Italian Individual - 5 hours a week

Madrelingua

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Course description

Choosing individual Italian lessons gives you complete flexibility and privacy while you're learning Italian. You can choose to study in the morning, or in the afternoon, and at a time to suit you. There is no minium or maximum number of hours per day, and the content of your Italian lessons is completely up to you - just tell us what your priorities and objectives are and we will do the rest. If you wish, you can also take part in our social programme, along with the students in group classes.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-4 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
5 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Lesson
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Bologna.

Class size

Average 1 student
Maximum 1 student

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 44 years old
(38 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

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"Excellent school, friendly teachers"

Caroline Spreksel, student from Netherlands

Madrelingua is an excellent school. The teachers are very experienced and all lessons are of a high quality.
The location is great and the groups are small. The staff does it’s best to make all students at home. I learned a lot and I hope to return in the future.

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19 Feb 2024 - 23 Feb 2024
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Yes
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"Really great experience"

Mark Davelle, student from UK

Excellent classes - very well organized to have time in classroom and out in public speaking more informally, also different teachers made it interesting. It was good to be able to start speaking straight away, so good to learn conversational language.

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29 Jan 2024 - 2 Feb 2024
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Yes
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"Only for a week but an awesome experience"

Emily Harper, student from USA

My week at Madrelingua was wonderful ~ I chose it because I was only able to come for a week but they accommodated that (which many other schools can't) and I will certainly try to return. I learned enough to jumpstart my self study at home later on. The class was small and the teachers/tutors I had were diverse in their styles so it stayed interesting. The staff were lovely always checking on us and welcoming when I first arrived. The conversation/coffee break in the morning was particularly good for relaxing and learning at the same time, and the evening field trips they offered were a great way to spend the time and do things in Bologna. The homestay arranged was great and Bologna in general is a great city to spend some time in if you are trying to learn. The only thing I would say can improve is the acoustics in the rooms - it was challenging at times to hear with the echoes. Some sound dampeners on the walls would go a long way. But really I am totally satisfied with the experience and would highly recommend to anyone considering a course of study for Italian. Grazie mille~ Emily

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Date of study
13 Nov 2023 - 17 Nov 2023
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Yes
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"The experience with Madralingua was positive, have learnt much, teachers motivated, just the after classes activities were not goo enough."

Dana Wedenig, student from Czech Republic

I liked the classes very much, were small, 5-6 students, similar level, good organized. Teachers pleasant and motivated. Location excellent. Housing I had via booking.com, but other students were satisfied. After school activity I found a bit poor. We have visited some historic sites, but with a young student, who did not know almost nothing about the places. She was not informed about what's going on the venues (e.g. necessity to book entrance in advance). She was not from Bologna but she also did not inform herself.

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1 week
Date of study
23 Oct 2023 - 3 Nov 2023
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Yes
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"Italian level A2"

Rebecca Gray, student from UK

It was great. we both thoroughly enjoyed it. Location was excellent and the tutors lively and amusing. I liked the fact that it was 'usable' Italian.
Could have done with a slightly shorter coffee break, and initially there was rather too much chat about what we had done the day before, however this was flagged up and subsequently amended.
Didn't partake of any of the activities.

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16 Oct 2023 - 20 Oct 2023
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Yes
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"I felt so warmly welcome at the school and teachers were great."

Roger Michael Rudin, student from Switzerland

The Location of the school is just perfect, very central and near all the top sights and restaurants. The teachers were all very lovely, funny and teached us the way of how Italians do things and not only the language. Their teaching style (grammar and talking aswell as having a coffee) is just the perfect balance.
The number of students in the class was good.
I‘d definately come back.

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9 Oct 2023 - 13 Oct 2023
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Yes
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"The school was wonderful!"

