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Why study Italian in Rome?

Because in Rome even the stones talk, and they tell of centuries of history and breath-taking art, but by listening to them it also becomes much easier to understand the language of Italians today as the modern Romans speak the type of Italian that is closest to current standards and television pronunciation.

The Est Ovest school is located in a 19th century building in the heart of the city, just a stone's throw from the Roman Forum and the Coliseum, easily reachable using the underground and other means of public transport

What's different about Est Ovest courses?

Intensive courses: ideal for those who wish to combine their studies with a short break in Rome or who prefer full immersion in the language in order to learn Italian quicker.

Extensive courses: for those who live or study in Rome and prefer to attend just a few hours of lessons per week.

Very small groups (maximum seven or eight students, according to the course): the freedom to participate to the full, ask questions and seek explanations, without the risk of feeling lost in a numerous, chaotic class.

Affordable prices: we are able to offer expert teaching at extremely competitive rates, because the school is tutor-run.

  
 
 Special art and literature courses, with original, innovative programmes, aimed directly at learning the language.

Our teaching method includes a balanced integration of the communicative and grammatical approaches. We place equal emphasis on the activities required for learning to speak, understand and organise a coherent conversation in Italian.

Our aim is to teach an alive and current language that is used daily to work and communicate.

Expert, well-prepared and motivated teaching staff. All our teachers have university degrees and speak fluent English (some also speak Japanese, Chinese or Russian).

Experience the magic of Rome: we organise guided outings to the main places of artistic interest in Rome and the surrounding area, as well as day trips to the sea, evening dinners and night-time walking tours around the heart of Rome.

Est Ovest is a small, welcoming school that adapts with ease to the needs of each and every student. It involves and advises its pupils, making the most of their existing language skills, offering tailor-made teaching programmes, even on the basis of the students mother tongue. At Est Ovest you will never feel lost in a crowd of students and will always find someone ready to solve all the practical aspects of your stay in Rome.

If you have fallen in love with Italy's culture and have a flair for learning languages, an Est Ovest course is just what you're looking for. Our courses favour active rather than passive learning, cultural and linguistic reflection and stimulating intellectual exchange between students and with tutors.