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Our Italian courses are always popular and we offer courses for everyone from beginners to advanced. To enhance your language learning you can also join us for courses about Italian art, music, opera, stories and films.

Italian Language Courses in Bristol

At Stoke Lodge we offer in-person Italian classes, designed to fit into your life. Whether you’re looking for weekday evening sessions, daytime classes and Saturday courses. We have something to suit every schedule. Our experienced tutors create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where learning feels natural and fun.

Looking for something a bit different? Try one of our cultural workshops, like Italian for Holidays, Italian Regional Discovery, Italian Cookery or sessions introducing Opera and Art. They’re perfect for anyone wanting to combine language learning with a taste of Italian culture.

Our learners come from all walks of life — from those picking up a new hobby, expanding skills, preparing for holidays and enjoying learning to keep the mind active.

Whatever your reason for learning, you’ll join a friendly group of adults who enjoy discovering Italian language, culture, and conversation together. If you’re looking to learn Italian in Bristol and want practical, enjoyable lessons that fit into your life, you’re in the right place.


Timetable 2026/27

Level Day Time Tutor
Level 1A – Complete Beginners Tuesday AM 10am–12 noon Valentina
Wednesday PM 1pm–3pm Laura
Thursday (Evening) 7pm–9pm Barbara
Level 1A – Complete Beginners – Part 2 Friday PM 1pm–3pm Davide
Thursday (Evening) 6pm–8pm Laura
Level 1B – Beginners Plus Thursday AM 10am–12 noon Elise
Wednesday AM 10am–12 noon Laura
Tuesday PM 12.45pm–2.45pm Valentina
Level 1C – Lower Intermediates Thursday PM 1pm–3pm Elise
Level 2A – Intermediate Monday PM 12.30pm–2.30pm Davide
Tuesday PM 1pm–3pm Elise
Level 2C – Upper Intermediate Tuesday AM 10am–12 noon Elise
Wednesday AM 10am–12 noon Davide
Level 3A – Advanced Friday AM 10am–12 noon Davide
Thursday PM 12 noon–2pm Laura
Level 3C – Advanced Conversation Monday AM 10am–12 noon Davide
Thursday AM 9.30am–11.30am Laura

Courses 2026/27

Italian Level 2A - Intermediate (LDA2A)


Description: These courses at intermediate level are suitable for students who have completed courses at Level 1, and have a good basic understanding of Italian grammar and vocabulary.

Tutor: Davide Ariasso   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 14 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Monday 12:30-14:30   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 3C - Advanced Conversation (LDA8)


Description: Il nostro corso offre agli studenti avanzati di lingua Italiana la possibilità di conversare in Italiano su vari argomenti di attualità, cultura, letteratura, interesse generale. Si leggeranno in classe brevi testi e articoli di quotidiani online che offriranno lo spunto per la discussione.

Tutor: Davide Ariasso   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 14 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Monday 10:00-12:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Last few   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 1A - Part 1 Complete Beginners (LVC1)


Description: Learn to speak Italian in this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. The course will introduce elementary key vocabulary and grammar to enable learners to acquire a basic foundation of Italian and to get by in everyday situations.

Tutor: Valentina Cavallini   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 15 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Tuesday 10:00-12:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Fully booked   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 1B - Part 1 Beginners Plus (LVC3)


Description: For learners at post- beginner level who have studied the language for approx. 60 hours or for learners who would like to refresh previously acquired basic knowledge of the language.

Tutor: Valentina Cavallini   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 15 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Tuesday 12:45-14:45   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 2A - Intermediate (LET5)


Description: These courses at intermediate level are suitable for students who have completed courses at Level 1, and have a good basic understanding of Italian grammar and vocabulary.

Tutor: Elise Tingle   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 15 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Tuesday 13:00-15:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 2C - Upper Intermediate (LET7)


Description: For learners at upper intermediate level who have a good knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and understanding of the language.

Tutor: Elise Tingle   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 15 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Tuesday 10:00-12:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Last few   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 1A - Part 1 Complete Beginners (LGL1)


Description: Learn to speak Italian in this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. The course will introduce elementary key vocabulary and grammar to enable learners to acquire a basic foundation of Italian and to get by in everyday situations.

