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Italian
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Web Links
Language Skills
Listening
Imparare l’italiano con i video
Videos on various topics (cooking, business, culture, etc.).
L’italiano (sor)ridendo
Videos with quizzes for levels A1–C1.
L'italiano con le canzoni ( I, II, III, IV)
Italian songs with exercises and quizzes for levels A2–C1.
Reading
One world italiano
A wide selection of texts with many exercises.
Writing
Language Exchange
Learn Italian through email, text chat, and voice chat.
Grammar and Vocabulary
100 Web Exercises - Italian
Some online exercises from the University of Victoria, source language: English
Corso d' italiano
Grammar explanations with many example sentences accompanied by audio.
Italian-Online
Fill-in-the-blank tests, matching exercises, multiple-choice questions, crossword puzzles
Noi parliamo italiano
(B1-B2) A wide variety of online exercises with explanations of grammar and vocabulary. Various grammar topics.
Verbi italiani
Italian news articles on various topics.
Language Courses
Iluss - Italiano Online
For Italian learners, in Italian or English; includes a short placement test and exercises at 3 proficiency levels.
Italienisch mit YouTube lernen
Learn Italian with Lucrezia.
Learnamo
(A1–C2) A comprehensive Italian course for beginners through advanced learners. It offers everything from grammar explanations, exercises, podcasts, songs, and vocabulary drills—all available for use.
Loecsen
Online language course for beginners.
Noi parliamo italiano
Italian course (A1–C2) featuring games, biographies, and a cultural dictionary.
Cultural Studies
Politics and History
Il Parlamento italiano
The Italian Parliament: Chamber of Deputies and Senate.
Culture
Rai.it
News, entertainment, sports, culture, and much more.
Geographic Information and Tourism
Corsi di lingua: lista di tutte le scuole
Comparison of various language schools (prices, programs, etc.).
Mmmmh...buona!
This is how real Italian pizza is made.
Reise nach Italien
German portal on Italy with a wide range of information about Italy in German.
Roma Antiqua
A virtual tour of the Italian capital and reading recommendations for travelers to Rome.
Distribution of Italian-language media
Italilibri
An Italian bookstore in Munich with online ordering.
Language Test
Portals and Teaching Materials (For Teachers)
ADESSO
Online version of the magazine for Italian learners
(Premium login with interactive exercises in the self-study center available)
Italienisch-lernen-online
Collection of links, organized by skill, as well as information on learning aids and other learning materials such as podcasts.
Tuttitalia
Website for teachers and learners of the Italian language (cultural studies, literature, linguistics, Italian studies in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland).
Wunderbar Italienisch
Collection of information on various topics related to learning Italian, such as suitable audiobooks, reading texts, etc. (each sorted by learning level).
Want to learn more? Check out our cross-language web links, too.
Textbooks with Audio
- A1-A2: Campus Italia - Kurs- und Übungsbuch (+ 2 Audio-CDs), Klett
- A1-A2: Campus Italia - Trainingsbuch (+ 1 Audio-CD), Klett
- A1-A2: UniversItalia - Corso di italiano: Lehrwerk ( + 1 Audio-CD), Hueber
- A1-A2: UniversItalia - Corso di italiano: Arbeitsbuch ( + 1 Audio-CD), Hueber
- A1-A2: UniversItalia 2.0 - Italienisch für Studierende ( + 2 Audio-CDs), Hueber
- B1-B2: UniversItalia - Italienisch für Studierende ( + 2 Audio-CDs), Hueber
- A1-A2: Sprachkurs mit Bildern Italienisch (+ 1 Audio-CD), Pons
- A1-A2: Chiaro! Der Italienischkurs - Videocorso (+ 1 Audio-CD + 1 DVD), Hueber
Reading Comprehension
- A1: Bella da morire - Lernkrimi mit Übungen und Erläuterungen zu Vokabeln und Grammatik, compact
- ab A2: Doctor Bianchis letzter Wille - Das spannende Sprachtraining, compact
Listening Comprehension
- A1-A2: Se ascoltando… (+ 1 Audio-CD), Guerra Edizioni
- A1-A2: Chiaro! Der Italienischkurs - Hören wie in Italien, Hueber
- A2: Una valigia misteriosa - Lernkrimi zum Hören, mit Übungen und Erläuterungen zu Vokabeln und Grammatik, compact
Dictionaries
- DUDEN - Bildwörterbuch Italienisch - Gegenstände und ihre Benennung
- Power Wörterbuch Italienisch, Langenscheidt
- Universelles Wörterbuch Italienisch, Pons
- Die wichtigsten 100 Wörter - Karteikarten Italienisch
Magazine
The magazine Adesso is published monthly and is specifically designed for language learners. You can read it on-site at the Self-Study Center.
Games
Learning is more fun when you play! At the Self-Study Center, you’ll find a wide selection of language and party games—from classic games to those developed specifically by the Self-Study Center team.
You can use the games during our events (e.g., Let’s Play) or meet up with other students to play and learn together.
Not sure which game is right for you? The staff at the Self-Study Center will be happy to advise you and show you our games.
What games do we have for French?
Here, you'll find, for example…
- Applaus! Applauso!
- Viaggio in Italia
- Gioco degli articoli
- Il duello
- A che ora …?
- Fake News
- Pass auf was Du sagst
…and much more!
Self-Study and Make-Up Plans
Are you taking a course at the Language and have you missed any lessons? With our catch-up programmes, you can catch up on the material you’ve missed independently at the Self-Study . We offer catch-up programmes at levels A1, A2 and B1.
For more information on the make-Up plans, please contact the staff at the Self-Study Center.
Foreign-Language Films
In the Self-Study Center, you’ll find a large selection of foreign-language films, news reports, and documentaries from the Language Center’s DVD archive.
You can find an overview of all available films and recordings in the DVD archive folder on site. If you’re looking for a specific film, our staff will be happy to assist you.