Reviews of Parola, Florence, Italy

Total number of reviews: 27

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.

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Based on 27 reviews of former students of Parola

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Overall rating Parola, Florence, Italy	4.6
City	4.9
Organisation	4.4
Facilities	4.2
Social activities	3.9
Quality of teaching	4.6
Value for money	4.7
Homestay	3.7
Shared Flat (apartment)	4.0
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Individual Reviews

Parola

31. Oct. 2023

1. Patrícia Portugal
101.Course: Intensive Course - Allegro - 4 weeks

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24. Oct. 2023

2. Nele Alina Germany
102.Course: Light Course - Tre Volte Plus - 8 weeks

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21. Oct. 2023

3. Julia (44 years)

103.Course: Combo Course - Presto (20 Group + 10 Individual) - 1 week

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The language of teaching is Italian only. The teachers are really very friendly, sympathetic, patient, humorous.

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Great and friendly teachers

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Florence is a city where you are never alone.

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Grammar and conversation in the morning, individual one-to-one tuition in the afternoon.

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Die Signora ist sehr herzlich und gastfreundlich gewesen. Wir fanden schnell eine Kommunikationsmöglichkeit und Ebene zueinander. Die Unterkunft lag nah zum Flughafen und zur Schule machte ich jeden Morgen erst eine 15minütige Fahrt mit der Tram und dann einen schönen 20minütigen Spaziergang durch die leere Stadt.

17. Oct. 2023

4. Monika (55 years)

104.Course: Intensive Course - Allegro [Italian] - 1 week

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Everything was very personal and individual. The contact with the teachers was friendly and I felt very well looked after. The way of teaching was also very goal-oriented and a lot of fun. I would not have thought it possible that I would learn sooo much in just one week. It was really fantastic and I will definitely do it again. I also really enjoyed the afternoon events.

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Florence is a great city. But for me personally, there were far too many tourists. For my next stay in Italy, I would choose a smaller city with a beautiful landscape or where you can quickly get to the countryside / nature.

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The hostess was very friendly and the interaction very pleasant. She cooked every evening and made an effort. Although she is a vegetarian, she also prepared some meat for me from time to time. Overall, however, the dishes were very simple. I would have preferred something more typical of the country. Another plus point was that we could also talk in English, as I am an Italian beginner and otherwise it would have been very difficult to communicate.

10. Oct. 2023

5. Ugo Germany
105.Course: Intensive Course - Allegro [Italienisch] - 1 week

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5. Sep. 2023

6. John (69 years) United States
106.Course: Intensive Course - Allegro [Italian] - 1 week

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Very engaging, lively teachers! Amazingly low price!

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Great place, deep history, plethora of activities, too many tourists

24. Aug. 2023

7. Andre (43 years)

107.Course: Intensive Course - Allegro - 2 weeks

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The organisation of the language courses and the language school fill me with great satisfaction.

30. Jul. 2023

8. Susan (71 years) Australia
108.Course: Private lessons - 36 lessons (9 lessons per week) - 4 weeks

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Loved my teacher, Gemma. She made me feel very relaxed about the process and I feel that I learnt a lot because she took all of the angst out of it. Very relaxed atmosphere. I liked it.

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Air conditioning was not coping but it was a massive heat wave. I think they could have provided more tuition books to students.

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Loved it. I will return next year next & probably do 4 days per week and four hours per day

8. Jun. 2023

9. Patrick (67 years) United States
109.Course: Semi-Intensive Course - Andante: Conversation - 4 weeks

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The kindness and warmth of the instructors. Very motivating, they teach with a fun style and show you how to love the language.

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Sometimes there were too many students in the class.

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Amazing location, fantastic teachers.

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My favorite city in the world. I go back often.

22. May. 2023

10. Helga (60 years)

110.Course: Intensive Course - Allegro [Italian] - 1 week

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The commitment of the teachers (incl. contact person) was super!