Tutor: Laura Geraci   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 16 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Wednesday 13:00-15:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Last few   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 1B - Part 1 Beginners Plus (LGL4)


Description: For learners at post- beginner level who have studied the language for approx. 60 hours or for learners who would like to refresh previously acquired basic knowledge of the language.

Tutor: Laura Geraci   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 16 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Wednesday 10:00-12:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Last few   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 2C - Upper Intermediate (LDA4)


Description: For learners at upper intermediate level who have a good knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and understanding of the language.

Tutor: Davide Ariasso   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 16 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Wednesday 10:00-12:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Last few   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 1A - Part 2 Complete Beginners Continuation (LGL3)


Description: For learners who have studied at complete beginners’ level for approx. 60 hours. This course is a continuation of L 1 A Part 2.

Tutor: Laura Geraci   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 17 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Thursday 18:00-20:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 1A - Part 1 Complete Beginners (LBB1)


Description: Learn to speak Italian in this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. The course will introduce elementary key vocabulary and grammar to enable learners to acquire a basic foundation of Italian and to get by in everyday situations.

Tutor: Barbara Bolzoni   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 17 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Thursday 19:00-21:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 1B - Part 1 Beginners Plus (LET1)


Description: For learners at post- beginner level who have studied the language for approx. 60 hours or for learners who would like to refresh previously acquired basic knowledge of the language.

Tutor: Elise Tingle   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 17 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Thursday 10:00-12:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Fully booked   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 1C - Lower Intermediate (LET3)


Description: For learners at lower intermediate level who have completed Level 1 A and B or have studied the language to some extent in the past, whether at school, or on courses elsewhere, and who have a reasonably good grasp of the basics.

Tutor: Elise Tingle   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 17 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Thursday 13:00-15:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 3A - Advanced (LGL6)


Description: For advanced learners who have been learning Italian for several years and are almost fluent.

Tutor: Laura Geraci   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 17 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Thursday 12:00-14:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 3C - Advanced Conversation (LGL8)


Description: Il nostro corso offre agli studenti avanzati di lingua Italiana la possibilità di conversare in Italiano su vari argomenti di attualità, cultura, letteratura, interesse generale. Si leggeranno in classe brevi testi e articoli di quotidiani online che offriranno lo spunto per la discussione.

Tutor: Laura Geraci   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 17 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Thursday 09:30-11:30   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 1A - Part 2 Complete Beginners Continuation (LDA1)


Description: For learners who have studied at complete beginners’ level for approx. 60 hours. This course is a continuation of L 1 A Part 2.

Tutor: Davide Ariasso   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 18 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Friday 13:00-15:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 3A - Advanced (LDA6)


Description: For advanced learners who have been learning Italian for several years and are almost fluent.

Tutor: Davide Ariasso   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 18 Sep 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Friday 10:00-12:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Day: Opera Puccini e Verdi - Tenuto in Italiano (LGL13)


Description: L’Opera italiana con Verdi e Puccini, la loro vita e le “arie” più famose con Pavarotti, Caruso e Renata Tebaldi. Parleremo dei grandi teatri italiani e i direttori d’orchestra. Gli studenti devono avere un buon livello di italiano.

Tutor: Laura Geraci   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 10 Oct 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Saturday 11:00-16:00   Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £42 (Concession: £26)

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Esploriamo l'arte italiana - Parte 1 (LGL11)


Description: In questo breve corso visiteremo l’Italia attraverso opere d’arte e le sue città. Andremo a Ravenna con i mosaici bizantini, in Sicilia con i mosaici di Piazza Armerina e a Roma. Andremo ad Assisi e Padova con Giotto. Esploreremo il Rinascimento da Botticelli a Raffaello.

Tutor: Laura Geraci   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 21 Nov 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Saturday 11:00-16:00   Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £42 (Concession: £26)

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Esploriamo l'arte italiana - Parte 2 (LGL12)


Description: Scopri l’Italia attraverso l’arte e le sue città. Da Caravaggio ad Artemisia Gentileschi e le donne in pittura. Il barocco a Roma. La scultura da Michelangelo a Bernini e Canova. L’architettura in Italia con il Palladio, i teatri d’Opera e palazzo Civiltà a Roma. Il Futurismo. Modigliani e Guttuso.

