Why study Italian in Italy?
Formed eight centuries ago, Italian language has in fact affirmed itself over the years as a language of culture and as such, has ample development possibilities open to it today. Even as a functional language in the world of business, Italian is gaining ground in many areas of the world, as part of the process of international expansion that our economy is undergoing.
Italian language is one of the languages from which almost everybody knows at least one word (mostly about food or music). It quickly identifies a culture full of life and color. Isn't Italian food famous for its pizzas, spaghettis, and macaroni? Isn't Italian opera famous by its tenors and sopranos? And we shouldn't forget both the sublime literature and the striking Italian film industry which has left us sentences as well known as "la dolce vita" and other adventures. Italian is the language of a vibrating culture.
Over 60 percent of the world's art treasures are found in Italy, according to UNESCO (the cultural and educational agency of the United Nations).
A knowledge of Italian is important for people in business, the arts, technology and many professions. It is also useful for high school and college students planning careers in art history, music, linguistics, education and international relations.
The Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo, founded in 1981, was one of the first schools of Italian in Italy and in Tuscany. Our courses are held in Pisa and Viareggio, two famous towns by the Tyrrhenian Sea, conveniently linked by rail and motorway to the most important towns such as Florence, Lucca, Siena, Rome, Milan, Venice.
Both schools are in the town centre, close to train and bus stations.
Pisa is 12 km from the sea and the beach can be easily reached by bicycle or bus, while Viareggio is right by the sea and the school is about 150 metres from the beach. Where we are.
The high level of teaching in our courses is guaranteed by the training and experience of our teachers. Moreover, our school is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, the Swedish CSN and is member of ASILS, the Association of Schools of Italian as a Second Language that guarantees the quality of the courses.
The schools is not only a place where one can follow entertaining and high quality lessons, but also a place where students can enjoy pleasant moments of socialization and to gain insight into the Italian way of life and culture.
Visit the website: Italian Language Schools "Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo"