How to choose the ideal Italian university for you
Are you considering taking an undergraduate degree in Italy? And wondering how to choose the ideal Italian university for you? Over the course of last week’s post, we examined some of the reasons why 30,000 international students travel to Italy each year to study at Italian universities. This week, we’ll delve a little deeper as […]
Why Study in Italy
Finally flying the family nest and stepping out into the world of further education can be both a slightly daunting, and wondrously exciting, once in a lifetime adventure. Many university students look back on their university years as among the most exhilarating times of their lives. So, making the right choice about which university to […]
How to choose the best Italian language school in Italy
“I’m truly in love with this beautiful language, the most beautiful in the world. For me there is no doubt that angels in the sky speak Italian.” The words of Thomas Mann, the famous German Nobel Prize laureate in Literature in 1929, author. Would it surprise you to learn that Italian is the fourth most […]
The importance of guided learning: how an Italian language tutor can make all the difference to your learning pathway
The Italian Academy regards its tutors as the unsung heroes who make all the difference to your learning pathway. Our Italian language tutors are all native speakers, and are highly specialised, qualified, and experienced in teaching Italian to foreigners. When deciding upon the best Italian language school to meet your own expectations and ambitions, the […]
Best films to help you learn Italian
At The Italian Academy, we always encourage our students to explore fun, imaginative and entertaining ways to help them with Italian language acquisition. One of the methods that our students find exceptionally useful when learning Italian is by watching Italian films. So, we’ve compiled a handful of suggestions of some of the best Italian films […]
Italian words and expressions that can’t be translated in English
All languages have words and phrases that are particular to that language and cannot be translated directly into other languages. In English, for example, we understand that Off the hook means out of danger or freed from an obligation. Off the cuff means without previous preparation, or an apparently spontaneous remark. The fabulous Brewers Dictionary […]
The Grand Tour lives on for students in Italian language schools in Italy
During the late 17th century, and throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, it became popular, indeed customary for young members of the British nobility and landed gentry to embark on a lengthy sojourn overseas that was coined The Grand Tour. During its heyday, The Grand Tour became immensely popular among wealthy young men from northern […]
5 things you didn’t know about your family roots (and a possibile Italian ancestry)
Family roots are the most precious, intangible asset that anyone carries. And Italians are oh so proud of their family roots. They have always been. Today, they are everywhere. Truth is, it has almost always been like that. Today, Italians are everywhere. Truth is, it has almost always been like that. Think about it. Can […]
The importance of family heritage: the ultimate guide to trace back your Italian ancestry with free resources
Our family heritage is, by far, the most precious legacy we own. If not carefully planned, the research connected with finding ancestors can, however, be a troublesome path. Here’s a list of all the information and resources anyone must get acquainted with before starting to retrace their family heritage. The aim of this list is […]
Italian classes know no age limits (nor should you)
Italian classes for seniors are the next big thing in language learning. Apart from being a global trend in education, the study of foreign languages has proven to be beneficial for learners of all ages. In this article, we will focus on the perceived and real benefits that senior learners (50+) obtain from attending Italian […]