Where in Italy should I go to language school?
Hello! I’m 24 years old and while I’m between jobs in September I thought it would be great to get some overseas language experience. I’ve been looking at language schools throughout Italy and didn’t know if anyone had a region they preferred or think would be more exciting then others. I’ve been looking schools all through Rome, Venice, Florence, Salerno, etc.
Does anyone have a recommendation? I may be able to do a 2 week course in one city and 2 weeks in another. I’m really just interested in a truly Italian experience with great food, beautiful scenery, etc.
Splitting the time between southern/central Italy and northern Italy wouldn’t be a bad ides. Certainly Rome or Florence would be a good choice. In the north, you might consider Padova which is close to Venice, but less expensive. there are a number of possible day trips from any of these places for the weekends.
You might plan your stay around some of the local festivals to get a feel for what it’s really like here. There are a lot of interesting possibilities in September:
Historic Regatta – Venice (1st Sunday in Sept); the Biennale will still be running through the 12th too
Giostra del Saracino (Joust) – Arezzo
Giostra della Quintana – Foligno
Palio di Asti – Asti
Palio del Baradello – Como
Balloon Festival – Ferrara
San Gennaro Festival – Naples
Byzantine New Year – Amalfi
Wine Championship – Florence
and lots of food festivals [e.g., Pizzafest! in Naples, Gorgonzola Festival near Milan, Festa dell'Uva in Impruneta, Primi d'Italia in Foligno, Fiera del Riso in Isola della Scala, ... ]