Reviews of Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri, Siena, Italy
Total number of reviews: 79
NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.
Average Rating
Based on 79 reviews of former students of Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri
Overall rating Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri, Siena, Italy | 4.4 |
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City | 4.7 |
Organisation | 4.5 |
Facilities | 3.8 |
Social activities | 3.9 |
Quality of teaching | 4.6 |
Value for money | 4.2 |
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Homestay | 3.9 |
Shared Flat (apartment) | 3.4 |
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Individual Reviews
Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri
17. Oct. 2023
1. Jill (57 years) United States
101.Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
101.Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
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We loved the teacher and the school’s teaching method.
10. Oct. 2023
2. Evelyn (70 years) Australia
102.Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
102.Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
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It was very efficient in sorting new students. Being there for only one week, I learnt a lot in a short time.
City/place
I would recommend Siena as a destination to anyone. Such a lovely place to be, hard to describe, but very special.
18. Sep. 2023
3. Michel (75 years)
103.Course: G8 - Standard Course [Italien] - 2 weeks
103.Course: G8 - Standard Course [Italien] - 2 weeks
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A very competent teacher.
A good atmosphere in the teaching team
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Insufficient activities and excursions.
Perhaps this was due to the time of year, as there were not a large number of students, but also to the city of Siena itself, which is very attractive and does not require any specific school activities.
14. Aug. 2023
4. Dino (39 years) South Africa
104.Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
104.Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
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Great teachers and lovely after-school activities
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Couldn't give me an answer as to where I would stay as it was important to me and the website states only 9min away (even after asking on email beforehand). They do have accom very close but when this is all booked out, they turn to places which are much further away. I booked and then found out it was over 30min walk away which I can't do due an old injury. Had to cancel and found other accom much closer but was still charged an "accomodation admin fee".
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Like a tiny Florence but without the over-abundance of tourists. Beautiful little city and worth visiting.
29. Jul. 2023
5. Erzsébet (59 years) Hungary
105.Course: LC - Language and Cooking - 2 weeks
105.Course: LC - Language and Cooking - 2 weeks
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17. Jul. 2023
6. Joalien Switzerland
106.Course: 1 Woche Standard Course + 1 Woche Language and Culture Kurs - 2 weeks
106.Course: 1 Woche Standard Course + 1 Woche Language and Culture Kurs - 2 weeks
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1. Jun. 2023
7. Jörg (61 years)
107.Course: 2 weeks
107.Course: 2 weeks
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Language school with an fascinating historical background. I had private lessons, my teacher Massimiliano was very good.
29. May. 2023
8. Josepha (74 years)
108.Course: LL - ALMA Siena 50+ - 2 weeks
108.Course: LL - ALMA Siena 50+ - 2 weeks
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Very good teacher, I learnt a lot. The atmosphere was very good and on the cultural trips, you were accompanied by an art and cultural historian.
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Very old building and not very clean.
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A beautiful old city with many attractions, friendly and helpful people. I did not use public transport much and the geographical points were not important to me either.
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Good teachers and good teaching materials
17. Apr. 2023
9. Felix
109.Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
109.Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
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10. Apr. 2023
10. Miriam Germany
110.Course: C4 - Standard Combined Course (20 Group + 4 Individual) - 1 week
110.Course: C4 - Standard Combined Course (20 Group + 4 Individual) - 1 week
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19. Oct. 2022
11. Simard (65 years) Canada
111.Course: G8 - Standard Course [Italian] - 3 weeks
111.Course: G8 - Standard Course [Italian] - 3 weeks
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The teacher was great.
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It seems to me to attract older students.
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It is more lively that you could imagine for a city of this size. Probably because it is a very touristic and also a university city.
19. Oct. 2022
12. Nicole (65 years)
112.Course: Teachers Course Individual - 1 week
112.Course: Teachers Course Individual - 1 week
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Good atmosphere, teacher who listens
14. Jul. 2022
13. Stephan (46 years)
113.Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeks
113.Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeks
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14. Jun. 2022
14. Saskia United Kingdom
114.Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeks
114.Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeks
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6. Jun. 2022
15. Katja (41 years)
115.Course: LC - Language and Cooking - 3 weeks
115.Course: LC - Language and Cooking - 3 weeks
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24. May. 2022
16. Angelika (56 years)
116.Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
116.Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
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The cooking course with Claudio
Quality of teaching / language progress
I asked the school to send me my test because I was only placed in A2 course. In Berlin, I attend a B2 course. That was OK for me because I repeated the grammar. But I'm interested in what the A2 course was based on.
