Academya Lingue Bologna

Academya Lingue occupies Casa Berti on Via Santo Stefano in the historic centre of Bologna. The eighteenth-century building retains decorative plasterwork and frescoes. For learners interested in art or architecture, the setting makes the walk to school part of the experience. Piazza Santo Stefano is also a useful landmark when comparing accommodation or planning a route through the historic centre.

Group teaching and time with a tutor

The standard Italian course offers a regular group in which learners can listen to different speakers and practise responding. The combined intensive course adds individual sessions to that group schedule. That division can work well for a student who wants the exchange of ideas that comes with classmates but also has a specific difficulty to address, such as explaining an opinion clearly or improving pronunciation.

Private lessons are available separately for students who prefer to concentrate on their own objectives. The school also organises cultural and recreational activities in Bologna, connecting its language teaching with the city around Casa Berti. A newcomer with limited Italian may value meeting other learners outside class, while a returning student might use an activity to practise the vocabulary of a favourite subject. The choice between standard and combined study determines how much scheduled time each student has for individual work.