Learn Italian in your hometown

Are you interested in learning Italian in your own city? There are several options you can explore to find the Italian classes that are perfect for you! First, you need to consider whether you would enjoy the interaction that takes place between students in group classes or whether you prefer the personalized attention of a private instructor.

1. Group classes at community colleges: One way to learn Italian in your hometown is to find a community college that offers Italian classes in your area. The Internet can be an invaluable resource and with a few clicks of the mouse you can identify exactly where Italian courses are available. For example, if you live in the United States, you can go to http://www.community-college.org, where you will find a complete directory of all community colleges across the country. Many of them offer evening classes or even online! Just choose the college or universities that can be found near you and check out their syllabus.

2. Group classes at a private school or institution: Another approach would be to find an independent language school where you can take group lessons. Do you have a Berlitz near you? How about an Inlingua Center? A great way to find the best schools in your area is to talk to people from the Italian community where you live! Many Italian communities even have websites that link to valuable resources. For example, you can find information about the Italian community in Washington, DC at [http://www.italcultusa.org], in New York at http://www.italcultny.org, in Chicago at [http://www.iicch.org], in Los Angeles at http://www.iicusa.org or in San Francisco at http://www.sfiic.org. You can find an Italian community near you by simply going to http://www.google.com and typing “Italian community in (Your hometown)”.

3. Private classes: Are you not convinced that university classes or group classes are for you? While group classes are more interactive and dynamic, you get less attention from the teacher. So how about taking private classes? There are many ways to find a good instructor. For example, you can post a free “looking for Italian instructor” ad on Craigslist – http://www.craigslist.org – if you live in an area served by the site. Or you can place an ad for free in a local newspaper or newspaper.

Italians pride themselves on teaching their native language to non-native speakers, so simply by communicating and asking questions, you are sure to come across a lot of good advice and helpful people. Good fun!