What Italian Course is best for me?
I’m age 59 and recently retired. I’ve decided to take an Italian language course in Palermo mid-November to mid-December 2025. I chose Palermo since I have our former exchange student at the medical college at Palermo university. Her family is nearby in Agrigento. I look forward to spending time with them!
Reason for course: personal communication goal. I do not need a certification for work, etc. I do intend to be able to travel through Italy and communicate effectively.
Course Time: I’m seeking a 4-5 week course, approximately 4-5 hours per day.
Certification: are there other reasons to attend schools offering certifications? If so… which ones?
I see several schools offer CILA exams.
I am interested in studying online at least one month prior to school in person. I do study daily via Babel now and will continue.
My husband and I will be in Palermo in September 2025 for a short time and I can visit schools in person, but that’s too late in my opinion as I’ll need housing secured well in advance (partially due to my food allergies— I need my own kitchen).