Italian

Addressing the Italian language is a job that offers great rewards. A phrase or word you hear a couple of times, and then have to decide yourself, can really get a lift. It starts right here - with greetings, ordering food, how to ask for directions ...

These little phrases that you share with each other, are very important in Italy.

Each day provides an opportunity to practice your Italian, because English is not really spoken as a second language. Often, people in a committed way help to explain what something is called, how to use a verb, or perhaps talk about themselves and their surroundings.

Here we want to collect links to sites that can help in the study of the Italian language. We also have information on language schools in the area. Do you know of something that you think should be included here, please share with us.

Orizzonte, Città della Pieve

This language school is located in Città della Pieve Centro Storico. Italian teachers teach Italian to foreign beginners. The school is run by Ms Berg, who moved down from Germany 20 years ago. I myself have been here to learn my first phrases.

You can get private lessons or join the group, up to five people. One can take a pass this week or run hard every day. A passport to italy is only an hour and a half. Very modest prices, and very nice atmosphere. www.orizzonte.info

Università per Stranieri, Perugia

Perugia is the capital city of Umbria and has a university. It bustles with student life, cafes and culture. Università per Stranieri have many different courses in Italian for foreigners. Università per stranieri.