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    Italian course for beginners

    Master the basics of the Italian language with our Italian course for beginners. Experience 1-on-1 personalised lessons with a tutor who fits your learning style perfectly.

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    What you will learn in the Italian course for beginners

    Get ready to dive into the beautiful language of Italy with our Italian course for beginners. An expert tutor will guide you through the intricacies of Italian grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary, tailoring the course to your individual learning needs.

    Skills that you will develop in the Italian course for beginners

    • Improved Italian vocabulary and grammar understanding
    • Enhanced Italian pronunciation skills
    • Ability to engage in basic Italian conversations
    • Understanding of Italian culture and customs
    • Confidence in reading and writing in Italian

    How Preply Italian courses work

    1. Select your ideal tutor for your Italian course for beginners. Then, book a trial lesson of either 25 or 50 minutes before signing up for the course.
    2. You’ll receive a tailored learning plan based on your goals and get a feel for the tutor’s teaching methods. Don’t worry if you’re not completely satisfied. You have the option to switch to a different tutor for free, or claim a full refund.
    3. Once you’ve completed your trial lesson, you’re all set to subscribe! At this stage, you can decide how many lessons you’d like to schedule per week or month. Even after finishing the course, you can continue your learning journey. Feel free to cancel your subscription at any time as per your convenience

    Course mode

    Online, with your favourite tutor

    Course rating

    5.0 (2,834 reviews)

    Course level

    Intermediate

    Course duration

    13 hours (Estimated 7 weeks, 2 lessons/week)

    Course price

    Starting at $8 per lesson

    Subscription based

    Once you finish the course, keep learning or cancel your subscription anytime.

    Choose your tutor to start the Italian course for beginners.

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    179 Italian teachers available

    • Yuriko R.

      $

      24

      50-min lesson

      • Italian

        Speaks
      +4

      Conversational / Preparative Italian Lessons for Beginners and Experts! Hello! Ciao! :)
      My name is Yuriko and even if my name is really Japanese, I'm Italian - Peruvian!
      I was born in Perù and when I was 6 years old I moved to Italy. I grew up in Piemonte where I have studied until my Master Degree in Foreign Languages for International Communications.

      Why choose Yuriko R.
      "Yuriko is absolutely the best!!! She's caring, patient, intelligent, well traveled, always follows up with a lesson plan and is one of the best language instructors I've ever experienced. You can't go wrong choosing her to help you learn a language quickly and thoroughly!"
      Eugenio

      Eugenio

      December 26, 2021

    • Flavia M.
      Super Tutor

      $

      45

      50-min lesson

      • Italian

        Speaks
      +1

      Italian for beginners, Intensive Italian, Conversational Italian, CILS-CELI Exam Preparation ⚡️ Discover La Dolce Lingua: Speak the Language, Live the Culture! Ciao a tutti! 👋 Hello, everyone! You've just found your Italian language teacher! My name is Flavia and I am incredibly passionate about sharing the beauty and richness of the Italian language and culture!
      Keep reading if you want to know more about me 👇

      Why choose Flavia M.
      "Flavia is an extraordinary teacher. She makes lessons very understandable and very easy to follow! Her teaching style is very helpful to make difficult material into very easy material to comprehend. Her lessons are engaging and she uses a lot of information from different resources which makes her lesson fun and interesting. Also, her lessons are very structured. She implements in her lessons grammar, reading, listening, and pronunciation. I highly recommend Flavia. "
      Mariia

      Mariia

      March 12, 2022

    • Denis C.
      Super Tutor

      $

      22

      50-min lesson

      • Italian

        Speaks
      +1

      Certified Business Italian Tutor with 6+ Years Experience for Beginners and Advanced Students Hi, Nice to meet you. I am Denis a native Italian living in England.
      By the way, I am a business professional.
      I enjoy helping students become fluent in Italian for their careers and daily lives!
      I am a Preply certified language teacher with more than 5 years of experience. I can help my students to learn either the Italian or English language.

      Why choose Denis C.
      "Very happy with Denis! I am having fun learning Italian and though it may not be easy, Denis really helps me out at a good pace. Recommended!"
      Alexandra

      Alexandra

      July 23, 2020

    • Sabrina B.
      Super Tutor

      $

      28

      50-min lesson

      • Italian

        Speaks
      +1

      Migliora il tuo italiano con una insegnante professionista esperta in comunicazione! Ciao, sono Sabrina e sono di Bologna, la città nella quale ho studiato giurisprudenza.
      Amo la lingua italiana da sempre ed ho lavorato come giornalista per vent'anni, prima di dedicarmi all'insegnamento che é oggi una delle mie grandi passioni.
      Mi sono sempre occupata di arte e cultura, ma sono ...

      Why choose Sabrina B.
      "I started taking classes from Sabrina in autumn, I already could talk and had level B1, but I needed some help with grammar and writing. So during this time I learned to write formal letters, improved in using many grammar structures, and Sabrina always shares some interesting information about modern language, about culture, which is very important for me, because I live in Italy."
      Iazilia

      Iazilia

      March 2, 2024

    • Natalia N.
      Super Tutor

      $

      15

      50-min lesson

      • Italian

        Speaks
      +2

      Italian language for students from beginner to advanced levels, preparation for exams CILS, CELI, PLIDA; Russian language for English-spoken people Regarding the Italian language.
      I have lived in Italy since 2016.
      I graduated from Kyiv National Linguistic University in 2001.
      From 1998 to 2001 I studied in Italy at the University of Milan, as well as at the Dante Alighieri Society.
      From 1998 to 2001 I taught Italian in courses for foreigners at the University of Milan.

