By Stevie D. Last updated: May 8, 2023

The 21 Best Italian YouTube Channels for Learning in 2023

Just like Italian language learning apps and audiobooks are beneficial resources for your language learning experience, Italian YouTube is another invaluable way to learn the language and culture of Italy.

This list of 21 Italian YouTube channels is not only educational but entertaining and informative as well.

Choose your favorites to get your perfect learning combination of Italian grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation lessons mixed with news headlines, culture, travel and cooking.

Enjoy!

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1. Italy Made Easy

This channel is true to its tagline of “building the largest community of learners and lovers of the Italian language.”

It’s hosted by the Italian native, linguist and polyglot, Manu. His teaching methods are simple, modern and thorough for beginning to advanced learners.

From grammar lessons, Italian conversational videos, Q&A’s and verb conjugations to travel tips and hacks, vlogs and subtitled videos, this channel covers everything.

And, as proof of the channel’s responsiveness to viewer comments, the channel also has an “Ask Manu” series where the host fields specific language questions from subscribers.

2. Learn Italian with Lucrezia

This channel has plenty of content for learners of all skill levels and has a growing community of subscribers.

The beginner section covers the standard content—Italian lessons on numbers, days of the week and introductions/greetings. There are also intermediate lessons about the use of prepositions, adjective conjugations and other key elements of Italian grammar.

But the special something that sets this channel apart is the fact that it has a vlog series (in Italian) that shows the host of the channel, Lucrezia, with her friends in their natural habitat, living their authentic life in the beautiful city that is Rome.

Lucrezia also teaches you how to prepare real Italian meals!

3. ItalianPod101.com

ItalianPod101 has a variety of resources for speaking Italian with an extensive video library full of content for any interest, utilizing native speakers who guide you through learning in a dynamic and fun way.

One of the channel’s best qualities is its ability to cater to diverse skill levels. Anyone from absolute beginners to seasoned students can find something to learn. This makes it ideal for those who are just dipping their toes in the water or those who simply need supplemental resources.

The channel’s videos are usually labeled by the level of difficulty, making it even easier for students to find the content that works best for them. You’ll learn grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, Italian culture and listening skills.

4. Weilà Tom

Weilà is a casual Italian phrase that roughly translates to “hey there.” This greeting sets the tone for all of Tom’s videos: a relaxed, easygoing language learning channel that teaches in-depth Italian.

This channel has plenty of resources for just about any learner. His videos are in English and explained clearly, usually in about ten minutes. The lessons often come with accompanying blog posts and Italian education resources in the description box, providing a pretty cohesive experience for viewers of any skill set.

Tom’s videos can benefit both beginning and advanced speakers—covering grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and listening skills. More experienced learners can brush up on their skills, as well as check out Tom’s Italian vlogs for immersion in everyday Italian.

5. FluentU Italian

The FluentU Italian channel teaches Italian through immersion via news clips, movies, lectures, music videos and more.

The hosts cover Italian grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and listening skills by showcasing how natives use Italian via authentic clips from your favorite movies, TV shows and more.

Both educational and entertaining, this channel is especially ideal for beginner and intermediate learners who want supported listening practice, but advanced Italian students can find clips to supplement their studies, too.

6. Easy Italian

This channel teaches Italian in a unique, yet authentic way—interviewing people on the streets in Italy, asking them genuine questions and subtitling the content in both English and Italian.

Not only are the videos fun and inviting, but each clip is loaded with linguistic gems and conversational Italian. The content is ideal for those who are beginner to intermediate students.

You’ll learn the pronunciation of words from real-life individuals in the heart of Italy, as well as listening skills and the usage of words in sentences.

7. LearnAmo

LearnAmo is a channel dedicated to helping you learn the Italian language. It covers everything from vocabulary, grammar, useful phrases, dialogues, fun facts and more.

The host Graziana is a personable language teacher with plenty of experience and expertise. She speaks clear enough for learners to practice their listening skills, though the videos can support both Italian and English subtitles.

The channel’s content is often labeled with the CEFR level, from A1-C2. While there are plenty of videos for beginners and advanced students alike, LearnAmo is particularly great for intermediate learners.

8. Italian Mastery

If you’re interested in improving your Italian speaking and grammar, this is the channel for you. It’s comprehensive, well-paced and thoroughly explained.

In the beginner lesson videos, the content is presented in a single slide, showing you all the information at once. A cursor guides you through the viewing and ample time is given for the speaker to elucidate different points of Italian grammar.

Other videos, aimed at intermediate learners and above, are spoken clearly with built-in Italian subtitles. They cover Italian proverbs and phrases to help you learn how real Italians speak the language.

9. One World Italiano

This Italian YouTube channel is taught by a native—Veronica from Sardinia.

