| Status: | Active, open to new members |
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| When: | Details of meeting times etc., shown below |
| Cost: | There is a cost of £10 per session led by a tutor. The term's fees need to be paid in advance, either in full or in two installments. |
Ciao e Benvenuti!
Do you love Italy? Perhaps you enjoy its food, wine, art and beautiful countryside? Or maybe you simply fancy learning a new language?
Whether you’re a complete beginner, have a few Italian words tucked away from holidays, or have studied the language before and would like to brush up your skills, we may have just the group for you!
Italy has so much to offer, from the bustling markets and cafés of Rome to the vineyards of Tuscany, the lakes of the north and the wonderful food traditions found in every region. Knowing a little Italian can transform a holiday. Ordering a meal, chatting to local people, understanding a menu or simply asking for directions becomes a much more rewarding experience when you can use the language yourself.
And let's not forget the sheer pleasure of Italian! It is a wonderfully expressive language, with a rhythm and musicality that makes it enjoyable to learn and speak.
We currently offer a Beginners course, an Intermediate course and a Conversation group, so there are opportunities for different levels of experience.
Not sure which group is right for you? Free taster sessions are available, giving you the chance to meet the tutor or group, find out more and check that the level is right for you.
Italian Beginners
Days vary, 1 – 2pm | The White Hart, Hook
Benvenuti! (Welcome!)
Our Beginners group is for those who are new to Italian or have very little previous experience. Perhaps you've picked up a few phrases on holiday, tried a language app or simply always wanted to learn Italian but never quite got round to it.
With the support of our tutor, Laura, you'll start building your vocabulary, learning useful everyday expressions and developing the confidence to understand and speak Italian.
The emphasis is on learning at a manageable pace, enjoying the experience and having a go. No previous knowledge is necessary – and there's no need to worry about getting everything right first time!
October 21, 28
November 4, 13, 20, 27
December 7, 14
Italian Intermediate - due to begin January 2027
Hai già studiato italiano? (Have you studied Italian before?)
If you already have some knowledge of Italian and would like to develop your skills further, our Intermediate group could be just what you're looking for.
Perhaps you've completed a Beginners course, studied Italian in the past or have been learning independently. This tutor-led group offers the opportunity to build on what you already know, improve your grammar and vocabulary, and become more confident in conversation.
It's a chance to move beyond the basics and start putting your Italian to work!
Italian Conversation
Fortnightly, 10.30 - 12 pm | Members' home in Odiham area
Ti va di fare due chiacchiere? (Fancy a chat?)
If you already have a reasonable grasp of Italian and would prefer a more informal approach, our Conversation group offers the opportunity to keep practising with fellow enthusiasts.
This is a self-organised group where members can enjoy chatting in Italian, share their knowledge and help one another keep the language flowing. There is no tutor and no pressure to be perfect – the idea is to use the Italian you have, learn from each other and enjoy a good conversation.
As described by a group member;
‘We agree topics of conversation between us with one member usually taking the lead each time. We chat about lots of different things e.g. holidays to Italy, recent events, places of interest in Italy, family histories etc. We also choose a book to read by an Italian author. We read one chapter each fortnight and discuss it at our meeting. We also do fun things like crosswords, Scrabble (scarabeo) and write short stories in Italian. It’s a small, fun group.’
Interested in joining us?
Whether you're starting from scratch, developing your existing skills or simply looking for opportunities to speak Italian, we'd love to hear from you.
Please contact us using the link at the top of this page.
Buon divertimento e a presto!
Have fun and see you soon!