"Everything is going really well. Emanuela is a great teacher. I can tell she prepares the lessons with great care, and the content is varied and fun."
Francesca Power
Italian course in Nottingham.
Italian Lessons in Colchester
- Native Italian tutors with many years of teaching experience.
- Customised Italian courses, both online and in-person.
- Access the best Italian classes in Colchester, designed around your preferences.
- Learn Italian at the comfort of your home, or at any quiet public space you like.
The type of courses we offer:
Face-to-Face 1-to-1 (Individual) General Italian
These Italian lessons are more general in nature and are targeted at students who have a whole range of different needs. While all beginners level students can expect to cover Survival Italian—required for short visits to a country where English may not be spoken and/or the intention is to make good contacts with the local population—students then generally progress in different directions depending on their needs. Typical students include those buying property overseas, spouses of overseas nationals, people about to set off on that long-awaited world trip, Italian-culture enthusiasts and those who are keen to pass a particular Italian examination. Enquire now about our Italian Courses or Take A Free Italian Level Test
Face-to-Face 1-to-1 (Individual) Business Italian
These lessons in Italian are meant for those who feel that learning Italian would make a change in their work. For starters, it is expedient to learn how to say hello/goodbye, as well as basic business protocol; once the basics have been mastered, reading and writing come to the fore. Students who have greatly benefited have been involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, jobseekers in multinational companies where another language is required and those working in the international academia and government circuits. Even in our most fundamental beginner's lesson, students can anticipate ending the lesson with basic telephone Italian and e-mail Italian skills for communicating, as well as survival Italian if a short visit to the country is needed. Enquire now about our Italian Courses or Take A Free Italian Level Test
Face-to-Face Closed (Private) Group General or Business Italian
Those wishing to learn Italian in groups of two or more together (Two-to-One Italian Lessons or Small Group In-Company Italian Lessons) can sign up for our group classes. All students must be at nearly the same level of Italian proficiency, have the same needs from the language and must be able to study at the same time and place as the others. Bookings must be made for all students simultaneously. Listen & Learn does not suggest group sizes of more than 6-8 people, but In-Company Taster Italian Lessons can occur with up to 12 people. Enquire now about our Italian Courses or Take A Free Italian Level Test
Skype, Google Meet or Zoom Online 1-to-1 (Individual) General or Business Italian
Our native-speaking qualified Italian teachers can instruct you and your group at your work or at home at a time most convenient for you. Classes can take place on any day of the week—even weekends—morning, afternoon or evening. If meeting at your office or home is not suitable, you can take your lessons at the trainer's office. Study materials are supplied for you. Enquire now about our Italian Courses or Take A Free Italian Level Test
Skype, Google Meet or Zoom Online Group (Closed or Open) General or Business Italian
The Italian lessons are also available for two or more people studying together (Two-to-One Italian Lessons or Small Group In-Company Italian Lessons). All participants must have the same level, the same business or general language needs and be able to study at the same time in the same location. The booking must be made for all participants at the same time. Listen & Learn does not recommend group classes of more than 6-8 people though In-Company Taster Italian Lessons can be run with up to 12 people. Enquire now about our Italian Courses or Take A Free Italian Level Test
Top Tips For…
italian Songs
Felicitá- Albano Carrisi
This is an old song (from 1982) by Albano Carrisi who speaks about being happy, satisfied, optimistic, and excited about life and love. This song is upbeat and catchy, so you’ll not only acquire some new vocabulary and Italian grammar, but also you’ll feel light and happy after listening to this song! You’ll become familiar with definite and indefinite articles, like “la felicitá” (the happiness), “um cuscino” (a call), or “uma telefonata” (a call), too. This piece also makes use of the imperative form, so you’ll polish your grammar skills, as well. Click here and musicalise your day!italian Songs
Baciami Ancora- Jovanotti
Baciami Ancora is the main theme of a famous Italian movie with the same name and which won an award for Best Original Song. about it explores a crazy affair between a man and a woman who fell in love after just one kiss, and how he would do anything to feel that way again. This piece is rich in imperatives and infinitives, so it’s a great opportunity to learn verbs, like baciami (kiss me), stare (to be) or invecchiare (get old), and practise their pronunciation. Listen to this song and soon you’ll be able to speak to Italians about love! Click here and let Jovanotti musicalise your day!Resta in ascolto- Laura Pausini
