Culturforum Italian language and culture
Via Camillo Cavour 59, Palermo, Sicilia 90133, Italy
Culturforum Italian language and culture
Intellectuals, politicians, writers and ordinary people have always been fascinated by this country, the cradle of classical civilization, which, during the Renaissance, gave the world unrivalled masterpieces of art, that delighted the heart with the magic of "Bel Canto", but which has also known several obscure episodes in its history.
The profound contradictions of the “Bel Paese” have not escaped the watchful eyes of historians, intellectuals and artists of any time.
It is the task of professional historians to deal with such a complex history. Our intention is to introduce you to some of the many souls that populate this nation, because to understand a people and their language you have to have an idea of their past and a vision of their present.
The aim of these culture courses is not only the study of the language but also an in- depth discussion of history, culture, literature, art, language and society to let you discover the past and present of this controversial land, home of true creative geniuses as well as daring improvisers.
Culture courses can be combined with your language course but can also be booked separately.
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Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 3 students |
Maximum | 8 students |
Age range | 18 - 90 years old |
Average | 30 years old (25 in the summer) |
Welcome to Culturforum, Italian language and culture courses in Sicily: learn Italian and experience one the most ravishing places in the Mediterranean, Sicily.
Culturforum has been offering Italian Language and Culture Courses since the year 2000.
Courses are open to all ages, from young to less young people. Whatever your age is, our teachers will make you feel at ease and will find the most suitable method to obtain the best results.
The mini groups (we have an average of 4, and rarely more than 6 students per class) guarantees individual attention and active participation in the learning process and allows the teacher to monitor each participant with particular care.
At Culturforum students will meet friendly professionals, always willing and ready to help them learn Italian and discover the culture and hidden charms of our beautiful land.
You can start your course on any week throughout the year.
Culturforum, Italian language and culture courses, is located in Palermo, Sicily's capital town.
Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, and the southernmost region of Italy is an enchanting island of fascinating contrasts and sheer wild beauty. Its many colonizers have left a unique heritage of superb monuments on its soil. A visit to Sicily today is to relive 4000 years of human history.
The nationality and age mix at Culturforum Italian language and culture varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 30. In the summer, the average age is 25.
Culturforum teaches students from all over the world, including:
Culturforum does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Culturforum, Italian Language and Culture school, is located in Palermo, in an ancient building, a stone’s throw from the central Piazza Marina, and a short walk from the most important monuments, museums and attractions.
Sicily's capital town is a lively city full of style, culture and charm. The millennia-long history of Palermo is attested by its extremely rich and varied artistic and architectural heritage: Punic walls, remains of Roman villas, delightful Arabic dwellings, stunning Norman churches, sumptuous baroque squares, churches, and palazzi, neoclassical theatres and lovely Art Nouveau villas.
The streets of Palermo town centre, reborn to new life after recent restorations, are pulsating with life at any time of day or night. Here you can experience the voices, the colours, the smells, the flavours and friendliness of a city where, with its undeniable controversial sides, north and south meet and that offers a warm Mediterranean atmosphere permeated by oriental charm.
An Italian language course in Palermo will give you the opportunity to discover and experience this fascinating multi-faceted city, truly melting pot of cultures at the border of Europe.
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The size of the class was suitable, a mix of different ages and countries.
the atmosphere at school was pleasant.
uma escola profissional, acolhedora e muito ativa.
Show details » Read more...plenty of grammar lessons and conversazione: I liked that we had two different teachers but it was a shame that one of the teachers obviously preferred the interaction with the one young man... to the detriment of the other 5 students.
I did not see let alone speak with the owner of the school at all. we only had interaction with our two teachers.
It was always clear where and when to meet. The course itself was very well adopted on the requirements of the class. We had a lot of fun, we learned about the culture of Palermo. Everyday I became more curious to spent more of my free time in the city. I finished the week happy, sattisfied and with a nice certificate.
Show details » Read more...actually (march 2022) the school is very small (only two classes with 2 resp. 4 students). this can be an average (familiar and individual courses) and desaverage in relation to social activities etc. I liked the ambiance.
Show details » Read more...We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Palermo based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
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