From 2026-07-16 18:30 to 2026-10-29 20:00Venue: ICCJ Event Space (Minami Aoyama)The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ICCJ), together with Lingua Viva Italian Language School — itself an ICCJ member — is pleased to offer an Italian course based on the teaching method used at the school. This beginner-level course strikes a balance between grammar and conversation, helping you build expressions you can put to use in everyday situations and while travelling. It’s a great fit for anyone who wants to improve while having fun, speak more confidently in Italian, expand their vocabulary, and sharpen their listening and speaking skills.
Please note: the course will be held at ICCJ’s new office (3-4-16 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062).
◇ Open to beginners with some prior study experience (see level details below).
Apply here.
Instructors: Marco Sbaragli, Luca D’Andrea, Carlo Stranges (Lingua Viva Italian Language School)
Beginner Italian D-1 | July–October 2026 — Course Overview
Schedule: Thursdays, 18:30–20:00 (90 min per lesson, 10 lessons)
July 16 & 23; September 3, 10 & 17; October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Venue: ICCJ meeting room (3-4-16 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062)
Nearest stations: Gaienmae (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line); Omotesando (Tokyo Metro Ginza, Chiyoda & Hanzomon Lines)
Tel: 03-6809-5802
Level: Beginner (for those who have studied the passato prossimo, imperfetto, future tense, object and personal pronouns, conditional, etc.)
Recommended study experience: approx. 180 hours
Content:
– Grammar: relative pronouns, the use of “ci” and “ne”, passato remoto, and more
– Conversation: everyday life, travel and hobbies, asking questions, expressing opinions, polite forms, and more
*Course content is subject to change.
Fees:
– General: ¥32,000 (excl. tax)
– ICCJ members & Lingua Viva students: ¥29,000 (excl. tax)
*Applies to those enrolled in Lingua Viva’s regular course for the April 2026 term.
Textbook: Qui Italia 1 (Mazzetti/Falcinelli/Servadio) — ¥6,720 (excl. tax)
*Course participants receive a 10% discount: ¥6,048 (excl. tax)
*The textbook price may be revised in line with exchange rate fluctuations.
Application deadline: Monday, July 13, 2026, 12:00 noon
Capacity: 12 (minimum 5 required to run the course)
*Applications close once capacity is reached.
How to apply:
- Apply via the application form.
- Pay the course fee by credit card.
- Your registration is confirmed once we have received both your application form and payment.
- Once the course is confirmed, we’ll send you the details before the first lesson.
- If the minimum number of participants isn’t reached by the deadline, the course will not run and fees will be refunded (less bank transfer charges).
Contact:
Italian Chamber of Commerce in Japan — Tel: 03-6809-5802 | Email: assistance@iccj.or.jp
Lingua Viva Italian Language School — Tel: 03-3208-5446 (weekdays 10:00–17:30)
