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Six reasons to study Italian in Tuscany.

Reason 1:
The best way to learn a language, one knows, is to go abroad. But if the apprehension is combined with relaxation and enjoyment, one can obtain a double result. You learn in a more efficient way because you are always in contact with native speakers and can put into practice your new knowledge right away. You can also enjoy yourself because you can get to know and appreciate the country in depth, just like a vacation.

Thousands of students travel abroad each year to learn Italian language. They realize that the most effective way to learn Italian language is to learn in the country the language is spoken and may be used not only in the classroom, but all day and in the street, shops, restaurants...

Reason 2:
Italy is a world leader in the culinary arts, interior design, fashion, graphic design, furniture design, etc. Those planning careers in such fields greatly benefit from knowing Italian and Italy.

Reason 3:
Living in Italy can be a fantastic cultural experience. Although it can be said that Italian cannot be considered as a vehicular language, it is just as true that it cannot be relegated to a language of the past. Are you an art and culture enthusiast? Italy, the country with the highest concentration of art, history, culture, nature, good food and wine in the world, is one of the most popular vacation countries in Europe.

Wherever you choose to study Italian in Italy you will find something unique: beautiful natural scenery, history, customs, delicious food, colourful festivals and warm people.

Reason 4:
The Italian welcome is warm everywhere, people are friendly and all seasons are good for a visit.

Reason 5:
If you're serious about learning the Italian language, you should certainly learn it in Tuscany, the heart and birthplace of the Italian language. Florence was home to Dante, who Italians call il padre della lingua italiana, the father of the Italian language. Still today, the best Italian is spoken in Florence and Tuscany.

Basically, the modern Italian language is the Florentine dialect of the 1300s.

Reason 6:
Last but not least, Pisa is the main destination in Tuscany and in the central Italy (after Rome). Pisa Airport is served by 13 airlines operating 281 weekly flights to 22 national and international destinations (Summer 2004). Numerous companies offer charter flights to a number of European and non-European destinations. Fly to Pisa is really cheap and easy: the most important low cost flights companies reach Pisa and the airport is 5 minutes far from the centre of the town by bus, train or taxi.