Tutor: Laura Geraci   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 05 Dec 2026 (Autumn)   Times: Saturday 11:00-16:00   Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £42 (Concession: £26)

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Italian Level 2B - Intermediate (LDA3)


Description: For learners at intermediate level who have completed courses at Level 1 and 2 A, and have a good basic understanding of the language.

Tutor: Davide Ariasso   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 01 Feb 2027 (Spring)   Times: Monday 12:30-14:30   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 3D - Advanced Conversation (LDA9)


Description: Il nostro corso offre agli studenti avanzati di lingua Italiana la possibilità di conversare in Italiano su vari argomenti di attualità, cultura, letteratura, interesse generale. Si leggeranno in classe brevi testi e articoli di quotidiani online che offriranno lo spunto per la discussione.

Tutor: Davide Ariasso   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 01 Feb 2027 (Spring)   Times: Monday 10:00-12:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 1A - Part 2 Complete Beginners Continuation (LVC2)


Description: For learners who have studied at complete beginners’ level for approx. 30 hours. This course is a continuation of L 1 A Part 1, and is not suitable for complete beginners with no knowledge of Italian.

Tutor: Valentina Cavallini   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 02 Feb 2027 (Spring)   Times: Tuesday 10:00-12:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 1B - Part 2 Beginners Plus (LVC4)


Description: For learners at post-beginner level who have studied the language for approx. 90 hours, and who know basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tutor: Valentina Cavallini   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 02 Feb 2027 (Spring)   Times: Tuesday 12:45-14:45   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 2B - Intermediate (LET6)


Description: For learners at intermediate level who have completed courses at Level 1 and 2 A, and have a good basic understanding of the language.

Tutor: Elise Tingle   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 02 Feb 2027 (Spring)   Times: Tuesday 13:00-15:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 2D - Upper Intermediate (LET8)


Description: For learners at upper intermediate level who have a good, solid knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and understanding of the language.

Tutor: Elise Tingle   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 02 Feb 2027 (Spring)   Times: Tuesday 10:00-12:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 1A - Part 2 Complete Beginners Continuation (LGL2)


Description: For learners who have studied at complete beginners’ level for approx. 30 hours. This course is a continuation of L 1 A Part 1, and is not suitable for complete beginners with no knowledge of Italian.

Tutor: Laura Geraci   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 03 Feb 2027 (Spring)   Times: Wednesday 13:00-15:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 1B - Part 2 Beginners Plus (LGL5)


Description: For learners at post-beginner level who have studied the language for approx. 90 hours, and who know basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tutor: Laura Geraci   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 03 Feb 2027 (Spring)   Times: Wednesday 10:00-12:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 2D - Upper Intermediate (LDA5)


Description: For learners at upper intermediate level who have a good, solid knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and understanding of the language.

Tutor: Davide Ariasso   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 03 Feb 2027 (Spring)   Times: Wednesday 10:00-12:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 1A - Part 3 Complete Beginners Continuation (LGLE4)


Description: For learners who have studied at complete beginners’ level for approx. 60 hours. This course is a continuation of L 1 A Part 2, and is not suitable for complete beginners with no knowledge of Italian.

Tutor: Laura Geraci   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 04 Feb 2027 (Spring)   Times: Thursday 18:00-20:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 1A - Part 2 Complete Beginners Continuation (LBB2)


Description: For learners who have studied at complete beginners’ level for approx. 30 hours. This course is a continuation of L 1 A Part 1, and is not suitable for complete beginners with no knowledge of Italian.

Tutor: Barbara Bolzoni   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 04 Feb 2027 (Spring)   Times: Thursday 19:00-21:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 1B - Part 2 Beginners Plus (LET2)


Description: For learners at post-beginner level who have studied the language for approx. 90 hours, and who know basic vocabulary and grammar.

Tutor: Elise Tingle   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 04 Feb 2027 (Spring)   Times: Thursday 10:00-12:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 1D - Lower Intermediate (LET4)


Description: For learners at lower intermediate level who have completed Level 1 A, B and C, and have studied the language to some extent past, whether at school, on courses elsewhere, and who have a good grasp of the basics.

Tutor: Elise Tingle   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 04 Feb 2027 (Spring)   Times: Thursday 13:00-15:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 3B - Advanced (LGL7)


Description: For advanced learners who have been learning Italian for several years and are almost fluent.

