Languages

Learning a new language is one of the best ways to assimilate yourself directly with the culture of those countries you choose to visit.

Even by knowing only a very few basic words can help break down barriers, and show that you are willing to make the effort to be a part of the local culture.

There are countless ways to learn languages. Undoubtedly, the easiest way to learn a language is to live in the county where it is spoken, whereby you will naturally absorb the language. This is a luxury many cannot afford.

Nevertheless, evening classes act as an excellent alternative to most, and a perfect opportunity to prep up before travelling abroad.

Common languages, such as French, German, Spanish and Italian are usually offered by most schools, colleges and universities on an evening or part-time.

For more exotic languages you might have to consult the national embassy for the language concerned for more advice on language courses and schools abroad. Embassies should be able to provide you with a list of accredited courses.

To get you started, you may find the below links useful:

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci - Italian language school

Learn Italian in Florence, Rome and Siena while learning the Italian culture.

BBC Online

Language tuition for beginners

Abroad Languages

Listing of language and business languages courses abroad

Language Schools

Comprehensive database of language schools teaching everything from Arabic to Xhosa.

Language Learning

Find the right language school from this massive database of language schools worldwide.

Cactus Language

Impressive range of language courses and holidays from around the world

UCAS

For those interested in studying language at degree level, UCAS offer a comprehensive listing all university language courses.


Italian language school Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo ?

Italian language school located in Tuscany, in Pisa and in seaside city Viareggio. offers courses on Italian language for foreigners, semester and summer study abroad programs. Also features intensive courses, individual tutoring, and classes in cooking and art.