Learing italian in Italy

Italian language classes help you speaking correct Italian

If you have always wanted to learn to speak Italian, and learn to speak it correctly, the best possible way is to take Italian language courses in Italy. Immersing oneself in a new language is key, as anyone who has spent time in a country where a different language is spoken is aware. Adults will get even more benefit out of studying Italian in Italy than children do because they need more repetition to pick up language skills. You will also get the benefit of having a cultural back drop to learn the language in.

When you have made plans to enroll in an Italian language school you get the benefit of certified instructors. Much in the same way that many native speakers of English do not have perfect grammar, the same holds true in Italian. When you have the benefit of the screening done by the Italian language schools in Florence, Milan, Rome and other large cities, you know you will not be learning the grammatical errors that are the English equivalent of confusing is and are.

The instructors in the Italian language courses will include plenty of idiomatic expressions. In addition to being constantly used, just as they are in English and all other languages you will enjoy seeing how many of them are closely related, such as "water under the bridge" being roughly the same as "passed water." Some of the expressions are unique to Italy and its history, such as "in the mouth of the wolf" equaling "break a leg." When you are able to use these naturally when you are speaking you will start to feel like an Italian in Italy, and not like a tourist.

The joys of the culture are another reason to take an Italian language course in Florence or any other food or art oriented city in Italy. The schools will virtually always have side excursions for nominal fees that expose you to some of the best aspects of Italian life. Food and wine lessons, cooking authentic dishes, traveling to local beaches and museums all are readily available. With the benefit of a bilingual guide and prearranged transportation

But, the biggest advantage of attending an Italian language school in Italy rather than in an English speaking country, is immersion. When your lessons are followed by a trip to the local bar for a caffè, you get to practice with the barista. At night you can take the menu in both English and Italian and learn more of the words for your favorite foods. A trip to the local soccer stadium for a game will teach you much more "colorful" language. Listening to both the radio and the TV will help your pronunciation and hone your listening skills.

Within a surprisingly short period your stay in Italy will have you reasonably fluent. Practicing your Italian language skills daily is easy. Italians are friendly and welcoming as a rule and taking the lessons you learned during the day and practicing in your local pub or restaurant every night will soon have you speaking with your hands and giving two cheek kisses when you greet your friends.

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Tiziana Cardelli works as an instructor for http://www.europass.it , one of the most respected Italian language schools in Italy that offers group courses and private lessons, or a combination. Tiziana is a college educated Italian native speaker who teaches an Italian language course in Florence.

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