now about our Italian Courses or Take A Free Italian Level Test
Skype, Google Meet or Zoom Online 1-to-1 (Individual) General or Business Italian
You and your group can be trained by our native speaker qualified Italian teachers and can meet at your place of work or home at a time that works best for you. Tutorials can take place any day of the week, including weekends, and can be scheduled for the morning, afternoon or evening. If your home or office is not fitting for you, you can attend the lesson at the teacher's offices. You will be provided with all relevant lesson materials. Enquire now about our Italian Courses or Take A Free Italian Level Test
Skype, Google Meet or Zoom Online Group (Closed or Open) General or Business Italian
If there are two or more of you with the same level of Italian, the same targets within the language and are able to study at the same time and location, then you'll be happy to know that these Italian lessons can also be made available for Two-to-One Italian Lessons or Small Group In-Company Italian Lessons. Listen & Learn does not generally recommend classes of more than 6-8 people, though Taster lessons in Italian can run with up to 12 people. Bookings must be made for all participants at the same time. Enquire now about our Italian Courses or Take A Free Italian Level Test
Top Tips For…
italian Songs
La differenza tra me e te- Tiziano Ferro
Tiziano Ferro is an Italian romantic singer whose most famous song is La differenza tra me e te. It talks about the differences in attitudes between two lovers. While he’s faithful and loving, she’s cold and elusive. So, this song is a great resource to learn comparative structures and conditional tenses, like “non te lo direi” (I wouldn’t tell you that) or “io verrei da te” (I would come to you). It also uses a lot of direct questions and basic expressions. Why not choose this track the next time your sing karaoke and improve your pronunciation at the same time? Listen to this piece by Tiziano Ferro here!italian Songs
Solo ieri- Eros Ramazzotti
Looking for an Italian song to take your listening skills and vocabulary to the next level? Give Solo Ieri by Eros Ramazzoti a try! This piece follows a man who feels sad and destroyed when a great love ends. He talks about his desperation but, in the end, he decides to start a new life in a foreign country. The song is great to put into practice your understanding of Italian tenses, as you’ll find verbs in the past (credevo- I believed), present (so- I know) and future tense (parleró- I will talk or inventeró- will invent). Listen to this song by Eros Ramazzotti here!L’anno che verrá- Lucio Dalla
L’anno che verrá (the incoming year) is one of the most popular Italian songs played on New Year’s Eve. It talks about the dreams of a man who’s been through terrible experiences but looks to the future with hope. So, you’ll learn expressions like qualcosa ancora qui non va (something is wrong here) or e si fará l’amore (and people will be loved). Plus, the tenses and vocabulary used throughout the song are fairly simple, making the song suitable for all proficiency levels, too. Click here to listen to L'anno che verrá!italian Youtube Channels
Chioma
Want to know more about the Italian culture and how people from different communities integrate into society? Then, subscribe to Chioma’s channel. The owner is an Afro-Italian girl who lived in England as a girl and she reacts to the culture of the place she’s living in any given moment. For example, she has a very fun video where she mentions common words from different languages that Italians mistake for English. You can also find content related to fashion, lifestyle and the best places to go on holiday to Italy, so you’re sure to find something to your taste! Click here to subscribe.italian Youtube Channels
Favij
Favij is an Italian gamer who shares his impressions and preferences with his audience on YouTube. Why not follow him to learn vocabulary and expressions not only related to gaming but technology in general? The videos are hilarious, so you’ll increase your Italian skills while having a good time. Favij usually describes what the characters are doing while playing, so you’ll get familiar with basic verbs like jump (saltare), run (correre), sprint (veloz), and more. He speaks very quickly and uses a lot of colloquial expressions, so Favij’s videos are best for intermediate and advanced students. Click here to subscribe.Marco Montemagno
Marco Montemagno’s channel resembles a TV show: he regularly invites Italian celebrities, singers, actors, innovators and even gamers to speak about their experiences. For example, one of his most well-known interviews was with Steve Ballmer (Microsoft CEO) and Jeff Bezos (Amazon CEO). Some of these interviews are conducted in English with Italian subtitles (a nice starting point for beginners interested in knowing more vocabulary related to technology), but most of them are solely in Italian. This content is great, then, for intermediate and advanced-level students looking to get familiar with the dynamics and expressions used in Italian interviews and conversations. Click here to subscribe.italian Apps
iTranslate
iTranslate, as its name implies, is an independent translation app that uses voice recognition technology, so the user can say something in their first language (for example, English) and the app will translate it into Italian audio. Text translation will also appear on your mobile phone’s screen. iTranslate is great for practising your Italian, but it can also help you get by during a trip to Italy and you have a basic level of proficiency. You need an internet connection or data for the app to work, unless you download the Italian package, at which point, you can use it without a connection. Try the app and take your skills to the next level!italian Apps
Easy Talk
This is a great app to practise Italian in a visual way. The app was originally designed for children, so it uses lots of colourful graphics and lively cartoon characters to help you improve your Italian skills. It has hundreds of exercises and flashcards categorized into different groups, like food, work, the family, etc. In addition to fill-in-the-gaps exercises, you can complete activities like listen-and-write or match the word with the correct picture. Also, the app has recordings of real-life conversations by native speakers, so you can also improve your listening comprehension. Try the app and take your skills to the next level!Mondly
Listening comprehension can be one of the hardest skills to develop when learning a foreign language, especially if you don’t live in a country where your target language is spoken. But don’t worry: you can use apps like Mondly to take your Italian listening skills to the next level. Using the app, you can find countless videos that feature native speakers having real-life conversations in places like the airport, the supermarket, a school and more. By listening to those conversations and completing related tasks, you’ll get familiar with everyday words, phrases and colloquialisms that will help you to sound fluent in Italian in a short time. Try the app and take your skills to the next level!Testimonials
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