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7 Tips For Erasmus Students Coming To Bologna

August 16, 2013 by Daniel

Bologna has the oldest university in Europe, so for hundreds of years students from far away have been coming here to study!

These days the European Union’s Erasmus program encourages students in different member states to spend part of their college course abroad learning the language and culture of another European country.

Many choose Bologna, and why not? It’s an excellent destination for anyone, young or old, wanting to learn the Italian language and have a great time.

But arriving in any new city can be disorientating, especially if it’s your first time abroad on your own. You’ll want to get organised so that you meet people early on, get on with learning Italian, and start enjoying yourself!

To help with that, here’s some advice from this year’s Erasmus students which we’re happy to pass on to those of you who’ll be arriving in September. [Read more…]

Learning Italian with old movies in Bologna’s Piazza Maggiore

August 3, 2013 by Daniel

by Aga Midor (Poland)

After a day on the beach, I went to Piazza Maggiore to watch an old movie outside, “under the stars”.

Bologna is famous for its “Sotto le stelle del cinema” festival.

For a few weeks, every night an old movie, so you can improve your Italian while sitting outside in the piazza. [Read more…]

A summer post card from Bologna!

August 1, 2013 by Daniel

from Aga Midor (Poland)

Dear Mom, Dad and everyone at home,

Here’s an update on my first month in Bologna!

Week 1

Two minutes at the bus station and I’ve already met an Italian guy who wanted to help me. The stereotypes of Italian guys are true! But the atmosphere here is so friendly.

Week 2

Near my school, Madrelingua, the girls from my Italian course and I discovered a cooking school, “Vecchia Scuola Bolognese”.

We also love spending time with our teacher, who knows everything about Bologna and its cultural events. [Read more…]

Italian phrases for every Bologna conversation

July 24, 2013 by Daniel

By Aga Midor (Poland)

A song on the radio reminded me that “Per ogni cosa c’è un posto” (There’s a right place for everything). Which set me thinking about how the places we visit affect who we are, and what we say.

One of the first things I noticed when I came to Bologna to study Italian was the fact that people here love to talk, talk, talk. And about everything! But it soon became clear that the topics of conversation vary depending on where exactly in the city you are.

As do the phrases you’ll need to know in Italian to join in. [Read more…]

First day of school!

July 16, 2013 by Daniel

Aga is taking an Italian course at Madrelingua Italian Language School in Bologna, and was happy to be interviewed about her experiences and to answer all my questions!

Thank you Aga…First of all, let’s talk about your expectations and your first impressions when you arrived here… [Read more…]

An essential guide to the Bologna “aperitivo”

July 6, 2013 by Daniel

Cafe Zamboni A word that you really need to know if you’re planning to take an Italian course in Bologna is “Aperitivo”.

What does it mean? Well, it involves choosing a bar where, when you buy a drink in the evening, you are allowed to eat whatever you want from the buffet: snacks, pieces of pizza, pasta and desserts. You’ll be amazed at the variety! [Read more…]

My Italian adventure (in ten steps)

July 2, 2013 by Daniel

by Aga Midor (Poland)

If you want to learn Italian, have new experiences and enjoy wonderful food and nice weather, Bologna (the “red”, the “learned” and the “fat”) is a marvelous place to choose for your “Italian adventure”.

Once experienced, you’ll never forget Bologna’s famous porticoes, which can save your life when the Italian sun comes out, nor the many “piazze” and the great parks.

In years to come you’ll have memories of hanging out in “Piazza Maggiore” or “Giardini Margherita” in the evenings and at weekends, eating icecream and watching the people pass by.

Ok, ok, it’s going to be brilliant…but let’s go back to the beginning. Just how did I discover the perfect city for my “Italian adventure”? [Read more…]

The 5-point guide to choosing an Italian language school

June 24, 2013 by Daniel

Summer’s finally here, but if you haven’t yet organised this year’s Italian study holiday, it’s still not too late!

There are many wonderful Italian locations to choose from, whether in cities, on the coast, or in the mountains, but once you’ve decided where to go, and googled a list of Italian language schools in your chosen destination, how will you know which one to choose?

Get it right and you’ll surely have a wonderful time and learn masses. But get it wrong and you could end up paying more than necessary, wasting your time, or even ruining your whole vacation!

So, to help you make the right decision, we’ve put together this very short five-point guide. Ideally, you’ll want to make sure the language school you pick meets all of the following criteria: [Read more…]

Last chance to SAVE 20% on Italian Study Vacations

May 31, 2013 by Daniel

Summer 2013 Italian courses offer ends today!

Didn’t want you to miss out on this, as we always get people asking us AFTER the offer expires whether it is still valid. It won’t be.

The 20% offer on summer Italian courses in Bologna, Italy ends TODAY.

All you have to do to get this great saving is to pay a €120 deposit by the end of today. If you have a credit card or Paypal account, it should just take a few seconds.

And if for whatever reason you don’t make it to study Italian in Bologna this summer? [Read more…]

‘Italian Study Vacations’ 10: How can I continue to improve my Italian afterwards?

May 30, 2013 by Daniel

How can I continue to improve my Italian once I’ve returned home?

You’ll make a lot of progress in the time that you spend studying Italian at our language school in Bologna. But how can you make sure that everything you’ve learnt won’t just slip away once you return home to your usual routine? [Read more…]

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