{"id":52622,"date":"2023-05-04T10:33:05","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T08:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.culturaitaliana.eu\/?post_type=testimonial&p=52622"},"modified":"2025-04-22T11:44:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T09:44:09","slug":"joseph-usa","status":"publish","type":"testimonial","link":"https:\/\/www.culturaitaliana.eu\/zh-hans\/testimonial\/joseph-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Joseph, Usa"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I want to let you know that my two weeks of language study with Cultura Italiana could not have been
\nany better. It was an absolutely superb program in all respects. Although I still have much to learn, my
\nItalian language skills were unquestionably improved. [\u2026]<\/p>\n

Here are some the most significant aspects of the two weeks I spent with Cultura Italiana:<\/p>\n

1. School administration \u2013 This was efficient and very well organized. All pre-attendance
\ncorrespondence\/enrollment was rapid, comprehensive, and concise. Administrative Director \u2013
\nRoberta Vai and her assistants, Beatrice and Emil, were always available and helpful with
\nenrollment and accommodation issues prior to arrival and with any support needed during
\nschool.<\/p>\n

2. Accommodations – My delightful \u201cfamily\u201d accommodations were arranged via the school. I
\nstayed in a very convenient and centrally located apartment owned and hosted by Mariangela
\nwho also had a medical student boarding in the apartment. Staying in this \u201cfamily\u201d environment
\nprovided another opportunity to engage and speak with native Italians and more deeply
\nappreciate Italian culture and daily ways of life. Mariangela made me feel right at home the
\nmoment we met.<\/p>\n

3. Academic program \u2013 Beginning with the pre-test for initial placement all the way through our
\nfinal classes, the course of study was excellent. I was appropriately placed in a B1.1 level course,
\nwhich was a challenge for me but not overwhelming. My daily curriculum was divided into
\nthree parts, 1.5 hours of grammar structure, 1.5 hours of conversational expression, and 2-2.5
\nhours cultural activities. Homework was assigned daily and took me about two hours to
\ncomplete. Grammar and conversational classes had 7-10 students. Most other students had a
\nsimilar curriculum format. My teachers, Marina Carbone, Camilla Digiacinto, Nazzarena Cozzi
\nwere skilled professionals. They were always well prepared and orchestrated dynamic and
\nenjoyable participation from all classmates. All students were motivated to learn and we had
\nfun.<\/p>\n

4. Diverse student body – My fellow classmates and students were from Togo, Norway, Sweden,
\nDenmark, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, Switzerland, Poland, Tunisia, Israel, Palestine,
\nBrazil, Chile, Japan, USA, UK. We were young, old, employed, retired, high-school and
\nuniversity students, religious and non-religious. It was a joy to converse and dine with all of my
\nfellow students. We had the opportunity to learn our various motivations to study Italian as
\nwell as to hear different perspectives on world events and culture.<\/p>\n

5. Extracurricular activities \u2013 Bologna is a fabulous and interesting city with so much to offer!
\nStrolls through the city and its outskirts to learn various aspects of Bologna\u2019s deep and varied
\nhistory were educational and also a forum to speak Italian outside the classroom. These were
\nfun walks and hikes, guided by school Director Massimo Maracci or Emil, and were typically
\nfollowed by enjoyable aperitifs at a local bar\/caf\u00e9. In addition, cooking classes were offered (at
\nadditional expense) twice per week to learn more about Italian cuisine. I participated in four of
\nthese evening classes. Some items we prepared were tagliatelle Bolognese, cacio e pepe,
\nsaltimbocca, tortelinni, tortellonni, cavatelli, and panna cotta. Since we made our pasta by
\nhand, we all have a better appreciation of the work and love that goes into a fine pasta dish.
\nThese cooking classes were fun and delicious!<\/p>\n

6. Other activities \u2013
\na. I rented a bicycle from L\u2019Altra Babele (laltrababele.it) a used bicycle coop for only
\n30euros total for two weeks. What a value! I used the bike to ride all over Bologna,
\nincluding (5 miles round trip) to the municipal swimming pool where I swam daily from
\n7-8am.
\nb. I also visited:
\ni. Bologna sites & museums:
\n1. Basilica di San Petronio \u2013 massive and beautiful church.
\n2. Due Torri \u2013 great vantage point for view of the city.
\n3. Museo del Patrimonio Industriale \u2013 really interesting and not touristy.
\n4. Museo Civico Archeologico \u2013 astonishing collection of treasures from
\nthousands of years ago.
\n5. MAMbo \u2013 Museo d\u2019Arte Moderna di Bologna \u2013 impressive and provoking exhibits and collection.
\nii. Ravenna – stunning mosaics.
\niii. Modena \u2013 Ferrari museum.
\niv. Ferrara \u2013 absolutely beautiful and charming \u201cold\u201d Renaissance fortress city.
\nMuseo Schifanoia is a beautifully and carefully restored 14th century palace. I
\nwould love to live in Ferrara.
\nc. Train travel \u2013 Trenitalia system was really a pleasure to use. It was clean, fast, on time
\nand reasonably priced. The USA could learn many lessons from this train system.
\nMy experience at Cultura Italiana and the additional travels within Italy will be life-time memories. I
\nhope to return to Italy soon and continue to learn its language and culture, and interact with its lovely
\ncitizens. 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Staying in this \u201cfamily\u201d environment provided another opportunity to engage and speak with native Italians and more deeply appreciate Italian culture and daily ways of life. Mariangela made me feel right at home the moment we met. 3. Academic program \u2013 Beginning with the pre-test for initial placement all the way through our final classes, the course of study was excellent. I was appropriately placed in a B1.1 level course, which was a challenge for me but not overwhelming. My daily curriculum was divided into three parts, 1.5 hours of grammar structure, 1.5 hours of conversational expression, and 2-2.5 hours cultural activities. Homework was assigned daily and took me about two hours to complete. Grammar and conversational classes had 7-10 students. Most other students had a similar curriculum format. My teachers, Marina Carbone, Camilla Digiacinto, Nazzarena Cozzi were skilled professionals. 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