Learning the language was the first thing I wanted to do when arrived in Turin. Luckily, my host family here proposed me Italiano Porticando, saying it's the best.
And I totally agree! You can find lots of language schools, but this one makes the difference in so many ways.
First of all, their method. They have their own, carefully made and level-based material, that is not focused only on the language itself, but also to communication skills, culture, everyday life, history, art. So a total immersion into this beautiful country. In addition, afternoon activities, cooking courses, excursions, museum visits, everything organised by them, helps to really get to know the city and its people, but it's also a great opportunity to practice the language even more, which you achieve to do even from the first lesson!!!
But as a teacher myself, I can say that no teacher can be successful if not loving their job. And in this school, I had the chance to be taught from almost all the teachers. I saw their passion and love for teaching from the first till my last day there! People qualified, kind, really caring about their students, making them feel like home, trying their best every single day to make learning a great experience and of course to meet their students' needs. But all the above mentioned are objective facts that any person studying there can confirm. Speaking for myself, I spent 7 months in this school, 3 hours per day, everyday.
This is my second year in Italy. And I can tell you that these months were more than enough for me to take my B2 certificate in Italian language, being able to communicate perfectly with Italian people, having even job interviews (and succeeding) and in general, learn a lot about this beautiful country. And all the team helped in every single step of mine.
I keep coming back to Italiano Porticando every single time I've got the chance to. Because an experience like this cannot be forgotten. Don't hesitate! This is the one!
Grazie di tutto Rosaria, Laura, Caterina, Paola, Walter, Monica.......
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