Speak Italian next time you’re in Italy!

Learn to speak the language with daily guidance, interactive lessons and personal support.

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Take your language skills to the next level!

Always wanted to strike up a conversation with someone in the piazza? Or ask the waiter which red he recommends to go with the tagliatelle al ragù? Maybe you’d love to hear local recommendations from your taxi driver?

There’s nothing more satisfying than talking to someone in their native language – you’ll see the surprise and delight on their faces the moment you open your mouth and start speaking Italian!

Even if you don't say everything perfectly, you’ll connect with people on another level and be welcomed into their culture in a way that wouldn’t happen if you were just another English-speaking tourist.

I knew I was making progress when I was in a bar in Camogli, and suddenly I realised I could understand every single word. I'm more fluent. My accent is better. It’s such a sense of achievement.

Louise, student

We know exactly what you’re struggling with!

We get it. Remembering grammar and vocabulary can be complicated and tedious. It can be nerve-wracking trying to hold a conversation. And learning on and off makes it hard to know where you should focus your time and energy.

The good news is fixing these problems is easier than you might think, with friendly lessons, regular conversation practice and a structured plan that makes sure you're learning a little each and every day!

I keep making the same mistakes
I don't feel like I'll ever be able to speak fluently
I find it hard to make time to study
I find it hard to stick to a routine
I forget everything when I try to speak
I try to formulate sentences based on how I’d say it in English

Discover the fun way to learn Italian

Forget boring textbooks. Our online school is built around tried and tested approaches that turn learning Italian into an engaging and sociable activity.

A conversational approach

Audio and video lessons based on natural conversations and real life experiences to help you retain what you learn.

Simple explanations

Worried about understanding all the important grammar and vocabulary? We’ll break everything down into easy-to-digest pieces.

Supportive teachers

Our friendly and experienced Italian teachers will gently encourage you to speak, give advice and answer any questions you have.

A welcoming community

You'll find a friendly group of learners to share your love of Italy with – new amici to chat to in Italian!

Practice makes perfect!

Most importantly, you’ll get a clear roadmap that brings structure to your learning and makes practicing a regular part of your week. You won’t need to wait for your next vacation to put your learning into practice.

I really like the pacing. The lessons are structured in a way that isn’t overwhelming, and there's a continuity across the week where things build up gradually – three stories, then training tips, then recording yourself speaking. I love learning this way.

Shelby, student

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How you’ll learn

Our interactive learning methods are a great way to keep progressing on your journey towards speaking Italian.

With the support of our amazing teachers, you’ll come to understand more and more of what you hear, remember vocabulary, get clear on grammar and set yourself up for real conversations with Italians.

Daily lessons

Receive self-study lessons straight to your inbox every weekday, packed with conversations, real life stories, tips and useful vocabulary. Everything is introduced in a logical order and repeated so it sticks. The level gently increases as your Italian grows!

Live conversation classes

Practise talking spontaneously and naturally at the weekly speaking club with the help of your teacher and fellow students. It's a super friendly, non-judgy space to practice where you'll be cheered on by kind, patient professionals – mistakes are both welcome and expected!

Events, activities and quizzes

Review what you’ve learned so far, improve your pronunciation and grammar, attend special online events, and have fun! From wine tasting to tiramisu making, you'll get the chance to reflect on your progress in a way that's even more relaxed than your regular structured learning.

See it in action!

Video feedback

Post a video or audio clip of yourself speaking in Italian on the topic of the week and get personalised feedback from our professional teachers. It's a great way to practice your listening, remember the corrections and keep improving your pronunication, grammar and vocabulary. And don't worry – all spoken feedback is adapted to whatever level you're at!

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Learning alongside other people – watching their videos, talking with them – makes me feel I’m making progress. Everyone is so nice. It gives me courage.

Grace, student

Structure your week!

If you learn Italian intermittently, you’ll likely find it difficult to keep improving. The old school model of going to class once a week doesn't work – by the time you go back you've forgotten everything!

