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.

"I love attending the classes every week, and immersing myself in an Italian ambiance.
We drink wine and share food and talk about themes and topics in Italian"
Carol Newbound - intermedio 1

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 2009 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: $270.00 GST inclusive.  

Resources; Available for purchase at Studio Italiano:
Ci Siamo - Text Book $53.00
Ci Siamo - Workbook $29.00

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


Italian for Travellers
Course commences on July 13th - 6.30 to 8.30.

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 $250.00 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 $250.00 (GST) inclusive.


For more information on Southern Italian Tours go to www.southernitaliantours.com.au

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