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Small rooms; during my week there were no leisure activities (except going out to eat once) - the reason was the bad weather; I lacked affordable cooperation to visit one or two famous museums (only one man came along who offered this - with a guided tour - but at a much higher price commercially).

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I would definitely choose it again

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Florence is an "open-air museum".

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Our double room was missing a table & the living area we were offered was quite dark, as was the whole flat.

22. May. 2023

11. Annette (59 years)

111.Course: Intensive Course - Allegro [Italian] - 1 week

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Everyone is very nice, sympathetic teachers, uncomplicated and helpful staff. The lessons are good.

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No afternoon activities were offered.

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The whole city is one big museum.

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We didn't really feel very welcomed. There was no breakfast, we had it at the café around the corner.

13. Mar. 2023

12. Norbert (70 years)

112.Course: Intensive Course - Allegro - 3 weeks

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21. Feb. 2023

13. Shanna (22 years)

113.Course: Intensive Course - Allegro - 2 weeks

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The teachers and staff were especially friendly, which was very important to me. The location was central, and on the way to school you could see beautiful sights of the city early in the morning.

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In some cases, it was a little difficult to combine different levels. But there was also a redistribution of responsibilities during our time, which meant that we had a change of teachers once.

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Beautiful city, I will be back

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I lived with an Italian grandmother who unfortunately didn't speak a word of English. Privacy seems to be a different thing in Italy, too, as she went through my room during the day to remake the bed and folded my clothes as it felt right to her. After I got used to it, however, I was grateful, as even a hostel stay would have been at least as expensive.

16. Jan. 2023

14. Dr Annette (55 years)

114.Course: Intensive Course - Allegro [Italian] - 2 weeks

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4. Oct. 2022

15. Anna Poland
115.Course: Combo Course - Vivace (20 Group + 5 Individual) [Italian] - 2 weeks

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26. Sep. 2022

16. Marta Norway
116.Course: Combo Course - Vivace (20 Group + 5 Individual) [Italian] - 2 weeks

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1. Sep. 2022

17. Anton (68 years)

117.Course: Intensive Course - Allegro [Italian] - 2 weeks

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Very nice and helpful staff. Will book again if possible for Easter 2023

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Will book there again

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There's something for everyone, I really enjoy being there.

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The teachers taught the material with wit, humour and charm. Thank you.

23. Aug. 2022

18. Eva-maria (57 years)

118.Course: Intensive Course - Allegro [Italian] - 2 weeks

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Nice teachers, pleasant atmosphere

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Unfortunately, in a two-week period, only 2 afternoon activities; material: partially copies, in which the pictures were not recognisable

19. Aug. 2022

19. Juan Miguel (30 years)

119.Course: Intensive Course - Allegro - 2 weeks

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1. Aug. 2022

20. M. Pilar (56 years)

120.Course: Intensive Course - Allegro [Italian] - 1 week

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The teachers have been very good, always willing to answer any questions and always with a smile. A very good experience.

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Always willing to help.

17. Jan. 2022

21. Herbert Netherlands
121.Course: Intensive Course - Allegro - 2 weeks

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20. Mar. 2020

22. Cassandra (29 years) Finland
122.Course: Intensive Course - Allegro [Italian] - 3 weeks

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Insider tips about what future students should not miss

Participate as much as possible in the activities, that’s where the actual language learning takes place!

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Overall the experience was great; the course material, activities, location of the school and general learning atmosphere. Of course, there were some differences in the teaching motivation / attitude of the teachers, which affected the language training somewhat. Mainly taking the course was a wonderful experience in a family-like environment!

2. Mar. 2020

23. Leeann (63 years) Italy
123.Course: Intensive Course - Allegro - 4 weeks

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My course was good on the speaking level, not very well organized with people coming and going everyday, sometimes we had 10 people in the class and then sometimes it was 3-4 (which was better), but I don't think it was what I was expecting for the amount of money I spent.

9. Feb. 2020

24. Lei (21 years) China
124.Course: Allegro - Intensive Course - 4 weeks