Three good reasons to study Italian in Milan

Italian language schools and study abroad programmes by The Language Class.

Our company would be delighted to organise a stay in Milan. We can take care of organise your language school your accommodation and any cultural activity for you and your family. Our language courses can be from a week and you can stay as long as you want. The lessons are based on the communicative task based method and are intensive courses. This mean that you will practice the language from week one and study 3/4 hours a day.

Choose Milan to study Italian.

Fashion, opera, art, gastronomy and night-life  What else can anyone ask to a city when planning to learn a new language? The new Italy is brought out in Milan, though it is not the capital of Italy, it is the main economic and cultural pole. Discover why Milan is one of the most fascinating cities of Italy and the ideal place to learn Italian.

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A classic sight in Milan – The Duomo – Source

History and culinary traditions in Milan.

Its location controlling the plain of Po and the access to the Alps made of Milan an important center during the Middle Ages. It has suffered all over the centuries wars to conquer the city by popes, Habsburgs, Napoleon and a long list of famous rulers. Nowadays it is a modern and cosmopolite city rebuilt after the II World War bombardments.

Its gastronomy is more based on rice than on pasta, which is something quite exceptional in Italy. Ossobuco (stewed veal shank) is very frequently used for several typical dishes. But the most famous ones are risotto alla milanese (rice cooked with beef marrow and saffron) and cotoletta alla milanese (veal breaded cutlet). Do not miss gorgonzola cheese.

Museums, aperitivo and nightlife

The difficulty of choosing a museum in Milan is evident due to the large amount of incredible places to visit. The most famous ones are probably those in the historical center such as the Museum of the Cathedral (Duomo), the Sforzesco Castle and the Royal Palace. But there are some other interesting museums to visit like Hangar Bicocca, a contemporary art museum inside a huge hangar.

Aperitivo or happy hour is an important event in Milan. Bars offer drinks at a fixed price combined with snacks and appetizers. Try La Ringhiera, Slice or Mas, which are some of the most chic restaurants and cocktails bars you will find for your aperitivo.

The variety of clubs in Milan is one of the most attractive features of the city. Start at Corso Como, follow at Navigli quarter and finish at Colonne di San Lorenzo. All the choices available from electronic music to salsa.

Learn Italian through fashion and design

If you really want to enjoy Milan, you must absolutely learn the basic fashion vocabulary. Il quadrilatero della moda is the Fashion Quadrangle. FieraMilano is one of the biggest furniture and design fairs in Europe. And other important events are Fuori Salone and Salone del Mobile.

When choosing Milan to learn Italian, take into account that it is a city full of entertainment, design, fashion and history. Being so multicultural can help you to meet people from all over the world. Many students decide to study every year in Milan as it locates some of the top Italian universities. You can be the next one.