Learn Italian!
There are many reasons to start learning Italian. Over 70 million people in the world speak Italian as their mother tongue. In Switzerland, Italian is a national language. Professional opportunities in particular increase enormously if you know Italian. The Italian economy ranks fourth in Europe and eighth globally among the largest economies. Italy is an important trading partner for many companies. Especially in Switzerland, speaking Italian is a significant advantage in terms of professional opportunities. For many employers, fluency in Italian is a selection criterion in the application process.
Apart from that, Italian is a beautiful foreign language and relatively easy to learn. Italy has a lot to offer in terms of culture, art history and cuisine.
How to start learning Italian?
Professional Italian Courses
The most effective, easiest and fastest way to learn Italian is with the help of a professional language course. Regular language lessons ensure that all the material for the respective language level is covered and continuously applied. The course content is deeply understood and consolidated in the long term. Numerous different types of exercises ensure that what has been learned can be applied in every situation and is really understood. Active conversation training ensures correct and fluent expression in Italian. In addition, a teacher with many years of experience in teaching Italian is always present, whom you can ask at any time. The lessons are designed for different learning types and speeds. With a professional Italian course you are guaranteed to learn the language the fastest, enjoy learning and stay motivated.
Learn Italian Online
There are also some online providers who promise solid Italian lessons. However, you have to distinguish between two types of lessons.
On the one hand, there are so-called learning programmes, which you have to complete yourself as an Italian learner. The lessons are given and you work through them on your own. However, there is no real teacher present who you can ask if you don't understand. Motivation is also often lost in this form of teaching, and many Italian learners find it difficult to persevere in learning Italian. Speaking is also neglected.
On the other hand, there are also Italian courses that take place online, e.g. via Zoom. This is usually a private language course and the teacher communicates with the student via video chat. The Italian learner can enjoy the same advantages as in a real Italian course. This type of online course is a great alternative to regular Italian courses.
Learn Italian with an App
Nowadays there are also many language learning apps. Here is a list of the most common apps used to learn Italian:
- Babbel
- Duolingo
- Mondly
- Rosetta Stone
- FluentU
- Busuu
- FunEasyLearn
However, all these language learning apps are chargeable and there is no real teacher present.
Learn Italian for free
It is very difficult, if not almost impossible, to learn Italian completely free of charge. However, there are some free ways and tricks to integrate the foreign language into your everyday life more often and thereby learn Italian. Regardless of whether you take an Italian course or not, the following tips will help you learn Italian:
Use circle of acquaintances
Maybe some of your friends and acquaintances already speak Italian. Make an appointment and write with them more often. Ask them to correct you if you make mistakes and practise correct pronunciation with you. Go to a café together and try ordering in Italian. Have game or cooking nights together in Italian. Try to enjoy learning Italian and make it fun.
Reading books in Italian
Read books, magazines and articles in Italian. You can also translate your favourite texts into Italian. This way you can expand your vocabulary and at the same time read an exciting book or report that interests you.
Watch films in Italian
Watch films, TV programmes and series in Italian. If it is still too much trouble for you, then you can also use the subtitle function. It is a great and easy way to integrate learning Italian comfortably into your everyday life and to comfortably expand your vocabulary.
Learn Italian in Switzerland
If you are looking for a professional language course to learn Italian, then ILS is the right place for you. ILS has been successfully running professional language courses throughout Switzerland for many years. ILS is characterised by a high level of customer satisfaction and an excellent recommendation rate.
The most important advantages of the Italian courses at ILS at a glance:
- Targeted, high-quality language teaching by specialised teachers with many years of experience
- Rapid and long-term learning success
- Choose from a variety of course types and teaching formats; private, group, intensive, semi-intensive, evening, Saturday, company courses and much more.
- Italian lessons for all levels
- Compilation of the optimal Italian course adapted to individual wishes, goals and preferences
- Italian lessons are adapted to the individual learning type and learning speed
- Unrivalled, great value for money
- Centrally located and easy to reach course location
- For private lessons: Italian learning also possible online via Zoom
- For private lessons: Flexible and individual course dates and lesson times
- Learn Italian regularly
- Fun and motivations for learning Italian
What do the ILS Italian courses include?
- Regular and active use of Italian through various diverse forms and exercises; group work, exercises, homework, conversation training, text writing, playful activities, group discussions, etc.
- Achieving the learning objectives of the respective language level
- Reading, text and listening comprehension
- Conversation training
- If desired; Lesson Tests
- Immediate clarification of comprehension problems and targeted training of personal difficulties
- Tried and tested learning concept created by language teachers with adapted learning objectives and targeted exercises for Italian
ILS locations in Switzerland
The respective contact details and further information about ILS, course details as well as prices and course dates for Italian courses can be found on the respective ILS website:
ILS Aarau https://ils-aarau.ch/contact/
ILS Basel https://ils-basel.ch/contact/
ILS Bern https://ils-bern.ch/contact/
ILS Aarau https://ils-aarau.ch/contact/
If you have any further questions, ILS will be happy to help you by phone or email. You can also get personal advice at any time on site at one of the ILS locations or arrange a non-binding trial lesson.
