Learning Italian goes beyond the general understanding of the language. Our Italian courses in Lugano will allow you to immerse yourself in the culture, helping you understand the nuances of the language and confidently use your skills with native speakers in business or social situations. Our Berlitz Method has been proved to be the fastest, most efficient way to learn Italian. Using this method, you will only speak Italian with our native-fluent instructors from day one.
In-person Italian classes in Lugano
Berlitz offers in-person Italian classes at our language center in Lugano. During our classes, your native-fluent instructors will encourage natural conversation, improving your confidence when speaking the language from the very beginning.
Our private and group courses are also available online.
We have Italian courses in Lugano for everyone
Our courses are available for everyone who wants to learn the Italian language in Lugano, no matter their age, goals or learning style.
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Italian language courses in Lugano available for all levels
We offer Italian classes in Lugano for all levels, whether you're a complete beginner or looking to take your skills to the next level.
Beginner Italian courses
A1-A2
- Acquisition of basic language skills in the Italian language
- Confidence to handle everyday life situations in Italian
- Foundations for future Italian fluency
How you’ll learn with our Italian classes in Lugano
Step 1
Simply book Italian classes through your online student portal or directly at the learning center.
Step 2
At the beginning of your Italian classes, your instructor will outline the goals for the session, so you know exactly what you’re aiming at.
Step 3
You will learn with our proven Berlitz Method. This means your instructor will deliver your classes directly in Italian to equip you with real-life conversational skills.
Step 4
Every lesson follows the present, practice and perform structure. New learning content is first presented by your instructor, after which you will learn the Italian language in Lugano through guided and general practice, ending the lesson with a performance of what you have learned.
Benefits of taking Italian classes with Berlitz Lugano
Learn with the Berlitz Method
A proven, immersive technique that can be customized to your needs, and will give you the confidence and skills to speak Italian right away.
Achieve results quickly
Become a fluent speaker of Italian faster. Spend less time on studying, and more time on what matters most to you.
Gain cultural understanding
By combining Italian language learning and cultural understanding, we provide the closest experience you can get to actually living and working in a new country.
Enjoy the flexibility
No matter your learning style or situation, we’ll build a customized program to meet your needs. You can learn Italian online or choose in-person classes with an instructor.
Why learn Italian in Lugano?
Learning Italian in Lugano offers a unique advantage. Nestled in the heart of Ticino, Switzerland's Italian-speaking region, the city provides a perfect environment for language acquisition. By learning Italian, you'll not only enrich your personal life but also open doors to exciting career opportunities. Imagine the ease of navigating public transport, communicating with locals, and ordering food without language barriers. On top of that, knowing Italian can be a valuable asset in fields like fashion, food, and design as well.
Find out more
Contact us today with your questions. We can work together to find the course that’s right for you – with no obligation on your part. Fill in the form and your Berlitz team will contact you shortly.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can decide which Italian course suits you the best based on your goals and preferences. Berlitz Lugano offers Italian lessons for all ages and learning styles:
- In-person group lessons allow students to express themselves through natural conversations with each other and progress together.
- Online group courses are best for people who prefer learning in a social environment and want to cut time on commuting.
- In-person private classes are a preferred choice for students who are looking for the undivided attention of their instructor to improve their skills.
- Online classes with a private instructor allow students to develop their skills with a customized learning plan from anywhere.
- Intensive Italian courses are the best fit for those who want to improve their skills at an even faster pace.
- With Business Italian courses, corporate employees can master the business language of their field.
- Language courses for kids and teens offer young learners a combination of fun and effective learning.
If you want to learn Italian in Lugano, Berlitz offers Italian classes in our language school in the city center on via Pretorio.
For more flexibility, you can also choose to go with our online Italian language classes.
Before you start learning Italian with Berlitz Lugano, one of our instructors will conduct an oral evaluation with you to ensure we provide you with the most suitable course. You can also take our online placement test to assess your current language level. After completing the oral test, our expert team will recommend a course that is adapted to your level. We offer beginner Italian courses as well as classes for intermediate and advanced students.
If you want to learn to speak Italian, it is important to speak the language actively. Your progress can be supported with a number of learning techniques that help you improve your skills naturally:
- watching TV shows
- listening to music
- reading books in Italian
You can also enroll for language learning with Berlitz Lugano:
- Choose whether you want to learn in a group or take a private language course.
- Contact us to determine your current language level with a language test. You can also complete our online placement test to get an estimate of your level.
- Sign up for a course of your preference.
- Study with a native-fluent instructor and start speaking Italian from your very first class.
- Receive feedback and progress reports from your teacher.
- Reach your language learning goals quickly and effectively.
Our experienced native-fluent instructors will always give you feedback after the classes to help you improve your language skills and reach fluency in Italian.
You can learn Italian fast by taking an intensive Italian course with Berlitz.
To see results quickly:
- Join Berlitz's Italian immersion program.
- Choose the intensity of your classes and how many hours you want to spend on studying.
- Focus on actively speaking Italian with your instructors.
- Have real-life conversations.
- Personalize your lessons to your needs.
- Improve your language skills by 1 Berlitz level in a matter of a week.
You can learn to speak Italian by practicing your language skills in various conversations. You will do so with our Italian courses, where we use the Berlitz Method. Our renowned teaching method focuses on actively speaking Italian and practicing real-life situations. You will practice spoken Italian during your lessons, no matter the class format.
With our Italian course, you will:
- Understand and use relevant language in different social situations.
- Improve your communication skills by actively speaking Italian.
- Learn to navigate in both familiar and new environments.
- Develop your confidence in using Italian in everyday conversations.