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Italian Lessons in Perth

Learning Italian will open doors you may not have even known existed. As one of the most widely spoken foreign languages in Perth, fluency in Italian will offer you the opportunity to connect deeply with the city's dynamic Italian-speaking community and enjoy many of the numerous Italian-themed events held here, which include captivating film festivals and mouth-watering food fairs.

Beside the social and cultural benefits, learning Italian is a great idea for your career. Perth, a thriving business hub, is home to various companies connected to Italy. This means that attaining proficiency in Italian will give you a competitive advantage in multiple industries, and help you stand out from other professionals in the city.

Thinking about travel, envision a future where you're freely exploring the charming streets of Venice or Milan, chatting with locals and shop assistants without resorting to English. Your fluency will transform typical travel escapades into adventures rich in deeper interaction and lasting memories.

In conclusion, enrolling in Italian lessons in Perth promises a transformative journey that will enrich numerous aspects of your life. From widening your social circle to accelerating your career and deepening your travel experiences, the future is brimming with exciting opportunities. Don't hesitate; take the first step today. You won't regret it!

Why Study Italian in Perth?

Learn Italian for Work and Travel

Learning Italian can be a significant career booster, particularly in a bustling economic hub like Perth. The city is home to various companies, such as Woodside Energy and Hancock Prospecting, that actively seek bilingual employees to facilitate their international operations. Moreover, for entrepreneurs, the benefits of knowing Italian are extensive. Mastering the language provides a gateway into one of the European Union's largest economies. Whether your interests lie in the import-export business, tourism, or technology, a solid grasp of Italian will grant you invaluable insights into market trends and consumer behaviour in Italy. In addition, speaking Italian enhances your credibility when negotiating deals or forming business partnerships with Italian companies. Lastly, but certainly not least, there's the allure of working abroad. Italy is teeming with multinational corporations and is a formidable player in various industries ranging from luxury automobiles to high fashion. Consequently, if your career goals include an international dimension, particularly in these sectors, proficiency in Italian is an undeniable asset that can set you apart from the competition.

Alternatively, if you're planning to visit Italy in the near future, then learning the language is one of the smartest moves you can make. Mastering Italian will significantly elevate your travel experiences, enabling you to connect with Italy on an entirely new level. You'll discover that navigating through both cities and rural regions becomes much easier, and you'll be able to explore lesser-known places that aren't typically frequented by tourists. Moreover, being able to speak Italian will facilitate more authentic interactions with locals, thereby enriching your understanding of Italy's diverse regions and unique culture.

Learn Italian for Social

Learning Italian in Perth offers an incredible array of cultural benefits that extend beyond the classroom. One of the highlights on the cultural calendar is Festival Italia, an annual event that takes place every September in Cathedral Square. This festival transforms Perth into a slice of Italy, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in Italian culture without ever leaving the city.

This fantastic event features a range of authentic Italian food and wine, as well as a plethora of free, family-friendly activities. If you attend, you'll get to participate in a Bocce tournament and dive into Italian culture through craft workshops and storytelling corners. Your taste buds won't be left out either; there's a Chicho Gelato cart for dessert lovers and an Italian BBQ. And for car enthusiasts, an Italian car display showcases Italy's famed automotive design.

Imagine being able to fully appreciate all these activities with a good understanding of the Italian language. You could engage in meaningful conversations, understand the nuances of Italian games, and even read Italian books in the storytelling corner. Learning Italian will enrich these experiences, allowing you to delve deeper into the intricacies of Italian culture celebrated here in Perth.

Learn Italian for Culture

Learning Italian in Perth isn't just a solo journey of textbooks and online lessons; it's also an incredibly social experience. Take Parliamo Italiano Perth, for example. This dynamic group of Italian language enthusiasts gathers every Saturday at various cafés and restaurants around Perth, offering you an informal yet educational setting to put your Italian skills into practice. But it's more than just casual meetups; this is a community of passionate individuals who are committed to maintaining and enhancing their fluency. With around 30 active members and another 70 occasional participants, you're sure to find like-minded people who share your enthusiasm for Italian culture and language.

What sets Parliamo Italiano Perth apart is its objective to maintain and improve members' language skills. These aren't brief chats, but conversations that can last at least two hours, providing you with invaluable experience in speaking Italian fluently. The group also extends its love for Italian culture beyond these weekly meetings. Together, members attend Italian films, explore authentic Italian restaurants, and visit lectures and art exhibitions focused on Italian culture. They even go on guided tours that dive deeper into Italy's rich history and artistic heritage.

