Testimonials

Irene, Mexico

Il corso è più meglio delle mie aspettative. Pensavo di non potercela fare con l’intensità del corso, ma con piacere ho visto che potevo. Mi è piaciuto molto il livello degli insegnanti.

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Caio, Brazil

I don’t think there is something to be improved, the school has a lot of years, so I think it has improved enough. I expected something that would make me get involved and learn as fast as possible. Yeah, it did, all the students make a good atmosphere to study and learn from each other, that’s what I liked most.

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Joseph, Usa

I want to let you know that my two weeks of language study with Cultura Italiana could not have been
any better. It was an absolutely superb program in all respects. Although I still have much to learn, my
Italian language skills were unquestionably improved. […]

Here are some the most significant aspects of the two weeks I spent with Cultura Italiana:

1. School administration – This was efficient and very well organized. All pre-attendance
correspondence/enrollment was rapid, comprehensive, and concise. Administrative Director –
Roberta Vai and her assistants, Beatrice and Emil, were always available and helpful with
enrollment and accommodation issues prior to arrival and with any support needed during
school.

2. Accommodations – My delightful “family” accommodations were arranged via the school. I
stayed in a very convenient and centrally located apartment owned and hosted by Mariangela
who also had a medical student boarding in the apartment. Staying in this “family” environment
provided another opportunity to engage and speak with native Italians and more deeply
appreciate Italian culture and daily ways of life. Mariangela made me feel right at home the
moment we met.

3. Academic program – Beginning with the pre-test for initial placement all the way through our
final classes, the course of study was excellent. I was appropriately placed in a B1.1 level course,
which was a challenge for me but not overwhelming. My daily curriculum was divided into
three parts, 1.5 hours of grammar structure, 1.5 hours of conversational expression, and 2-2.5
hours cultural activities. Homework was assigned daily and took me about two hours to
complete. Grammar and conversational classes had 7-10 students. Most other students had a
similar curriculum format. My teachers, Marina Carbone, Camilla Digiacinto, Nazzarena Cozzi
were skilled professionals. They were always well prepared and orchestrated dynamic and
enjoyable participation from all classmates. All students were motivated to learn and we had
fun.

4. Diverse student body – My fellow classmates and students were from Togo, Norway, Sweden,
Denmark, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, Switzerland, Poland, Tunisia, Israel, Palestine,
Brazil, Chile, Japan, USA, UK. We were young, old, employed, retired, high-school and
university students, religious and non-religious. It was a joy to converse and dine with all of my
fellow students. We had the opportunity to learn our various motivations to study Italian as
well as to hear different perspectives on world events and culture.

5. Extracurricular activities – Bologna is a fabulous and interesting city with so much to offer!
Strolls through the city and its outskirts to learn various aspects of Bologna’s deep and varied
history were educational and also a forum to speak Italian outside the classroom. These were
fun walks and hikes, guided by school Director Massimo Maracci or Emil, and were typically
followed by enjoyable aperitifs at a local bar/café. In addition, cooking classes were offered (at
additional expense) twice per week to learn more about Italian cuisine. I participated in four of
these evening classes. Some items we prepared were tagliatelle Bolognese, cacio e pepe,
saltimbocca, tortelinni, tortellonni, cavatelli, and panna cotta. Since we made our pasta by
hand, we all have a better appreciation of the work and love that goes into a fine pasta dish.
These cooking classes were fun and delicious!

6. Other activities –
a. I rented a bicycle from L’Altra Babele (laltrababele.it) a used bicycle coop for only
30euros total for two weeks. What a value! I used the bike to ride all over Bologna,
including (5 miles round trip) to the municipal swimming pool where I swam daily from
7-8am.
b. I also visited:
i. Bologna sites & museums:
1. Basilica di San Petronio – massive and beautiful church.
2. Due Torri – great vantage point for view of the city.
3. Museo del Patrimonio Industriale – really interesting and not touristy.
4. Museo Civico Archeologico – astonishing collection of treasures from
thousands of years ago.
5. MAMbo – Museo d’Arte Moderna di Bologna – impressive and provoking exhibits and collection.
ii. Ravenna – stunning mosaics.
iii. Modena – Ferrari museum.
iv. Ferrara – absolutely beautiful and charming “old” Renaissance fortress city.
Museo Schifanoia is a beautifully and carefully restored 14th century palace. I
would love to live in Ferrara.
c. Train travel – Trenitalia system was really a pleasure to use. It was clean, fast, on time
and reasonably priced. The USA could learn many lessons from this train system.
My experience at Cultura Italiana and the additional travels within Italy will be life-time memories. I
hope to return to Italy soon and continue to learn its language and culture, and interact with its lovely
citizens. […]

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Rosemarie, Svizzera

Je viens de passer six semaines à Cultura Italiana. Six semaines très agréables. L’atmosphère, les profs, les cours, le personnel administratif… Dix sur dix!
Cultura Italiana, ce ne sont pas seulement des cours d’italien (ce qui est déjà pas mal!), c’est aussi tout un programme culturel facultatif: visites guidées, conférences, cours de cuisine…
Merci à toute l’équipe! Grâce à vous, j’ai fait la connaissance d’une belle langue et d’une ville magnifique. Je reviendrai…

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Fabrice, France

I would to say thank you to the team and Massimo for his gentle welcome, it was nice to sharing this week with your team. I think we will have the pleasure to meet each other for differents future course. I enjoyed your course.
Too, my landlady was wonderfull, the bedroom was clean and her welcome very gentle too, thanks to her.

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Aleksandra, Croazia

Sonja è rimasta entusiasta del corso ed ha fatto notevoli progressi con la lingua italiana.
Vi ringrazio quindi per l’efficienza, ottima organizzazione e disponibilità e Vi porgo cordiali saluti. 
Arrivederci all’anno prossimo

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Andreas, Germania

Per proteggere gli studenti è meglio evitare le scuole commerciali che organizzano corsi di lingue diverse (inglese, tedesco e italiano) insieme. Consiglio una scuola specializzata, (ce ne sono diverse in Italia) . E’opportuno di controllare se ci sono diversi siti per ogni diversa lingua in quella scuola. Se è una scuola multilingue, non è specializzata per l’Italiano.
Non conviene venire a studiare in Italia in un ambiente non italiano. Come mangiare la cucina italiana in un ristorante cinese. La lingua che si parla a Cultura Italiana è l’italiano, non si parla il mezzo inglese internazionale dell’aeroporto.

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Edoardo, Spagna

Aspettavo una qualità che ho trovato, senza dubbio. Quando sono arrivato il mio livello era basso. Doppo due settimane arrivo a capire una conversazione e reagire. Mie aspettative sono piene.

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Heidi, Stati Uniti

My teachers were patient and taught me well. I understand more about the Italian language and feel more confident to continue learning. The class met my expectations in every way. I would have like to join the evening activities but I did not have the opportunity as my schedule was already set before I could find out the information at the school about the evening schedule. Maybe next time.

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Joachim, Germania

Volevo la possibilita de apprendere la lingua italiana, abilità a parlare e un poco comprensione da grammatica. sono completto contento. Mille grazie a Adriana e Francesco per lei pazienza con me.

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