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Learning Italian in Italy has to be as much about savouring the rich culture of the country as about attending your Italian classes. From Venice in the north to Palermo on the island of Sicily in the south, Italy has everything to offer, culturally and climatically.
In the summer, do like the locals and head for the coast. Salerno, Palermo and Taormina are perfect if you like it hot. For something a little cooler, head to Bologna or Venice in the north. All provide a stunning backdrop to your Italian studies and give you the opportunity to live like the locals.
In the cooler months, Italy’s bigger cities really come into their own. Florence and Rome are two firm favourites due to their vast cultural offerings. Bologna is a busy university town and is also very popular year round.
Many of our Italian programmes combine dynamic language classes with authentic cultural experiences, for example:
Even if you don’t book a themed language course like this, most schools will arrange activities as part of a social programme for their students – anything from guided visits to pizza parties or bonfires on the beach, where you meet up socially with the teachers and their friends and can practise speaking with the natives.
Our most popular course format, with around 20 hours per week (approx. 4 hours per day), leaves plenty of time to join in activities or go exploring on your own.
If you’re interested in learning Italian in Italy please speak to Neil, our Italian specialist. He lived in Italy for many years and has lots of first-hand experience to offer. He’ll be happy to help you choose the best place for you to study Italian. Call him on 0845 130 4775.
Neil’s favourite pizza, in case you were wondering, is a Margarita D.O.C. – that’s “Denominazione di Origine Controllata”. The mozarrella and tomatoes have to come from Campania, and he says it tastes heavenly.
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