Have you ever imagined you could learn Italian whilst preparing authentic Italian dishes?
Now you can with our Live & Learn Italian Experience; authentic workshops where you will learn Italian in a fun way following my family’s recipes.
Group workshops are available at the client's premises. Please contact us for a quote for large groups or team building workshops, otherwise see the prices at the bottom of the page
• The Italian Winter Warmer
• The Flavours of Italy
• Il Dolce Cooking
• Courses in your own Kitchen
• Languages Alive team building activities for businesses
The Italian winter warmer
Class overview:
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; all in a fun loving environment, stress free.
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. Not suitable for people with allergies to wheat, eggs, nuts and dairy.
The flavours of Italy
Class overview:
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).
Also, discover how to make a delicious crostata (Italian jam tart) following step mum Antonella’s recipe and tips.
In this workshop you will also be able to eat an appetizer such as bruschetta at the beginning of the lesson.
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 wheat, eggs, nuts and dairy.
Il dolce cooking
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.
Tiramisù making. You will learn how to make grandma’s tiramisù, ideally it has to rest in the fridge for a least three hours if you can resist the temptation of eating it right away.
In this workshop you will also be able to eat an appetizer such as bruschetta at the beginning of the lesson.
Not suitable for people with allergies to wheat, eggs, nuts and dairy.
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 and tiramisù. You will also have time to mingle with others when eating ciambellone at the end of the lesson.
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 Live & Learn Italian Experience
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
2 hr
£180
additional person
£40
Overnight from £295
Check out our review on The Guardian: cooking with strangers the best way to learn a language
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.
Customers have to bring their own apron if they wish to have one.
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. Clients will have to sign a disclaimer which will exonerate Languages Alive from any liability.
Not suitable for people with allergies to wheat, eggs, nuts and dairy.
