Our Italian language teaching program is anchored in the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) and is meant to prepare for official exams such as CELI and CILS. Attend one of our courses
Courses meet once a week for 90 minutes (10 weeks for absolute beginners A1.1 and 8 weeks for all other levels) and they are offered both online and in person at one of our locations (Midtown and Dumbo). Max 8 students per class: professional, friendly, and dynamic environment. Detailed calendar for group classes is shared and agreed upon enrollment. Sessions are usually consecutive (excluding main National Holidays) but may vary depending on staff availability and/or emergencies.
- Professional Live Native Instructors
- FREE access to online resources and textbooks
- 2 FREE make-up classes
- Access to recordings for missed online classes**
- Pay in installments
- Join our extended community of Italian Learners and cultural events
Our Courses
What do you know: You have never studied Italian/ You did study but it was a long time ago.
What you will learn: The alphabet, the articles, the present tense (regular and irregular), the numbers, and the agreements.
For this level, the purchase of the textbook and grammar book is mandatory.
ONLINE
- Tuesday 1:30-3PM – starting APR 29
- Tuesday 6-7:30PM – starting MAY 6
- Thursday 7:30-9PM starting MAY 8
- Monday 2:30-4PM starting MAY 12
- Monday 5:30-7PM starting JUN 2
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- Wednesday 7:30- 9PM -starting MAY 7
- Wednesday 6-7:30PM starting MAY 21
- Saturday 11AM-12:30PM – starting MAY 10
- Saturday 1-2:30PM – starting JUN 14
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- Tuesday 6-7:30PM – starting MAY 13
- Tuesday 12:45-2PM – starting JUN 3
- Thursday 7:30-9PM – starting JUN 12
$459 – $518
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What do you know: You feel you know the structure of the present tense and you need to work on it.
What you will learn: Reflexive and reciprocal verbs in the present tense, simple prepositions, and the verb piacere with indirect pronouns.
For this level, the purchase of the textbook and grammar book is mandatory.
ONLINE
- Monday 7-8:30PM -starting MAY 12
- Tuesday 5:30-7PM -starting MAY 20
- Wednesday 7-8:30PM – starting JUN 11
- Thursday 6-7:30PM – starting JUN 19
- Monday 7-8:30PM – starting JUN 23
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- Monday 5:30-7PM – starting MAY 5
- Tuesday 12:30-2PM – starting MAY 6
- Saturday 9:30–11:00AM -starting MAY 17
- Monday 7:30-9PM – starting JUN 23
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- Wednesday 12:45-2:15PM -starting MAY 7
- Wednesday 5:30-7PM – starting MAY 14
- Monday 5:30-7 – starting JUN 2
$459 – $518
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What do you know: You feel ok with the present tense, and you have a vague idea of the past tense but better to take a step back and start fresh.
What you will learn: Construction stare + gerundio, possessive adjectives, direct pronouns, present tense in situational daily Italian, the start of passato prossimo.
For this level, the purchase of the textbook and grammar book is mandatory.
ONLINE
- Thursday 8:30-10AM – starting MAY 8
- Tuesday 6-7:30AM – starting MAY 13
- Saturday 11-12:30 – starting JUN 21
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- Wednesday 7:15-8:45PM – starting MAY 7
- Tuesday 6:20-7:50PM – starting MAY 27
- Monday 6:30-8PM – starting JUN 16
- Tuesday 7:30-9PM – starting JUN 17
- Wednesday 5:30-7PM- starting JUN 25
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- Tuesday 6-7:30PM – starting MAY 13
- Thursday 10-11:30AM – starting MAY 15
$459 – $518
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What do you know: You are very confident with the present tense, and you need to start learning the past tense.
What you will learn: Passato prossimo with reflexive verbs and passato prossimo with direct pronouns.
For this level, the purchase of the textbook and grammar book is mandatory.
ONLINE
- Tuesday 6-7:30PM – starting MAY 13
- Saturday 10-11:30AM – starting MAY 17
- Wednesday 7:30-9PM – starting JUN 11
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- Thursday 5-6:30PM -starting MAY 8
- Monday 7:30-9PM – starting MAY 12
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- Thursday 5:45-7:15PM – starting May 15
$459 – $518
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What do you know: You are very confident with the present tense, and you need to start learning the past tense.
What you will learn: Passato prossimo with reflexive verbs and passato prossimo with direct pronouns.
For this level, the purchase of the textbook and grammar book is mandatory.
ONLINE
- No courses available at this time – Join our Waiting List!
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- No courses available at this time – Join our Waiting List!
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- No courses available at this time – Join our Waiting List!
$459 – $518
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What do you know: You have studied Italian for a year and it’s now time to learn the imperfetto and combined pronouns. The goal is to be able to deal with simple, straightforward information and begin to express yourself at ease in familiar contexts.
What you will learn: Compound prepositions, indirect pronouns, “già” and “non ancora” with the past tense. First approach on imperfetto.
For this level, the purchase of the textbook and grammar book is mandatory.
ONLINE
- Tuesday 6-7:30PM – starting APR 29
- Tuesday 9:30-11AM – starting MAY 5
- Tuesday 6:30-8PM – starting MAY 6
- Wednesday 1-2:30PM – starting MAY 7
- Wednesday 6:30-8PM – starting JUN 4
- Monday 5:30-7PM-starting JUN 9
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- Monday 8-9:15PM – starting APR 28
- Tuesday 5:50-7:20PM – starting MAY 13
- Thursday 11AM-12:30PM – starting MAY 15
- Thursday 6:15-7:15PM – starting JUN 19
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- Monday 7:10-8:40PM- starting APR 21
- Friday 7:30-9PM – starting MAY 9
- Wednesday 7-8:30PM – starting MAY 14
$459 – $518
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What do you know: You are ok with the past tenses and now need to study the future tense and those “horrible” CI and NE.
