Italian courses in Italy - ESL Language studies abroad

There is an Italian mystery, and this not only lies in the age-old recipe for pasta with gorgonzola nor that of various antipasti. How did a former empire, which occupied two-thirds of the known world by force of its terrifying armies only two thousand years ago, become the uncontested kingdom of the Dolce Vita? More about study in Italy

It is enough to visit the theatres, thermal baths and stadiums of Rome to understand that the ancient culture was also based around knowing how to live well. Since its earliest days, in fact since the time when the Etruscans laid the foundations of a new civilisations on seven hills, Italy has alwys welcomed empire builders who know how to enjoy life’s pleasures. Is it something to do with the climate? Yes, but it’s also about a faith in beauty which the Italians possess. How else could the miracle that is Florence which, during the Renaissance inherited all of the architectural delights of the era, be possible? It is also subject to a real competition of elegance with other cities, with Venice in the lead. Milan, too, the Holy See of the fashion world, has largely carried the torch. Italy has developed around these multiple centres, where, each time, you find dfferent desires, particular accents. The cuisine, for example, varies considerably from North to South, each area having its own specialties. Enjoy the wide-open spaces of Tuscany, where mild sunshine caresses the vineyards. Or escape to the southern coast, where volcanic soil fertilises the olive trees. Italy is a rich mosaic of sensations. Return to introduction...

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Bologna

Bologna, capital of the Emilia-Romagna region and the seventh largest city in Italy, stretches out between the Apennine ...

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Florence

Florence, a city which contributed so much to Europe’s cultural and economic development after the Middle Ages, still ...

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Milan

If Milan is Italy's financial capital, then it is also and above all the fashion capital. Strolling through ...

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Rome

This city, which is almost three millenia old, was developed only 20 kilometres inland from the sea, on ...

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Salerno

Situated on the Gulf of Salerno, facing the crystal-clear waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, this city is a ...

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Posada

Welcome to Sardinia, this rare land in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, with a nature full of ...

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San Remo

Situated in an enchanting environment, where mountains and sea alternate in a display of rare natural beauty, San ...

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Siena

Siena, like a work of art... its gateways, the Porta San Marco, the Porta Romana, or the beautiful ...

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Syracuse

Known as the largest city of the Hellenic world outside of Athens, Syracuse keeps prestigious remains of its ...

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Taormina

"A corner of paradise". Such were the words of Goethe to describe Taormina. Sicily’s most cosmopolitan town has ...

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Tropea

Built at the top of a cliff on the Tyrrenhian Sea, Tropea reveals a breathtaking beauty and charm. ...

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Venice

Miraculosissima civitas, wrote Petrarch Who would have thought that the marshlands of the lagoons would give birth to La ...

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Verona

Economically dynamic with its numerous upmarket shops and businesses, Verona has yet retained its charm of long ago ...

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the teacher's home

Towns: when choosing the town of residence, we take into account your personal interests, the kind of teacher ...

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Other countries for language studies in Italian

Italy

Learn the language of romance in a romantic setting: take an Italian course in Italy with ESL and prepare to fall in love... (with the Italian language, of course)!

Our Italian courses in Italy are offered in partnership with leading language schools in key destinations. When choosing partner schools, we only select course centres with an internationally acknowledged level of teaching, a strong link to their local community and an appropriate selection of accommodation options. All of these elements are important because they help you to learn faster in the right environment for your needs.

We regularly visit our partner language schools in Italy and pay close attention to students’ feedback to ensure that each one of our students gets the right standard of teaching and has a thoroughly enjoyable experience with it.

Choosing to learn Italian in Italy, you will make much faster progress with the language than learning in a non Italian-speaking environment. Of course, you can work on your Italian grammar anywhere in the world, but there is no substitute for getting out there and using your new knowledge on the streets, in bars and in cafés. This is the best (and quickest) way to develop fluency.

Book a course at an Italian school in Italy through ESL and you will get an A to Z service at an excellent cost. With our Best Price Guarantee, you pay no more than booking direct with a school, or we refund the difference!

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