Megan Adams, student from USA

The teachers were amazing, the location extremely central, the school beautiful and the activities were nice. I will note that the median age was 38 for the off-summer season, which I was excited about as that's my age, but it was mostly people who were very young and going to school in Bologna or retirees. Which, honestly, makes sense. But everyone in the course was so lovely and I walked away with new friends. I would absolutely return to this school!

I went through Language International for housing and requested a private apartment in the center. Based on the photos, I knew it wasn't going to be a "luxe" experience but it was much worse that I had anticipated. Everything was super old and the kitchen cabinets were coming off the wall and the bathroom facilities and shower were old and not clean. I considered leaving the apartment early, but the city was booked out because a festival. In the end, it was a "you get what you pay for" experience but it certainly made me feel very uncomfortable and I wouldn't recommend that particular apartment to anyone.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
11 Sep 2023 - 22 Sep 2023
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Yes
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"Ii want to do this more.."

Heidi Vermeersch, student from Belgium

was very interesting, very good atmosphere, i learned a lot, nice activities.
Bologna is a wonderful city ..
Very cosy and charming

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3 Jul 2023 - 7 Jul 2023
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Yes
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Stefania, director at Madrelingua responded to this review.
20 July 2023

Thank you Heidi!! It was a pleasure to meet you and we hope to see you again!!

"I was very satisfied with whole school program - not only lessons but also after school activities were perfect"

MICHAL PAPEZ, student from Czech Republic

I was fully satisfied with whole school activities. Teachers were very amical, helpful and also professional in their teaching. Location of the school was perfect - even though it was in the city centre street was quiet and easy accessible. Best value of the school are their teachers - I can not prise them enough - very friendly, helpful, always trying to help as much as they could. I also liked a lot after school activities which took place almost every day. My overall impression of the school is excellent and I would like to recommend it to anyone who would like to improve their Italian skills.

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3 weeks
Date of study
29 May 2023 - 23 Jun 2023
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Yes
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"Équipe sympathique, dynamique et investie"

Nathalie Hoeben, student from France

Ecole tres bien située dans Bologne. Bon rythme pour les cours, bonne ambiance, très chaleureux et accueillant. Aide après les cours si besoin. Organisation d activités. Toutes les classes se retrouvent et se mélangent pour une pause café dans un bar vers 11h, pour parler et faire connaissance, très bonne idée !

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22 May 2023 - 26 May 2023
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Yes
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"Madralingua, a wonderful, small and immersive school in beautiful Bologna."

Maya Hayes, student from USA

My class had only 4-5 people in it and we quickly became friends and went out to explore the city together. The teachers Angela and Francesco were wonderful, very fun and good at explaining concepts in Italian to our low level class. Sometimes we did get a bit off topic, but for me the immersive experience and chance to practice speaking was what I really needed and I didn't mind the detours. Unfortunately I came during a week when I had already learned the grammar concepts, but it was good to refresh them and use the language in a fun teaching environment. I wish I could have stayed for longer than a week, but I was on a two week vacation only. Still, it was well worth the time! Thank you, Madrelingua!

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24 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2023
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Yes
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"Excellence"

Sara Loaiza, student from Spain

The experience at Madrelingua was amazing, great teachers, location, classmates, activities.

My goal was , in one week (duration of my language programm) , being able to be understood by local people and understand the principals of Italian language and proudly I did it!

Thank you to all the great teachers of the school such as : Giulia, Francesca, Angela and the great activities.

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9 Jan 2023 - 13 Jan 2023
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Yes
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"Instructive"

Nora Iseli, student from Switzerland

Everything wonderful. Location, teachers, structure. They always responded well to questions and were able to explain specific questions well and extemporaneously. The grammar lessons could have been a bit more grammar and less conversation, but it was still good.

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
21 Nov 2022 - 23 Dec 2022
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Yes
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"Very good teachers, relaxed atmosphere, I learned a lot"

Aidan Connolly, student from Ireland

The tuition was very good. The teachers were very friendly, encouraging and professional. I was in a small group of just four students. The first part of the day focused on grammar , while the afternoon was all about conversation. I enjoyed the coffee breaks in the local bar, where we had a chance to socialize in Italian. The activities were good also, a good range of options. The other students were all very friendly and engaged in the material.

