Italian classes with culture programme in Florence

Great teachers and superb methods of learning

16 October 2019
Course: La Dolce Vita 50+ Course - 1 week
Student age: 54 years

I liked the small classes which allows for individual attention.
The teachers are excellent, patient, knowledgeable and energetic. They also are the best sources for local tips and to see Italian mannerisms (ie hand gestures) in action.

15 October 2019
Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 67 years

The teachers are excellent!

31 July 2019
Course: 50+ Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 56 years

Very good teaching. Pedagogical, enthusiastic and inspiring. Fast pace but it gave me a lot of confidence. The staff was friendly, gave good service and cared about the students.
I can highly recommend this school. The classrooms were normal school standard. The social activities are in Italian and as a beginner it was difficult to understand them the first few weeks. The activities themselves are good.

4 February 2019
Course: 50+ Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 53 years

Home stay is the best way to study a foreign language. I am really glad that I did it this time. I spoke only Italian during the stay.

11 June 2018
Course: Italian lessons and cultural activities 1 - 1 week
Student age: 58 years

The quality of the courses, the friendliness, the mix of nationalities and also the fact that it is ideally located.
Do not make meetings with students around a very long table. We can not talk so it's a shame ... Please round tables of 6 or 8 Max it would be so much better and it creates bounding otherwise we can be bored in a very noisy environment ...

30 October 2017
Course: La Dolce Vita 50+ Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 70 years

Everything is uncomplicated.

8 May 2017
Course: 50+ Course - 1 week
Student age: 59 years

The teachers are fantastic, the organisation of the lessons is brilliant.
It's a brilliant school and I would highly recommend going there.

15 August 2016
Course: Standard PLUS 'Made in Italy' - 3 weeks
Student age: 32 years

Friendly atmosphere, very helpful teachers and staff.
I really enjoyed my time with them, including the host family. Everyone was very helpful and kind. I wish I could go again. There was only one thing I was disappointed with: there was no organised excursion tour to Lucca. When I received a sample afternoon activity list, there was a tour to Lucca and Pisa with a teacher. I was looking forward to it. Anyway, I went on a tour to Pisa with an external group that the school staff arranged for me . Maybe the information you gave to me was not up-to-date. However, on the whole, I am very satisfied.

20 November 2015
Course: Italian Language & Cooking with Mamma - 2 weeks
Student age: 51 years

I could learn the grammars with a right speed. It was good that I had enough homework. As the afternoon activities were one-to-one style, my teacher explained me in English sometimes and I could know about the culture and the art in Florence. I'm 60 years old and one of my classmates was 80 years old. The school had a friendly environment and even an older person like me could feel comfortable to join the course. However, some of my classmates felt stressed to learn grammars. I had a good time with the excursions to Lucca and museums. I won't forget the delicious Italian dishes that we prepared and cooked at the school director's house.
Morning course consisted of grammar section and conversation section for 1.5 hour each. I couldn't speak well during the conversation session. I was suggested by the school before starting the second week that it would be better to change to private lessons, however I kept taking the group course. If you prefer to study seriously, I recommend you to take private lessons.

23 September 2015
Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 60 years

I like Marina. She is a fun lady. I enjoyed talking and spending time with her.

1 September 2015
Course: Italian lessons and cultural activities - 1 week
Student age: 32 years

Our program was wonderful, perfect balance of the classroom hours and other activities. Our teachers, Francesco, Giulia and Brenda were marvelous, with great teaching skills, and a fountain of information.
Well organized school with very nice and kind people.

23 October 2013
Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 65 years

teachers and Brenda's programs
We were especially impressed by Giulia's dedication and professionalism. She was a delight. This is not to take away from Francesco's contribution, of course, he too is an excellent teacher; but I guess I am biased by Giulia's beauty and grace:) -John

14 October 2013
Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 66 years

The female teachers. No, just kidding! The individual program for 50+ students was simply genius.
I was completely satisfied!

29 October 2012
Course: 50+ Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 65 years

We only spoke in Italian. The teacher were really good. Sarah was the best. With her we always made conversation.
I have booked the "Dolce Vira 50+" course in hope that there will only be student over 50. Unfortunately, this was only referred to the activities. The classes were mixed. Partly there were also 17 years-old teenagers. But in the end it did not hurt. You just assume differently in the beginning according to the name "50+". On the last two days I decided to to some individual lessons as well which would cost 30€ for 45 min. Therefore, I booked 3 x 45 minutes. And in the end it said on the billing that one lesson cost 40€. This made me the goodbye very easy.

25 September 2012
Course: La Dolce Vita 50+ Course - 1 week
Student age: 50 years

The personel

22 November 2011
Course: 50+ Course - 1 week
Student age: 64 years