In the hills of Alto Molise, in Agnone,Mercedes rises at 3.30 to prepare loaves for the wood fired oven, using logs from her woods, and grain from her fields. The pane casereccio of her childhood was nothing like modern bread, even from the best local bakers. Using methods traditional in her family, alternating crops, using animal ‘sterco’ (manure, no chemicals)…
Michela has been teaching Italian for more than 12 years, in an Italian language school and as homestay teacher. She has taught all ages and all levels. For the students, she is the ideal host teacher. Michela makes you discover the wonderful world of Mesagne in Puglia and above all, makes you feel part of her lovely famiglia. Michela, your…
We asked Helen to tell us why the programme in Agnone was crucial for her to learn Italian. First thing you do when you arrive back in Agnone? Wander up to the Caffe Letterario in the centro storico to see friends – like sisters Ilenia and Luciana who work there – and always have a welcoming hug and smile as…
We asked Patricia to tell us why the programme in Maremma was crucial for her to learn Italian. First thing you do when you arrive back in Maremma, Tuscany? Enjoy catching up with my host family and relaxing in the beautiful Tuscan setting. The house is on the top of a hill with a stunning view of the Tuscan countryside.…
We asked Donato to tell us why the programme in Mesagne was crucial for him to learn Italian. The first thing you did when you arrive back in Mesagne and when you got up in Mesagne? A wonderful meal with my hosting family on my late arrival. The next day I made it a point to visit the lovely people…
We asked Olga to tell us why the programme in Sorrento was crucial for her to learn Italian. First thing you do when you arrive back in Sorrento? Go to Raki gelateria to get a Vanilla and Ginger gelato! What advice would you give to a tourist? Beyond the most popular activities (like daytripping to Capri, Pompei e Vesuvio and…
Welcome to Rome Fiumicino where the local time is 11am. Through passport control, on to the Leonardo express train and I’m in Rome Termini. From there, I take the Treno regionale veloce to Chiusi Chianciano Terme for only 10 euros one way. After less than 20 minutes, I’m already in the beautiful Italian countryside. I don’t regret for one moment my decision to reach Montepulciano by train – the view is beyond words.The train is passing through wheat…
We asked Enrico to tell us more about the programme in Rome Home is… where my Amatriciana is. First thing you do when you arrive back in Rome? Get a real coffee. Un caffè per favore! What advice would you give to a tourist? Just leave the touristic side of the city for when you’ll be older. Discover the real…
We asked Martina to tell us why the programme in Montepulciano was crucial for her to learn Italian. First thing you do when you arrive back in Montepulciano, Tuscany? Go to the beginning of Via di Collazzi and take in the panoramic view of San Biagio and the surrounding countryside – spectacular especially at sunset. What advice would you give…
Italian language services is happy to present the Intensive Italian Summer courses. Make rapid progress this summer with one of our courses at the Italian Cultural Institute, the official Italian government centre for the promotion of culture in London, one of 90 Institutes around the world offering a wide choice of Italian language classes. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or…