The great thing about this channel is that the lessons have been curated according to the standards set by the CEFR. On this channel, you’ll find lessons for A1 (beginner), A2 (elementary) and B1 (intermediate).

The first lessons are short, and the duration lengthens as you progress. All the Italian versions are subtitled, and as a bonus that other channels don’t have: You can take the A1 lessons twice, once in English and a second time in Italian!

Veronica also uses props, visual aids, gestures and repetition quite effectively to teach her lessons. So your time will be well spent on this Italian learning channel.

10. Sgrammaticando

This channel boasts over 400 diverse lessons completely in Italian with no English subtitles. All of the videos are captioned in Italian, providing support for learners to hone their listening skills—and reading skills!

The focus is Italian grammar. This channel will likely prove overwhelming for lower-level learners, so it’s ideal for advanced students looking to incorporate more complex sentences into their daily speech.

Though new updates are a bit more sporadic, there are literally hundreds of lessons to choose from, so don’t be afraid to jump in and start improving your Italian grammar!

11. Passione Italiana

Alex, Marta and Sylvia’s channel Passione Italiana (Italian Passion) blends language lessons and rich cultural insights.

You’ll find language lessons covering elementary and intermediate topics in Italian grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and more. You’ll gain valuable listening practice, along with recommendations for further exercises, reference books, travel tips and recipes.

And, as a bonus, you can register for online courses, webinars, workbooks with downloadable material and trips to Italy through their website.

12. Marco Nisida

This channel focuses on Italian phrases and conversational dialogues, as well as grammar, interactive lessons and written and pronunciation exercises.

Motivational phrases to help improve your self-esteem are the primary focus of this Italian language channel and Marco believes that teaching in a fun and enthusiastic way is key to developing and strengthening your language skills.

Though the channel hasn’t been updated in a few months, there is a great backlog of content with plenty of language lessons to enjoy. Everyone from beginning Italian students to advanced can find something new here.

13. Dolce Vita with Luca & Marina

If you need to learn Italian fast, the Italian learning channel Dolce Vita (Good Life) with Luca and Marina has a YouTube playlist promising essential language skills in a month.

The hosts bring energy and fun into their lessons while teaching you common Italian words and phrases and demonstrating how they’re used in real-life situations.

If you find you need a break from language learning videos, you can also check out the rest of their channel content on Italian cooking, Italian culture and travel, great for all levels of Italian.

14. Italiano Automatico

This channel is for learners who already know some Italian grammar and vocabulary but want to improve their listening and speaking skills.

Though you’ll likely pick up new words and sentence structures, Alberto’s goal is to introduce phrases, expressions, verb usages and other real-world Italian speech. You can bump up your listening skills and repeat after Alberto to practice your speaking as well!

Italiano Automatico is completely in Italian (even the subtitles) so it’s probably beyond most beginners. It’s especially helpful for intermediate students, though advanced learners can likely learn some things, too.

15. My Italian Lessons

Once called Parlando Italiano (Speaking Italian), My Italian Lessons is a resource designed by native Italian speakers.

It’s great for beginners since many lessons are subtitled and explained in English with Italian vocabulary woven throughout. More advanced learners might be underwhelmed, but newbies and even intermediate students who need a refresher will benefit.

The channel focuses on speaking topics that beginning students will encounter, such as basic vocabulary and grammatical structure. The videos help build a strong foundation in Italian by giving viewers a variety of correct pronunciation and speaking pattern examples.

16. Rafael Sozzi

Professor Rafael Sozzi’s extensive background in Italian language, literature and culture provides the in-depth exposure you need when it comes to learning the intricacies of Italian. Several videos are specifically about the Italian language as well.

This channel is best for upper-beginner to intermediate students who want to pick up the culture while also honing their listening skills with native speakers—though be aware that some videos feature Portuguese instead of Italian.

The topics covered are both fun and fascinating, highlighting every linguistic, historical, geographical, artistic and gastronomic aspect of each region of the Italian peninsula.

17. Vincenzo’s Plate

This channel is perfect for those looking to get a taste of Italian culture and an inside look at the best of Italian cuisine.

Vincenzo is an Italian food ambassador enlisting his family to teach the world one Italian recipe at a time and exploring the best dishes and treats around Italy.

While his videos are in English, you’ll learn tons of authentic Italian recipes and plenty of cultural practices. And with a discerning ear, you’ll catch some of the Italian language in there as well.

18. Cook Around Recipes

While this channel is not geared towards teaching Italian verbs, adjectives and pronouns, it offers viewers and subscribers the ability to hone in on their Italian listening skills—all while cooking wonderful Italian and international meals.

The names of the ingredients are highlighted in Italian in each video, providing you with insight into the spelling of many Italian foods. You can also choose English or Italian subtitles in the settings of each video.