Where to learn Italian in and around Perth?

If you're eager to learn Italian near you in Perth, you've got some fantastic options to consider. For a formal educational setting, both the University of Western Australia and Curtin University offer Italian language courses that provide a comprehensive study experience. These universities are great places to grasp the structure and nuances of the Italian language, all while being guided by experienced educators.

For those who prefer independent study, the State Library of Western Australia offers a wide array of resources, from Italian textbooks to multimedia content. It's a perfect spot for self-learners to supplement their studies and find inspiration in Italian literature and culture.

However, if you're looking for the best blend of convenience and effective language acquisition, look no further than Listen & Learn. Our face-to-face courses are customised to meet your learning goals and can be arranged at your location—be it at home, in the office, or a community space. This personalised approach allows for focused learning and quicker mastery of the Italian language. So, if you're serious about becoming fluent in Italian, send us a quick enquiry!

The type of courses we offer:

Face-to-Face 1-to-1 (Individual) General Italian

Italian lessons of this type are broader and are aimed towards students with a variety of requirements. While all beginner level students will cover survival Italianneeded for short visits to countries where English isn't widely spoken, or if you wish to 'go local'those studying Italian usually go in different directions at this point, depending on what they need. Those who have benefited from these Italian classes have been those investing in or buying property overseas, those married to overseas nationals, people setting off on a round-the-world trip, enthusiasts for Italian culture and those hoping to pass a specific exam in Italian. Enquire now about our Italian Courses or Take A Free Italian Level Test

Face-to-Face 1-to-1 (Individual) Business Italian

These Italian Lessons are intended for people who really need to learn Italian to help make that difference in their work. For beginners, it will be useful to learn greetings and basic business etiquette; at higher levels, reading and then writing become more important. Typical students include those involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, jobseekers in multinational companies where an additional language is required, and those working with international colleagues, academia and government. Even in our most basic lesson for Beginners, students should expect to end the lesson with basic telephone Italian and Italian e-mail skills for communication as well as survival Italian required for short visits to a country. Enquire now about our Italian Courses or Take A Free Italian Level Test

Face-to-Face Closed (Private) Group General or Business Italian

Those wishing to learn Italian in groups of two or more together (Two-to-One Italian Lessons or Small Group In-Company Italian Lessons) can sign up for our group classes. All students must be at nearly the same level of Italian proficiency, have the same needs from the language and must be able to study at the same time and place as the others. Bookings must be made for all students simultaneously. Listen & Learn does not suggest group sizes of more than 6-8 people, but In-Company Taster Italian Lessons can occur with up to 12 people. Enquire now about our Italian Courses or Take A Free Italian Level Test

Skype, Google Meet or Zoom Online 1-to-1 (Individual) General or Business Italian

Our native-speaking qualified Italian teachers can instruct you and your group at your work or at home at a time most convenient for you. Classes can take place on any day of the weekeven weekendsmorning, afternoon or evening. If meeting at your office or home is not suitable, you can take your lessons at the trainer's office. Study materials are supplied for you. Enquire now about our Italian Courses or Take A Free Italian Level Test

Skype, Google Meet or Zoom Online Group (Closed or Open) General or Business Italian

Those wishing to learn Italian in groups of two or more together (Two-to-One Italian Lessons or Small Group In-Company Italian Lessons) can sign up for our group classes. All students must be at nearly the same level of Italian proficiency, have the same needs from the language and be able to study at the same time and place as the others. Bookings must be made for all students simultaneously. Listen & Learn does not propose group sizes of more than 6-8 people, but In-Company Taster Italian Lessons can occur with up to 12 people. Enquire now about our Italian Courses or Take A Free Italian Level Test

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italian Songs

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La differenza tra me e te- Tiziano Ferro

Tiziano Ferro is an Italian romantic singer whose most famous song is La differenza tra me e te. It talks about the differences in attitudes between two lovers. While he’s faithful and loving, she’s cold and elusive. So, this song is a great resource to learn comparative structures and conditional tenses, like “non te lo direi” (I wouldn’t tell you that) or “io verrei da te” (I would come to you). It also uses a lot of direct questions and basic expressions. Why not choose this track the next time your sing karaoke and improve your pronunciation at the same time? Listen to this piece by Tiziano Ferro here!