With our online language school, you'll learn Italian for 30 to 60 minutes per day. You'll also get plenty of time to rest and refresh in between courses. Once you get into the daily routine, you'll remember what you learn and layer on new things each day. As time goes by you'll be thrilled at your own progress!

example week

Monday

Read and listen to an Italian conversation or story at your level.

Tuesday

Learn and remember the most useful words and phrases.

Wednesday

Read and listen to an Italian conversation or story at your level.

Thursday

Simple grammar explanations and quizzes.

Friday

Speaking practice and feedback.

PLUS Your weekly live conversation class!

Live conversation classes – wherever you are in the world!

To speak Italian, you need to practice real-time, spontaneous conversations. It really helps to have a patient and friendly teacher on hand who can help you find the right words and phrases, adapt to your level and give gentle corrections.

We currently host over 100 group conversation sessions per week, covering different levels and timezones. They're a great opportunity to test your speaking skills with your fellow students. It's an important – and fun – part of learning any language!

Speaking club timetable

Every week we offer classes for all timezones and ability levels. Not sure of your level? That’s the first thing we’ll help you with!

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Having lots of regular practice with support from qualified Italian teachers has embedded in me a very accurate and spontaneous way of speaking Italian. That's priceless.

Adam, student

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Courses & Curriculum

Our four flagship courses are designed to help you move forwards at a steady pace as you grow more and more proficient.

Each course lasts for one year, split into three modules. You'll progress alongside your classmates and teachers, levelling up as you go. Each module takes four months to complete – three months of structured learning followed by a month to Recharge & Review.

Beginner to Intermediate

Learn the basics and build up to chatting Italian at an intermediate level.

Beginner to Intermediate curriculum

Learn the basics and build up to chatting Italian at an intermediate level.

Module 101

Foundation

It all starts here. As well as checking off the basics, you'll also learn how to learn Italian, with tips like ‘the tomorrow test’ preventing you from getting overwhelmed by vocabulary. You’ll be taught how to notice patterns to help the different verb endings stick in your memory.

Here’s a sample curriculum –

Grammar

  • Those pesky word endings and why they keep changing.
  • The passato prossimo: the "being" past vs. the "doing" past.
  • 7 ways to say "the": il, la, l', i, le, gli, lo...
  • 3 easy verbs that help you sound Italian: potere, dovere and volere.
  • The very irregular (but very useful) verbs you need to know.
  • Possessives, a.k.a. who owns what: il mio, il tuo, i miei, i tuoi...
  • Words that like to hang out together: al, del, sul, nella...

Vocabulary

  • Remember the words with memory hooks.
  • Bello, buono and bravo.
  • Talk about food (an essential skill in Italian!)
  • Take: prendere vs. portare.
  • Più, po', poi and puoi.
  • Review the essentials so they become automatic – days, months and telling the time.

Speaking

  • Where are you from?
  • What job do you do?
  • Tell us about your friends and family.
  • What did you do yesterday or last weekend?
  • What does a typical day look like for you?
  • What kinds of things do you eat in your country?

Module 102

Elementary

Learn to start talking spontaneously about everyday topics. You’ll keep up your practice of the basics so things start feeling more natural and instinctive, while developing an understanding of the logic behind some of that tricker (but very common!) grammar so you can start using it in conversation.

Here’s a sample curriculum –

Grammar

  • Conditionals: the friendliest verb forms.
  • Reflexives: the “self” verbs.
  • A review of the past.
  • Objects: things that have stuff happen to them (mi, ti, lo, la, ci, vi…)
  • Imperatives, a.k.a. telling people what to do.
  • The difference between essere and stare.
  • The future (and why it’s super simple in Italian!)

Vocabulary

  • The many meanings of prego.
  • Expressions with avere.
  • Pranzare and cenare (a.k.a. lunching and dining).
  • Small talk questions and answers.
  • Molto, molta, molti, molte...
  • Basta!
  • Divertirsi to talk about fun and enjoyment.
  • How to say “some”
  • Tutto (vs. tutta, tutti and tutte).
  • The most natural way to talk about “people”.
  • Two ways to say “every day”.
  • How to talk about daily activities.