The accommodation was excellent. I had a very nice host who even invited me out to dinner with her friends, which was a great local experience.

The apartment was within walking distance of the school, with air conditioning, modern and clean interior.
The city itself is beautiful and not too touristy. There is lots to do in Bologna and it is close to other cities too, such as Padua and Venice. There is great food and night life also.

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Date of study
25 Jul 2022 - 29 Jul 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Stefania, responsabile at Madrelingua responded to this review.
24 August 2022

Grazie Aidan!! Sono contenta che sei stato bene, ti aspettiamo presto!!!

"A great experience that I'd recommend to lovers of the Italian language"

Amy Francesca Smyth, student from Ireland

I thought that Madrelingua was great. The teachers were friendly, encouraging and enthusiastic. The classes were small, which was good because it meant that the students had more interaction with the teacher. The lessons were very useful with a focus on conversational skills, but also helpful for revising difficult grammatical concepts. In that aspect I'd say it was better than three years at college!

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1 week
Date of study
4 Jul 2022 - 15 Jul 2022
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Yes
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"Very immersive and quite challenging but the staff are really great and helpful."

Michael Parker, student from UK

The school is centrally located and quite easy to find, the staff are all really lovely and helpful, it is quite a challenging experience for people who are not really used to speaking in Italian all day I bought I found it helped build my confidence and inspired me to want to learn more,

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4 Jul 2022 - 8 Jul 2022
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Yes
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"It is a friendly, inclusive and fun learning environment, so very effective."

Lucia Cade, student from Australia

In every class teachers encourage contribution from all students. They let the conversation flow and afterward work through the mistakes we are making, but without interrupting our flow of our effort. This forms the basis of the grammar lessons. It is really effective. In between classes there are plenty of opportunities to engage informally with other students in the class. This allows friendships to form and language to be practiced. After 2 weeks there, I now have new friends from Brazil, Colombia, China, Belgium, Texas and Perth. In the weeks since I left the school, I still correspond with them, in Italian, our common language.

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1 week
Date of study
6 Jun 2022 - 17 Jun 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Stefi, responsabile at Madrelingua responded to this review.
30 June 2022

Thank you for your feedback and we are so happy to hear that your time spent at our school was effective and fun! It is great that you have many new friends and that you continue to communicate in Italian with them: bravissima!!!

"Fine week"

Joëlle Pâris, student from France

Perfect courses.
Very friendly and competent teachers.
School very well located in the center.
Very average accommodation, very small room, very noisy, bed not comfortable. Only advantage located in the historic center.

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2 May 2022 - 6 May 2022
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Yes
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"Great chance for immersion language learning!"

Natalia Kudrina, student from Russia

A great opportunity to immerse yourself in the language. The teachers are very attentive and caring, they explain and help very well. Classes are easy and fun. I will gladly return to this school to continue my studies.

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1 week
Date of study
11 Apr 2022 - 22 Apr 2022
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Yes
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Stefi, responsabile at Madrelingua responded to this review.
17 May 2022

Grazie!!!!! Anche per noi è stata davvero una bella esperienza... Ti aspettiamo a braccia aperte!!

"Professional"

Barbro Holmberg, student from Sweden

The most important when it come to education is not the location, it is not the school facilities - it is the teachers. And the teachers at Madrelingua where excellent.

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4 Apr 2022 - 8 Apr 2022
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Yes
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"Excellent teachers and ability to integrate students of different levels."

Karen Ruggeri Saad, student from Brazil

Excellent teachers and ability to integrate students of different levels.
The school is centrally located in Bologna, in a beautiful old building.
The school can suit my needs and available time, without bureaucracy.
My experience exceeded expectations!

