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    Madrelingua Scuola di Italiano

    47 Reviews
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    Closed Now: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Via Altabella 11, 40121 Bologna, Italy
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    “Wouldn't go anywhere else”

    Have just come back from a week's intensive course. This is the fourth year running that I've been... read more

    Reviewed November 3, 2018
    Allen J
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    “Fantastic”

    A great place to learn Italian for any level. A very patient and friendly staff. The school offers... read more

    Reviewed September 24, 2018
    Q7960RVjoanner
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    Come to Bologna and study Italian with us. Choose a one-day introductory course, or study for longer and learn more!
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    Reviewed November 3, 2018 via mobile
    Wouldn't go anywhere else

    Have just come back from a week's intensive course. This is the fourth year running that I've been. As a language teacher myself (Spanish and French) I can't recommend it highly enough. Lessons are challenging, classes are small and no English allowed!!! All of the...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    1  Thank Allen J
    stefaniaz315, Responsabile reception at Madrelingua Scuola di Italiano, responded to this reviewResponded November 4, 2018

    Thank you so much!!! We are so happy that you enjoy our courses, and we are all looking forward to seeing you again next year!! Buono studio!

    Reviewed September 24, 2018 via mobile
    Fantastic

    A great place to learn Italian for any level. A very patient and friendly staff. The school offers various events to help with learning Italian.

    Date of experience: September 2018
    1  Thank Q7960RVjoanner
    stefaniaz315, Responsabile reception at Madrelingua Scuola di Italiano, responded to this reviewResponded September 25, 2018

    Thank you for your feedback!!!! We are happy you enjoyed your Italian course and hope to see you again!!!!

    Reviewed August 3, 2018 via mobile
    The BEST place to learn Italian

    If you want to learn Italian quickly and accurately while having loads of fun then Madrelingua Bologna is THE language school to choose. You'll be in a group of international students who have the same level of Italian as you, so you'll be challenged without...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    1  Thank EmmaH5599
    stefania z, Responsabile reception at Madrelingua Scuola di Italiano, responded to this reviewResponded August 16, 2018

    Thank you so much Emma for your feedback, we are really happy taht you enjoyed your stay and found it useful!! We are looking forward to welcoming you again SOOOOON!!!!!! Un abbraccio grande xxxxxxxx

    Reviewed October 11, 2017
    a good choice for serious, open-minded students who truly want to learn Italian language and culture

    I have taken classes at Madrelingua on several occasions over the past 4 or so years, when life and work have taken me to Bologna (a few months here, a few weeks there): at all times, I have been impressed immensely by the quality of...More

    Date of experience: September 2017
    4  Thank PolyglotticusMaximus
    stefania z, Proprietario at Madrelingua Scuola di Italiano, responded to this reviewResponded October 26, 2017

    THANK YOU for your nice feedback, it warms our hearts to hear that you find what we do useful and professional. Grazie di cuore, e grazie a studenti come te continueremo a dare il nostro meglio!!!

    Reviewed August 7, 2017
    Learning Italian made fun

    I spent a week doing an intensive course at Madrelingua in May, after a bit more than a year of weekly classes in Cambridge. I was lucky to be able to stay in Bologna free of charge with a niece and her Italian husband (both...More

    Date of experience: May 2017
    3  Thank DebbieE186295
    Management response:Responded August 9, 2017

    Thank you for your nice words. The most important thing is that you are feeling confident when speaking Italian now, and that you achived it while enjoying yourself. Thank you! We are looking forward to seeing you again next year!!

    Reviewed June 29, 2017
    Look no further

    My wife and I attended a two week intensive course in March 2017. It was like being students again, only this time it was much more enjoyable. The teaching was excellent and whilst naturally it was all in Italian we realised the benefits towards the...More

    Date of experience: May 2017
    2  Thank Pirtonpensioners
    Management response:Responded June 30, 2017

    Thank you so much! We are really happy that you enjoyed the course and found it useful Ci vediamo in gennaio, vi aspettiamo!!!

    Reviewed February 15, 2017 via mobile
    Italian language school

    Excellent italian language school! I strongly recommend! Highly qualified teachers and very friendly staff!

    Date of experience: August 2016
    1  Thank Monica L
    Management response:Responded February 19, 2017
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    Grazie! Siamo molto contenti che ti sia trovata bene a studiare italiano con noi! SPeriamo di rivederti presto!!

    Reviewed December 21, 2016
    You have found a gem in this school - Questa scuola e' una gemma!

    Outstanding school with outstanding teachers. I have been coming to this school for several summers now and I can truly say the teachers are completely engaged with their students. The school itself is located in the historic city center only steps away from Piazza Maggiore....More

    Date of experience: June 2016
    2  Thank riff-raffkind
    Management response:Responded December 23, 2016

    Thank you so much for your comments. It is always a pleasure to see you again at our school, and to know that you find the courses useful and enjoyable. We hope to see you again and wish you all the best!!! Stefania

    Reviewed November 22, 2016
    Tornero! :-)

    I've been returning to Madrelingua regularly since my first three week course there in May 2014. What a wonderful experience and confidence boost it was! I realized that I COULD speak Italian after all! :-) I cannot praise enough the language teachers - so professional,...More

    Date of experience: September 2016
    1  Thank Ieva U
    Management response:Responded November 23, 2016

    Thank you!!! It is always a pleasure to see you for your course, and really, your Italian has become almost perfect!! We are all happy to hear that you enjoy your stays here and that you find them useful. We hope to see you again...More

    Reviewed September 30, 2016
    Phenomenal school.

    I've so far spent 3 weeks studying Italian at Madrelingua and I'll likely extend for another two months! This is how wonderful the experience has been, and a testament to how much I am getting out of it. I've taken some language classes in New...More

    Date of experience: September 2016
    2  Thank kevinmkeating
    Management response:Responded November 3, 2016

    Thank you for your nice comments, we are very happy that you feel at home here with us and that you find the course useful. It's a pleasure for us to have you as our student!!

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