Speaking

  • Review important “get to know you” stuff: names, jobs, nationality, hobbies.
  • What's your favourite (and least favourite) part of the day?
  • Tell us about important events in your life.
  • Practice giving excuses, a key skill in any language!
  • What advice and opinions do you share with your friends?
  • What kind of presents do you like to give and receive?

Module 103

Pre-Intermediate

Learn to use what you know in conversations! Now you've got the building blocks in place, it's time to focus on your conversation skills even more. This module is based on listening to real and spontaneous conversations in Italian. You'll get daily listening practice to train yourself to understand natives and review and refine the grammar and vocabulary you've learned so far.

Here’s a sample curriculum –

Grammar

  • Question words: cosa, quale, qual è, quali sono…
  • Review three very handy verbs: dovere, potere, volere.
  • Conditionals: the friendliest of verb forms.
  • Those tricky little objects! Lo, gli, la, le…
  • Two different pasts: the event past vs. the description past.

Vocabulary

  • Handy conversation words: allora, invece, infatti, vabbè…
  • Make comparisons with rispetto.
  • Vivere vs. abitare.
  • Time expressions: a volte, prima di, non più...
  • How Italians express emotion (it’s different from other cultures!)

Speaking

  • Give more details, like your surname and where you were born.
  • Practice giving and receiving advice.
  • What nice things do you do for the people in your life? What do they do for you?
  • Tell us about your favourite vacation.
  • What did you do in the last 24 hours?
  • Describe what life was like when you were younger.

Intermediate Plus

Discover advanced Italian grammar and how to use it in natural conversations.

Intermediate Plus curriculum

Discover advanced Italian grammar and how to use it in natural conversations.

Module 201

Lower Intermediate

The second year is about building on the foundations you laid in the first year. You'll pick up grammar and vocabulary to help you communicate in a more detailed way, and consolidate what you learn with real-life materials. In this module you’ll learn to deal with travel situations and cultural differences.

Here’s a sample curriculum –

Grammar

  • The imperfect or "vivid" past, to describe things.
  • The trapassato prossimo (not as scary as it sounds!)
  • Direct vs indirect objects: things and people that have stuff happen to them.
  • Ci and ne.
  • The subjunctive, a.k.a talking about stuff you're not sure about.
  • Imperative review: practise telling people what to do in different situations.

Vocabulary

  • Expressions with fare.
  • Insomma.
  • Giorno vs. giornata.
  • The many uses of da.
  • Per cui, in cui.
  • Two ways to say "know": conoscere vs. sapere.
  • And lots of other handy words and phrases!

Speaking

  • What's the last trip you went on? How was it? What did you do?
  • Tell us about an important decision you’ve made.
  • Talk about society, e.g. should we live to work or work to live?
  • What are some unwritten rules in your culture?
  • How is your country different compared to Italy?
  • Tell us about your hobbies and passions in life.

Module 202

Intermediate

Learn to express more details about your life by using advanced grammar in conversation, and practise the grammar and vocabulary you learned in songs, adverts and overheard conversations.

Here’s a sample curriculum –

Grammar

  • Past party! When to use all the different forms.
  • Talk about hypothetical situations with conditionals.
  • Think about what might have been with the congiuntivo imperfetto.
  • The passato remoto: the story tense.
  • Use the future like an Italian (it's different compared to in English).
  • Andiamocene! Expressions with little words like ci, la and ne.

Vocabulary

  • Natural expressions like la maggior parte di and la gente.
  • Serve and servono, a.k.a the most native way to say you need something.
  • Express opinions with si tratta di and più che altro.
  • Two ways to say “can” – riuscire vs. potere.
  • Stop mixing up words like sensibile and sensato.
  • Avoid common mistakes, like fare una domanda (not chiedere).

Speaking

  • Tell us a joke in Italian.
  • How did you find your job/city/partner/spouse?
  • Sliding doors: tell us how things could have been different.
  • Are you a tidy or messy person?
  • Describe a book you read or film you saw recently.
  • Definitely maybe! What are your plans next year?