      Why choose Natalia N.
      "Thank you for your hard work in supporting my development. You are a teacher who devotes an incredible​ amount of personal effort and interest to your daily teaching activities, as well as to your students. As one would expect, student evaluations of your teaching remain very high in all categories. Your contributions to the implementation of a new language to me contributed significantly to its success. Excellent material preparation for each lesson. Highly recommend​ this teacher"
      Maryna

      Maryna

      April 6, 2021

    • Chiara F.

      $

      30

      50-min lesson

      • Italian

        Speaks
      +1

      Experienced Italian Language teacher for beginners Hi everyone. My name is Chiara, I’m graduated in Economics and I’m Italian. Even if I was an Italian teacher at Berlitz in Calgary, as I spent 5y in Canada from 2010 till 2015, I don’t consider myself a conventional tutor.
      I like teaching my language creating a funny and dynamic environment so I promise my lessons won’t be boring, ever.

      Why choose Chiara F.
      "I have tried a few teachers and Chiara is exceptional. You will be speaking from the start following Chiara's lead as she directs the conversation. She makes skillful use of repetition and the principles that make language learning easier. She listens and interacts constantly so you never feel stressed when you express yourself badly or struggle to find words. I can't recommend her enough."
      Charlotte-Catherine

      Charlotte-Catherine

      November 19, 2021

    • Chiara B.
      Super Tutor

      $

      25

      50-min lesson

      • Italian

        Speaks

      Italian tutor for beginners and advanced Hello, my name is Chiara. I am 26 years old and come from Liguria, a region in the North-West of Italy.
      I love art in all its forms, and I have chosen a studying path that enabled me to deepen my knowledge and to always discover new things.
      I am currently writing articles about contemporary art in online magazines, and in my spare time I cook or I listen to music.

      Why choose Chiara B.
      "Chiara has been a great help to me to learn Italian and speak/write it better. I definitely recommend her if you want to learn Italian!"
      Irina

      Irina

      January 31, 2022

    • David M.

      New

      tutor

      $

      12

      50-min lesson

      • Italian

        Speaks

      Experienced Italian teacher with 6 years of experience. HI! My name is David, I'm 36 years old and I'm Italian. I have a degree in Modern Italian Literature. The Italian language has always been a great passion of mine.
      I have been teaching Italian for six years. I organize grammar, writing and conversation lessons for both beginners and more experienced students.

    • Gianluca M.
      Super Tutor

      $

      22

      50-min lesson

      • Italian

        Speaks
      +1

      Certified italian teacher with more than30 years of experience Hi, my name is Gianluca, I live in Florence, where I teach English and Italian for foreign students. I have been teaching since I was 26, now I am a little bit older, 58 but if you want to learn italian from a qualified teacher , here I am. I try to use in my lessons always a little bit of fun, so if students want to learn italian with a smile that is my way.

      Why choose Gianluca M.
      "Gianluca is an amazing teacher and an amazing human being. Time flies with him and he is very patient and kind. 1000% recommended. Grazie caro amico!"
      Claudia

      Claudia

      August 11, 2023

    • Chiara L.

      $

      10

      50-min lesson

      • Italian

        Speaks
      +2

      I'm a native Italian teacher so let's speak real Italian from the day 1! Hello everyone, I'm Chiara and I live in Milan, North Italy. I'm a native Italian speaker with a bachelor's degree in Communication and a master's degree in Business Engineering. I offer personalized lessons tailored to your needs; together, we can build the foundation that will allow you to travel in Italy until you become fluent.

      Why choose Chiara L.
      "Chiara is an exceptional Italian teacher! In just one lesson, she provided clear explanations, activities, and tailored exercises for my B2 level. Her passion for teaching makes the learning experience enjoyable and effective. I highly recommend Chiara to anyone seeking to improve their Italian skills. Grazie mille Chiara"
      Vera

      Vera

      April 25, 2024

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    Carlee

    Carlee

    with Jamila

    Jamila is a great teacher! She has been very patient with my Italian speaking abilities (or lack thereof haha!) and is always open to teaching topics I am interested in. She is helping me learn to speak in a business environment and tailors the lessons to my needs and concerns.

    Henri

    Henri

    with Giuseppe

    Giuseppe has been a great teacher -we have covered grammar and vocabulary foundations and worked on oral language skills. It is a well rounded approach to learning Italian - I can see clear progress in each session. I highly recommend him!

    Alyssia

    Alyssia

    with Roberta

    I definetely recommend Roberta if you want to learn Italian and you are just a beginner! :) She is really kind and patient. When I don't understand something she is always here. She always gives me adapted exercices and takes time to correct them. Grazie Roberta :)

    Olga

    Olga

    with Giuseppe

    Giuseppe is super cool, very easy to talk to, knows a lot about different topics and engages you to think and talk in Italian. I feel motivated to practice and I always look forward to the next lesson because I learn a lot and not only about Italian:)

    Vicki

    Vicki

    with Beatrice

    Learning with Beatrice is always fun, the lessons move at the students pace and you will be surprised at the amount of Italian you speak each lesson!