Italian Level 1 (A0) is a complete beginner course for students who have never studied the language before. If you already have some basic knowledge of Italian, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you.

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in Italian and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use Italian in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

After Level 1, continue your learning with Level 2 and beyond. Progression is based on your class participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To help you better understand our level system, check our level chart.

What’s included in your course?

– Lesson summaries, notes & resources
– Italian study tips
– Additional study resources
– Support from experienced teachers
– Exclusive workshops and events to IH London students

By the end of your course, you should be able to:

– Greet people, say goodbye, and respond appropriately in everyday situations
– Introduce yourself and others clearly and confidently
– Ask and answer questions about where you and others are from
– Provide personal details during a hotel check-in
– Ask for and give information such as age, nationality, job, phone number, email, and address
– Spell and recognize basic words like names, countries, and email addresses
– Understand and use numbers when talking about phone numbers, ages, prices, and room numbers

Materials

Required Coursebook:

DIECI A1 – Euridice Orlandino & Ciro Massimo Naddeo
Publisher – ALMA Edizioni
ISBN 9788861826212

Italian Level 1 (A0) is a complete beginner course for students who have never studied the language before. If you already have some basic knowledge of Italian, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you.

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in Italian and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use Italian in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

After Level 1, continue your learning with Level 2 and beyond. Progression is based on your class participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To help you better understand our level system, check our level chart.

What’s included in your course?

– Lesson summaries, notes & resources
– Italian study tips
– Additional study resources
– Support from experienced teachers
– Exclusive workshops and events to IH London students

By the end of your course, you should be able to:

– Greet people, say goodbye, and respond appropriately in everyday situations
– Introduce yourself and others clearly and confidently
– Ask and answer questions about where you and others are from
– Provide personal details during a hotel check-in
– Ask for and give information such as age, nationality, job, phone number, email, and address
– Spell and recognize basic words like names, countries, and email addresses
– Understand and use numbers when talking about phone numbers, ages, prices, and room numbers

Materials

Required Coursebook:

DIECI A1 – Euridice Orlandino & Ciro Massimo Naddeo
Publisher – ALMA Edizioni
ISBN 9788861826212

Italian Level 1 (A0) is a complete beginner course for students who have never studied the language before. If you already have some basic knowledge of Italian, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you.

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in Italian and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use Italian in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

After Level 1, continue your learning with Level 2 and beyond. Progression is based on your class participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To help you better understand our level system, check our level chart.

What’s included in your course?

– Lesson summaries, notes & resources
– Italian study tips
– Additional study resources
– Support from experienced teachers
– Exclusive workshops and events to IH London students

By the end of your course, you should be able to:

– Greet people, say goodbye, and respond appropriately in everyday situations
– Introduce yourself and others clearly and confidently
– Ask and answer questions about where you and others are from
– Provide personal details during a hotel check-in
– Ask for and give information such as age, nationality, job, phone number, email, and address
– Spell and recognize basic words like names, countries, and email addresses
– Understand and use numbers when talking about phone numbers, ages, prices, and room numbers

Materials

Required Coursebook:

DIECI A1 – Euridice Orlandino & Ciro Massimo Naddeo
Publisher – ALMA Edizioni
ISBN 9788861826212

Italian Level 1 (A0) is a complete beginner course for students who have never studied the language before. If you already have some basic knowledge of Italian, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you.

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in Italian and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use Italian in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

After Level 1, continue your learning with Level 2 and beyond. Progression is based on your class participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To help you better understand our level system, check our level chart.

What’s included in your course?

