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Why Study Abroad?

Why study abroad? You make be thinking “I’m just trying to do well at my job, money the economy is tight, and study abroad is a luxury.”

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Many former study abroad students have thought the same. Most will now say that study abroad isn’t a luxury, it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity you can’t afford to miss.

Besides being fun and exciting, study abroad is a unique life changing experience that will help you grow academically, personally and prepare you for many other life experiences. Being removed from your comfort zone and placed in an area where you will be emmersed in the language and culture is a excellent way to fast track learning Italian.

Contact the Italian Institute for more information on Study Abroad programs in Italy!

PALIO DI FERRARA

Flag-waving competitions, historical parade and horse race in typical costumes of the 15th Century are just a few things the Palio has to offer.
The Palio was made official in 1279 and rapidly transformed into the symbol of a glorious and fascinating Renaissance. Since then rituals and dates have only changed slightly, and the celebration in the town has not been altered.

A month of celebrations, parades, races and competitions between the eight Contrade [neighborhoods connected to the parish] to win the precious banner dedicated to Saint George, the patron saint of Ferrara.

The month of May welcomes the participants in original costumes who parade through the streets of the city centre and the hard-fought flag-throwing competitions in Piazza del Municipio lead up to the spectacular horse race in Piazza Ariostea. If you're visiting Italy this month, be sure to join the festivities!

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Thinking About Learning Italian? Monthly Classes Are A Perfect Start...

So which of our monthly courses is right for you? Check out our descriptions below and then email us at info@italianinstitute.com to get started!

Italian for Travelers is an 8-hour, four-week course designed for beginner students who are specifically interested in acquiring basic communication skills before leaving for Italy. Students will learn many useful skills, including word pronunciation, meeting and greeting others, requesting information, ordering in a restaurant and asking for directions. The instructor will also impart key, culture-specific tips regarding everyday life in Italy (e.g. hours of operation, restaurant etiquette, tip expectations, etc.). All course materials are included in the price and will be provided to students the first day of class.
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Italian for Beginners is an 8-hour, four-week course designed for people who are interested in learning Italian but would rather not commit to an 11-week course. In this class, students will study the fundamental structures of the Italian language with an emphasis on use of articles, adjectives, prepositions, and present tense verbs. Basic conversation and easy readings will introduce students to the Italian lifestyle and culture in an interesting and engaging way.
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Monthly Conversational Classes

are for intermediate and advanced-level students (A2 and B1) that already have a good foundation in the basic structure of the Italian language. This four-week class will provide students with the opportunity to apply and refine their Italian language skills through guided conversations centered around pre-established themes. Each week the various themes will allow students to incorporate new vocabulary while practicing a different verb tense (e.g. present, simple past, simple future and conditional) and improving their conversational abilities.
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