Beginners’ Italian Classes in Huddersfield
Beginners’ Italian Classes in Huddersfield
Love Italy but never learnt the language? Start with the basics in a friendly adult Italian class at our school in Honley.
Italian is even better when you can join in
You might love Italian food, have family connections to Italy or keep returning to the same little town on holiday. Learning a bit of the language changes the experience. Instead of pointing at a menu or relying on an English translation, you can begin to ask for things, understand a reply and enjoy the exchange.
Our beginners’ Italian classes in Honley are for adults who want to start from the beginning. We are not expecting you to arrive knowing your buongiorno from your buonasera. What matters is being willing to listen, try a few new sounds and practise with other learners.
For students coming back to Italian after previous study, our Italian courses page shows the other levels offered by the school.
The everyday Italian you will actually want
There is a lovely difference between knowing that un caffè means coffee and feeling comfortable ordering one. We build towards everyday exchanges, using words and situations that have a reason to stick in your memory.
You will hear how Italian sounds, practise familiar phrases and learn how to put your own sentences together. Grammar has its place, of course, but it makes more sense when you can see what it helps you say. We introduce it alongside useful topics rather than treating it as an exercise in itself.
If you have ever stayed quiet because you were worried about the accent, that is exactly the sort of thing a beginner class can help with. You can rehearse the words before you need them in a real conversation.
A taste of what you will learn
From a first buongiorno to simple conversations, these are the kinds of skills you can begin to practise.
Meet and greet
Say hello, introduce yourself and talk about where you are from without relying entirely on an English conversation.
Enjoy the everyday bits
Start working with numbers, simple requests and the phrases that make a café or shop visit more enjoyable.
Join in a little more
Learn to ask and answer short questions about family, interests and everyday life, building confidence gradually.
Daytime and evening Italian options
The 2026/27 timetable lists Monday afternoon and Tuesday evening beginners’ Italian classes. These sessions are taught by Vicky Addy and Melodie Golton. See the full Italian page for current details.
Meet our Italian teachers
If you are starting Italian for the first time, it helps to know who will be guiding you through those early conversations. Meet the team featured on the Italian course page.
The beginner Italian timetable names Vicky Addy and Melodie Golton. Nina Roberts is also featured on the school’s Italian teaching team.
Beginners’ Italian tutor and MLS co-founder
Vicky Addy
Vicky is an experienced Italian teacher with a BA (Hons) degree and PGCE. She has a real passion for Italian language and culture, and her classes focus on speaking, listening and the needs of individual students. She aims to make lessons enjoyable and interactive, particularly for people who want to use their Italian when visiting the country.
Beginners’ Italian tutor
Melodie Golton
Melodie teaches Italian and French at MLS. She studied modern languages at university and holds a Master’s distinction in Language Education. Her research explored anxiety around speaking a foreign language, so she understands why a first conversation can feel daunting. Alongside practical Italian, she brings the country's food, history and everyday culture into lessons.
Italian teacher at MLS
Nina Roberts
Nina grew up in southwest Germany and has taught Italian and French alongside German. She holds a degree in Education with Psychology and English and qualified to teach after arriving in the UK in 2006. She joined MLS in 2013 and enjoys sharing Italian language, culture and history with learners. Outside teaching, she enjoys reading, music and hiking.
Looking for class levels, current availability or practical details? The Italian course page has the full information.
Questions about starting Italian
Here are a few things people often ask before joining a beginner group.
Do I need any Italian to join?
No previous Italian is necessary for the beginner level. It is aimed at adults starting afresh.
Can I learn Italian just for holidays?
Absolutely. Being able to greet people, ask questions and understand familiar replies is a perfectly good reason to start.
Is it all grammar and written exercises?
Beginners need some grammar, but speaking and listening are important parts of building useful Italian. Lessons are intended to be interactive.
Are there evening Italian classes?
A Tuesday evening beginner session appears on the published 2026/27 timetable. Please check the main course page for the latest arrangements.
Explore another beginner language
Still deciding? Compare a couple of other beginner courses, or see all six languages taught by MLS.
Ready to give Italian a go?
Before enrolling, check the current Italian classes and course details for the latest information. You can also contact the school if you are not sure which level to choose.