Gentle Italian Level 2 takes you somewhere every Italian learner wants to be: at the table. You’ll learn to order at a bar or restaurant, say what you like and don’t like to eat and drink, and book a table over the phone. 

You’ll also start describing where you live, from the rooms in your home to what it’s like. Along the way you’ll add -ere and -ire verbs and some of the most useful irregular verbs in Italian, such as volere, potere, andare and venire. 

With longer afternoon sessions, there’s plenty of time for role plays, so ordering a coffee or booking dinner in Italian soon feels natural. 

Course format 

You’ll need the coursebook for this course. You can buy it via our website, and we’ll share the link in your welcome email. 

Why choose Gentle Italian? 

• The same content as our regular Level 2, with two extra hours of class time 

• Longer afternoon sessions, so there’s time to practise, ask questions and review 

• A relaxed, supportive group where you can build confidence speaking 

• Qualified, experienced teachers at a trusted school in the heart of Covent Garden 

• A clear path onwards to Level 3 

This course is for learners who have completed our Italian Level 1 (in any format), or who have equivalent knowledge, such as introducing yourself, giving personal details and using essere and avere. 

It’s a good fit for 

• Learners who have finished Level 1 and want to continue at a calmer pace 

• People who found their first course quick and would like more time to consolidate 

• Anyone with free weekday afternoons who prefers a relaxed, supportive class 

This course may be especially useful if you want to 

• Order food and drink with confidence on your next trip to Italy 

• Talk about your tastes and preferences 

• Describe your home in simple Italian 

• Set yourself up well for Level 3 

How does this compare to our other Italian courses? 

Gentle Italian and our regular courses cover exactly the same content and lead to the same outcomes. Gentle courses simply give you more time: eight sessions of 1 hour 45 minutes (14 hours) rather than 12 hours. If you’d prefer to move faster, our Saturday Fast Track courses cover more than one level in eight weeks. 

The content below is a rough guide. Your teacher will choose the most useful material and adapt the pace to suit the group, so there’s always time to consolidate before moving on. 

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to 

• Order food and drinks at a bar or restaurant 

• Say what food and drink you like and prefer 

• Book a table at a restaurant by phone 

• Describe a house or flat using basic vocabulary and structures 

• Talk about more everyday activities using -ere and -ire verbs 

Language you’ll learn along the way 

What your Italian will sound like 

Vorrei un cappuccino e un cornetto, per favore. 

I’d like a cappuccino and a croissant, please. 

Io prendo gli spaghetti, invece Luca prende la pizza. 

I’ll have the spaghetti, whereas Luca is having the pizza. 

Buonasera, posso prenotare un tavolo per quattro persone? 

Good evening, can I book a table for four? 

La casa ha due camere da letto e una cucina grande. 

The house has two bedrooms and a big kitchen. 

Self-study 

We recommend around an hour of self-study a week. The coursebook’s online audio and video are a great way to practise listening between lessons, and your teacher will suggest exercises to consolidate what you’ve learnt. 

What’s next? 

After this course you can continue to Italian Level 3, in the Gentle format or any of our other Italian courses. 

Can I join if I did Level 1 in a different format? 

Yes. All our Italian Level 1 courses cover the same content, so you can move into Gentle Level 2 from an evening, Friday, Sunday or online course. If you’ve learnt Italian elsewhere, our free online placement test will give you a good indication of your level. 

Do I need to buy a coursebook? 

Yes. The course uses Dieci A1 (ALMA Edizioni, ISBN 9788861826212), which comes with online audio and video. You’ll use the same book throughout our A1 levels. You can buy it via our website, and we’ll share the link in your welcome email. 

How is Gentle Italian different from your regular Level 2? 

The content and outcomes are the same. Gentle courses run for 14 hours over eight 1 hour 45 minute afternoon sessions, rather than 12 hours, so there’s more time for practice and review. 

Will we cover every page of the coursebook? 

No. Your teacher will focus on the most useful content and may add other materials, adapting the pace to suit the group. 

Why does the teacher speak Italian in class? 

Hearing Italian throughout the lesson is one of the most effective ways to build your listening and comprehension. Your teacher will always make sure you understand, using gesture, visuals and carefully chosen language. 