Tutor: Laura Geraci   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 04 Feb 2027 (Spring)   Times: Thursday 12:00-14:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 3D - Advanced Conversation (LGL9)


Description: Il nostro corso offre agli studenti avanzati di lingua Italiana la possibilità di conversare in Italiano su vari argomenti di attualità, cultura, letteratura, interesse generale. Si leggeranno in classe brevi testi e articoli di quotidiani online che offriranno lo spunto per la discussione.

Tutor: Laura Geraci   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 04 Feb 2027 (Spring)   Times: Thursday 09:30-11:30   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 1A - Part 3 Complete Beginners Continuation (LDA2)


Description: For learners who have studied at complete beginners’ level for approx. 60 hours. This course is a continuation of L 1 A Part 2, and is not suitable for complete beginners with no knowledge of Italian.

Tutor: Davide Ariasso   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 05 Feb 2027 (Spring)   Times: Friday 13:00-15:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Italian Level 3B - Advanced (LDA7)


Description: For advanced learners who have been learning Italian for several years and are almost fluent.

Tutor: Davide Ariasso   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 05 Feb 2027 (Spring)   Times: Friday 10:00-12:00   Duration: 16 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £269 (Concession: £161)

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Donne italiane famose nella storia (LGL10)


Description: La storia italiana con alcune donne famose. Da Isabella d’Este (Rinascimento) a Artemisia Gentileschi, pittrice del 600. La Regina Margherita (1850/1900). Luisa Spagnoli (1880/1930) creatrice di moda e cioccolatini. Le sorelle Fontana (1950/2000) del made in Italy. La scrittrice Oriana Fallaci.

Tutor: Laura Geraci   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 06 Feb 2027 (Spring)   Times: Saturday 11:00-16:00   Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £42 (Concession: £26)

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Meraviglie d’Italia - Parte 1 (LGL15)


Description: Vuoi fare un viaggio in Italia, ma non sai ancora dove andare? Vieni a scoprire luoghi sorprendenti, nuovi borghi e piccole città in regioni d'Italia meno frequentate dai turisti come Piemonte, Emilia, Umbria, Trentino, Lombardia, Marche, Veneto, Liguria, Puglia, Calabria, Molise, Abruzzo.

Tutor: Laura Geraci   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 06 Mar 2027 (Spring)   Times: Saturday 11:00-16:00   Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £40 (Concession: £24)

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Italian Day: La storia d’Italia (LGL14)


Description: Un breve corso dedicato alla storia d’Italia.

Tutor: Laura Geraci   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 24 Apr 2027 (Summer)   Times: Saturday 11:00-16:00   Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £42 (Concession: £26)

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Meraviglie d’Italia - Parte 2 (LGL16)


Description: Hai deciso di fare un viaggio in Italia, ma non sapete ancora dove andare? Vuoi conoscere nuovi borghi o piccole città? In questa lezione scopriremo luoghi sorprendenti e nascosti in Toscana, Lazio, Campania e Sicilia.

Tutor: Laura Geraci   Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 15 May 2027 (Summer)   Times: Saturday 11:00-16:00   Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available   Fee: £40 (Concession: £24)

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Looking for Italian Language Lessons in Bristol?

You’ve found it – our classes are rated highly by learner and a variety of pathways to grow your skills.

What Makes Our Italian Classes Special

Our Italian courses stand out for their personal touch. Taught by passionate tutors in interactive groups, they’re designed to support learners at every level.

Passionate tutors
Interactive and engaging classes
Suitable for learners of all levels

Course Levels

Italian for Beginners to Advanced Learners
We offer Italian courses in Bristol for beginners, intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced learners. Whether you’re starting fresh or picking up where you left off, our course levels are designed to help you move forward with confidence.

Beginner

Complete Beginners

Just starting out? This course is the perfect introduction if you’ve never studied Italian before.

You’ll learn essential phrases, pronunciation tips, and how to introduce yourself, ask questions, and navigate simple real-life situations like ordering food, asking directions, or shopping.

Best for: Complete beginners who wants to build confidence from the ground up. No prior experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to have fun with the language.

Beginners Plus

This level is ideal if you already know some basic vocabulary and grammar. You’ll learn more complex phrases, using different tenses, improve your pronunciation, and expand your vocabulary.