italian Songs

Solo ieri- Eros Ramazzotti

Looking for an Italian song to take your listening skills and vocabulary to the next level? Give Solo Ieri by Eros Ramazzoti a try! This piece follows a man who feels sad and destroyed when a great love ends. He talks about his desperation but, in the end, he decides to start a new life in a foreign country. The song is great to put into practice your understanding of Italian tenses, as you’ll find verbs in the past (credevo- I believed), present (so- I know) and future tense (parleró- I will talk or inventeró- will invent). Listen to this song by Eros Ramazzotti here!

L’anno che verrá- Lucio Dalla

L’anno che verrá (the incoming year) is one of the most popular Italian songs played on New Year’s Eve. It talks about the dreams of a man who’s been through terrible experiences but looks to the future with hope. So, you’ll learn expressions like qualcosa ancora qui non va (something is wrong here) or e si fará l’amore (and people will be loved). Plus, the tenses and vocabulary used throughout the song are fairly simple, making the song suitable for all proficiency levels, too. Click here to listen to L'anno che verrá!

italian Youtube Channels

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Chioma

Want to know more about the Italian culture and how people from different communities integrate into society? Then, subscribe to Chioma’s channel. The owner is an Afro-Italian girl who lived in England as a girl and she reacts to the culture of the place she’s living in any given moment. For example, she has a very fun video where she mentions common words from different languages that Italians mistake for English. You can also find content related to fashion, lifestyle and the best places to go on holiday to Italy, so you’re sure to find something to your taste! Click here to subscribe.

italian Youtube Channels

Favij

Favij is an Italian gamer who shares his impressions and preferences with his audience on YouTube. Why not follow him to learn vocabulary and expressions not only related to gaming but technology in general? The videos are hilarious, so you’ll increase your Italian skills while having a good time. Favij usually describes what the characters are doing while playing, so you’ll get familiar with basic verbs like jump (saltare), run (correre), sprint (veloz), and more. He speaks very quickly and uses a lot of colloquial expressions, so Favij’s videos are best for intermediate and advanced students. Click here to subscribe.

Marco Montemagno

Marco Montemagno’s channel resembles a TV show: he regularly invites Italian celebrities, singers, actors, innovators and even gamers to speak about their experiences. For example, one of his most well-known interviews was with Steve Ballmer (Microsoft CEO) and Jeff Bezos (Amazon CEO). Some of these interviews are conducted in English with Italian subtitles (a nice starting point for beginners interested in knowing more vocabulary related to technology), but most of them are solely in Italian. This content is great, then, for intermediate and advanced-level students looking to get familiar with the dynamics and expressions used in Italian interviews and conversations. Click here to subscribe.

italian Apps

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iTranslate

iTranslate, as its name implies, is an independent translation app that uses voice recognition technology, so the user can say something in their first language (for example, English) and the app will translate it into Italian audio. Text translation will also appear on your mobile phone’s screen. iTranslate is great for practising your Italian, but it can also help you get by during a trip to Italy and you have a basic level of proficiency. You need an internet connection or data for the app to work, unless you download the Italian package, at which point, you can use it without a connection. Try the app and take your skills to the next level!

italian Apps

Easy Talk

This is a great app to practise Italian in a visual way. The app was originally designed for children, so it uses lots of colourful graphics and lively cartoon characters to help you improve your Italian skills. It has hundreds of exercises and flashcards categorized into different groups, like food, work, the family, etc. In addition to fill-in-the-gaps exercises, you can complete activities like listen-and-write or match the word with the correct picture. Also, the app has recordings of real-life conversations by native speakers, so you can also improve your listening comprehension. Try the app and take your skills to the next level!

Mondly

Listening comprehension can be one of the hardest skills to develop when learning a foreign language, especially if you don’t live in a country where your target language is spoken. But don’t worry: you can use apps like Mondly to take your Italian listening skills to the next level. Using the app, you can find countless videos that feature native speakers having real-life conversations in places like the airport, the supermarket, a school and more. By listening to those conversations and completing related tasks, you’ll get familiar with everyday words, phrases and colloquialisms that will help you to sound fluent in Italian in a short time. Try the app and take your skills to the next level!

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