How it works

Share your availability. We assign a teacher on a CEFR program.

1. Availability and team size

Share weekly slots and team size. Small teams book a teacher online.

  • Book around your working week
  • You learn with a screened and verified teacher

2. Blended learning in Bologna

Study in the learning portal, and book a local teacher when you want to speak.

  • Teacher comes to your office
  • Video classes when you travel for work

3. Full flexibility

Self-study online or in the office, with on-site classes for company groups.

  • Self-study online from anywhere
  • Self-study at the office
  • Same program when you travel

4. Structured course program

The learning portal has audiobook, offline downloads, and a print book.

  • Audiobook in the learning portal
  • Offline downloads on your device
  • Same program as a print book

Italian language course in Bologna designed for professional use

Who this course is for

Are you a professional working in Bologna who needs Italian for meetings, emails or daily communication?

This course is designed for people who use Italian as a working tool, not as a hobby. You combine language learning with a demanding job, limited time and clear expectations.

We work with international professionals collaborating with Italian-speaking teams, expats managing relocation and daily life in Bologna, companies and HR teams requiring structured training with reporting, and professionals preparing for certifications such as CILS or PLIDA.

How learning is structured

The course combines private lessons with a structured learning system, so progress does not depend on irregular study habits or guesswork.

You follow a clear CEFR-based path (A1–C2) supported by a learning portal that connects lessons, materials and progress tracking.

  • Private lessons focused on speaking, feedback and real situations
  • Structured self-study for grammar, vocabulary and listening
  • Monthly learning plan aligned with your work schedule

Your progress and weak points are tracked continuously, allowing lesson time to be used efficiently while self-study keeps progress stable between sessions.

Flexible planning around your work schedule

Lessons are scheduled around your professional availability in Bologna.

You can train before work, after work or during lunch breaks, and choose between online, in-person or hybrid lessons depending on your schedule.

If you travel for work or temporarily leave Bologna, you continue your course online without losing progress. Your learning path remains consistent thanks to our shared system and teacher network.

Italian for daily and professional situations in Bologna

The course focuses on real communication situations you face in Bologna.

This includes meetings, updates, negotiations and internal communication, as well as emails, reports and professional documentation. It also covers administrative procedures, housing, local services and daily interactions in shops, transport and public services.

Local professional context in Bologna

Bologna and the Emilia-Romagna region have a strong international workforce across several sectors.

We regularly support professionals in manufacturing and industrial production, engineering and automotive supply chains, academic and research roles linked to the University of Bologna, and operations, logistics and technical project coordination.

Training is adapted to your real communication needs within these environments.

Where lessons take place in Bologna

Lessons are organised in locations that fit your daily routine.

We operate within a 20 km radius from Bologna city centre. Common areas include Centro Storico, Porto–Saragozza, San Donato–San Vitale, Navile, Borgo Panigale–Reno and Savena, as well as nearby municipalities such as Casalecchio di Reno, San Lazzaro di Savena, Castel Maggiore and Zola Predosa.

Lessons can take place at your office, at home, in a meeting location or online. Transportation costs may apply depending on distance.

CEFR levels and exam preparation

The course follows CEFR levels from A1 to C2 with clear objectives and measurable outcomes.

If certification is required, your learning plan can include preparation for CILS or PLIDA.

Training focuses on real communication while preparing for exam formats, without separating both objectives.

Example: Italian for project coordination in Bologna

A project manager working with local teams needed Italian for meetings and follow-ups.

The training combined weekly lessons with short structured self-study sessions focused on meeting language and email communication.

After several weeks, the learner was able to actively participate in meetings and write clear follow-up emails in Italian.

Example: combining CILS preparation with full-time work

An international professional in Bologna needed CILS B2 while working full-time.

The training included weekly lessons focused on speaking and writing correction, self-study modules adapted to exam formats, and a structured timeline aligned with the exam date.

By the final phase, the learner had a clear exam strategy, improved written accuracy and structured speaking responses.

Pricing and transparency

Pricing depends on the intensity and structure of your training plan.

Typical packages range between €200 and €400, with conversation classes priced between €26 and €38 per hour depending on volume.

All pricing is defined in advance and aligned with your learning objectives.

For HR and companies in Bologna

We work directly with HR teams to provide structured training with minimal administrative effort.

  • CEFR-based learning plans per participant
  • Attendance tracking and activity reporting
  • Clear learning objectives and outcomes
  • Invoices adapted to internal processes

We handle administrative processes so HR teams can focus on employee development rather than course coordination.

Funding options in Emilia-Romagna

Depending on company profile and active calls, training may be supported through regional and national schemes.

This may include Emilia-Romagna regional vouchers (SIFER), FSE+ programmes, Fondo Nuove Competenze and interprofessional funds such as Fondimpresa.

Eligibility depends on company profile and active funding calls. We provide all required documentation, including learning plans, invoices, attendance tracking and activity reports.

How to start

Getting started is straightforward:

  1. Share your goals, availability and preferred format
  2. Receive a personalised proposal with timeline and pricing
  3. Start your course with access to the learning portal
  4. Follow a structured plan with continuous progress tracking

Frequently asked questions

Can my employer pay for the course?
Yes. Many companies in Bologna reimburse language training as part of professional development.

Do you offer in-company lessons?
Yes. We provide training across Bologna and nearby municipalities within a 20 km radius.

How flexible is scheduling?
Lessons can be planned around your workday, and the blended structure ensures continuity during busy periods.

What is included in the course?
Live lessons, access to the learning portal, structured CEFR modules, feedback and progress tracking.

Do you prepare for CILS and PLIDA?
Yes. Preparation is integrated into the course alongside practical communication training.

Can I continue if I travel?
Yes. You can switch to online lessons without losing progress or structure.

How to start?

Small teams book a teacher themselves. Teams of 10 or more, contact us.

  1. E-book and learning portal

    Learn with an e-book and online learning portal in your language.

  2. Mark your learning goals

  3. Set your availability

    The course follows your pace and working schedule.

  4. Team size

    Up to 10 learners book online. Larger teams, contact us.

  5. Optional: book a teacher

    Book conversation classes. Learning portal included.

Up to 10 learners

Book a teacher yourself

Choose a teacher in the portal and agree the schedule together.

Find a teacher

Teams of 10 or more

We arrange it with you

We set up the program, teachers and reporting with you.

Contact us

Learning portal included

Structured Italian courses in Bologna include all CEFR levels.

  • Ebook
  • Learning portal
  • Structured course programs

From A1 to B2 on one path

All course programs are included with a self-study license or conversation classes.

  1. A1 Beginner 12 weeks Live class Portal
  2. A2 Elementary 12 weeks Live class Portal
  3. B1 Intermediate 12 weeks Live class Portal
  4. B2 Upper-intermediate 12 weeks Live class Portal

coLanguage Publishing

Conversation classes include the learning portal and ebook. Printed books are sold separately. About us, Quality guarantee.

  • Printed books
  • Interactive EPUBs with audio
  • Audiobooks

Student reviews of our Italian lessons

  • 4.7/5
4.7 out of 5 based on 12 ratings

Preparing for an exam while working full time. Audio with translation makes revision realistic on short breaks.

Rachel E.
Helsinki, Finland
Self-study
  • 4.4/5

Clear structure from A1 upward. AI corrections in the portal save time; I still work through the printed units.

Claire D.
Lyon, France
Blended learning
  • 4.2/5

Social life improved once I could follow meetings in Italian. The portal exercises are short; the book gives depth.

David R.
Berlin, Germany
Blended learning
  • 4.8/5