17. May. 2022
17. Ailsa (65 years) United Kingdom
117.Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
117.Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
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Friendly nice teachers
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Pace slightly fast for even A1 beginners & no over 50s as requested/expected
City/place
Great
4. Apr. 2022
18. Lotta Germany
118.Course: G8 - Standard Course - 4 weeks
118.Course: G8 - Standard Course - 4 weeks
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29. Nov. 2021
19. Katharina (53 years)
119.Course: G8 - Standard Course [Italienisch] - 1 week
119.Course: G8 - Standard Course [Italienisch] - 1 week
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Great, interesting city
19. Sep. 2021
20. Petra (61 years)
120.Course: G8 - Standard Course - 3 weeks
120.Course: G8 - Standard Course - 3 weeks
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16. Aug. 2021
21. Tet (63 years)
121.Course: G8 - Standard Course [Italian] - 1 week
121.Course: G8 - Standard Course [Italian] - 1 week
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Super nice teacher. Andrea. Very capable.
Negative aspects
Would have liked a little more feedback on pronunciation. Also nice if you have several course participants.
A bit more choice in the afternoon would have been nice as Siena is not very big.
Quality of teaching / language progress
I don't know what we followed.
14. Sep. 2020
22. Dagmar Germany
122.Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
122.Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
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1. Apr. 2020
23. William (62 years) United Kingdom
123.Course: C8 - Intensive Combined Course (20 Group + 8 Individual) - 2 weeks
123.Course: C8 - Intensive Combined Course (20 Group + 8 Individual) - 2 weeks
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Friendly staff. Good teacher. Additional activities, including language, in the afternoon.
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Be sure to explore the city.
City/place
Beautiful city. (But steep hills, which may be hard work for people with mobility issues.)
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Excellent flat. Spacious and well-appointed. Very central, very near Piazza del Campo. Separate room with desk for studying.
22. Jan. 2019
24. Katie (62 years) United States
124.Course: Siena Magnifica [Italian] - 1 week
124.Course: Siena Magnifica [Italian] - 1 week
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The teachers, Alessia and Andrea
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They try very hard to meet your needs and welcome you
16. May. 2016
25. Rossala (63 years)
125.Course: Private lessons - 1 week
125.Course: Private lessons - 1 week
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Rebekkah was a great instructor who adapted her teaching style to my own goals.
16. May. 2016
26. Gerard (66 years)
126.Course: One-to-one - 1 week
126.Course: One-to-one - 1 week
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Great learning experience.
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Andrea was a great instructor. I learned a great deal of practical information and my skill level improved significantly.
13. Sep. 2015
27. Natalia (18 years)
127.Course: G8 Intensive course - 1 week
127.Course: G8 Intensive course - 1 week
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Room for students (with piano), teachers' approach towards students, nice atmosphere.
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Enjoy the charms of Siena :-)
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I would recommend!
6. Oct. 2014
28. Louise (72 years) United Kingdom
128.Course: Siena Magnifica - 2 weeks
128.Course: Siena Magnifica - 2 weeks
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All staff and teachers very friendly but at the same time very professional. Hand picked teacher who knew what she was doing (Ilenia and Andrea my guide too)
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You are at the best place, enjoy your course.
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I have enjoyed every minute of my course, made friends with teachers, and students. Everyone gelled, I did not feel different because of my age. Amazing, will come back in 2015. Thank you.
8. Aug. 2013
29. Kristian (55 years) Denmark
129.Course: G6 Standard Course- 15 lessons/week - 1 week
129.Course: G6 Standard Course- 15 lessons/week - 1 week
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Well organized and good teachers.
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If you want to change level the school is very flexible.