Laura Pausini is one of the most famous female Italian singers of all time. She even sings in Spanish and English! Pausini’s songs are usually about love and heartbreak, and this piece is no exception. Resta in ascolto is about a woman talking to her lover, telling him that she misses him and thinks about him all the time. Even if she was the one to end the relationship, she never gives up hope they can get back together. Laura sings very quickly and uses different tenses in the lyrics, so it’s more suitable for intermediate and advanced students of Italian. Enjoy Laura Pausini's hit here!italian Youtube Channels
Adriana Spink
Fancy a lifestyle and beauty channel to watch while improving your Italian? Then, subscribe to Adriana Spink’s channel. She’s a fashion blogger who covers makeup trends and hair beauty in her videos, so you can watch her tutorials and get some inspiration for a fresh summer look. Also, she reviews brands and visits big Italian stores to show off that particular season’s clothes, so you can have a look at Italian fashion without leaving your home. She’s also a teacher, so you’ll see that she speaks in a clear, slow way that is easy to understand. Watch her videos here!italian Youtube Channels
Yotobi
Looking for movie reviews where you can enjoy the best of cinema while polishing up your Italian skills? Subscribe to Yotobi’s channel: you won’t regret it. This page is run by a man who’ll give you his take on the newest films and TV series from a humorous point of view. His videos resemble other popular channels, where he engages in virtual conversations with fans or reads comments they left in previous videos. All of his content has English subtitles, so it’s great material for beginner, intermediate or even advanced-level students of Italian. Watch his videos here!WillWoosh
YouTube features a lot of Italian comedy channels that can help you become more fluent and get familiar with new terms and expressions, such as WillWoosh. This channel is run by a group of friends who do silly things around Italy, talk to the camera and discuss fun (and sometimes controversial) topics. They speak fairly quickly and use slang and conversational phrases, so it might be a bit hard to understand if you’re a beginner. However, you can always turn on the subtitles to keep up with the conversation! The channel has more than 100 videos, so there will surely be something to your taste. Watch his videos here!italian Apps
Busuu
Busuu is a great learning resource that can be accessed by users who have iOS and Android. Just download the app to get started! It contains self-paced lessons and materials that will help you practise grammar rules and vocabulary. For example, you can access flashcards and matching games where you must pair a word with an image that represents it and an audio file that features its correct pronunciation. The best part about Busuu is that you can use it to find language learners from every part of the world who want to learn and improve their Italian skills as much as you. Check out this app here!italian Apps
Verbi Italiani
Verbi Italiani is an amazing resource for those who have doubts about how to use verbs in Italian. Just type the verb you need in a box and press “Conjugate” to obtain dozens of results with their corresponding explanations. For example, know the difference between mangiare (infinitive form of “eat”), mangia (he or she eats) and mangio (I eat). The app features more than 10,000 verbs, so you will surely find the one you are looking for. The app is suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced-level students of Italian, so keep it installed on your device for when you need it! Check out this app here!Italian by Nemo
Do you want to improve your Italian skills but only have a few spare minutes each day to practise? Italian by Nemo might just be your perfect companion. This app offers interactive games and flashcards to increase your vocabulary and help you to understand how certain colloquial expressions are used. You will also learn some functions of the language, such as greetings or requests. The best part is that you can use the app without an internet connection! So, whether you are on the street, at home, or even on the plane, you can put your skills to use. Check out this app here!Testimonials
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Alex Wade
Japanese in Oxford
I wanted someone that I could be friends with as I learned the language in my own time, at my own pace. Listen & Learn seemed to offer that kind of person, and I found out very quickly that the tutor provided to me, Chika-san, is exactly who I was looking for
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Airbus
Language learned: English in Oxford.
Alcon Components Ltd
Language learned: German in Birmingham.
