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.