Filef, a not-for-profit community-based body, has been involved in the promotion and provision of language and cultural activities since the 1980s.
In 2026 Filef again offers beginner, intermediate and advanced level Italian language classes for adults. The groupings are approximate as the starting point may differ. For example, even in beginners a person may have knowledge of another language other than English. In deciding which course to enrol in, keep in mind that it is always potentially beneficial to aim for a more challenging level. You have an existing language and a body of knowledge and the course you choose is to help you express what you already know in another code, i.e. Italian. Do not be afraid to make mistakes or of being ungrammatical.
The importance is to COMMUNICATE. Use what you learn to communicate as often as possible for it can propel you forward. Do not wait to express it correctly before you use the language, that will come with greater practice and as your interaction with Italian increases. Be bold and communicate in Italian as much as possible.
All courses will have a strong conversational component and cultural content.
Beginners
This course is for people with little or no prior Italian language experience. The course follows the text Easy Italian Step-by-Step by Paola Nanni-Tate which you are free to source and purchase. However, course content based on the book will be provided.
Intermediate 1 & 2
Intermediate 1 on Wednesday evenings is for people who have frequented FILEF’s Beginners course or people who have had some prior Italian tuition.
Intermediate 2 on Thursday evenings is for people who have enough grasp of the language to engage in conversation. The courses follow the text Easy Italian Step-by-Step by Paola Nanni-Tate which students are free to source and purchase. However, course content based on the book will be provided.
Advanced
This course is for people who have some ability to communicate in Italian but want to reconfirm grammatical basics and develop fluency. Course content will be provided.
Teachers
The advanced course is taught by Lorenzo Colombaretti a native speaker of Italian who is one of the many young arrivals to migrate to Australia in recent years.The beginners and intermediate courses are taught by Alessandra Hunjet who has extensive and successful teaching experience in teaching Italian l anguage in Australia.
Duration/Location/Cost:
Classes two hours per week for 32 weeks spread throughout the year. Cost $400
Location: Filef 15 Lowe St, Adelaide.
CLASSES STARTING MARCH 2026