Will I be speaking in class? 

Yes. Speaking is at the heart of every session, in a supportive and encouraging group where making mistakes is part of learning. 

What happens after this course? 

After this course you can continue to Italian Level 3, in the Gentle format or any of our other Italian courses.

Italian Level 2 (A1) is an Elementary Italian course for students who have already completed a Beginners course. It is recommended that you have previously studied Italian Level 1 or a course of at least 12 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, 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 2, continue your learning with Level 3 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:

– Order food and drinks confidently at a restaurant or bar
– Express likes, dislikes, and preferences related to food and drink
– Make a restaurant reservation over the phone using simple phrases
– Describe a house or apartment using basic vocabulary for rooms and furniture
– Use plural forms of nouns and adjectives correctly in everyday contexts
– Talk about daily activities using regular -ere and -ire verbs in the present tense
– Understand and use common irregular verbs such as volere, potere, andare, and venire

Materials

Required Coursebook:

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

Unit 3 and Unit 4 sections A and B

Italian Level 2 (A1) is an Elementary Italian course for students who have already completed a Beginners course. It is recommended that you have previously studied Italian Level 1 or a course of at least 12 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, 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 2, continue your learning with Level 3 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:

– Order food and drinks confidently at a restaurant or bar
– Express likes, dislikes, and preferences related to food and drink
– Make a restaurant reservation over the phone using simple phrases
– Describe a house or apartment using basic vocabulary for rooms and furniture
– Use plural forms of nouns and adjectives correctly in everyday contexts
– Talk about daily activities using regular -ere and -ire verbs in the present tense
– Understand and use common irregular verbs such as volere, potere, andare, and venire

Materials

Required Coursebook:

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

Unit 3 and Unit 4 sections A and B

Italian Level 2 (A1) is an Elementary Italian course for students who have already completed a Beginners course. It is recommended that you have previously studied Italian Level 1 or a course of at least 12 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, 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 2, continue your learning with Level 3 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:

– Order food and drinks confidently at a restaurant or bar
– Express likes, dislikes, and preferences related to food and drink
– Make a restaurant reservation over the phone using simple phrases
– Describe a house or apartment using basic vocabulary for rooms and furniture
– Use plural forms of nouns and adjectives correctly in everyday contexts
– Talk about daily activities using regular -ere and -ire verbs in the present tense
– Understand and use common irregular verbs such as volere, potere, andare, and venire

Materials

Required Coursebook:

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

Unit 3 and Unit 4 sections A and B

Italian Level 2 (A1) is an Elementary Italian course for students who have already completed a Beginners course. It is recommended that you have previously studied Italian Level 1 or a course of at least 12 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, 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 2, continue your learning with Level 3 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:

– Order food and drinks confidently at a restaurant or bar
– Express likes, dislikes, and preferences related to food and drink
– Make a restaurant reservation over the phone using simple phrases
– Describe a house or apartment using basic vocabulary for rooms and furniture
– Use plural forms of nouns and adjectives correctly in everyday contexts
– Talk about daily activities using regular -ere and -ire verbs in the present tense
– Understand and use common irregular verbs such as volere, potere, andare, and venire

Materials

Required Coursebook:

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

Unit 3 and Unit 4 sections A and B

Gentle Italian Level 3 gets you ready to travel. You’ll learn to book a hotel room, ask about services and facilities, sort out a problem at reception and leave a review afterwards. 

You’ll then step outside and explore the city: describing places of interest and things to see and do, and asking for and giving directions. You’ll also discover some of Italy’s most famous cities and monuments, and the different types of places to stay. 

The Gentle format gives you extra time to practise these situations in class, so you leave with the confidence to handle them for real. 

Course format 

You’ll need the coursebook for this course. You can buy it via our website, and we’ll share the link in your welcome email. 

Why choose Gentle Italian? 

• The same content as our regular Level 3, with two extra hours of class time 

• Longer afternoon sessions, so there’s time to practise, ask questions and review 

• A relaxed, supportive group where you can build confidence speaking 

• Qualified, experienced teachers at a trusted school in the heart of Covent Garden 

• A clear path onwards to Level 4 

This course is for learners who have completed our Italian Level 2 (in any format), or who have equivalent knowledge, such as ordering food and drink, describing a home and using common irregular verbs in the present. 

