The Big Screen

Increase your understanding of Italian culture through some of its most celebrated films.

This course combines morning group lessons with a private afternoon session dedicated to Italian cinema. You learn Italian in the morning and then explore key directors, themes, and cultural references in your personalised afternoon lesson.

Course Structure

  • 4 hours of group Italian lessons in the morning

  • 1 private lesson in the afternoon focused on Italian cinema

Course Content

  • Cultural and historical context linked to major films

  • Vocabulary expansion related to cinema, storytelling, and visual language

  • Discussion and analysis of characters, themes, and social issues

  • Listening practice using selected scenes and dialogues

  • Insights into influential directors and their impact on Italian and international cinema

Who It’s For

  • Students who enjoy film and want to deepen their understanding of Italian culture

  • Learners who improve best through visual and narrative content

  • Anyone planning to study, work, or live in Italy and who wants cultural references beyond grammar

  • People who enjoy discussing themes, emotions, and ideas through the language

Bonus Included

Enrol and receive free access to a video course from the Un anno con Veronica series, matched to your level, so you can continue practising independently.

Start Dates

  • Non-beginners: every Monday (except during the Christmas break)

  • Complete beginners: first and third Monday of each month

If you want to find out your level of Italian, please do our test.

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If you want to know the cost to study with us, take a look at our price list.

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