Italian is one of the most beautiful languages in the world and it is spoken by a around 85 million people globally. Studying in Italy can be an amazing experience where you will get to improve your language skills and also see more of the country in your spare time.
Best Language Schools in Italy
A must for any language learner is to enrol yourself in some Italian classes. You can find highly rated universities and language training centres located throughout Italy offering courses to beginners, these places are recommended:
- amalelingue, Genoa
- L’Accademia, Cagliari
- Lingua IT, Verona
- Reggio Lingua, Reggio Emilia
- Scuola Toscana, Florence
- Romanica, Modena
- Centro Mediterraneo Pintadera, Alghero (Sardinia)
- Accademia Italiana, Ascoli Piceno
- NaCLIPS, Naples
- Italianopoli, Naples
Italian Language Courses in Italy
There really is no better way to learn the language than studying it in a country of origin and all types of courses and durations can be booked throughout Italy. You can choose between lots of different classes for beginners, intermediate and advance levels including:
• Courses for adults
• Intensive courses
• Part time courses
• Italian exam and citizenship preparation courses
• Courses for professionals
• Courses plus activities e.g. cooking, guides tours etc
If you also want to learn how to cook delicious Italian dishes, some schools offer combo experience where you can also take Italian cooking courses in places like Tuscany – amazing!
Italian Scambio Language Exchanges
Scambios, as they are called in Italy (sometimes known as intercambios in other places) are language exchanges and a great way of practising your newly found language skills.
The way these usually work is to find a classified site on the internet that lists people wanting to practice a language in exchange for helping you learn.
For example you might find an ad saying ‘my Italian for your English’. You would usually meet for a coffee and just talk, half the time in English and half the time in Italian, correcting each other’s grammar and vocabulary as you go.
Always be cautious who you meet on the internet though, you could ask your language school or host family if they can help set you up with someone.
Popular Destinations to Study in Italy
Italy is one of the most amazing countries to study in the world with history, culture, cities and beaches. With foreign students these are the most popular cities to study: • Rome • Milan • Florence • Venice • Verona • Genoa • Sicily.
Other places in the country which are lesser know but you can also find language schools offering Italian courses include: • Palmi • Salerno • Turin • Montepulciano • Otranto • Orvieto • Castiadas, Sardinia • Sorrento • Pisciotta • Orbetello • Olbia, Sardinia • Castelplanio • Siena • Rimini • Viareggio • Bagno di Romagna • Genova • Oristano • Recanati • San Remo • Sestri Levante • Siracusa • Volterra.
FAQ
Where is Italian spoke?
Italian is mainly spoken in Italy, but it also common to hear it within Italian communities in countries like the United States, Switzerland, Australia, and Latin America.
Is Italian difficult to learn?
Italian isn’t the most difficult language to study but it can be confusing at first due to the pronunciation can be a bit difficult to know how to say right. Italian also has a lot of irregular verbs you will need to memorise to become fluent.
Accommodation
You can independently find somewhere to stay, or language schools can help book hotels, hostels, homestays or flat shares. If you are very determined to improve your Italian at a fast pace then opting to stay with a local host family is recommended.