– Lesson summaries, notes & resources
– Italian study tips
– Additional study resources
– Support from experienced teachers
– Exclusive workshops and events to IH London students

By the end of your course, you should be able to:

– Greet people, say goodbye, and respond appropriately in everyday situations
– Introduce yourself and others clearly and confidently
– Ask and answer questions about where you and others are from
– Provide personal details during a hotel check-in
– Ask for and give information such as age, nationality, job, phone number, email, and address
– Spell and recognize basic words like names, countries, and email addresses
– Understand and use numbers when talking about phone numbers, ages, prices, and room numbers

Materials

Required Coursebook:

DIECI A1 – Euridice Orlandino & Ciro Massimo Naddeo
Publisher – ALMA Edizioni
ISBN 9788861826212

Our Fast Track Italian Level 1 and 2 (A1) course is designed for complete beginners who are looking to accelerate their language learning. Classes take place twice a week at our school in Covent Garden. Led by qualified, experienced teachers, our lessons are dynamic, engaging, and focused on spoken communication. Classes are taught primarily in Italian and include a variety of interactive activities such as group discussions, role-plays, and practical exercises to build fluency and confidence.

Is this course for you?

This course is ideal for complete beginners who are ready to commit to a more intensive learning experience. If you’re looking to make faster progress and can attend classes twice a week, this course is a great fit. However, if you prefer a slower pace or have a busier schedule, we also offer evening, afternoon and weekend courses that take place once a week—perfect for learners seeking a less intense option. If you already have some basic knowledge of Italian, we recommend taking our placement test or contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you. After this course, continue your learning with Level 3 and 4 (A1) and beyond. Progression is based on your class participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To help you better understand our level system, check our level chart.

Course Dates:
Monday and Wednesdays: 12th January 2026 – 25th February 2026 (Break 16th and 18th February 2026)
Tuesday and Thursdays: 10th March 2026 – 30th April (Easter Break – 31st March – 9th April 2026)
Monday and Wednesdays: 11th May 2026 – 24th June 2026 (Spring Break 25th and 27th May 2026)
Tuesday and Thursdays: 7th July – 13th August 2026
Monday and Wednesdays: 31st August – 7th October 2026
Tuesday and Thursdays: 13th October – 26th November 2026 (Autumn Break – 27th and 29th October 2026)

What’s Included in your course?

• Lesson summaries, notes & resources
• Italian study tips
• Additional study resources
• Support from experienced teachers
• Exclusive workshops and events to IH London students

By the end of your course, you should be able to:

• greet people, say goodbye, and respond appropriately in everyday situations
• introduce yourself and others clearly and confidently
• ask and answer questions about where you and others are from
• give personal details and understand questions during a hotel check-in
• ask for and give information such as your age, nationality, job, phone number, email, and address
• spell and recognise basic words such as names, countries, cities, and email addresses
• say and understand numbers when talking about phone numbers, ages, prices, and room numbers
• order food and drinks at a restaurant or bar
• express your food and drink preferences
• make a phone reservation at a restaurant
• describe a house using basic vocabulary and structures

Materials

Required Coursebook:
DIECI A1 – C. Massimo Naddeo & E. Orlandino
Publisher – ALMA Edizioni
ISBN 9788861826212

For this course we will use units 0 to 4 in the coursebook. Please note we might not cover all activities during the course. You can buy your coursebook via our website with a link shared with you on your welcome email.

Our Pre-Holiday 2-Day Intensive course is an ideal introduction to the Italian language and culture for holiday makers and short business trips. The course is designed for complete beginner students who have never studied the language before.

Our Italian language classes are dynamic and engaging, and are planned and delivered by qualified, experienced teachers, who will speak in the target language almost exclusively to allow for total immersion.

Course Content

During the course you will learn how to:

• Socialise and make casual conversation with the locals
• Order food and drinks at bars and restaurants
• Ask for tourist information and arrange a day trip or activity
• Ask for advice at the pharmacy
• Speak at the hotel reception and make a complaint
• Speak to store assistants and cashiers

This language course includes

• Support and advice from German language teachers 
• German language study tips 

Why not try out a sample beginners Italian lesson before signing up to a full course? These one-off sessions are aimed at students who have never studied the Italian language before.

Sample Lesson Plan

• Greeting people
• Introducing yourself and someone else
• Asking and giving personal details (name, nationalities, profession, age, phone number, date of birth)