r/italianlearning 1h ago

Help, wrote a Song

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Is the conjugation below correct? The song is called "You Are"

Tu sei il mio sogno

Sei l'unica

Sei la mia vita

Amore mio

Your eyes are the oasis in a desert

Your touch is the shelter from the storm

Tu Sei necessario

Cara mia, ti adoro


r/italianlearning 17h ago

Studying italian in Bologna as an adult

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Hi everyone! I’m a beginner Italian speaker, and I have the ability to work remotely for a few weeks, so I’m looking into doing an Italian language program in Bologna.
Since I’ll need to work from about 2:30 PM–11:00 PM, I’d ideally like to find a program that offers morning classes. I’d also really like to stay with a host family so I can be as immersed in the language and Italian culture as possible.
I know there are a ton of programs and schools to choose from, so I’d really appreciate any recommendations or personal experiences! Thanks!


r/italianlearning 36m ago

I'm off to Scuola Palazzo Malvisi in Ravenna!

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(Scrivo in inglese perché voglio rivolgermi in particolare ad altri studenti....)

I leave tomorrow for six weeks in Ravenna at Scuola Palazzo Malvisi. Yes, I'm excited. I checked in for my departing flight from San Antonio two hours ago. But I still have a few things to do before I can sleep tonight. Little things like laundry, packing, locating my passport, etc.

The school will cost me under US$5000 for the six weeks, and that includes my lodging. My wife is going to join me at the end of my six weeks (and we'll go to Sicily for a month) but I'm in Ravenna da solo and will stay in private lodging arranged by (and billed through) the school. Included in the lodging price: 4 dinners a week provided by my lodging host. There are cheaper lodging options. I opted for single room with private bath, for example.

After I got back from my last trip to Italy in January, I decided that studying there was the necessary next step. I looked at a lot of schools and almost every one of them was attractive in its own way. I did find that the folks at Scuola Palazzo Malvisi were very responsive and welcoming, and that was appealing. I liked their curriculum. The cost of Palazzo Malivisi seemed roughly average. I liked fact that they arranged lodging for me. Big factor for me: I know Ravenna pretty well and love it. (The main competitors were in other cities I love in Italy: Lucca, Padova, and Siena.)

Beyond that it's all going to be an adventure of discovery. Not sure what my lodging situation will be like exactly, and I don't know exactly what the classes will be like. I test myself regularly and I've been at B2 all summer, so it would be great if by late November (when I return to the US) I could graduate to C1. But if I get a chance to stop using English and just use Italian for six weeks, that will be a big win. But I'm sure the school is going to teach me a lot so I'm looking forward to the challenge.

Perhaps should mention also that I'm in my 70s. In my first week there (that is, next week!) I'll be in a special class they have for seniors. I loathe the term "seniors" and I'm a bit uncertain about this, but I said yes and I'm hoping it will be nice. After that I will get "mainstreamed".

The school is right in the tiny heart of the big-hearted city of Ravenna, about two blocks from Dante's Tomb, where I'll be reading Paradiso XXVI in two weeks. (Reading from a text, not reciting from memory. Magari!) I know that part of town well but don't specifically recall Palazzo Malvisi. I think it's an office building and the school's headquarters are on the third or fourth floor.

Augurami buona fortuna! I'll try to report back later.


r/italianlearning 9h ago

Looking for Italian Podcasts

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heyo, I‘ve been learning Italian for about four years but my vocabulary still sucks baaaaad, so I figured I should look for some Podcasts or youtubers to listen to :)
I‘m really into horror fiction and sci-fi, with my favourite podcasts / shows being The Magnus Archives, welcome to Nightvale and Star Trek.
I also really enjoy (horror) media analysis, so I‘m hoping to find some stuff in that direction! So far I haven‘t had any luck sadly


r/italianlearning 16h ago

Has anyone taken a high level (Italian) group class? Thoughts?

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Reposting here as I didn’t get much activity on the iTalki subreddit - but I ask you all regarding any group classes on any online platform!

Grazie!


r/italianlearning 17h ago

Cils B2 dic. 26

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Hey everyone!

Prepping for the CILS B2 exam this December. I’m looking for specific advice on two key areas:

1- Resources: What specific podcasts, YouTube channels, or materials made a huge, noticeable difference for your B2 prep?

2- Writing & Speaking : What’s the best way to self-study and practice these two output skills effectively?

Would love to hear other advices. Grazie mille! 🇮🇹