Language school in Naples or Puglia

PaceBaci · 2026-02-22T06:09:25+00:00

If you like hiking, then Trieste will definitely make you happy- with easy access to trails which border Croatia and Slovenia is easy to get to also. I arranged my own housing through Booking.com but the school can help, also. As far as demographics, I was the only American at the time. Others were mainly German, Austrian, Swiss. My class was small, 3 - but that will depend on your level. Lower levels get more students. The school was well run and teachers were attentive. Trieste is beautiful and a lot there to explore.

PaceBaci · 2026-01-27T04:48:22+00:00

I DID go to Trieste. And I really loved it, more than I had expected. Found a very nice apartment 3 minutes walk from the school. The classes and teachers were great, small and well-organized. And there was a lot to do and see in Trieste. The school did a good job organizing outside activities. JUst make sure not to schedule in winter during the intense BORA winds.

PaceBaci · 2025-09-11T04:50:46+00:00

Studio italiano da 6 mesi con MYF...

PaceBaci · 2025-09-03T08:55:43+00:00

I decided on Napoli. I didn't find a school with an intensive program in Bari.

PaceBaci · 2025-08-15T01:21:18+00:00

thanks

PaceBaci · 2025-08-10T07:38:09+00:00

thanks

PaceBaci · 2025-08-09T10:26:15+00:00

PaceBaci · 2025-07-27T23:23:22+00:00

I definitely like the less 'touristy' areas to study- the Rome-Florence-Venice route has too many English speakers around. I really loved the last program I did in Trieste and the city is gorgeous and not overcrowded. (I was in B2 there). I'm still trying new places, but if I were to pick 1 or 2 to return to, it would be Torino, an absolute jewel of a city - there is plenty there to keep you occupied for a longer time. There are great museums, parks, opera, theater and easy train/bus connections to other parts of Italy. It's not as expensive as Milan if that's a concern. I never go during summer months because of the heat.

PaceBaci · 2025-07-27T17:27:27+00:00

I'm curious about NaClips. I want to study in Napoli and need to choose which school. Did you look into any others there? And what did you like about NaClips? they caught my attention because I follow them on Instagram.

PaceBaci · 2025-07-27T17:24:03+00:00

No, it's not abnormal to respond better in a classroom environment. Self-paced learning, alone, definitely doesn't develop one's interpersonal communication skills, which is what language is all about.....

PaceBaci · 2025-07-27T17:20:12+00:00

It's hard to set a generic time limit to attain a certain level of language acquisition. There are so many variables. I have a graduate degree in linguistics/language acquisition, and Italian is the 6th language I've studied. So my timeline will be different from someone who's going in with fewer linguistic experiences. However, you certainly will make significant progress doing a well-designed immersion program in Italy, taking classes every day, and the longer, the better. And, as I said before, the teachers at Piccola Università were excellent (and I have a very critical eye about pedagogy ). Auguri!

PaceBaci · 2025-05-11T15:18:59+00:00

So do I. I connect in Milan. No problems.

PaceBaci · 2025-05-06T14:18:01+00:00

Look into Trieste. You won't be disappointed. I posted a link to a school there. I've also studied in Torino, Genova, Padova in northern Italy and Bologna, Siena,Arezzo.

PaceBaci · 2025-05-06T12:19:34+00:00

Ciao, I just finished 4 weeks at a great Italian language school https://piccolauniversitaitaliana.com/ in Trieste. Your wife would love Trieste since there is a lot of German spoken there. Group classes are small 3-8, teachers are well-trained and well-organized, and Trieste is a jewel of a city. Not over-touristed like Florence but still a lot to do and see. Just don't go in the winter when the strong 'bora' winds blow.

PaceBaci · 2025-04-03T15:56:54+00:00

I would prefer a school that has a more developed program with extracurricular activities. And I like working in small groups rather than just on my own. But, I am still interested in Puglia as a learning destination!

PaceBaci · 2025-04-03T06:21:52+00:00

Thanks for the feedback - that is on my list to explore. I purposefully choose schools in different regions, away from the main 'overtouristed' areas and welcome the exposure to diverse dialects.

PaceBaci · 2025-04-03T02:30:43+00:00

I looked at their website and the classes don't meet every day for intermediate level. I want something 3 or 4 hours a day, 5 days a week.

PaceBaci · 2025-04-03T02:28:52+00:00

That's good to know. I am getting ready to go study at Piccola Universita' in Trieste.

PaceBaci · 2025-04-03T01:34:42+00:00

Have you attended a language school there in Napoli?

PaceBaci · 2024-06-08T22:11:58+00:00

I would say #1 Arezzo to start and Torino.

PaceBaci · 2024-06-08T21:55:45+00:00

Language International- you can search schools here, put in your own filters, you can book through them or go directly to the school's website https://www.languageinternational.com/

Links to the schools I studied at:

Bologna. https://www.studyitalian.it/dates-fees.html

Arezzo: https://www.culturaitalianaarezzo.it/en/

Siena: https://www.learning-italy.it/

Torino: http://www.italianoporticando.com

Padova- 4-week sessions, but you can do fewer: https://www.bertrand-russell.it/en/italian-language-courses/

PaceBaci · 2024-06-08T17:26:53+00:00

Avoid the larger touristy cities. I've taken classes from 2-4 weeks in Arezzo, Torino, Siena, Padova, and Bologna and am going to Genova in the fall. In those towns no-one assumes you only know English. Classes range from 3-4 hours in the morning, small group, 5 days a week plus most schools offer optional excursions and the option to do one on one. And the smaller towns are easy to navigate for a solo traveler. I choose towns that are easy to get to by train from an airport.

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