7. May. 2013
30. Benjamin (35 years)
130.Course: G8 Intensive course - 1 week
130.Course: G8 Intensive course - 1 week
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Friendly atmosphere, good teaching.
8. Apr. 2013
31. Lenore (58 years)
131.Course: C4 - Combined Standard (15 group + 4 individual) - 2 weeks
131.Course: C4 - Combined Standard (15 group + 4 individual) - 2 weeks
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Homestay Executive
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The dedicated and competent teachers
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A trip by treno vapore (steam train)/naturo on small tracks to Tuscan villages including a visit to a "wine factory" and a two-hour lunch with simple Tuscan specialities, wine, folk group and a lot of contact with about 250 young and old Italians, few tourists. Twice a month, book it previously via the travel agency in Via Camollia, ask the Tourist Information Office on the large square.
Other comments
It was my second time there.
10. Nov. 2012
32. Agata (37 years) Poland
132.Course: G8 Intensive course - 3 weeks
132.Course: G8 Intensive course - 3 weeks
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Shared Apartment
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Friendly atmosphere.
12. Sep. 2012
33. Ranveig (23 years) Norway
133.Course: G8 Intensive course - 3 weeks
133.Course: G8 Intensive course - 3 weeks
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The teachers and the students.
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Have a tighter control on the accommodation.
7. May. 2012
34. Helen (40 years) Australia
134.Course: G6 Standard Course - 8 weeks
134.Course: G6 Standard Course - 8 weeks
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Small class sizes, extra-curricular activities.
8. Sep. 2011
35. Elisabeth (51 years)
135.Course: G8 Intensive course - 1 week
135.Course: G8 Intensive course - 1 week
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The appealing and varied structure of the lessons, pleasant teacher!
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Orientation tour on the first day
5. Jul. 2011
36. Gabrielle (65 years)
136.Course: G6 Standard Course - 4 weeks
136.Course: G6 Standard Course - 4 weeks
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The tight organization of the lessons
31. May. 2011
37. Ursula (67 years)
137.Course: G6 Standard Course - 1 week
137.Course: G6 Standard Course - 1 week
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The lessons and the mix of ages. (20-75!)
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The leisure activities offered by school
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The shared apartment was in very poor condition. The window in my room was absolutely unsound and not closeable. Kitchen cupboards were filthy.
15. Mar. 2011
38. Marion (39 years)
138.Course: G8 Intensive course - 2 weeks
138.Course: G8 Intensive course - 2 weeks
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very nice people, central location in the historic district
16. Dec. 2010
39. Moritz (31 years)
139.Course: C4 - Combined Standard - 4 weeks
139.Course: C4 - Combined Standard - 4 weeks
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Homestay Executive
6. Nov. 2010
40. Leena (64 years) Finland
140.Course: G8 Intensive course - 2 weeks
140.Course: G8 Intensive course - 2 weeks
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Good teachers
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More details about accomodation.
18. Oct. 2010
41. Ninni (64 years) Sweden
141.Course: C4 - Combined Standard - 1 week
141.Course: C4 - Combined Standard - 1 week
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The good teacher.
23. Aug. 2010
42. Rebecca (40 years)
142.Course: G6 Standard Course - 1 week
142.Course: G6 Standard Course - 1 week
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The quality of the teaching and the friendliness of the teachers and clerical staff.
8. Mar. 2010
43. Peter (26 years) Italy
143.Course: G6 Standard Course - 2 weeks
143.Course: G6 Standard Course - 2 weeks
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The fellow students and class environment.
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Make sure you get a good teacher!
15. Oct. 2009
44. Marjorie (62 years) United Kingdom
144.Course: G8 Intensive course - 1 week
144.Course: G8 Intensive course - 1 week
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15. Oct. 2009
45. Ralph (63 years) United Kingdom
145.Course: G8 Intensive course - 1 week
145.Course: G8 Intensive course - 1 week
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High Quality of Teaching
11. Sep. 2009
46. Mairiaux (18 years)
146.Course: G6 Standard Course - 2 weeks
146.Course: G6 Standard Course - 2 weeks
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the kindness of the teachers and the good contact with all the students
14. May. 2009
47. Shazia (36 years) United Kingdom
147.Course: G8 Intensive course - 2 weeks
147.Course: G8 Intensive course - 2 weeks
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the other students
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It was really cold the two weeks were there and the school did not have any heating on so we were wearing coats etc when we asked for it to be put on it was but at a very low level. In addition, I did not feel, having done courses elsewhere, this was an intensive course. They were not geared up for the short term students at all. I learned something but not as much as I would have done elsewhere.
