4 General Italian Courses for Adults in Salerno

It was AMAZING! I loved the fact that this was a serious academic program. I am a university professor of languages and literatures and have worked with several language schools in my 30+ academic life. Accademia Italiana was very well-organized in terms of its academic programs. They did a wonderful job placing students at the appropriate level with other students who were similarly skilled and motivated. Our class had at most 7 students. All of us were adults who wanted to learn the language and culture (no college or High School kids who were not serious about learning). As a result, my class was always exciting, challenging, and fun. For three weeks we worked together and formed a neat group who would go out after class and speak Italian at all times even though we all were fluent in English or other languages. We had an amazing instructor, Pina, who had several years of experience teaching not only at this particular language academy but at regular institutions. Her solid knowledge of languages (it is obvious that she studied Latin and Greek) and vast array of interests (she could talk about music, film, literature, politics, etc.) offered my class the opportunity to talk about different issues. When Pina taught the passato remoto - a concept that other language schools avoid completely because "it is only used when writing" - I knew I had chosen the right school to learn Italian, and that I had an amazing instructor. Her explanations were on point, and the examples were relevant as they showed instances in which the rules had to be truly understood. Therefore, our class combined the rigorous learning of grammar and culture seamlessly. Pina worked the hardest to make our class work as a team and become friends. It takes special talent to do that, one that goes beyond teaching, and thanks to that, we all became friends. I was so pleased with my experience that I signed up for individual classes during the last week of my stay (I would have done it for longer, but the courses there are so well-structured and serious that you can't join mid-week--a real sign that the Accademia takes its teaching mission seriously). During the last week, I worked with another teacher, Barbara, who was also amazing. With her, I was able to review the more subtle areas of grammar that were not covered in my regular course. Also, since it was a one-to-one class, we concentrated on speaking. Both of my instructors --and the entire staff of the Accademia--were true Salernitanos. They were able to offer information about Salerno that was relevant and useful. It was obvious that all of them love their city and their job, and that love made us (their students) fall in love with Salerno. The extra-curricular activities were good too. I participated in two of them, and the instructors leading them were energetic, and knowledgeable about the material covered. They paid special attention to integrating all participants by switching the level of Italian used according to each person's needs. The skill demonstrated to "read the room" is worth mentioning as one of the key features of Accademia Italiana Salerno, as their students ranged from quite young (high school) to retired people. Accommodations were also impeccable. I stayed in a shared apartment. Instructions were clear and I was paired with other people who had similar habits. Thus, it was an enjoyable experience. Some of my classmates chose to be with families, and they too were very pleased with their accommodations. My room was comfortable and of a good size. The apartment was close to the school. It was furnished with pots and pans, and all that one needs to make life abroad less stressful. Unlike other places where I have stayed when participating in similar programs, I did not have to buy salt, dish soap, sponges, etc. as they were provided. It might seem insignificant, but these little things make a difference. Salerno is small enough to be manageable. There are plenty of places to which one could go for the day and not be bored. I felt safe at all times. I will certainly recommend Accademia Italiana Salerno.

4 February 2026
Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
Student age: 55 years

Location and teacher.

12 August 2025
Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
Student age: 64 years

I could see the sea from my spot.

21 October 2024
Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
Student age: 60 years

The lessons were very good, fully personalised and taught us the rules and exceptions of the language in a short time.
Very helpful, everyone

17 June 2024
Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
Student age: 61 years

Everything was perfect.

30 May 2024
Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
Student age: 65 years