The conversational language courses offered by Studio Italiano are ideal for people wanting to travel to Italy, or for anyone with a passion for the Italian language.

"Founded by Franca Butera Crea in 2000, Studio Italiano is a Boutique school with a strong focus on learning to speak Italian in a relaxed and enjoyanle learning enviroment. We offer small class sizes so that students have the opportunity to practise speaking in class. At Studio Italiano we believe that learning should be fun!"

Our aim is to create a relaxed, non-threatening learning environment, where language acquisition occurs naturally and students can enjoy themselves.


Courses offered by Studio Italiano in Melbourne
Conversational Classes

In 2010 Studio Italiano will continue to offer conversational classes for adults, ranging from Beginners to Advanced.  All our courses are based on the communicative approach.  Please refer to Course descriptions on this site for more detailed information.

The courses run for 10 weeks (one term).  Lessons are 90min, once a week.  After the completion of each level students have the option of continuing. Most classes range between 6 to 8 students, with no more than 12 students per class. This is to ensure that students have a greater opportunity to orally express themselves in class. Students are encouraged to speak Italian, and there is a focus on confidence building with this particular skill.

Course fee: $280.00 GST inclusive.  

Resources; Available for purchase at Studio Italiano:
Ci Siamo - Text Book $55.00
Ci Siamo - Workbook $30.00

Italiano/English Dictionary (Zanichelli) Compatto $40.00
English Grammar for students of Italian $51.15


Italian for Travellers
The course commences on Thursday 15th July.

This is an intensive four week course designed for those intending to travel to Italy, but is also suitable for those wanting an introduction to the Italian language.  The course consists of four classes, once per week. Each session runs for 2 hours. These fun classes incorporate essential communicative language structures, culture cuisine and other general information that will enhance you trip to Italy.   Course fee $255.00 GST Inclusive.  

" I am so glad that I rang to Join the Traveller's course at the last minute.  I think that I will find what I learnt invaluable over the next couple of weeks on our trip to Italy"
Marian Lisch - Travellers

Topics covered
• Introducing oneself
• Titles and addressing people
• Getting around. Transport inquiries.
• Reading a timetable
• Accommodation inquiry
• Asking about tours, departures
• Shopping, asking prices, sizes etc
• Numbers
• Telling time
• Buying tickets
• Ordering drinks, snacks
• Ordering in a restaurant
• Directions
• Intimate Italian
• Discussing the weather.

And many other useful topics

Cost $255.00 (GST) inclusive.


For more information on SIT - Italian Travel Specialists, go to www.southernitaliantours.com.au

Click here for any further enquiries or more information about courses offered by Studio Italiano.