Italia 500 Italian Centre for Language & Cultural Studies

Great classes and wonderful teachers! Giacomo and the other teachers have been a pleasure to learn from – creating an interesting and interactive learning environment using practical conversations. The classes are always lots of fun and very thoroughly taught. The centre runs various classes throughout the week for each level enabling you to swap between days if you cannot make your regular class. This flexibility has been perfect for my constantly changing schedule. Definitely a great place to go whether you need Italian for travelling or just want to learn for fun. Highly recommended! : )

A great environment for all stages of abilities. Classes are fun and interactive where you get to meet new people who have an interest in learning the language. Although learning a language is difficult, Giacomo is fun and easy to follow and makes learning Italian a lot easier and delightful with his sense of humour and style of teaching. As well as this, he interacts with all students and helps perfect each individual in the areas that is needed which i have found particularly helpful. I would recommend Italia 500 to anyone who is interested in learning Italian as it is perfect for someone wanting to learn effectively and in a social and positive environment in which they can be excited to go every week.

Learning Italian at Italia 500 is so much fun. Giacomo is a gifted teacher with a wonderful sense of humour. He has provided lots of resources,- videos, workbooks, mp3s, as well as engaging and well-paced lessons thatcover grammar, conversational Italian and lots of interesting insights into Italian culture. Our class has now completed 3 terms in beginners, and has moved on to intermediate level. We have lots of opportunities to converse, and our Italian is improving surprisingly quickly. I chose this course after reading the great reviews and they proved to be right – Every lesson is so entertainingand perfectly pitched to the level of the class.

As a complete beginner, this is an amazing course you need to do! With a few weeks to prep for my upcoming trip to Italy, this class gave me the ability to confidently practice what I had learnt. Giacomo makes the class super fun (he is hilarious!) and the class mates all remain in contact over a Whatsapp group. Can't wait to start the next level!

I just finished the Beginner 1 course with Giacomo. Love it!!! Giacomo is super funny and passionate and his classes are so lively. Beginner 1 course was all about everyday conversation that we could use immediately. I surprised my Italian bf every week with new sentences I learned and he's proud of me! The sense of achievement gives me so much motivation to keep going. It's the best way of starting learning a language!

Giacomo has an excellent teaching style and method that puts everyone at ease, is engaging, entertaining and which he adapts for the different levels of each student. The Beginner 1 lessons take you on a practical journey through common day-to-day experiences, but which is planned so you pick-up the fundamentals of the language in an easy to grasp manner. The Beginner 1 supporting videos and audio recordings are excellent, and enable students to go over material covered in class at their own pace. I would highly recommend Italia 500 and look forward to continuing my learning in the future.

Giacomo is a brilliant teacher and genuinely funny guy to be around. This was my first time learning another language and I didn’t know what to expect. But I have enjoyed it so much and am excited to continue learning at Italia 500. 10/10 would recommend to anyone. Grazie Giacomo

I have completed Italian beginner level 1 and 2 and now doing level 3. Highly recommend it. The teachers are excellent and the environment are very friendly. The structure of the class are very practical but you also learn a lot more during class. You are going to love Giacomo especially. Learning a new language is difficult but he makes it so much fun.

Giacomo is a charismatic & entertaining teacher. Classes are entertaining and you will also learn! He has the patience with individuals who are struggling & he brings the class together. If you are unsure about learning Italian, give this one a try. You won't regret it.

Grande Giacomo!!!The online classes are fun. This is a wonderful way to learn through lessons, repetition and practice. There is no pressure and Giacomo truly supports everyone in a fun learning environment. His laugh is contagious and his sense of humour relaxes you.You meet wonderful people who are in the same position as you knowing little or no Italian and everyone supports each other.This is a gradual learning course with constant revision to ensure you remember what you have learnt.Iscrizione!