Università per Stranieri di Perugia (USP)

Again, I would have to say that in three months time, you definitely cover a good two semesters of Italian. The best thing is to expose yourself to the language before studying abroad (sit-in on an elementary class), which is what I did. I noticed an immense improvement in my understanding and speaking comfort that I did not have while taking Italian courses at my home university. You really start to THINK in Italian, thats the difference.

I learn, speak and understand Italian more than I ever expected to in the time period I was given. But it was not EASY! It was a choice inside and outside of class, to actively work on it, at every second. It was a decision to put myself on the line, to speak -right or wrong, and learn as I went along. I learned just as much if not more outside the classroom- at bars, at restaurants, and with friends.

It wasn't that difficult to learn a language I'd not study never before as thankfully it's pretty similar to my mother toungue. So I was able to catch it up very quickly and become at ease in many social situations. Above all, the understanding came very quickly and even before than getting a fluent speaking level.

When I went in Perugia I knew only a few italian words but after 2 weeks I was speeking italian. Only basic communication phrases. I'm recommending this Italian Language Preparation Cource to all of you. The atmosphere in Italy is great. You'll fall in love with Italy. Ciao!

Before the summer course on economics and commerce,I was a little bit worried.Because I thought my level was not high enough.But the teachers helped us on our vocabulary and we had the time to improve it in 3 months.

I lived with 5 other English speakers..although it was great fun, I didn't learn as much Italian as I could have if I had lived with Italian students.