The teachers. I was also happy with the flexibility when I wanted to change level.

GO to the social events and art tours around Rome!

Low grammar level.

The atmosphere, the location and the teacher were absolutely brilliant! Christiano made me laugh during the class which was the best way to learn. Other students were very friendly and I met a lot of nice people. Some of the additional activities were fantastic, for example, the wine tasting and the pronunciation lesson.

Teachers and the variety of students

Friendly atmosphere / lovely area and surroundings...Gio cafe

walks around the area

Thoroughly enjoyed the course with excellent teacher (Jessica), so enthusiastic and fun in the class - plan to keep up the Italian - would look forward to another visit...

I had a very good teacher, Loredana, very nice and dynamic.

Not a lot of Social Activities, But do not miss the Passegiata de l'story d'art with Silvia.

Teachers

Too hot in summer. No Air Conditioning. Avoid classes during afternoon.

really good teacher, perfect studies

all events were good to visit them

It would be great to come back and continue the studies in November

That it is in the center of Rome :-)

It is in a great location. I liked how it was formal, but also informal too. There was pressure to speak better but not to the point of feeling uncomfortable

I had 2 teachers on the course, although both were good, I like my second one much better. She was very enthusastic and broke up the 3 hrs with a lot of things, but not too much to overload us. I found both teaching syles extremely different and at completely different standards, so it was very overwhelming for me to go from one class into another!

Nice teachers, perfect location.

Buy a grammar book (in your language) in the bookstore, helps understand much better in class.

The program of the course (2 hours grammar + 2 hours free conversation), the teacher (very good!), the other students and the atmosphere at the school. (We were a small group and got to know the others very well)

On the internet it says that all the classes are in the morning, but you are just as likely to get classes in the afternoon. (Mine were from 14-17h30)

I would recommend this school to everyone, it's a very good school!

Teachers, students and the location = very close to Piazza Navona.

The bars in the area near the school, walking through the streets, also by night... many impressive things!

The traffic is terrible in Rome, but after a while you get used to it ;)

Teaching

excursions with Silvia

The best teacher - Alessandro Savini!!! Bravo!

The teachers, the admin. staff and the tour guides are excellent.

The school should give the pick-up man at the airport at least a map and some preliminary info for us. Also, on the first day of school,it should organize a meeting with all new students to brief them about what to do, what not to do, where to go, where not to go,how the public transportation system works, etc. This would help integrate the students to the school much faster.

The total immersion teaching method was fantastic. It was amazing how quickly I was able to use my Italian language skills. Also, the staff is very friendly and genuinely interested in each students progress.

Make sure you participate in the activities planned through/by the school. The activities enhance the learning experience.

The school director is very professional and helpful with school related issues. Do not hesitate to speak to him while you are attending the school.

the quality of the teaching was excellent

There isn't a library which I was surprised about and the Gustolab is closed (I was there Feb - Aug 09) so there isn't really a place to go to do homework or have access to reading materials. However the enthusiasm of the staff and the effort put in more than makes up for this.

Teachers

Try to continue speaking Italian after class and where you are living to make the most of the experience. The school was centrally located but accomodation wasn't close. The course is well priced but extras (school tours, extra tuition etc) seemed expensive.

I really enjoyed the 2 weeks I spent there. MY only comment would be that I think a little bit of English from the teacher would help, would increase understanding in a much quicker time. Sometimes you just do not understand no matter how many different ways it is said in Italian. Overall I really enjoyed Dora's lessons.

additional lectures, guided walks at the historical places

movies with subtitles

Instructor

my teacher

This school has a great location because it is easy to get everywhere from there.

teachers

I really enjoyed my experience. The teachers are outstanding!!!

conversations, small groups

free art lessons, our class

the quality of the classes depends much from teachers efforts. Some are highly motivated, other less...

The teaching

The teaching was great. all the teachers were very enthusiastic. I think to get the most out of the language side, it is best do have individual lessons, as well as group ones.

Very sociable

quality of teaching

the other students

speaking italian from day 1

Sebastiano was awesome for grammar.

The lessons, friendliness and warmth of teachers.

The group dinner on Tuesday.