Module 203

Upper Intermediate

Learn to interact with a degree of fluency and ease. Your conversation skills are getting better and better, so it's time to put them to the test! Based on fast, natural conversations between native speakers, you'll train yourself to understand natives when they talk to each other.

Here’s a sample curriculum –

Grammar

  • Pronominal verbs: farcela, godersela, pensarla…
  • Ci and ne revisited.
  • Keep reviewing different past tenses, including the imperfetto.
  • The congiuntivo, and how even Italians don’t use it when they should!
  • More practice with hypotheses, se fossi…
  • Pronouns: il, lo, la, le (or should that be gli and le?)

Vocabulary

  • Colloquial words that sound really Italian: insomma, vabbè, tipo, appunto…
  • Express enthusiasm: bello, bellissimo!
  • Make comparisons: d’altronde, anziché.
  • Ask for opinions: che ne pensi?
  • Common sayings and idioms… Hai voluto la bicicletta?

Speaking

  • Eat like an Italian! Which Italian products do you eat regularly? How can you tell if the quality is good?
  • Master small talk to strike up a conversation like a true Italian.
  • Time management - are you puntuale or ritardatario?
  • Deal with mistakes and learn how to take the pressure off when speaking.
  • Italian health traditions (spoiler... we’re hypochondriacs!) Are they similar or different in your culture?

Advanced

Refine your skills and discover how to speak more like a native Italian.

Advanced curriculum

Refine your skills and discover how to speak more like a native Italian.

Module 301 and beyond

Our third year course is all about pushing your Italian skills to the next level by eavesdropping on conversations between Katie, Matteo and the Italian teachers, then practising chatting about the same topics yourself!

As well as more complex topics like geography or politics, there will be loads of other fun stuff, like tutorials on how to make the perfect pasta e fagioli or how to dress like an Italian. You'll hear colloquial expressions, with a big focus on how Italians really say things, and learn about different accents and dialects.

And we'll keep coming back to those tricky areas that might still need a little more work, like the congiuntivo and expressions with ci and ne.

Here’s a sample curriculum –

Grammar

  • Pensare a or di? Verbs with prepositions.
  • Ce la metto tutta! Verbs with cela.
  • Imperfetto vs. passato prossimo (advanced).
  • The congiuntivo for stuff you’re not sure about.
  • Tu vs. Lei, a.k.a. how to use the formal like a pro.
  • Ci and ne.

Vocabulary

  • Colloquial expressions like ce l’ho! and diciamocelo.
  • Native-sounding phrases for food and recipes.
  • Regional expressions and slang.
  • Advanced vocabulary for topics like Italian politics, fashion and culture.
  • No more quanto costa! Learn what Italians really say when doing everyday stuff, like asking for prices.
  • And lots of other handy words and phrases!

Speaking

  • Start to share your opinion about Italian politics and other advanced topics.
  • Tell us an embarrassing story (we’ll tell you ours first!)
  • Teach us how to make your favourite recipes.
  • Try imitating different Italian accents, or tell us about accents in your country.
  • Share your interests and hobbies in a more detailed way.
  • Do everyday stuff, like ordering coffee, using colloquial expressions.

Advanced Plus

Hone your colloquial Italian and start immersing yourself in native media.

Advanced Plus curriculum

Hone your colloquial Italian and start immersing yourself in native media.

Module 401 and beyond

Want to start using Italian news articles, books, documentaries and podcasts? In this course, you’ll learn how to understand native speaker materials and share your reactions to them with your classmates and teachers.

You’ll also keep honing your colloquial Italian by listening to anecdotes and conversations between the teachers. Then, you’ll practise chatting about the same things, so you’ll be ready to chat to your Italian friends at the bar!

And don’t miss our book club at the end of term, led by our experienced teachers. Here, you’ll read short stories and learn about Italian authors in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Here’s a sample curriculum –

Grammar

  • How to avoid the “fossilised” mistakes advanced learners still make.
  • Formal vs. colloquial (e.g. il quale vs. che).
  • The congiuntivo – practice makes perfect!
  • Other tricky advanced topics, like combined pronouns (glielo), pronominal verbs (cavarsela), ci and ne…

Vocabulary

  • Advanced vocabulary in the news, books, documentaries and podcasts.
  • Colloquial expressions, like del tipo, cioè and a quanto pare.
  • Native-sounding phrases to offer solutions, show empathy, reinforce what someone just said…
  • Expressions to discuss advanced topics like history and film.
  • How the meaning of words can change in different contexts (e.g. when restituire means “to show”).
  • And lots of other handy words and phrases!

