Italian resources

Italian resources by category

Dictionaries and pronunciation

A fantastic online glossary for learners (which also includes the extensive Collins dictionary): select your language pair from the dropdown menu and simply type in the word you would like to search for. Click on the "LISTEN" icon to hear how words and expressions are pronounced. You can also download the WordReference app on your smartphone

IATE: the European Union's terminology database

Useful for industry-specific terminology in all of the EU's languages. Select your language pair and enter the word or expression you'd like to find

forvo.com

Enter a word in any language and listen to how it should be pronounced

Grammar

grammar.collinsdictionary.com/italian-easy-learning

A well-structured website with clear explanations of grammar points (including verb conjugations) and thousands of examples

Typing accents

alt-codes.net

To type accents on a PC/laptop your device must have a number key pad (usually on the right-hand side of your keyboard). To type an accent simply hold down the “Alt” key and type the corresponding code number. Release the “Alt” key once you have finished typing the number. If this does not work, press the “Num Lock” key (if you have one) and try again

YouTube videos for language learning

Easy Italian

Choose from dozens of useful videos created by Katie and Matteo for learning Italian - from grammar points to particular topics. All videos are filmed in Italy and are subtitled in Italian and English

Foreign language series and films

Walter Presents

Channel 4's selection of award-winning foreign-language drama, listed by language and free to view online

La Ragazza con la Pistola