It’s a good fit for 

• Learners who have finished Level 2 and want to keep going at a calmer pace 

• People planning a trip to Italy who want practical, travel-ready Italian 

• Returning learners who want to rebuild confidence before moving on 

• Anyone with free weekday afternoons who likes a relaxed, supportive class 

This course may be especially useful if you want to 

• Book and manage a hotel stay in Italian 

• Find your way around an Italian city 

• Describe places you’ve visited or would like to visit 

• Set yourself up well for Level 4 

How does this compare to our other Italian courses? 

Gentle Italian and our regular courses cover exactly the same content and lead to the same outcomes. Gentle courses simply give you more time: eight sessions of 1 hour 45 minutes (14 hours) rather than 12 hours. If you’d prefer to move faster, our Saturday Fast Track courses cover more than one level in eight weeks. 

The content below is a rough guide. Your teacher will choose the most useful material and adapt the pace to suit the group, so there’s always time to consolidate before moving on. 

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to 

• Talk about hotel services and facilities 

• Book a hotel room, make a complaint and ask for assistance 

• Write or give a short review 

• Describe a city, including places of interest, things to do and what to see 

• Ask for and give directions clearly 

Language you’ll learn along the way 

What your Italian will sound like 

Vorrei prenotare una camera doppia per tre notti ad agosto. 

I’d like to book a double room for three nights in August. 

Scusi, nella mia camera la doccia non funziona. 

Excuse me, the shower in my room isn’t working. 

A Firenze ci sono molti musei famosi. 

There are lots of famous museums in Florence. 

Per andare al Duomo deve girare a destra e poi andare sempre dritto. 

To get to the cathedral, turn right and then keep going straight on. 

Self-study 

We recommend around an hour of self-study a week. The coursebook’s online audio and video are a great way to practise listening between lessons, and your teacher will suggest exercises to consolidate what you’ve learnt. 

What’s next? 

After this course you can continue to Italian Level 4, in the Gentle format or any of our other Italian courses. 

I’ve studied some Italian elsewhere. Is Level 3 right for me? 

If you can already order in a bar or restaurant, describe your home and use verbs like volere, potere, andare and venire, Level 3 may suit you. Our free online placement test will give you a good indication, and you’re welcome to contact us for advice. 

Do I need to buy a coursebook? 

Yes. The course uses Dieci A1 (ALMA Edizioni, ISBN 9788861826212), which comes with online audio and video. You’ll use the same book throughout our A1 levels. You can buy it via our website, and we’ll share the link in your welcome email. 

How is Gentle Italian different from your regular Level 3? 

The content and outcomes are the same. Gentle courses run for 14 hours over eight 1 hour 45 minute afternoon sessions, rather than 12 hours, so there’s more time for practice and review. 

Will we cover every page of the coursebook? 

No. Your teacher will focus on the most useful content and may add other materials, adapting the pace to suit the group. 

Why does the teacher speak Italian in class? 

Hearing Italian throughout the lesson is one of the most effective ways to build your listening and comprehension. Your teacher will always make sure you understand, using gesture, visuals and carefully chosen language. 

Will I be speaking in class? 

Yes. Speaking is at the heart of every session, in a supportive and encouraging group where making mistakes is part of learning. 

What happens after this course? 

After this course you can continue to Italian Level 4, in the Gentle format or any of our other Italian courses.

Italian Level 3 is an Elementary Italian course for students who have already studied some Italian. It is recommended that you have previously studied Italian Level 2 or a course of at least 24 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, 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 3, continue your learning with Level 4 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:

– Talk about hotel services and describe facilities using appropriate vocabulary
– Book a hotel room in person, online, or by phone
– Write or give a simple review of a hotel stay and make polite complaints or requests
– Describe a city and talk about places of interest, monuments, and activities
– Ask for and give directions clearly, using basic prepositions and location phrases
– Understand and use key expressions related to travel and accommodation
– Apply the correct form of molto as an adjective or adverb
– Use dovere to express obligation or necessity
– Form sentences with correct noun–adjective agreement and articulated prepositions
– Talk about availability using c’è and ci sono