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1 week
Date of study
13 Dec 2021 - 24 Dec 2021
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Yes
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"Great chance for immersion language learning!"

Berta Miller, student from Afghanistan

The teachers were really fun and we talked a lot about everyday life which was entertaining & connecting.
They also did a great job of adjusting to the new formation of students each week.

The activities that the school arranged were entertaining and versatile.

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2 weeks
Date of study
11 Oct 2021 - 29 Oct 2021
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Yes
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"Great school"

Hester Van Oorschot, student from Netherlands

Involved teachers, great activities. Flexible organization. It is difficult that the classes change every week, so the level changes as well a bit.

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1 week
Date of study
27 Sep 2021 - 8 Oct 2021
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Yes
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"It is really worth."

Ferda Tanyeri, student from Turkey

I bought a course for 4 weeks (80 hours in total), but actually I spent at school at least 100 hours because after the classes a tutor is available to help you further. All the teachers are extremely nice and knowledgeable. I started at A2 level and finished the level B1 . I have seen students with no prior knowledge at all there in Madrelingua and after 2 weeks they were already speaking the language. I would recommend this special school to everyone.

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3 weeks
Date of study
3 Feb 2020 - 28 Feb 2020
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Yes
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"Super great course leaders"

Petra Bublitz, student from Switzerland

All employees are very warm and great learning atmosphere

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1 week
Date of study
10 Feb 2020 - 21 Feb 2020
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Yes
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"It was quite good"

Annabelle Schaerer, student from Switzerland

hi, the homestay was really good, nice lady, good room and bathroom. would recommend her as a good homestay.

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3 Feb 2020 - 7 Feb 2020
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Yes
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"Super teachers, everything is well organised."

Thaïs MATHIEU, student from France

Really Nice people, the lessons are well organised. My Italian level increased a lot! Learn in a good way.

Plus they got time for personal needs :) I will be back.
Thaïs

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1 week
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9 Sep 2019 - 20 Sep 2019
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Yes
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"Great school and experience"

Stefan de Jong, student from Netherlands

I like the school. Teachers were enthusiastic and very patient if I was slow in my learning curve. The housing was a bit out of city center, but they were very welcoming and warm people. I had ad a blast.

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1 week
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29 Apr 2019 - 10 May 2019
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Yes
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"Friendly an efficient."

Nicole Schultz Schibler, student from Switzerland

The school is in the middle of the ancient town of Bologna, very good situated.

The staff and the teachers are very friendly. I learned very good, i could flexibly change the class to have always the right level to learn.

The possibilities for social activities in the afternoon I joined only one time, and I enjoyed it.

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1 week
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8 Apr 2019 - 19 Apr 2019
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Yes
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"Pleasent experience I loved Bologna"

Laufey Astridur Astradsdottir, student from Iceland

I liked my teachers ... specilally Paola, Julia and Mara.
The class that they put me in was leaval 3 .... it was to hard for me ... specially the grammar ... the were two other studends in that class and they had more knowledge of the grammar... on the other hand it was challenge for me ... but I would have liked better if I could be in leavel 2 ..... I guess at that time they only had leavel1 and 3.
They could have organized better the social activities ..... a very litle things were going on, one time we went to a museeum, one time for an appetizer, one time for icecream ...... that was about it ... for two weeks.

I would have liked it better with more activities.
I did buy the book (you could buy it or rent it, same price) for 25 euros ......... only to find it here in Iceland for 15 euros.

I did not have any housing ... I stayed with friends.

Regards
Laufey Astridur

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6 Aug 2018 - 10 Aug 2018
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Yes
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Stefania, Director at Madrelingua responded to this review.
04 September 2018

Thank you very much for your feedback. I am happy you liked the teachers, I will pass the compliments on to them.
They tell me that the week you were at the school, the B1 intermediate class (which you booked on the enrollment form we received), only had 3 students, and you were one of the best of them. Also Paola personalized the lessons according to your needs and using materials from various books (you had told her that you had studied the level 2 book already) pacing the class.

