Lingualearn Italian language courses in London

Lingualearn is able to offer in-company Italian language courses in London. We have a very large network of language trainers on our books at present, all qualified and experienced native-speaker trainers. 

All our courses are tailor-made to suit the needs of small groups or individuals.  We would suggest starting with a needs analysis for each person who is interested.  This would consist of an Italian language assessment (email test in the target language, checked by telephone when necessary), questionnaire and interview to evaluate the needs, wants, strengths and weaknesses of each potential trainee.  Following this needs analysis we would design a training plan for each person concerned.  The training plan could contain elements of:

1. a self-study package using tapes, CD ROMs, websites, books, videos ... [see our materials section]
2. in-company language training in a small group or 1:1
3. a distance course using telephone, email and web-based materials [see our distance courses section]
4. personal tuition at the tutor's home, in a restaurant, or other suitable location [see our tutors section]

One of the main features of our courses is the exceptionally high quality.  We only use the best Italian language trainers and learning materials available.  We also offer in-company training at almost any time of the day, seven days a week: lunchtime lessons, early morning sessions, evening classes, Italian-language weekend seminars ... all within the London area.

The needs of Italian language learners vary considerably from person to person, and from company to company.  There is no one ideal method nor approach to language training.  Some trainees require a more structured, traditional approach, while others prefer a more communicative methodology.  We try to take into account the learning preferences of each individual, giving them just the right amount of challenge and encouragement.

In-company Italian language courses are for a minimum of 20 hours; we recommend at least two hours per week.  Courses vary in price according to their length, location, number of delegates and complexity, but a ball-park figure for a 20 hour course would be £1,400 [approx' $2,600 US, EUR 2,100, $3,000 CAN] with a qualified native-speaker trainer.  This price would include a high quality Italian course for up to 6 employees, but exclude needs analysis, materials and VAT.  The cost of training is slightly lower for longer courses (e.g. for 40 hours+) and individuals, but slightly higher in large cities (e.g. central London) and for larger groups of Italian language learners.

SUMMARY OF FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Why use Lingualearn for Italian courses in London?

• Regular progress reports for training managersExamples:
  
  Italian Intermediate Level Course in London
  "The lesson went extremely well, Marta couldn't help being very late, but we stayed longer and made up for it. The fact that we had the lesson in the showroom was extremely positive, as it was much more specific for the students' needs, as we could simulate a real situation. We dedicated a lot of time to speaking about the latest collections, but we also had an open debate that was very lively and finally we managed to do some hard work on grammar. It was a very intense lesson!"
  
  Italian Intermediate Level Course in London
  "The lesson went very well. They were very interactive and eager to learn. It is clear that they feel at ease in class and this is also reflected by the fact that they openly express appreciation for certain topics and propose some others that they actually need, such as learning how to negotiate with taxi drivers or how to complain about delays." "The lesson went very well. The attendance was pretty good and the participation of the delegates in class was excellent. All the students were very interactive, lively and in a very good mood! Besides, I could see a great interest in the topics we did, especially business Italian. I am very happy with this group so far."
• Wide range of top quality Italian learning materials from Auralog, Authentik, BBC, Champs-Elysees , Clarity, ESL Pro, Eurotalk, Focus, Intense, Linguaphone, Michel Thomas, Hodder, Periscope, Powerglide, Rosetta Stone, Teach Yourself
• Course design by Dr Freeman
• High calibre, well-qualified and experienced language trainers
• Reliability
  Peace of mind
• Personal service
  Good rapport & understanding
• Professional expertise
  Solutions that work well
• Independent advice
  The best products and services available
• Fast and accurate quotations
  Fewer surprises, less waiting
• Complete Italian language service
  Save time searching around
• Efficient use of distance techniques
  Flexible services at almost any time & place
• Expert course design
  Better return on training investment
• Tailor-made Italian courses in London
  Faster progress
• Expert course management
  Courses run more smoothly
• Wide range of modern materials
  More motivating for trainees
• Qualified native-speaker trainers
  Good accent and cultural knowledge
• Experienced trainers
  Clients feel they are in good hands
• On clients’ premises
  No wasted travelling time accross London
• Italian course times to suit client needs
  More efficient business operations

ITALIAN COURSE SERVICES BY LINGUALEARN

Lingualearn is able to offer in-company courses and personal tutors for Italian and many other languages. 