Speaking

  • Discuss Italian news and politics, considering nuanced views.
  • Have spontaneous, informal conversations.
  • Share your thoughts on advanced topics, like history, art and architecture.
  • Tell us your stories and anecdotes (and get those tenses right!)
  • Teach us how to use a tricky grammar topic (those who can, teach).
  • Read Italian literature and share your thoughts about it.

How will I find the right level for me?

When you join, we'll help you find your starting point with a quick test. Every module shown in our curriculum is available every term, so you can jump in at the level that works for you. And if you realise after you start that it’s not quite right for any reason, we'll quickly get you moved to where you need to be.

The lessons feel so well thought out. I love how they squeeze in so much information about Italy itself, with examples relevant to visiting the country or understanding Italian culture.

Jeff, student

What else is included?

Everyone who joins our online school also gets access to a bunch of incredible extras, all included as part of your membership!

Live monthly Q&A with Italian teachers

Need to clear up a difficult grammar point? Struggling to remember all those little words which sound similar? Too nervous to join the chatroom? Bring along any problems you have and we'll help you solve them.

Speak like an Italian pronunciation course

Practise all the sounds in Italian, especially the tricky ones like “gli” and “gn”, or rolling your Rs! With fun examples and daily "pronunciation gym" exercises, you'll learn how to sound more Italian and avoid common pronunciation mistakes.

Grammar bank

Need to review a grammar point? We've got a huge, growing grammar directory with simple explanations, quizzes and videos. You'll get access to the new lessons and whole back catalogue.

Email support

Do you ever get confused or have questions when you're studying alone at home? Planning a trip to Naples and want to ask an Italian about which pizzeria to try? Just click the "help" button and send a message to a teacher.

Downloadable resources

Once you've finished your course, you'll also get access to all the audio files and pdfs – you can keep them, retake them and go back for reference whenever you feel the need to refresh your memory.

Time to recharge and review!

The fourth and final month of every term is Recharge & Review Month. It’s a chance to take a break from structured learning, consolidate everything you've been taught so far, and mix with other students.

During each of these months we hold a special online retreat where we all get together for a big fun Italian event! And if you miss out or want to see what happened last time, all events are recorded for you to go back and watch.

You'll also get access to loads of bonus materials to help you review and strengthen everything you learned, including natural conversations for extra listening practice and targeted quizzes.

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Visiting the mercato!
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Wine tasting!
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Tiramisu making!
Katie, Matteo, Blessy, Diana, Stefano, Giorgia – all are wonderful and have created such a special community. It's not just the joy of language, it’s simply joy. I can't wait to come back next year to continue this adventure!

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Frequently asked questions

I'm interested in joining, but nervous about the price – how does it compare to similar programs?

The online school is a blend of self-study and face-to-face tuition via video messages and live online classes.

Katie taught in a brick-and-mortar school until recently and she wanted to create an experience that was missing from most online courses: teachers who are available to give you personalised feedback and answer your questions.

In face-to-face language schools, a 3 month course can cost over $500. Then there's the registration fee and textbook, which can add on another $70. In these courses, you only get a couple of hours contact time each week, and you might only spend a few minutes practicing speaking. Then maybe a page or two of homework.

That's not enough practice to speak Italian.

In this membership, you'll get Italian content every day, plus personal feedback on your speaking, live conversation practice and the chance to ask Italian teachers your questions. You'll also get our companion courses and coaching from teachers to get you past your study and speaking blocks.

You get the best of both worlds:

  1. The flexibility of self study, so you can learn Italian from anywhere (perfect for busy people!)

  2. The chance to practice communicating with lovely human beings - Katie, Matteo, your Italian teachers and your classmates - in a friendly environment where you can experiment without worrying about mistakes.

