Beginning Italian Language Classes
The World Languages Institute at Bellevue College offers the greatest selection of Italian classes in the Seattle-Bellevue area. Lessons are engaging and fun, and emphasize learning to speak Italian quickly. To accommodate busy schedules, we offer both day and evening classes that generally meet once a week for 8 to 10 weeks.
Get started learning Italian
Our beginning Italian courses are designed for adults with little or no experience in the Italian language. All instructors are native Italian speakers with a passion for teaching language. Whatever your skill level, you can learn to speak Italian with confidence.
The World Languages Institute beginning Italian classes introduce you to basic conversational Italian expressions used in everyday situations. Lessons include how to:
- Engage in simple conversations
- Interact in social, business, and travel situations
- Ask and respond to simple questions
- Write simple sentences on everyday topics
- Read a variety of basic written materials
Italian 1
Italian 2
Italian 3
Italian in Review: Levels 1 – 3
Intermediate and Advanced Italian
Italian for Travelers
We also offer classes tailored specifically for those traveling to Italy. Classes offer basic tourist Italian and travel tips to help you get the most out of your Italian vacation.
Italian for Travelers
Essential Italian travel expressions and Italian culture tips.
Additional Classes for Italian Travelers (taught in English)
Cultural Strategies for the Tourist to Italy
This three-hour seminar focuses on enhancing your trip to Italy by understanding the differences between the US and the Italian cultures.