Advice on choosing Italian courses in London

Italian language courses in London may be provided by schools, colleges, universities, adult education centres, private language schools, and other businesses.   They vary considerably in quality and character.  When selecting a Italian language course ask about:

• language level (try to get a course that is just a little difficult for you)
• class size (6 to 12 is a size that seems to suit many people)
• hours per week 
• total length of course
• facilties available e.g. satellite TV, listening lab', library ...
• qualifications of the Italian language teacher
• native speaker teacher or not
• percentage of time that the target language is used in class
• book or other materials used
• focus of the Italian language course e.g. travel, business, examination ...
• cost

Read more information on Italian courses

COST of Italian language courses in London

When trying to assess a language training provider, many companies will focus on the cost of an Italian language course in London as it is easy to make numerical comparisons and relatively difficult to assess the quality of services.
How many companies realise that their main investment during corporate training is the time spent by their employees? The cost of this time usually far exceeds the cost of the training provider. It is important that this large investment is not wasted, by selecting a training provider that will make maximum use of your valuable time.
Lingualearn can motivate your employees to learn, encourage their efforts and inspire them to really achieve their maximum potential in a foreign language. For a cost similar to many other corporate training providers of Italian language courses in London, Lingualearn offers so much more - see list of key benefits on this page or contact us now for a quick response with answers to your questions.

TESTIMONIALS on Italian language courses

We carried out a survey in September 2004 and found that 87% of Lingualearn clients rated our Italian language courses as good or very good. Here are some typical comments from some of our students:

Italian Beginner Level Course in London: "It's great actually. I find the course really helpful. We get lots of good books and materials. I really like learning in a group. I do find it difficult picking it up, but that's my personal problem. It's probably because some others in the group speak similar languages. I find listening to the CDs really helpful....yes, the Espresso CDs. The atmosphere in the group is good and helpful and encouraging. Our teacher is very good and friendly."
Italian Beginner Level Course in London: "It's going pretty well. I need to do a lot more studying, but I find it fun. I'm learning OK, but we have only had 3 lessons so it's a bit early to say. I'm at the beginner level and for me it's easier than for the others as I have a Latin background. It's going pretty well. Yes, it's fun, relaxed...perfect."

Here are some typical comments from executives working for one of our main customers:
“The course is going well. It’s not too difficult ... it’s very good.”
“The support materials are excellent ... I’ve tried quite a few and these are the best available.”
“I’m very happy in general ...we are learning a lot. The course is very interactive. We even stayed working after 7pm without noticing. It’s just perfect. We are learning in a nice and friendly atmosphere.”

Materials for studying Italian in London

Beginners Michel Thomas Foundation Course: Italian (Michel Thomas) [Audiobook] (Audio CD) Michel Thomas Our Price: £69.99     Availability: Usually dispatched in 24 hours, but click on the image for our latest price and availability Michel Thomas's approach to language learning aims to provide in a few hours a functional working knowledge of a language without books, note-taking or conscious memorizing. This course provides an eight-hour course.

Beginners Talk Now! Learn Italian Eurotalk Limited Recommended Retail Price: £24.99   Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours, but click on the image for our latest price and availability Features: It's addictive, fun and makes learning easy Topics: first words, phrases, shopping, numbers and time Ideal for beginners

Beginners, intermediate & advanced Tell Me More Italian 8 Auralog Recommended Retail Price: £51.98   Availability: Usually dispatched in 24 hours, but click on the image for our latest price and availability Over 250 hours of learning and 40 types of activities Over 1,200 exercises and 40 types of activities 3 lesson modes for a personalized learning experience S.E.T.S technology and speech recognition: 3D animation Interactive dialogue and MPEG videos Audio CDs or MP3 files created from WAV A step-by-step activity guide Headset included

See more Italian course materials and software from Lingualearn

LINKS FOR ITALIAN COURSES

Internet Resources A categorised list of links. 

Languages Online - grammar, games, listening exercises and other resources for schools teaching Italian and other languages.

Italian Steps - a free online beginners course from the BBC.