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Italian Language Course by Memrise

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About this course

  • Choose scenarios you want to prepare for and learn words
  • Hear those words spoken by native speakers
  • Practice speaking in private with your AI language partner

About this course

  • Choose scenarios you want to prepare for and learn words
  • Hear those words spoken by native speakers
  • Practice speaking in private with your AI language partner
che c'è?/what's up?

5000+ words

The words you learn will be pronounced by native speakers.
che c'è?/what's up?

400+ videos

400+ videos
Language immersion is the fastest way to learn. Watch native speakers and get used to their accents.
400+ videos
75+ AI conversations

75+ AI conversations

Build up confidence in private by speaking with your AI language tutor.

Featured learning content

Learn with enjoyable Italian content you won't find elsewhere.

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Musicians

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Movies

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Linguistic experts

Linguistic experts

Linguistic experts

Our Italian course is created by expert linguists and is rooted in years of scientific research.

What our learners are saying

  • I spent time in several apps but landed in memrise to learn Italian for an upcoming trip. I really like the conversational videos and gesture based learning. I can still picture the actor saying “I’m thirsty” every time I say it.
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    BrianVC
  • Memrise provides natural speaking habits of your target language and works on listening skills in a way that no other app I’ve found does. I have been working on learning French and Italian for quite some time, and I have still learned so many new things.
    Stars rated 5 out of 5
    Starlighter99
  • I love this app it is very comprehensible, I also speak Spanish which is very similar to Italian. Looking forward to advancing a lot faster than I had anticipated.
    Stars rated 5 out of 5
    1Faceless1

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Frequently Asked Questions
Why learn Italian?
Learning Italian can provide you with many opportunities, both inside and outside of Italy. Over 60 million people worldwide speak Italian, making it one of the most widely-spoken languages after English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese. This makes it a very useful language to learn for both travel and business.

The rise of Italian band Måneskin has also made the language more popular with young people. And who could resist the temptation of delicious Italian food? Being able to speak Italian will allow you to order dishes like neapolitan pizza or spaghetti alla carbonara with confidence.
Why should I learn Italian with Memrise?
Memrise will help you have confident conversations in Italian on the real-world topics that are most important to you, like travelling, meeting your partner's family or connecting with work colleagues.

Choose from hundreds of practical scenarios and Memrise will give you the Italian vocabulary and practice to master those specific Italian conversations.

- Build your vocabulary with Italian words and phrases that locals actually use.
- Practice listening to native speakers using the vocabulary that you're learning, so you can understand them confidently in the real world.
- Practice speaking with your AI language tutor, so you can build confidence in private before having the conversations for real.
Where do I start when learning Italian?
Our language experts have created hundreds of practical "scenarios" to choose from at the start of your journey. These scenarios relate to your reasons and interests for learning Italian, whether it's connecting with your partner's family or simply understanding the lyrics to your favourite songs.

Choose your scenarios and learn relevant Italian words and phrases that locals will actually use.

Once you've learnt some useful Italian words, you'll be presented with listening practice. Immerse yourself in videos of Italian native speakers using the words you've just learnt in a real-world context. This is important, so you can understand conversations confidently.

Next, you'll be presented with speaking practice with your AI language tutor that relates to the scenarios you've chosen. Want to order food at a restaurant in Italian? Practice all the related topics in private, so you can talk confidently in the real world.
Will the Italian lessons be tailored to my language level?
Yes. Memrise is suited to all language level abilities - you'll select your level during registration.

All our videos are also filtered to match the words you've learnt!

Memrise will try to push you, so that you make real progress towards mastering scenarios you need to have successful conversations.

It should feel challenging at times, but won't be overwhelming.
How much time will I need to commit to learning Italian?
As much or as little as you like.

We suggest doing a small amount consistently and for that reason we offer you a recommended learning plan. However, you can always learn more or less should you wish.
Do I get a certificate for completing the Italian course?
We do not offer certificates for learning with us.

However, we're sure that the locals actually understanding you is all the street cred you'll need!
Is it difficult to learn Italian?
It doesn't have to be difficult! The secret to making learning easier and more fun is quite simple - focus on learning what you want to learn!

Memrise offers you this, by providing you with content based on your reasons for learning Italian.
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