Cooking and language for adults
Italian Cooking with Italian Language tuition:
The Real Italian Experience where language meets culture and vice versa
The Italian winter warmer
Class overview:
Winter is approaching and here we present two ideal Italian dishes which guarantee to keep you warm during the whole season! Learn how to make Gnocchi with gorgonzola piccante or just plain to enjoy with your family and friends in the warmth of your home. What's a better start than a glass of Italian wine and appetizer to relax after a strenuous day at work? You will also learn how to make focaccia bread to taste at the restaurant or take away. All in a fun loving environment where you will have the chance to mingle with other people with your same passions and interests.
An Italian beginner lesson is also included while cooking. You will learn how to introduce yourself in Italian, greetings, formal and informal way to address. You will be able to express your nationality, learn the name of the ingredients and a few verbs as we get on. Culturally speaking, you will learn the origins of Gnocchi and Focaccia. Customers will also get photocopies with Italian notions we are going to cover and recipes in English.
Special menu at discounted price for Languages Alive customers at £12.90 for two courses or 15.50 for a three courses meal - Authentic Italian Cuisine at Osteria Dell'Arte, available any time from Mondays to Thursdays.
Not suitable for people with allergies to wheat.
When: the sessions will run on
- Mondays from 18:30 till 20:30
- Tuesdays from 11:00 to 13:00, 14:30 to 16:30, 18:30 till 20:30
- Wednesdays from 11:00 to 13:00, 14:30 to 16:30, 18:30 till 20:30

Where:
at Osteria dell'Arte 126 Clapham High Street, London SW4 7UH
(nearest stations Clapham North and Clapham Common on Northern line).
Class lasts 2 hours, however it can last a little longer.
Price £69 per person
♦Customers will receive a discount when returning to the Languages Alive's Real Italian Experience♦
Terms, conditions & booking below.
"The flavours of Italy" following dad Vincenzo's and step mum Antonella's recipes.
Class overview:
Come and relax after a hard day of work and enjoy a glass of authentic Italian red wine. Learn how to make the most popular dish PIZZA MARGHERITA following dad Vincenzo's recipe (pizza with mozzarella and tomato sauce) which you can eat at the end of the lesson or take home with you. Also discover how to make a delicious crostata (Italian pie with jam) following step mum Antonella's recipe and tips.
In this workshop you will also be able to eat an appetizer such as bruschetta or piadina at the beginning of the lesson.
Come and discover the origins of these two traditional home made classics. Enrich yourself by learning Italian culture and language at the same time as making healthy and delicious food with your hands. Mingle with others and share your interests and experiences. Have fun with with us! Friendly and competent tutors will make you feel at ease making your experience a REAL ITALIAN EXPERIENCE.
An Italian beginner lesson is also included while cooking. You will learn how to introduce yourself in Italian, greetings, formal and informal way to address. You will be able to express your nationality, learn the name of the ingredients and a few verbs as we get on. Culturally speaking, you will learn the origins of pizza Margherita and Crostata. Customers will also get photocopies with Italian notions we are going to cover and recipes in English.
Not suitable for people with allergies to eggs, wheat and cheese.
A choice of dates and a choice of two venues.
1. Osteria dell'Arte 126 Clapham high street, London SW4 7UH (nearest stations Clapham North and Clapham common on Northern line).
- Mondays from 18:30 till 20:30
- Tuesdays from 11:00 to 13:00, 14:30 to 16:30, 18:30 till 20:30
- Wednesdays from 11:00 to 13:00, 14:30 to 16:30, 18:30 till 20:30
Special menu on the day/evening offered at discounted price for Languages Alive customers at £12.90 - Authentic Italian Cuisine at Osteria Dell'Arte.
2. Veneticus Italian delicatessen 97-99 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1R 5BX
- Mondays from 18:30 till 20:30
- Tuesdays from 18:30 till 20:30
The welcome drink at this venue will be Italian prosecco and there will not be olive oil tasting.
There will be a 15% discount on all the deli products for Languages Alive clients.
Class lasts 2 hours, however it can last a little longer.
Price £69 per person
♦Customers will receive a discount when returning to the Languages Alive's Real Italian Experience♦
Terms, conditions & booking below.
"Il dolce cooking" following Lena grandma's recipes along with a taste of Italian language and culture at Osteria dell'Arte.

Class overview
With this innovative initiative you will learn how to make grandma's ciambellone which you will eat at the end of the lesson along with a glass of bubbly.
Tiramisu making. You will learn how to make grandma's tiramisu and take your portion home at the end of the lesson as it has to rest in the fridge for a least three hours.
In this workshop you will also be able to eat an appetizer such as bruschetta or piadina at the beginning of the lesson.
These desserts are not suitable for people with allergies to eggs, wheat and cheese.
An Italian beginner lesson is also included while cooking. You will learn how to introduce yourself in Italian, greetings, formal and informal way to address. You will be able to express your nationality, learn the name of the ingredients and a few verbs as we get on. Culturally speaking, you will learn the origins of ciambellone, tiramisu and biscotti al vino. You will also have time to mingle with others when eating ciambellone and biscotti al vino and drinking your fragolino. Customers will also get photocopies with Italian notions we are going to cover and recipes in English.
Class lasts for 2 hours, however it can last a little longer.
♦Customers will receive a discount when returning to the Languages Alive's Real Italian Experience♦
Price £69 per person
The sessions will run on
- Mondays from 18:30 till 20:30,
- Tuesdays from 11:00 to 13:00, 14:30 to 16:30, 18:30 till 20:30,
- Wednesdays from 11:00 to 13:00, 14:30 to 16:30, 18:30 till 20:30,
at Osteria dell'Arte 126 Clapham High Street, London SW4 7UH (nearest stations Clapham North and Clapham common on Northern line).
Terms and conditions
Classes are subject to availability. Languages Alive reserves the right to suggest you another date and allocate you to another group should the class you intend to attend is full or there are not enough participants. Classes do not run during public holidays.
Customers have to bring their own apron if they wish to have one.
Minimum 9 and maximum 12 people per class.
Refunds are not available where a notice of minimum of 48 hours is not given. Languages Alive assumes no liability for injury, delay, inconvenience, irregularity, loss or damage to person or property or additional cost resulting directly or indirectly from the following causes: fire, acts of government, thefts, delays, cancellations or for any other events with which we have no control.
Languages Alive assumes no liability for any problems caused by customers’ negligence with regards to food being mishandled and badly preserved which might cause food poisoning.
Booking: please email languagesalive.com with your preferred date.
Learn to Speak Italian and Cook Italian Food in your own Home
Have you ever wondered how Italian cuisine can be so tasty and healthy at the same time?

Have fun while you learn how to make your favourite Italian dish in your own kitchen at your own convenience. A recipe will be provided at the end of each class. All ingredients are provided!
Enjoy learning languages through cooking, in the company of your friends and relatives.
The session will also give you the chance to learn and practice Italian at "all levels" .
Our recipes are genuine and disclose Grandma’s tastiest secrets!
Remember Grandma only makes meals from scratch!
(Prices quoted are within the London area; there will be an additional charge for courses further afield.
Please contact us.)
| Cooking and language classes | up to 2 people | 3 hr | £145 |
| *Paypal available | additional person | £30 |