On the other hand, I understand you would have liked to participate to more excursions, but August is low season in Bologna, so if the minimum number of students interested in an activity is not reached (the minum is 3), that activity cannot be booked.

Finally, I will check out Icelandic online bookshops as everywhere here in Italy the books we use cost over €22, thank you for the tip!

"A geeat way to learn Italian and it seems like you are having a great holiday in Bologna."

Jordi Codina, student from Spain

It has been a great week:

The perfect organization within five minutes was sitting in my class' in a group of 4 people.

The classes are pleasant and very pleasant thanks to the team of teachers. You can see that everyone knows perfectly what they are doing. Comfortable facilities and located in the center of the old town.

Activities such as lunch, visits, ice cream .... entertaining and useful (also merit of the teaching team)

The comrades of all ages and backgrounds, I was worried that they were mostly young people ... but it has been a pleasure to meet people so diverse.

The accommodation is comfortable and well located (a 20 min walk to the center) always a friendly conversation and all the necessary information.

Bologna itself deserves a visit but for me it has been the biggest surprise, I admit that I had not been informed and admired me. Before entering in class I have been able to walk it, calm streets, wonderful churches and an endless amount of trattoria pizzerias etc where to enjoy a magnificent gastronomy .

In short I think that it has exceeded my expectations in all fields and I will recommend it to everyone as a very serious way to learn Italian and make it look like you are having a great holiday in Bologna.

Thank you,
Jordi

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4 Sep 2017 - 8 Sep 2017
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Yes
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"The best place to learn Italian"

Monika Petkova, student from Bulgaria

The school makes you feel right at home, the teachers are very professional and friendly. Bologna is a perfect location for the Italian experience.And most importantly I've improved my Italian.

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1 week
Date of study
19 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2017
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Yes
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"I could not have chosen better."

Vladana Valesova, student from Czech Republic

The school, Madrelingua, I can highly recommend it. The friendly and patient teachers, classroom with seven students, a school located in the heart of the city. Every afternoon there would be a prepared program for students- participation is optional. The accommodation is about 25 minutes walk from the school in a quiet neighborhood. The room is decorated simply but effectively and practically. The apartment has a communal kitchen and bathroom.

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1 week
Date of study
9 May 2016 - 20 May 2016
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Yes
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Stefania, resp.Italian courses at Madrelingua responded to this review.
10 June 2016

Thank you Vladana for your comments. We are really happy you enjoyed your course. It was a pleasure to meet you and have you with us!!
We hope to see you again, and .... buono studio!!!
Stefania

"Great but we didn't make a lot of things all together."

Maud Lelandais, student from France

I had a very good experience in Madrelingua. Before arriving, when I needed something, someone was always available to reply to me. During my first day, a teacher showed me around the school, explained to me the operation of the school in Italian but very slowly because I was a beginner. All the stuff was very professional and very friendly.
I think it's a very good idea to have free time during the afternoon and always have a teacher to help us if we need.
The school has a perfect location in Bologna center and the building is very beautiful.

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7 Mar 2016 - 11 Mar 2016
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Yes
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Stefania, Resp. Italian courses at Madrelingua responded to this review.
06 April 2016

Dear Maud,

Thank you for your feedback: it's great to know that you enjoyed the school and found the course useful!
I am sorry that the week you were in Bologna we didn't manage to organize many outings... we'll do better next time!
Hope you continue with your studies and if you come back to Bologna we'd love to see you again!