What you will learn: The superlative -issimo, ne partitivo, simple use of CI / NE, and the simple future.
For this level, the purchase of the textbook and grammar book is mandatory.
ONLINE
- Monday 6:30-8PM – starting MAY 5
- Thursday 7-8:30PM – starting MAY 29
- Tuesday 5:30-7PM – starting JUN 17
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- Wednesday 6-7:30PM – starting APR 16
- Tuesday 6-7:30PM – starting MAY 6
- Wednesday 6-7:30PM – starting JUN 18
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- No courses available at this time – Join our Waiting List!
$459 – $518
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What do you know: You are an Intermediate and you still have to study advanced forms of the language and several grammar matters. Your ability to express yourself is limited to familiar situations and you want to improve and deal in a general way with non-routinary information.
What you will learn: Condizionale presente: forme regolari, irregolari e contratte, Il trapassato prossimo, l’infinito per dare ordini e istruzioni.
For this level, the purchase of the textbook and grammar book is mandatory.
ONLINE
- Thursday 6:30-8PM – starting MAY 8
- Wednesday 5:30-7PM – starting MAY 14
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- Monday 7:30-9PM -starting MAY 5
- Thursday 6:30-8PM – starting MAY 8
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- no courses available at this time – Join our Waiting List!
$459 – $575
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What do you know: You can produce simple connected texts on topics that are familiar or of personal interest, as well as describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions, as well as opinions or plans in brief.
What you will learn: Pronomi relativi, gli indefiniti.
ONLINE
- Wednesday 7:30-9PM – starting MAY 21
- Thursday 7-8:30PM – starting JUN 5
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- Tuesday 7:30-9PM starting MAY 13
- Wednesday 7:15-8:45PM – starting JUN 11
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- Friday 6-7:30PM – starting JUN 27
$459 – $518
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What do you know: You are able to understand and be understood in most situations but you still struggle with congiuntivo. You are capable of achieving most goals and expressing yourself on a range of topics.
What you will learn: Congiuntivo presente and pronome relativo cui e quale and Meglio vs. Migliore.
ONLINE
- Thursday 5:30-7PM – starting MAY 8
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
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IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- no courses available at this time – Join our Waiting List!
$459 – $518
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What do you know: You are able to understand and be understood in most situations but you still struggle with congiuntivo. You are capable of achieving most goals and expressing yourself on a range of topics
What you will learn: Congiuntivo imperfetto, congiuntivo trapassato, SI passivante, forma passiva and modi indefiniti.
ONLINE
- No available courses at this time – Join our Waiting List!
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- No available courses at this time – Join our Waiting List!
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
No available courses at this time – Join our Waiting List!
$459 – $518
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These conversation classes are crafted to complement any existing courses you’re taking with us. Whether you’re a beginner eager to put your newfound vocabulary into practice or an advanced learner seeking to refine your fluency, “Lunch Break in Italian” offers the perfect platform to hone your conversational skills.
What makes these sessions special is their bite-sized format: 50 minutes once a week, conveniently scheduled to fit into your busy day. Join us online, and let’s embark on a linguistic journey together, fueled by the passion for the Italian language and culture. Discount available for currently active students only.
Classes meet online once a week for 50 minutes (5 weeks)
Not sure about your level? Take our Placement Test!
ONLINE
- Elementary A1/A2 (can join at A1.3) Tuesday 11-11:50PM – starting MAY 13
- Elementary A1/A2 (can join at A1.3) Thursday 1:30-2:20PM – starting MAY 8
- Intermediate B1 (can join at B1.1) Monday 1-1:50PM – starting MAY 12
- Intermediate B1 (can join at B1.1) Wednesday 12:30-1:20PM – starting MAY 14
- Advanced B2 (can join at B2.1) Thursday 12:30-1:20PM – starting MAY 15
- Advanced B2 (can join at B2.1) Friday 11 – 11:50PM – starting MAY 16
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- No courses available at this time – Join our Waiting List!
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- no courses available at this time – Join our Waiting List!
$153- $185
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Pick your level and we will help you get more comfortable in speaking using several games and techniques.
Classes meet once a week for 1 hour
ONLINE
- (Intermediate) Wednesdays 10-11AM (can join at B1.2) – starting MAY 14
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- (Intermediate) Tuesday 5:20-6:20PM (can join at B1.2) – starting MAY 13
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- no courses available at this time – Join our Waiting List!
$29.90 – $255
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Looking for an exciting way to learn Italian this summer? Look no further than Speakitaly NYC’s Italian Summer Crash Course! Our five-week program is designed to help you master the language quickly, whether you’re planning a trip to Italy or simply want to expand your language skills.
Classes meet once a week for 90 minutes (6 weeks)
ONLINE
- Saturday 11-12:30AM – starting MAY 31
- Friday 6-7:30PM – starting JUN 6
- Thursday 5:30-7PM – starting JUN 26
- Monday 7:30-9PM – starting JUL 17
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- no courses available at this time – Join our Waiting List!
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- no courses available at this time – Join our Waiting List!
$345
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If you missed one or more classes of your course you can schedule a 1 hour make up class to catch up with the rest of your group. Make sure too coordinate with our office for the teacher’s availability before you complete the purchase.
$49 – $104