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With it's simple grammar and sentence structure, learning Italian is considered to be easy for native English speakers. You'll no doubt recognise some everyday English words of Italian origin, such as 'piano', 'cappuccino', 'gallery', and 'umbrella'. We offer face to face Italian lessons in London as well as online Italian courses with flexible daytime and evening classes on weekdays and weekends.
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Our Italian lessons are designed to take you from a complete beginner to a fluent speaker. You can find the right course level for you by using our simple self assessment tool. So whether you are a beginner, a tad rusty, or already fluent and want to enjoy Italian conversation, there's a Italian course for you at City Lit.
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Whether you're in London or learning from anywhere in the world, we offer flexible courses for beginners through to advanced learners, with options for daytime, evening, and weekend Italian classes.
Browse from our range of courses below and choose a time that suits you.
Why Learn Italian at City Lit
- City Lit is a trusted adult education college in London
- The college is rated 'Oustanding' in all categories by Ofsted
- Learn from experienced tutors including native speakers, polyglots, and academics
- Flexible course options: daytime and evening classes on weekdays and weekends
- Learn in our purpose-built campus in the heart of London, created to give you an exceptional study experience
Learn more than just the language
On a City Lit Italian course, you not only learn to speak Italian, you also gain valuable insight into French culture, history, and etiquette to help you avoid any faux pas. That's because our courses are taught by expert native speaking tutors with real world experience of living in the country where the language is spoken widely.
Learn Italian online with flexibility
Not in London? Prefer to learn from home? Our live, tutor-led online Italian classes are a great way to study Italian wherever you are.
All our online classes are taught live on Zoom by expert tutors, with plenty of real-time practice and support to help you build confidence and fluency.
Learn Italian in London with our face-to-face courses
If you prefer learning in person, join us at City Lit in central London. Our classroom courses give you the chance to practise speaking with native-speaking tutors and fellow learners.
You’ll also have the chance to take part in cultural activities and events linked to your chosen language. And with London’s diverse communities, you’ll be learning in one of the most multicultural cities in the world.
About City Lit
City Lit has been a leader in adult education for over 100 years, empowering learners from all walks of life to achieve their goals. Since our founding in 1919, we’ve expanded our offerings to include a wide range of subjects, including language courses that cater to learners of all levels. Our Ofsted Outstanding rating highlights our commitment to exceptional teaching, support, and a high standard of learning.
Whether you're learning for personal enrichment, career advancement, or travel, our flexible language options allow you to learn Italian on your terms. City Lit provides a supportive, inclusive environment where you can realise your ambitions.
Join us today and become part of our legacy of inspiring learners for over a century.
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- Language FAQs - Frequently asked questions about language courses at City Lit.
- What’s my level? - Self assess your level to help you find the course for you.
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- Italian 3/4: Le storie del meseCourse start date: Thu 26 Mar 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Selene GenovesiWant to improve your Italian or enhance your cultural knowledge but don't have the time to commit to a longer course? Le storie del mese are a series of monthly one-off classes in which you'll read a short story prior to the lesson and then have a chance to discuss it with a teacher and classmates, giving your views and learning more about the writer and their time.
Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £19.00 - Italian film matineeCourse start date: Fri 27 Mar 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Francesco BucciolThe Italian Film Matinee is a chance to enjoy an Italian movie and share your impressions. The film will be presented by Francesco Bucciol, head of the Classics department and our Italian GCSE and A Level tutor. Francesco will also lead a discussion (in Italian) about the film, but there is no obligation for you to speak Italian if you don't wish to.
This term, we will be showing and discussing excerpts from the Oscar-nominated award-winning film Una Giornata Particolare (1977, directed by Ettore Scola, winner of the Golden Globe Award as Best Foreign film).Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00 - Italian tasterCourse start date: Tue 31 Mar 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Veronica De FeliceGet a flavour of this beautiful language and begin to discover how it works. Learn some useful phrases and pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners and a chance to decide if learning Italian is something you might like to take further.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Italian 3/4: module 3Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Roberto MinardiQuesta classe ti offre la possibilità di consolidare il tuo livello intermedio/avanzato di Italiano. Pratica e perfeziona i punti grammaticali studiati al livello 3 upper. Il corso è basato su Caccia ai tesori. Perfetto per chi non si sente ancora pronto per un livello 4 e vuole continuare ad approfondire la grammatica.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Italian 2 lower: module 3Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Evi CampetellaSuitable if you have completed Italian 2 lower: module 2.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Italian 4: module 2Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Selene GenovesiQuesti corsi ti daranno la possibilità di analizzare e discutere articoli giornalistici, testi letterari e programmi televisi. Praticherai continuamente tutte le abilità linguistiche di ascolto, comprensione ed espressione scritta ed orale. È necessario un livello avanzato di Italiano (aver fatto Italian 3 upper o equivalente).
Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Italian 5: Italia oggiCourse start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Paola Roncaglioloitalian 5: Italia oggi e' un corso avanzato per praticare l'Italiano, utilizzando testi e materiale audio-visivo. Affronteremo temi sull' Italia contemporanea attraverso letteratura, programmi televisi, giornalismo, film, pubblicitá ed….esperienze personali.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Italian rapidamente: module 2Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Paola NorthSuitable if you have completed Italian Rapidamente: module 1. This course is for learners who speak or have studied another Romance Language and feel they can progress at a faster pace.
Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Italian beginners: module 3Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ottavia CastellinaThis is the third module (or term) of Italian beginners, so you will be completing your first year of Italian and getting ready to progress to year 2 (Italian 2 lower).
Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Italian 3 lower: module 3Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Arianna BassettiItalian 3 lower: module 3 is the final term of fourth-year Italian. You'll continue to work your way through Nuovo Espresso 3 in order to increase your grammar skills and build your vocabulary, so you will find yourself increasingly confident in your communication skills.
Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Italian 4: module 3
Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 5 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Evi CampetellaQuesti corsi ti daranno la possibilità di analizzare e discutere articoli giornalistici, testi letterari e programmi televisi. Praticherai continuamente tutte le abilità linguistiche di ascolto, comprensione ed espressione scritta ed orale. È necessario un livello avanzato di Italiano (aver fatto Italian 3 upper o equivalente).
Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00 - Italian 2 lower: module 2Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ottavia CastellinaSuitable if you have completed Italian 2 lower: module 1.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Italian beginners: module 2 Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Rosanna CarlàWith one term of Italian beginners under your belt (Italian beginners: module 1), this course will see you improve your understanding of Italian grammar and expand your vocabulary. You'll also see your key skills improve (speaking, listening, reading and writing).
Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Italian 2 upper: module 3Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Paola NorthItalian 2 upper: module 3 is the final term of third-year Italian. This course is for learners who have been studying Italian 2 upper and who have done the first two modules (module 1 and 2). You'll be introduced to some key grammar topics this term such as the congiuntivo (the subjunctive).
Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00 - Italian beginners at a gentle pace: module 2Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anita SzaboFor learners who'd rather take things a bit more slowly, Italian beginners at a gentle pace: module 2 continues to guide learners through their first year of Italian more slowly than our standard beginners courses.
Did you know that we offer support sessions for beginner students* over the term? More information is available in the How will I be taught...
Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
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