Italian for the
life you lead
Where would you like your Italian to take you?
A learning plan built around you
Private coaching
Develop your Italian through one-to-one lessons tailored to your goals and current ability. Build conversational confidence, improve pronunciation and listening, or strengthen the language you need for travel, everyday life, work or study.
Prepare for a real situation
Practical Italian
Prepare for student life in Italy through a structured study-abroad programme, or discuss coaching for a particular conversation or task. Focus on practical Italian for the everyday, social and study situations you want to handle with greater confidence.
Learn and practise with others
Group Courses
Start learning Italian with other adult beginners in a small group of 3–6 learners. Build your skills through structured live online lessons, guided practice and feedback from a native-speaking teacher.
Bring your Italian into everyday life
Learning Italian in Singapore can help you prepare for travel, study or life in Italy, as well as conversations with Italian-speaking people here. It can also make an interest in Italian food, film, art or culture more personal and rewarding.
Learning Italian can help you:
communicate in everyday situations beyond the main tourist settings
prepare for the practical and social sides of studying in Italy
take part in conversations with Italian-speaking friends, colleagues and family
engage more directly with Italian-language media and cultural experiences
Our Italian courses support adults in Singapore with a range of motivations, including:
beginners learning for travel or personal interest
adults returning to Italian and rebuilding their confidence
students preparing to study or spend time in Italy
learners using Italian for relationships, work or an extended stay abroad
Italian uses tu for familiar address and Lei for formal address. Choosing between them involves the relationship and setting, and changes the verb forms you use when asking questions or making requests.
Introducing yourself to a fellow student, speaking to a university office and joining a family meal involve different expectations. Preparing suitable greetings, ways to ask for help and expressions of thanks can make those encounters easier to handle.
Tell us about the people and arrangements ahead of you, including any Italian messages or documents you need to understand.
Teaching that
adapts to you
A teacher matched to you
Practice for real situations
A course plan that adapts
Italian course levels
Our courses use the internationally recognised Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) to describe language proficiency. Explore the levels below through examples of everyday, social, study and workplace communication relevant to learners in Singapore.
These are broad guides to learning at each stage. Your starting level and goals help determine the appropriate course and focus.
Beginner A1–A2
Italian for First Connections and Visits
Build the Italian to make simple personal connections in Singapore and manage familiar situations on a trip to Italy. Start with supported conversations about yourself, your interests and everyday needs.
Practise how to:
- introduce yourself to Italian-speaking friends or people you meet through shared interests
- talk simply about your life in Singapore and why you are learning Italian
- discuss basic food preferences and ask about a dish
- order at a café or ask for directions during a visit to Italy
- exchange simple information about times, tickets and accommodation
Intermediate B1–B2
Sharing Experiences and Building Relationships in Italian
Develop the Italian to move beyond visitor exchanges and get to know people more fully. Share experiences, explain your interests and participate in conversations in Singapore or Italy.
Practise how to:
- describe life in Singapore to Italian-speaking friends or hosts
- share travel experiences and compare places you have visited
- discuss food, films, design or another interest and explain what appeals to you
- clarify a booking or accommodation problem during a stay in Italy
- contribute to a familiar discussion with Italian-speaking classmates or colleagues
Advanced C1–C2
Italian for Deeper Cultural and Professional Exchange
Express complex ideas with greater precision and respond to different perspectives. Refine your Italian for sustained relationships, cultural discussions and demanding work or study situations.
Practise how to:
- discuss differences in social customs and daily life between Singapore and Italy
- explore themes and viewpoints in Italian films, literature or current affairs
- explain a professional or academic idea and respond to detailed questions
- express disagreement tactfully during a discussion with friends or contacts
- adapt your tone for a personal conversation, formal presentation or professional exchange
What would you like to do with Italian?
Ask about your course
Your questions, answered
Which Italian course should I choose?
Choose private coaching if you want to develop your Italian through personalised teaching and continued practice. Practical courses suit a specific task, role or situation, with either tailored coaching or a structured programme.
If you’re unsure, tell us what you want to achieve and we can recommend a suitable option.
Can beginners join, and how do I find my starting level?
Beginners can join any of our private Italian packages. Choose the length according to how much teaching and practice you want: Builder provides 6 hours, Development 12 hours and Core 18 hours. Core offers the most time to practise, apply feedback and consolidate what you learn. Some practical courses may require an existing foundation; check the course details.
You don’t need to know your CEFR level before contacting us. For Builder, Development and Core, the first lesson includes spoken placement alongside teaching. A standalone assessment is available if you need a separate assessment of your Italian.
How are practical courses different from private coaching?
Private coaching supports your ongoing language development, with lessons shaped around your goals and starting level.
Practical courses address a particular purpose. You can prepare for your own communication task or follow a structured programme built around a role or situation.
Both routes offer one-to-one teaching. The difference is the scope and purpose of the learning.
How much Italian do I need for a trip to Italy?
There is no single level you need before travelling. Basic greetings, ordering food, asking for directions and confirming bookings can help you manage familiar exchanges and connect more personally with people.
Tell us what your trip involves and when you are going. We can discuss useful priorities, whether you want preparation for particular situations or a broader foundation.
How can I improve my Italian speaking beyond app-based learning?
Use the vocabulary and patterns you have learned in conversations where you need to form your own responses. Practise asking questions, explaining preferences and responding when the conversation changes.
Personalised coaching adds interaction and feedback, helping you build on app-based study. You can continue using self-study resources alongside your lessons.
Why is spoken Italian harder to understand than written Italian?
In speech, words arrive continuously and you have less time to work out their meaning. Natural speed, connected sounds and unfamiliar expressions can make vocabulary you recognise in writing harder to identify by ear.
Short recordings, repeated listening and supported conversation can help. Your tutor can choose material suited to your ability and work through the language with you.