"It was always a nice atmosphere at Madrelingua and I learned a lot"

Selina Maria Mühlbachler, student from Austria

Teachers were all really nice, I was always in small classes and that was good. I learned a lot in these 5 weeks. The activities that the school offered were also really nice and I could see a lot of Bologna.
Housing was okay, but it was a bit too far away from the school. I had to walk 30 minutes every day.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
1 Feb 2016 - 4 Mar 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Stef, Director at Madrelingua responded to this review.
24 March 2016

Grazie Selina!!
It was a real pleasure to have you with us and I am happy you find both the course and the activities useful and interesting!
Next time I'll look for a closer accommodation ;-)

"It was okay; not too heavy"

Aino Niskanen, student from Finland

The school had a warm atmosphere, nice teachers, and a good location. It had a family-like atmosphere, but was sometimes quite noisy.

The housing was okay – modest but also cheap.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Date of study
26 Oct 2015 - 30 Oct 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Stefi, Responsible for Italian courses at Madrelingua responded to this review.
09 November 2015

Dear Aino, thank you for your comments. I am happy you enjoyed the course and found the quality of the teaching high and satifactory, we really care about the service we deliver.
We are happy we met you and had a chance of getting to know you. We hope to see you again soon, in the meantime: buono studio dell'italiano!!

"Marvelous and magical - the school had great teachers, quality lessons, was small, intimate, and the learning was made fun."

Gweneth Moir, student from Switzerland

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience, both socially and academically at Madrelingua. The location of the school was central and convenient - close to both where I was living and to the centre of Bologna. The lessons were engaging and had a strong core in grammar and vocabulary, yet offered various contexts to allow for application of knowledge. The teachers were friendly and fun. What I especially liked was the size of the school - there were four students per class and we all went for a conversation coffee break each morning. The school also organized afternoon "cultural" activities ranging from visiting museums, visiting churches, wine tasting, walking tours, and other fun things. The option to rent a textbook, as opposed to buying one while there was great. I stayed at a friend's apartment while she was away so I cannot speak about the housing arranged by the school. Overall, it was a wonderful experience shared with other like-minded people from around the globe. Thank you!

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
13 Jul 2015 - 24 Jul 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
stefania, resp Italian courses at Madrelingua responded to this review.
30 July 2015

Thank you Gweneth for your feedback! I am happy you enjoyed your time at Madrelingua and you found it both useful and fun.
We always try and personalize what we offer to the students so as to make the experience as good as possible.
For us it was a pleasure to meet you and we hope to see you again soon!!

housing

Housing

Madrelingua offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - No meals

£ 165
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Bologna
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 165
Staying with an Italian family or with Italian people gives you the opportunity to practise your Italian during your time in Bologna , as well as to experience real life as it is lived by people here.

Host families are carefully chosen by our staff, and live either in the centre of Bologna (walking distance from the school) or within an easy bus-ride (maximum 20 minutes). Homestay prices exclude meals as most students enjoy an active social life and therefore choose to eat out. However, you may use the kitchen if you wish.

Payment should be made directly to the host family at the beginning of the stay, normally in cash.

Homestay - 2-person shared room - No meals

£ 321
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Bologna
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 321
Staying with an Italian family or with Italian people gives you the opportunity to practise your Italian during your time in Bologna , as well as to experience real life as it is lived by people here.

Host families are carefully chosen by our staff, and live either in the centre of Bologna (walking distance from the school) or within an easy bus-ride (maximum 20 minutes). Homestay prices exclude meals as most students enjoy an active social life and therefore choose to eat out. However, you may use the kitchen if you wish. The price given below includes room, bed linen, towels and the use of the bathroom as well as the use of the kitchen.

Payment should be made directly to the host family at the beginning of the stay, normally in cash.
apartment

Private Apartment - No meals

£ 458
weekly
Age range: 18 - 99 years old
Location: In the city center of Bologna
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and air conditioning
Distance to school: 5 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 458
If you would prefer the maximium of privacy during your Italian language course, we can arrange for you to stay in a one bedroom or two bedroom flat, normally within walking distance of the school. Flats are all fully furnished and newly renovated.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 85 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Bologna based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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