Lifelong Learning (formerly Short Courses)

Italian Courses

Explore our available Italian language courses.

 

Italian courses

Choose the level that's right for you...

We're delighted you're interested in learning Italian!

  • If you have no previous experience of the language, please enrol on the any of the Beginners Step 1 Courses. 
  • For those with some knowledge of the language, please take a look at our Language Level Self-assessment for Italian.
  • Still unsure? Please email languagesforall-italian@ed.ac.uk and one of our tutors will contact you within 5 days to help you choose the correct level.
  • Further descriptions of the CEFR framework and competencies at each level can be found on our Language Levels pages.

Summer Term (from end of August 2023)

Course fee: £165/Click here for help with fees and discounts

 

Italian Beginners Step 1

  • Monday, 28 August (18:00-20:30) Every Monday and Wednesday for 3 weeks

 

Preparation for Italian Elementary Step 1

  • Monday, 28 August (18:00-20:30) Every Monday and Wednesday for 3 weeks

 

Preparation for Italian Elementary Step 4

Monday, 28 August (18:00-20:30) Every Monday and Wednesday for 3 weeks

 

Preparation for Italian Intermediate Step 1

Tuesday, 29 August (18:00-20:30) Every Tuesday and Thursday for 3 weeks

Booking Deadline

Courses will close for booking 8 days before the course start date. Book early to secure your place and avoid disappointment!

Other Ways to Learn Italian at Edinburgh

If you’re an undergraduate student at the University of Edinburgh, you can take Italian as an outside subject in one or both of Years 1 and 2 of your programme, depending on your timetable. No prior knowledge required – complete beginners welcome!

Find out more about outside subjects 

Italian is also available to all students (undergraduate and postgraduate) as an Open Language Course. There are options for complete beginners and more advanced learners.

Browse Open Language Courses