Best for: Learners who have studied Italian for around a year (60 hours) in a classroom setting.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Take our quick quiz: “Which Italian course level should I pick?” It only takes a minute and helps you find your perfect starting point.

Course Structure

Learn Italian with Purpose and Progress
Each of our Italian courses in Bristol is designed to help you grow your skills step by step, helping you build a strong foundation or prepare for advanced conversation.

Foundation and Progression

We offer a structured pathway from complete beginner to advanced levels, helping you build your skills steadily across speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Every course includes regular practice and gentle repetition, allowing you to absorb new language naturally over time. You won’t just memorise vocabulary—you’ll learn how to use it with real confidence.

Progress Checks

While our classes are relaxed and friendly, we’re her to help you continually develop your skills.

Regular check-ins on your learning are built into classes through informal activities, homework, and tutor feedback. This will help you reflect on your progress, identify areas for improvement, and feel proud of what you’ve achieved.

Our tutors are hands-on and approachable—to help you understand where you are and what to focus on next.

Culture, Society and Communication

Language doesn’t live in a textbook—it lives in people, places, and stories. That’s why our courses, especially at intermediate and advanced levels, go beyond grammar to explore the rich tapestry of Italian-speaking culture.

You’ll be able to explore Italian cinema, literature, history and society, giving you an understanding of the language in context.

Real-World Application

Lessons focus on real communication. You’ll practice speaking in pairs and small groups, listen to authentic audio, and use practical language that prepares you for holidays, work, or meeting new people. Our tutors often use topical news and events as a way to explore the country and language in more depth.

Learn Italian in Bristol – Beginner to Advanced Courses Available

Explore our engaging and friendly Italian courses—perfect for beginners as well as those looking to refresh their skills and gain confidence in speaking, reading and understanding the language.

Course Tutors

Meet Your Tutors: Experienced, Supportive, and Passionate About Italian
All out Italian tutors are experts in their field, with many years of teaching experience and a real passion for sharing the Italian language and culture. Out tutors will support you at every stage of your learning journey.

Italian Tutors in Bristol

Our learners benefit from our tutors deep cultural knowledge as well as their skill in breaking down grammar, pronunciation, and conversation into manageable, confidence-building lessons.

Learners often highlight the tutors as one of the most rewarding aspects of the course — for their clarity, patience, and friendly approach.

How Do I Enrol?

Getting started with your Italian course in Bristol is easy. Whether you’re a complete beginner or returning to study, we’re here to help you find the right class and get enrolled quickly.

Join an Italian Course with Us Today

Getting started with your Italian course is quick and simple. Simply use the steps listed here to book.

Step-by-Step:

  1. Pick your level – Not sure? Contact us to discuss further on the number below or by emailing stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk
  2. Pick a course – Browse available dates and times to suit your schedule.
  3. Book your place online – Simply follow the links and secure your spot.

All classes are taught in-person at local Bristol venues, with flexible start dates throughout the year.

Ready to Begin?

All our courses can be booked online through our booking portal or if you would prefer to speak to a real person directly you can book over the phone or in the office at Stoke Lodge with our lovely administrative team.

Call 0117 903 8844 for help booking or choosing the correct option.

What Our Learners Say

Our Italian courses in Bristol for adults consistently receive positive feedback from learners who value the warm teaching environment, structured lessons, and engaging content. Here are a few of the things past students have shared:

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“Italian is new to me and I have joined as I start my phased retirement. I like being with similarly motivated people, and having 2 hours a week to get really immersed.”
— Maria, Beginner ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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“I enjoyed Marika’s joy of teaching, calm presence her sense of humour. The course was fun, informative with a good flow and progression.”
— Matthew, Upper Intermediate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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“I have enjoyed improving my Italian and I feel confident to use my new skills on my trip to Rome.”
— Terry, Lower Intermediate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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“Good mix of grammar, conversation and listening. Friendly, fun and nice learning environment. I enjoy the camaraderie in the class and Davide’s teaching style is really engaging  with a wide variety of activities.”
— Paul, Advanced ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Get to Grips with the Basics

“I have learnt some good basic Italian and met some lovely people. I plan to continue with learning Italian, as the tutor has inspired me and I hope to put it to use on my next holiday.”

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