Materials

Required Coursebook:

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

Unit 4 sections C and D and Unit 5

Italian Level 3 is an Elementary Italian course for students who have already studied some Italian. It is recommended that you have previously studied Italian Level 2 or a course of at least 24 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, 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 3, continue your learning with Level 4 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:

– Talk about hotel services and describe facilities using appropriate vocabulary
– Book a hotel room in person, online, or by phone
– Write or give a simple review of a hotel stay and make polite complaints or requests
– Describe a city and talk about places of interest, monuments, and activities
– Ask for and give directions clearly, using basic prepositions and location phrases
– Understand and use key expressions related to travel and accommodation
– Apply the correct form of molto as an adjective or adverb
– Use dovere to express obligation or necessity
– Form sentences with correct noun–adjective agreement and articulated prepositions
– Talk about availability using c’è and ci sono

Materials

Required Coursebook:

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

Unit 4 sections C and D and Unit 5

Italian Level 3 is an Elementary Italian course for students who have already studied some Italian. It is recommended that you have previously studied Italian Level 2 or a course of at least 24 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, 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 3, continue your learning with Level 4 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:

– Talk about hotel services and describe facilities using appropriate vocabulary
– Book a hotel room in person, online, or by phone
– Write or give a simple review of a hotel stay and make polite complaints or requests
– Describe a city and talk about places of interest, monuments, and activities
– Ask for and give directions clearly, using basic prepositions and location phrases
– Understand and use key expressions related to travel and accommodation
– Apply the correct form of molto as an adjective or adverb
– Use dovere to express obligation or necessity
– Form sentences with correct noun–adjective agreement and articulated prepositions
– Talk about availability using c’è and ci sono

Materials

Required Coursebook:

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

Unit 4 sections C and D and Unit 5

Italian Level 4 is an Elementary Italian course for students who have already studied some Italian. It is recommended that you have previously studied Italian Level 3 or a course of at least 36 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, 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 4, continue your learning with Level 5 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:

– Describe your daily habits and routines using reflexive and regular verbs
– Talk about how often you do things using adverbs of frequency
– Discuss your interests, hobbies, and free-time activities
– Express agreement and disagreement politely and naturally
– Make appointments, suggest plans, and respond to invitations
– Use the verb piacere to talk about likes and dislikes
– Understand and use indirect object pronouns like mi, ti, le, and gli in context
– Use common expressions such as Anche a me and Neanche a me

Materials

Required Coursebook:

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

Unit 6

Italian Level 4 is an Elementary Italian course for students who have already studied some Italian. It is recommended that you have previously studied Italian Level 3 or a course of at least 36 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, 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 4, continue your learning with Level 5 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:

– Describe your daily habits and routines using reflexive and regular verbs
– Talk about how often you do things using adverbs of frequency
– Discuss your interests, hobbies, and free-time activities
– Express agreement and disagreement politely and naturally
– Make appointments, suggest plans, and respond to invitations
– Use the verb piacere to talk about likes and dislikes
– Understand and use indirect object pronouns like mi, ti, le, and gli in context
– Use common expressions such as Anche a me and Neanche a me

Materials

Required Coursebook:

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

Unit 6

Italian Level 4 is an Elementary Italian course for students who have already studied some Italian. It is recommended that you have previously studied Italian Level 3 or a course of at least 36 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, 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 4, continue your learning with Level 5 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:

– Describe your daily habits and routines using reflexive and regular verbs
– Talk about how often you do things using adverbs of frequency
– Discuss your interests, hobbies, and free-time activities
– Express agreement and disagreement politely and naturally
– Make appointments, suggest plans, and respond to invitations
– Use the verb piacere to talk about likes and dislikes
– Understand and use indirect object pronouns like mi, ti, le, and gli in context
– Use common expressions such as Anche a me and Neanche a me

Materials

Required Coursebook:

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

Unit 6

Our Fast Track Italian Level 3 and 4 (A1) course is designed for students who have already done a beginner course and 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 aimed at students who have already started learning Italian. It is recommended that you have previously completed Italian levels 1 and 2 or a course of at least 24 class hours. 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 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 5 and 6 (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:

