Italian in Dublin

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Dublin has been rated as the best place to live in Ireland by the Irish Times, and one of the main benefits of living in such a multicultural place is to be able to communicate with people from all over the world. For example, did you know that over 10,000 Italian-speaking people live in Dublin? This gives you thousands of opportunities to make new friends and learn about a new, fascinating culture.

For instance, you can take part in different Italian-themed events around Dublin that go from wine tastings to movie nights or parties. For example, you can attend the Italian Fusion Festival, organised by Radio Dublino every year, where you’ll discover the best Italian singers and bands while enjoying live music.

And if you’d like to socialise while learning more about the fascinating Italian culture, you can join associations such as Irlanda Italiana, founded in 2002. In addition to hosting events in Dublin and other cities like Cork, they organise a monthly get-together at local restaurants to have a nice time while speaking Italian. The meetings during 2020 and 2021 were held online due to COVID-19, so you can get to know new people in the safest way and impress them with the Italian skills you acquire in your lessons with Listen & Learn!

Contact us today and get to know more about our Italian lessons in Dublin. We work with world-class tutors who are native speakers of the language they teach and who also have experience teaching both online and face-to-face. As soon as you decide on the type of course you want to take, they will prepare a personalised programme that will help you achieve all your linguistic objectives in the most effective way. Send us a quick enquiry and start learning Italian for business, travel, family or any other purpose you may have!

The type of courses we offer:

Face-to-Face 1-to-1 (Individual) General Italian

These lessons in Italian are wide-ranging by nature and are driven towards students who have a variety of differing needs. All beginner students will expect to study enough survival Italian to get them through a short visit to the country. Those who choose to continue with the lessons will progress differently, depending on their individual requests and requirements. Whether you are buying property in a foreign country, married to a foreign national, planning a round-the-world trip, interested in Italian history and culture or if you simply want to attain a particular level of Italian, this is the choice for you. 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

If there are 2 or more of you with the same level of Italian, the same goals sought for the language and be able to study at the same time and location, then you'll be happy to know that these Italian lessons can also be made available with Two-to-One Italian Lessons or Small Group In-Company Italian Lessons. Listen & Learn does not generally recommend classes with more than 6-8 people, though Taster lessons in Italian can run with up to 12 people. Bookings must be made for all participants at the same time. Enquire now about our Italian Courses or Take A Free Italian Level Test

Google Meet or Zoom Online 1-to-1 (Individual) General or Business Italian

Our native speaker qualified Italian language teachers can train you and your colleagues at your office or home at a time to suit you. Classes can be any day of the week (even weekends) in the morning, afternoon or evening. In certain circumstances, if your home or office is not available, you can take your classes at the trainer's office. Course books are provided. Enquire now about our Italian Courses or Take A Free Italian Level Test

Google Meet or Zoom Online Group (Closed or Open) General or Business Italian

Two or more people can benefit studying Italian together as these Italian lessons are also offered to groups (Two-to-One Italian Lessons or Small Group In-Company Italian Lessons). Every student must have the same degree of knowledge of the language, the same business or language needs and the ability to study at the same time and place as everybody else. The booking has to be made for all students simultaneously. Listen & Learn does not advocate group sessions of more than 6-8 people, though Taster Italian Lessons can be experienced by up to 12 people. Enquire now about our Italian Courses or Take A Free Italian Level Test

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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

From our clients all over the world

"I find it more beneficial to conduct the lessons in both Italian and English rather than simply Italian. In addition I appreciate being able to submit and receive feedback on homework. Both contribute to building ..."

David Steed

Italian course in Reading.

"Our teacher brought a variety of material to the classes which has varied the learning material: grammar exercises, listening, reading, films, etc. I will miss these classes!"

Clare Fothergill

Italian course in Reading.

"The lessons are going well. The materials Alessandra has been providing are very useful."

Nadia Napoletano

Italian course in Online.

"We are very happy with our Italian lessons. Carmela is always very patient and constantly thinking of ways in which she can make learning interesting for the children."

Susan Garrone

Italian course in Stockport.

"I’ve just begun lessons, and the course is already exceeding expectations! Thanks."

Karen Jones

Italian course in Edinburgh.