Next cohort starts October 2025
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Next cohort starts October 2025 〰️
Italian Lovers
Introduction to learning Italian
A 6-week beginner course to help you speak Italian with your partner and their family, and to learn about their culture.
Online & beginner-friendly | Two course options
What’s included?
Each topic contains a series of short lessons which include:
written explanations
video examples
reading, writing, listening and speaking activities
tips to help you learn
opportunities to practise with your partner
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In this topic, you will learn to introduce yourself in Italian, answer some basic questions about yourself, and answer some questions about your partner.
This topic focuses on the following learning outcomes (1, 2, 3):
Introduce yourself in Italian
Pronounce Italian words correctly
Use some everyday Italian words and phrases
This topic includes the following lessons:
1.0 Introduction: You and your partner
1.1 Welcome to Italian Lovers
1.2 Presenting yourself and your partner
1.3 Io, tu, lui/lei
1.4 Pronouncing Italian words
1.5 Talking about you and your partner
1.6 Review: You and your partner
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In this topic, you will learn to ask questions in Italian and how to discuss your plans for the day with you partner.
This topic focuses on the following learning outcomes (1, 2, 3):
Introduce yourself in Italian
Pronounce Italian words correctly
Use some everyday Italian words and phrases
This topic includes the following lessons:
2.0 Introduction: Everyday Italian
2.1 Question words
2.2 Noi
2.3 Asking questions
2.4 Cosa facciamo oggi?
2.5 Review: Everyday Italian
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In this topic, you will learn to talk about foods that you like and dislike and order for yourself in an Italian restaurant.
This topic focuses on the following learning outcomes (2, 3, 4):
Pronounce Italian words correctly
Use some everyday Italian words and phrases
Order in a restaurant in Italian
This topic includes the following lessons:
3.0 Introduction: Italian date night
3.1 Likes and dislikes
3.2 Nouns - masculine and feminine
3.3 Voi
3.4 Al ristorante
3.5 Review: Italian date night
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In this topic, you will learn to talk about different members of your family and your partner’s family in Italian.
This topic focuses on the following learning outcomes (2, 3, 5):
Pronounce Italian words correctly
Use some everyday Italian words and phrases
Describe your family in Italian (and your Italian family)
This topic includes the following lessons:
4.0 Introduction: La famiglia
4.1 La famiglia
4.2 My family and your family
4.3 Talking about your family
4.4 Loro
4.5 Review: La famiglia
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In this topic, you will explore the regions of Italy and learn to talk about the region your partner is from in Italian.
This topic focuses on the following learning outcomes (2, 3, 5, 6):
Pronounce Italian words correctly
Use some everyday Italian words and phrases
Describe your family in Italian (and your Italian family)
Describe the region in Italy that your partner is from and what it is known for
This topic includes the following lessons:
5.0 Introduction: Where in Italy?
5.1 L’Italia
5.2 Where do they live?
5.3 Your partner’s region
5.4 Visiting Italy
5.5 Review: Where in Italy?
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In this topic, you will review your learning, practise your new skills, and look back over the various topics we have covered in the course.
This topic focuses on the following learning outcomes (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6):
Introduce yourself in Italian
Pronounce Italian words correctly
Use some everyday Italian words and phrases
Order in a restaurant in Italian
Describe your family in Italian (and your Italian family)
Describe the region in Italy that your partner is from and what it is known for
This topic includes the following lessons:
6.0 Introduction: La dolce vita
6.1 Final review: Parliamo Italiano!
6.2 L’anno italiano
6.3 Piacere
6.4 Feedback
6.5 Grazie!
What you’ll learn
Two ways to learn
Pick the option that suits you
Want to join the Premium experience?
To keep the group intimate, Premium spots are limited. Send me a message to request access and I’ll send you next steps for joining.
Benvenuti to the Italian Lovers community
Do you want to connect with your Italian partner?
Speak to their friends and family in Italy?
Or just feel more at home when you’re with them?
This course is designed just for you - English speakers with Italian partners - who want to learn real, useful Italian and feel confident using it in everyday life.
What do learners think?
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“I now feel much more confident speaking Italian, and learning the language feels like a truly achievable goal.”
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“Italiano with Heather has been a surprising, fun, and overall incredible experience. Thanks to her engaging teaching style, I learnt more in 6-weeks than I did during the whole of secondary school!”
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“Thank you to Heather for inspiring me to keep learning and for making this such a positive experience!”
FAQs
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Nope! This course is designed for complete beginners — no prior Italian experience is needed. However, if you have already learned a few words and phrases and want to start forming full sentences and practise speaking, this course is also perfect for you.
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You’ll have access to the course content for the 6 weeks that the course is running. Topics will be released on a weekly basis (on Fridays) to keep you on track. There is a downloadable workbook containing all the video transcripts and activities that you will be able to keep even once the course is complete.
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Don’t worry — I’ll offer flexible bookable time slots for the 1:1 session. As far as possible, we’ll try to arrange the group sessions at a time that suits the whole group. Group sessions will also be recorded so you won’t miss out on key moments.
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While the course is tailored to those with Italian partners, it’s open to anyone who wants to connect with Italian language and culture — especially if you’re planning travel or just love Italy!
