Italian speaking practice that actually builds fluency
Structured speaking sessions designed to close the gap between knowing Italian and using it confidently.
Vocabulary and grammar are only useful once you can retrieve them quickly, under the pressure of a real conversation. Speaking practice is where that retrieval speed is actually built.
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Tue
15
Beginner Italian A1.1 course in Covent Garden. Learn essential grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation to communicate confidently for travel or work.
Italian Classes in Covent Garden
£564.00
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Tue
15
Our evening Beginner Italian Lessons in Covent Garden allows you to learn essential grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation to communicate confidently for travel or work.
Italian Classes in Covent Garden
£564.00
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Mon
21
Start Italian from zero with our Online Lunchtime Italian Course A1.1. Learn grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation in live Zoom lessons.
£380.00
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Thu
24
Start Italian from zero with our Online Beginners Italian Course A1.1. Learn grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation in live Zoom lessons.
£380.00
6 tickets left
Thu
24
Take your intermediate Italian to the next level with this live online Zoom course. Designed for learners with around 180 hours of previous study or those who have completed Nuovo Espresso Book 2, the course develops confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing through practical conversations, role plays and interactive activities. Learn from an experienced tutor, receive personalised feedback, and strengthen your communication skills for travel, work and everyday life—all from the comfort of your home.
£380.00
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Speaking practice sessions are less about introducing new material and more about using what you already know, fluently and under time pressure — the skill most self-study methods don’t really train.
Your tutor will vary the format: guided roleplay for specific situations like ordering at a restaurant or checking into a hotel, free conversation on topics you choose, or targeted drills on structures you hesitate over.
These sessions pair well alongside more structured lessons — many students take one lesson a week focused on new material and a second focused purely on speaking practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from conversation lessons?
They overlap significantly. Speaking practice tends to be slightly more structured around specific scenarios or recurring hesitations, while conversation lessons are more free-flowing.
Can I combine speaking practice with regular lessons?
Yes, and many students do — one lesson for new material, one for pure speaking practice.
Is this suitable if I'm nervous about speaking?
Yes — the one-to-one, judgement-free format is specifically well suited to building confidence for nervous speakers.