11. Oct. 2007
48. Verena (51 years)
148.Course: G8 Intensive course - 2 weeks
148.Course: G8 Intensive course - 2 weeks
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Homestay Executive
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friendly atmosphere, flexibility of the school (changing classes, private lessons etc.)
14. Sep. 2007
49. Franz-j. (57 years)
149.Course: C8 Combined course - 2 weeks
149.Course: C8 Combined course - 2 weeks
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the atmosphere at school, the kindness of the teachers
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
the wine-tasting at the Enotheca close to the Campo
Other comments
I've been there the third time this year and my Italian has improved step by step. I'm quite satisfied with the school.
13. Sep. 2007
50. Alexandra (40 years)
150.Course: G6 Standard Course - 4 weeks
150.Course: G6 Standard Course - 4 weeks
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The enthusiasm of the teachers is great.
16. Aug. 2007
51. Veronique (28 years)
151.Course: G8 Intensive course - 1 week
151.Course: G8 Intensive course - 1 week
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excellent teacher
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the city and the chianti
28. Jun. 2007
52. Alexandra (40 years) Netherlands
152.Course: G8 Intensive course - 4 weeks
152.Course: G8 Intensive course - 4 weeks
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My compliments about the teachers. Only the appartment was very dirty. But I will come back definitely for the courses
23. May. 2007
53. Sonja (37 years)
153.Course: Siena Magnifica - 2 weeks
153.Course: Siena Magnifica - 2 weeks
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our teacher was great! and also the women in the front desk were very friendly, patient and tried to solve each problem
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the cooking lessons were really nice, and the meals were great!
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I didn´t like the chiefs of the school, they make problems if you miss a lesson. but the teachers were really great, the people I met there were all nice and interesting. I loved my time in Siena and I will come back next year!!!!
14. Apr. 2007
54. Marietta (52 years)
154.Course: Combined C4 (Group + Individual) - 2 weeks
154.Course: Combined C4 (Group + Individual) - 2 weeks
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Homestay Executive
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The conviviality. The teachers are all very nice and friendly.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Visit of Siena and other towns proposed by the school. We visited Pisa and had a very nice teacher with us who explained everything very well. The presentations and films proposed by the school are interesting.
Other comments
The teachers are lovely. Thanks to them for their patience and friendlyness.
The ladies at the reception of the school were very helpful and didn't hesitate to make a telephone call for me for a reservation at the Uffizi in Firenze or elsewehere.
An information about the internet point : if you have a lap-top, take it with you, because you will have much less problems in treating with your e-mails. The internet point at the school is really to improve!
In a two-weeks stage I have met many people of many different countries. This was a real enrichment for me. If I had the oportunity to return to the school in Siena, I would take it at once.
9. Nov. 2006
55. Guy (40 years)
155.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
155.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
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Homestay Executive
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the friendly atmosphere
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
visit Siena
5. Nov. 2006
56. Laura Maria (24 years)
156.Course: Standard Italian - 1 week
156.Course: Standard Italian - 1 week
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16. Aug. 2006
57. Jonathan (27 years) Sweden
157.Course: Standard Italian - 8 weeks
157.Course: Standard Italian - 8 weeks
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Homestay Executive
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Skip the fourth hour of the G8 course and take some private lessons instead
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Very, very good teachers.
15. Jun. 2006
58. Rebekka (31 years)
158.Course: G7 Classic course - 2 weeks
158.Course: G7 Classic course - 2 weeks
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In class only Italian was spoken. Besides the language I learned a lot about the history, the structure and some special or typical Italian characteristics.