Mondays and Wednesdays: 9th March 2026 – 29th April (Easter Break – 30th March – 8th April 2026)
Tuesdays and Thursdays:12th May 2026 – 25th June 2026 (Spring Break 26th and 28th May 2026)
Mondays and Wednesdays: 6th July – 12th August 2026
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 1st September – 8th October 2026
Mondays and Wednesdays: 12th October – 25th November 2026 (Autumn Break – 26th and 28th 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:

• Talk about hotel services and describe facilities using appropriate vocabulary
• Describe a city and talk about places of interest, monuments, and activities
• Ask for and give directions clearly, using basic prepositions and location phrases
• Apply the correct form of molto as an adjective or adverb
• Use dovere to express obligation or necessity
• Form sentences with correct noun–adjective agreement and articulated prepositions
• Talk about availability using c’è and ci sono
• Describe your daily habits and routines using reflexive and regular verbs
• Talk about how often you do things using adverbs of frequency
• Make appointments, suggest plans, and respond to invitations
• Use the verb piacere to talk about likes and dislikes
• Understand and use indirect object pronouns like mi, ti, le, and gli in context
• Use common expressions such as Anche a me and Neanche a me

Materials

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

For this course we will use units 5 and 6 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.

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

– By the end of your course, you should be able to:
– Describe the weather using everyday expressions
– Ask for and give information about a trip or holiday
– Talk about past experiences using the passato prossimo
– Share memories and stories about past holidays
– Use regular and irregular past participles correctly in context
– Use time expressions like stamattina, stasera, anni fa, poi, dopo, and alla fine to talk about when things happened
– Use the particle ci to refer to locations or places
– Talk about popular tourist destinations in Italy
– Describe the seasons and typical weather for each
– Talk about Italian holidays and related cultural traditions

Materials

Required Coursebook:

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

Unit 7

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

– By the end of your course, you should be able to:
– Describe the weather using everyday expressions
– Ask for and give information about a trip or holiday
– Talk about past experiences using the passato prossimo
– Share memories and stories about past holidays
– Use regular and irregular past participles correctly in context
– Use time expressions like stamattina, stasera, anni fa, poi, dopo, and alla fine to talk about when things happened
– Use the particle ci to refer to locations or places
– Talk about popular tourist destinations in Italy
– Describe the seasons and typical weather for each
– Talk about Italian holidays and related cultural traditions

Materials

Required Coursebook:

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

Unit 7

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

– By the end of your course, you should be able to:
– Describe the weather using everyday expressions
– Ask for and give information about a trip or holiday
– Talk about past experiences using the passato prossimo
– Share memories and stories about past holidays
– Use regular and irregular past participles correctly in context
– Use time expressions like stamattina, stasera, anni fa, poi, dopo, and alla fine to talk about when things happened
– Use the particle ci to refer to locations or places
– Talk about popular tourist destinations in Italy
– Describe the seasons and typical weather for each
– Talk about Italian holidays and related cultural traditions

Materials

Required Coursebook:

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

Unit 7

Italian level 6 is a Elementary (A1) Italian course and it is designed for students who have already studied some Italian. It is recommended that you have previously studied Italian level 5 or a course of at least 60 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, 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 German in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

After Level 6, continue your learning with Level 7 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:

– Talk about Italian traditions, festivals, and family celebrations
– Describe how you spent the last New Year’s Eve using the passato prossimo
– Discuss plans for upcoming holidays
– Describe a person’s appearance, personality, and family relationships
– Use greetings and wishes for birthdays and holidays
– Use nel + year, prima di and dopo with nouns, and mai with the past tense
– Use possessive adjectives correctly, especially with family members
– Consolidate the passato prossimo with regular and irregular verbs
– Use and understand numbers from 101 to 10,000
– Talk about Italian family life, values, and customs related to celebrations

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

For this course we will use unit 8 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.