Because the videos are pretty standard speed Italian, this channel is best for intermediate learners and above—though any beginners who love to cook and want to immerse themselves in the language will certainly enjoy it too!

19. Fanpage.it

This YouTube channel tackles economic and social issues confronting Italians every day. It features surveys, interviews and news reports about the latest developments in politics, business, lifestyle, social media and entertainment.

By watching the short and interesting Italian videos on this channel, you’ll learn pronunciation, actively participate in strengthening your listening skills and discover more about Italian culture and the language.

You’ll also gradually train your brain to pick up vocabulary, grammatical structures and conversational Italian as well. Because this channel is made for natives, I recommend it for upper-intermediate to advanced learners.

20. Euronews (in Italiano)

Euronews (in Italiano) covers the headlines plus political and social comings and goings in the region, with clips typically ranging in length from under one minute to about fifteen.

With Euronews, you’ll get an authentic dose of the Italian language. The broadcast is aimed at native speakers, so language learners will watch the same news that native speakers do.

For learners, the channel provides a living context to language learning by using current events as an engaging backdrop. Studying the language then ceases to be an academic enterprise and becomes a practical and useful way of understanding real-life issues.

21. Digitechmedia

This channel offers post-production videos on Italian news, sports, entertainment and politics. Each video is subtitled for the hearing impaired—lending valuable information to viewers learning the language as well.

If you hear or see words you don’t understand, jot them down and reference them in a dictionary later to learn the meaning. You’ll also practice essential listening and reading skills while hearing proper Italian pronunciation.

Though there is not a wealth of videos and the channel is updated infrequently, it’s a valuable tool for intermediate to advanced learners that can help keep you abreast of real-life topics in a thought-provoking way.

What Is the Best Channel for Learning Italian?

Well, we’ve got some great candidates listed above, but which channel is best really comes down to you.

Here are the basic qualities that I recommend searching for when choosing channels to subscribe to:

Caters to multiple skill levels: Look for resources that continue to challenge you as your knowledge grows. Try to aim for resources that have both beginner and intermediate videos (at least!).
This will help you retain momentum in your studies. You won’t need to waste time searching for new videos or getting familiar with a new style or host’s accent every time your skills level up.
Entertains you: Here’s the bottom line—if you don’t enjoy what you’re watching, you won’t get anything from it! Your attention will wander and you won’t get the education you were hoping for.
Has an engaging host: The host should have an engaging personality, the kind that makes you want to finish the whole video like it’s an exciting Italian movie. They should teach their lessons or tell their stories with passion, humor and a great understanding of Italian culture.
How do you know if the host is right for you? Just see if they pass the “airport test”: Would you want to be stuck with them in an airport, during a snowstorm? If the answer is a vehement yes, then you’ve got yourself a keeper.
Offers visual cues: Many good Italian language learning videos also have well-timed, non-intrusive graphics and audio that help the viewers understand what the host is talking about. These extras help tell the story or deliver the lesson.
For example, if the host is talking about Italian gelato, a picture of the cold treat suddenly appearing would deliver more impact and make the lesson more memorable. If the host suddenly switches to Italian, a helpful subtitle would allow the viewer to follow along.
Has a community: Open the three latest videos in a channel and scroll to the comments section. Is there a healthy discussion brewing? Is the presenter or host interacting with the audience? This is great news!
Sometimes you’ll even find community members jumping in to help answer questions or clarify concepts. Having a vibrant community of watchers interacting in the comments section is very valuable to your learning experience.

How YouTube Videos Can Help You Learn Italian

Can you really learn Italian by watching YouTube? Consider these benefits:

YouTube gives you access to native Italian speakers. Listening to native speakers gives you an audiovisual guide to pronunciation, common slang and vocabulary in context.
You can interact with native Italian speakers, teachers and fellow learners—don’t be afraid to leave comments and engage in conversations on your favorite videos.
Many Italian YouTube videos come with captions, supporting text or visual aids to help you understand what you’re hearing. This boosts both your listening and reading comprehension skills.
You can watch videos on your own schedule and at your own pace. Slow down the audio if you need to. Watch a video every morning as you get ready for work. It’s up to you!
Great Italian YouTube videos are entertaining! It’s a fun way to learn that’ll keep you moving toward fluency.
If you use FluentU, you can learn from authentic Italian videos, too, even as a beginner. FluentU takes authentic videos from YouTube—like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks—and turns them into personalized Italian learning lessons.

With the channels listed above, you’ll discover that using YouTube videos is an immersive method of learning Italian, as well as a valuable learning tool.

With hours upon hours of useful insights, techniques, tips and lessons on grammar, pronunciation and usage, you can’t go wrong adding these language resources to your learning experience!