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I think Dante Alighieri offers a good mixture of grammar and conversation. I liked that we had not just one teacher but two different ones. In addition to that I enjoyed the fact that in my course the have been seven students and each one came from a different country. Moreover, the teachers are very kind and the lessons are good.
14. Jun. 2006
59. Gruber (38 years) Germany
159.Course: G7 Classic course - 2 weeks
159.Course: G7 Classic course - 2 weeks
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19. Dec. 2005
60. Bridget Usa
160.Course: Standard Italian - 1 week
160.Course: Standard Italian - 1 week
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the location
19. Dec. 2005
61. Carlo
161.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
161.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
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pallio
19. Dec. 2005
62. Dolores
162.Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
162.Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
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30. Jun. 2005
63. Anonymous (23 years)
163.Course: General
163.Course: General
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3. Aug. 2004
64. Tim (32 years) U.s.a.
164.Course: General
164.Course: General
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16. Jun. 2004
65. Tino (35 years)
165.Course: General
165.Course: General
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9. Jun. 2004
66. Christine (56 years)
166.Course: General
166.Course: General
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13. May. 2004
67. Gurr (67 years) Uk
167.Course: General
167.Course: General
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lack of IT facilities
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Walks organized by the school
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Very friendly very helpful.
27. Nov. 2003
68. Robert (33 years) Sweden
168.Course: General
168.Course: General
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Good atmosphere.
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Internet access is not good.
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The dinner at the cooking school is a good value for the money, and it's fun.
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Although the school is rather low-tech and with traditional approaches to teaching, the staff and teachers have a sincere commitment to quality and everyone is very friendly and helpful. I learnt a lot. Certain nationalities are overrepresented, which may be a problem in some classes. I met a lot of Swiss, Swedes, and Japanese.
20. Nov. 2003
69. Klemens (27 years)
169.Course: General
169.Course: General
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10. Sep. 2003
70. M.
170.Course: General
170.Course: General
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27. Aug. 2003
71. Martin (31 years) Austria
171.Course: General
171.Course: General
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Very good atmosphere; party at a typical Tuscan farm - very good.
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Palio.
9. May. 2003
72. Kerstin (56 years) Sweden
172.Course: General
172.Course: General
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Very friendly athmosphere and the teachers were excellent
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Very hard to be able to use the computers, there should be more computers
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I was there during Easter and I would have liked more social arrangements from the school's side. It would have been better if the school could arrange more social get togethers like concerts, dancing and other cultural events.
7. May. 2003
73. Elisabeth (30 years) Deutschland
173.Course: General
173.Course: General
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The private athmosphere
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nothing
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it´s better to learn at home before the alphabet and the numbers.
19. Oct. 2002
74. Katrin (30 years)
174.Course: Super Intensive (+35h)
174.Course: Super Intensive (+35h)
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3. Sep. 2002
75. Nina (22 years) Deutschland
175.Course: General
175.Course: General
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meeting people from all over the world was a real good experince
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When you make a reservation tell the school that you want to stay in the center of Siena. Most families are outside the city, so you have to take the bus to get to Siena, and there aren`t a lot of buses and they are never punctual!!!!
If you can manage to make your holiday in July or August don`t miss the Palio!!!!
22. Jul. 2002
76. Karin (27 years) Switzerland
176.Course: General
176.Course: General
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The setting of the school in the old town and the warm and friendly staff. Friends said that the cooking and singing classes are really worth while if you are interested in cooking or singing.
Negative aspects
I would have liked to have cheaper access to the internet and one or two computers more (the school has got two)
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
the palio (horse race on July 2 or August 16), the festival of classical music in the second week of July and the open air cinema in the old fortezza in July and the beginning of August.
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The school puts students together in one flat who are about the same age. Who is 33 is not likely to share an apartment with people who are 17. I liked that. If you are not used to the Italian standard of living you might find the school and the apartments a bit wacky.
25. Jun. 2002
77. Eisfeld (32 years) Germany
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25. Jun. 2002
78. Christiane (28 years) Deutschland
178.Course: Super Intensive (+35h)
178.Course: Super Intensive (+35h)
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8. Oct. 2001
79. Susanne (33 years) Deutschland
179.Course: General
179.Course: General
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