Italian level 6 is a Elementary (A1) Italian course and it is designed for students who have already studied some Italian. It is recommended that you have previously studied Italian level 5 or a course of at least 60 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, 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 German in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

After Level 6, continue your learning with Level 7 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:

– Talk about Italian traditions, festivals, and family celebrations
– Describe how you spent the last New Year’s Eve using the passato prossimo
– Discuss plans for upcoming holidays
– Describe a person’s appearance, personality, and family relationships
– Use greetings and wishes for birthdays and holidays
– Use nel + year, prima di and dopo with nouns, and mai with the past tense
– Use possessive adjectives correctly, especially with family members
– Consolidate the passato prossimo with regular and irregular verbs
– Use and understand numbers from 101 to 10,000
– Talk about Italian family life, values, and customs related to celebrations

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

For this course we will use unit 8 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.

Italian Level 7 is an Elementary (A1) Italian course for students who are already in the process of learning Italian. It is recommended that you have previously studied Italian Level 6 or a course of at least 72 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, 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 7, continue your learning with Level 8 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:

• Talk about Italian holidays, traditions, and celebrations
• Describe past events (e.g. New Year’s Eve) and upcoming holiday plans
• Describe people’s appearance, personality, and family relationships
• Give birthday and holiday wishes
• Use grammar like nel + year, prima di/dopo, and mai with the past tense
• Use possessive adjectives, especially with family nouns
• Use common expressions with fare
• Build vocabulary related to numbers, time, family, and greetings

Materials

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

For this course we will use unit 9 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.

Italian Level 7 is an Elementary (A1) Italian course for students who are already in the process of learning Italian. It is recommended that you have previously studied Italian Level 6 or a course of at least 72 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, 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 7, continue your learning with Level 8 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:

• Talk about Italian holidays, traditions, and celebrations
• Describe past events (e.g. New Year’s Eve) and upcoming holiday plans
• Describe people’s appearance, personality, and family relationships
• Give birthday and holiday wishes
• Use grammar like nel + year, prima di/dopo, and mai with the past tense
• Use possessive adjectives, especially with family nouns
• Use common expressions with fare
• Build vocabulary related to numbers, time, family, and greetings

Materials

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

For this course we will use unit 9 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.

Italian Level 8 is an Elementary Italian course for students who are already in the process of learning Italian. Italian Level 8 requires that you have previously studied Italian Level 7 or a course of at least 84  class hours. 

Our Italian language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills.

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

• Talk about jobs and the world of work
• Describe a professional career path and discuss the pros and cons of different jobs
• Describe minor health issues and talk about symptoms
• Ask for and give advice related to health and remedies for stress
• Ask for advice in a pharmacy
• Formulate instructions using the imperative
• Talk about past habits and situations in childhood
• Use grammar such as the imperfect tense, regular and irregular imperatives (tu), and verbs like cominciare a, finire di, continuare a
• Use the preposition da to indicate place
• Build vocabulary related to work, health, the body, and everyday expressions

Materials

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

DIECI A2 – C. Massimo Naddeo & E. Orlandino Publisher – ALMA Edizioni ISBN 9788861826335

For this course we will use Unit 10 from DIECI A1 and Unit 2, Section A (pages 27–29) from DIECI A2. 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 in your welcome email.

Sunday Italian Level 8 is an Elementary Italian course for students who are already in the process of learning Italian. Italian Level 8 requires that you have previously studied Italian Level 7 or a course of at least 84 class hours.  

Our Italian language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Sunday language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

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

• Talk about jobs and the world of work
• Describe a professional career path and discuss the pros and cons of different jobs
• Describe minor health issues and talk about symptoms
• Ask for and give advice related to health and remedies for stress
• Ask for advice in a pharmacy
• Formulate instructions using the imperative
• Talk about past habits and situations in childhood
• Use grammar such as the imperfect tense, regular and irregular imperatives (tu), and verbs like cominciare a, finire di, continuare a
• Use the preposition da to indicate place
• Build vocabulary related to work, health, the body, and everyday expressions

Materials

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

DIECI A2 – C. Massimo Naddeo & E. Orlandino Publisher – ALMA Edizioni ISBN 9788861826335

For this course we will use Unit 10 from DIECI A1 and Unit 2, Section A (pages 27–29) from DIECI A2. 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 in your welcome email.

Why not try out a sample elementary Italian lesson before signing up to a full course? These one-off sessions are aimed at students who have some basic knowledge of the language.

Sample Lesson Plan

• Daily activities and hobbies
• Expressing likes and dislikes