You'll also get personal feedback from expert teachers so you can start right: correct mistakes before they become ingrained and get pronunciation tips to sound natural when you speak.

Money Back Guarantee

Most students love the courses they buy from us and we want you to love them too. Our mission is to help you get results. If you start and decide it’s not a good fit, just send us an email within the first 30 days and as long as you've taken part in all the activities, we'll refund every penny.

How does the subscription work?

When you subscribe, you'll get immediate access to our learning platform with your bonus courses and an invite to our welcome event with live workshops. Term starts a few days later and you'll receive daily self-study lessons, weekly group conversation classes on zoom and personalised feedback via video messaging.

Your subscription renews monthly or yearly. At the end of each term, you'll automatically move up to the next level, unless you or your teacher thinks you would benefit from trying a different one. You can cancel at any time and you won't be billed any further. Plus, don't forget we offer a 30 day money back guarantee.

How do I know which course to enroll in?

We'll make sure you're assigned to the right level for you when you join. You'll take a short, simple test so we can gauge where you're at with your Italian.

Once you get started, if you don't feel you're at the right level, don't worry – we'll move you!

Our courses are specially designed for two kinds of learners:

  1. Beginner to Intermediate is right for you if you’ve been studying Italian for a while, but you still feel like a beginner. You’re learning, but you’re stuck in lots of ways, especially when it comes to speaking. If this is you, we’ll help you get unstuck and feel more comfortable conversing in Italian. This course is also for you if you’re ready to commit to learning Italian from scratch so you can focus, get into good study habits and learn what you need to start speaking.

  2. Intermediate Plus, Advanced, and Advanced Plus are for you if you can already speak Italian, but want to feel more confident and tidy things up around the edges.

Other questions about levels or course content? Send us an email to ciao@joyoflanguages.com or click the "Ask a question" button (on the bottom right of your screen or in the menu).

I'm not sure my Italian is good enough!

We've got you. We have materials for complete beginners starting from “ciao!”, and our patient and friendly teachers will help you learn everything you need so that you can prepare to start speaking your first sentences. We adapt our chatroom tasks, live lessons and teacher feedback so that they’re suitable for complete beginners. You're welcome in this membership and we'll be there to support you.

I'm already pretty good at Italian. Is this just for beginners?

We’ve got you, too! Our advanced collections are entirely in Italian and focus on helping you learn natural sounding words and phrases so that you can interact with natives and sound more like them when you speak. They’ll also help you focus on, and correct, those little mistakes that tend to stick around even at very advanced levels!

Is this a face to face conversation class?

Not in the traditional sense. Each day, you will receive stories, vocabulary and grammar lessons that you work through on your own schedule. This means that when you meet your teachers and classmates via zoom for the weekly live conversation classes, you can focus on your speaking skills.

There are also weekly speaking assignments that take place via video messaging. You can log on and leave your message whenever it's convenient for you. An Italian teacher will get back to you within a few days, sending you a video reply with your personal feedback.

When do the live conversation classes take place? How do they work?

We currently host over 100 sessions per week, covering different levels and time zones. Inside your membership area, you'll find a speaking club calendar where you can book a zoom conversation class for your level at the time that suits you.

In class, your teacher will introduce the topic and help you learn the grammar and vocabulary you need for the conversation. The teacher will then divide the class into break out rooms so you can chat together with other students of the same level.

Your teacher will circulate between the rooms, answer your questions and give you corrections, tips and encouragement to help you speak more. After class, we'll send you lesson notes so you can review what you learned.

What if I don't feel comfortable talking on video?

No problem, you can also communicate and get feedback from Italian teachers via audio or written text messages.

From zero to fluency: How long does it take?

5 minutes? 10 years? There are confusing messages about how long it takes to become fluent in Italian. The honest answer is somewhere in between.

Let's say that being fluent means you can live your life in Italian and function well in most common situations.

Studying for 30 - 60 minutes per day, from home, it will probably take around 3 years.

But that doesn't mean all toil and no fun until then!

