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Istituto Lorenzo de Medici (IDM)
Instituto Lorenzo de Medici, Via Faenza, 43 - 50123, Florence, Italy, Firenze
4.03 / 5 based on 150 reviews.
Description:
Located in the heart of Florence, the Lorenzo de' Medici school has been providing Italian language and cultural instruction to foreign students since 1972. With 24 years of experience, the Institute has perfected a method of teaching Italian not only to students from all over the world, but also to those whose professions require a special knowledge of Italian. The School is a member of FEDE (Federation of European Schools ) and was one of the first schools to become a member of the ASILS (Association of Schools for Italian as a Second Language).
86% of students recommend
150 reviews
150 Language reviews of Istituto Lorenzo de Medici
by Christopher, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
Language, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
I went to Italy have never spoken Italian in my entire life. The Italians are so willing to help you out with the language and relish the opportunity to enhance their english by attempting to help you learn italian. If you go in with an open mind and embrace the culture and learning a new language there's no end to how much you can advance with the language. It's frustrating and difficult at first, as learning a new language always is. But if you're willing to continue to work at it you'll go far. The locals really appreciate you at least attempting to speak Italian, even if you're not even close. They see that as an extremely nice gesture on your part and will treat you accordingly and help you out with whatever you need in order to learn. Try and speak Italian as much as possible. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by sijndri, University of Iowa, Iowa City, United States
Fine Art (Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking), University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
Classes in the Italian language were not the school's strongest point. Teaching methods largely focused on verbal instruction - but often resorted to using English, since many of the students in my class had little intention of learning the language well. My experiences in Italy, however, were greatly improved by sincere efforts I made to study the language on my own time, using the rather sparse written material on grammar and vocabulary that we were given. Such study was necessary, I found, not only to be cordial with native speakers in social situations, but were necessary for communicating with Italian people socially as peers, and as customers and guests and restaurants, shops, in train stations and on trains - to name just a few situations that inevitably arise. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by beckie, Goddard College, Plainfield, United States
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
During the academic sector of my stay in Italy I was being taught in English and interacted in English. In meeting local Italains and in stores, restaurants ect. I feel I became well accostomed to various phrases and words needed. When my inabitions were down I had an easier time expressing myself fully in Italian and feel I gained a good grasp of communicating to my current abilities. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by LeMoynePhil, LeMoyne College, Syracuse, United States
Language, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Italian
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
The class went at a very fast rate which made it difficult to keep up with. Most Italians have a good grasp of English and don't like to communicate with you in Italian if you have a rudimentary knowledge. There were times that I did communicate in Italian, holding basic conversations. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Erika, University of Iowa, Iowa City, United States
Language, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Italian
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
The classes were taught both in English and in Italian so you could technically go and not learn the language excpet for one basic grammar class which was a disappointment to a language major. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Ia, The Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, Tbilisi, Georgia
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
As much as the the course was tought on English, I did not have any problems in study, but I wished I had more chances for learning Italyan at school too. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Allison, University of Georgia, Athens, United States
Journalism, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
I learned so much being there. I picked up things and remember them so much better than when I am learning the language in the US. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by lauren03, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, United States
Language, Cultural Experiences Abroad
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Italian
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
I learned so much. After having class everyday and then speaking italian to my new friends, I picked up and learned very fast. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Joseph, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, United States
Language, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Italian
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
There are too many international (mostly American) students in Florence, making it harder to speak Italian outside of class. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by L, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT, United States
History, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
I took Italian for 2 years before I left, was a deciding factor in me going there to complete my required third year. Everyone basically speaks English in Florence b/c there are Americans everywhere. But, if you're willing to learn Italian and try it your speaking skills will improve big time! It's hard though to meet Italians to speak to for more than a requisite 5 minute conversation. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by RORYM8980, Trinity University, San Antonio, United States
Business Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
The Italian course every day really helped along with living in a family environment. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by katherine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, United States
Communication and Information Sciences, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
I feel that I learned a lot more than expected which made my experience even better. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by angel25, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, United States
Radio/TV Broadcasting, coast college
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: Italian
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
I enjoyed being thrown into the everday necessity of speaking Italian. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Gianna, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Madison, United States
Design (Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Web), Drake University
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
I tried in every opportunity to speak italian if possible This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Grace, Champlain College, Burlington, United States
Public Relations/Publicity/Advertising, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
It was good, wish I could have taken Italian for longer. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by cfrank, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, United States
Business Studies, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
As I previously stated, I had a wonderful experience taking Intensive Italian for the entire school year, and my study was easily supplemented by making Italian friends (some of whom didn't speak English!). This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Brie427, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
Art, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) Personal comments:
It was a great opportunity to learn some Italian. But, having no prior knowledge of the language, it was great to be taught in English and still to my best to learn Italian. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by fletcher, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY, United States
Fine Art (Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking), Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
most people didnt try to learn italian because everyone spoke english and most people were only in FI for one semester. One of my main goals was to learn the language This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Michelle, University of Arizona, Tucson, United States
Photography, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Did not speak it My level after: Basic phrases Personal comments:
Although being in a city where veryone speaks English was great at first while your making new friends and finding your way, I wish that more people allowed me to speak Italian with them so that I could learn. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Magaly, Bentley College, Waltham, United States
Language, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English Was learning Italian a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my Italian How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your Italian?
My level before: Basic phrases My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
I was able to expand my knowledge in the language incredibly. It being new vocabulary and being able to communicate with locals. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