If you're starting from zero, after a few months in the online Italian school, you'll already know how to do things like:

  • Order the right caffè (and avoid a common mistake!)
  • Get a table, order your meal and ask the waiter what's good.
  • Buy tickets to get around Italy
  • Connect with the Italians you meet by chatting about simple, everyday things, like your family, work and food – the most important stuff!

And if you stick with it, we'll show you how to get to the dream level, where you can live your life in Italian and have loads of fun along the way.

What happens if I go on vacation or if something comes up?

Everyone needs time off sometimes! We have scheduled breaks throughout the term, but if you’re due to be away or need a break mid-course, no problem. Just let us know and we'll help you catch up when you get back.

I have another question that's not addressed here!

Use the “Ask a question” button (you'll find this on the bottom right of your screen or in the menu) or send an email to ciao@joyoflanguages.com

I enrolled in the Italian course last spring and absolutely loved it. I’ve learned so much and improved my Italian skills more than I could have imagined. Everyone I spoke to during my trip to Italy last summer complimented my speaking ability – I am still shocked!

Melissa, student

We’ve already helped hundreds of people like you

Sarah Sarah

It's been very rewarding

We went to a little town called Ranzanico, north of Bergamo, where my husband's grandmother was born. There were people there that didn't speak any English at all and we were able to walk around and talk to people.
Ben

Nothing else comes close

In the past I've tried many websites/apps, Duolingo, Babbel, and they don't come close to the Joy of Languages course. They're so much more personal, informal (in a good way) and friendly. I've learnt more in the past year than I ever have!
Rebecca

Now I don't need to hide

Can't wait to visit Italy again, and this time I won't feel like I have to hide under the next table, when I want to say something :D
Lisa Lisa

Now I can talk to locals

I'd tried another course but when I got to Italy I couldn’t put the words together into even one full sentence. Everything was easier this time – at the supermarket in Naples we got talking to the cashier who couldn't believe we were from the US!
Jeff Jeff

It’s given me self belief

I get a lot of positive encouragement from the teachers at Joy of Languages. I'm 67 years old and I've learned something new about myself, doing it at an age when many people say it becomes harder to learn things.
Mary

I no longer fear speaking

My mother's family came from Italy, and I feel a very strong connection to the country. The speaking club helped me overcome my fear of speaking: I've gotten more confident, and my point gets across.
Adam Adam

It’s priceless

I stayed with friends in Veneto a couple of months ago, and I was able to use complicated tenses in natural and spontaneous ways and they were gobsmacked.
Melissa

My progress has shocked me

I enrolled last Spring and absolutely love it. I have learned so much and improved my Italian speaking skills more than I could have imagined – everyone I spoke to during my trip to Italy last summer complimented my speaking ability.
Poppy

I feel much more confident

I really ‘ummed and aahed’ as it is expensive in comparison to others, but I decided to commit because of the immersion and getting stuff five days a week. I have a holiday booked in Italy in July and am starting to feel confident and excited.
Jeff Jeff

Friendly + fun = fluency

It’s friendly, but you learn the necessary grammar you would get in a university class. And the ability to practise makes it so much fun. You get that fluency and the expressions that fill the gaps between simply stating things in a stilted way.
Jim

You’ll surprise yourself

My vocabulary has grown. I can pick up new things a little faster. We learned some grammar, conditionals, and I didn’t know what they were at first. And then before you know it, they sneak into your conversation and it doesn’t feel hard.
Zhanna Zhanna

I love the flexibility

I like the possibility to study whenever you like, whether just having a coffee or waiting for a bus. Within one year, I have overcome many barriers – I can understand Italian and I'm really not afraid of speaking anymore.

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  • Live online Italy retreat every term – plus access to replays of past events

  • Our "Speak like an Italian" pronunciation course

  • Grammar bank

  • Extra listening practice and quizzes

  • Live monthly "ask a teacher" sessions

  • Email support to get any question you have about Italian or Italy answered!

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I'm so grateful you created this school, it was inspiring to see someone doing classes like this that are fun and feel more like natural language learning, but still have some structure to provide a good amount of guidance.

Wendy, student

We can’t wait to start chatting in Italian with you!