Tailored Italian Courses in Palermo

Why choose Culturforum for Your Italian Language Course

First and foremost, because we have over 20 years of experience and a great deal of enthusiasm. In addition…

Quality teaching for quality learning

High-quality teaching is essential for high-quality learning. Our teachers, all highly experienced and dedicated, engage students with a variety of stimulating activities, covering a wide range of topics during lessons. They constantly assess the learning process and adapt their teaching methods to the needs of the students. Through personalized attention, we ensure that every student reaches their full potential and achieves their language learning goals.

High students’ satisfaction

Our primary goal at Culturforum is the satisfaction of our students, and their progress in mastering the Italian language. One of our proudest achievements has been the feedback provided by our students, in which the school gained a high popularity rating. In addition, their first course with us led a high percentage of students to return to us for further studies and enthusiastically recommend Culturforum to others highlighting our commitment to providing high-quality and effective language learning experience.

Personalised Lessons

Our classes are small – on average four or five students. This allows our teachers to personalise their lessons and to adapt them to the needs of the students present. We don’t have a rigid teaching method or fixed schedule, which we feel benefits our students. On the first day, our teachers evaluate the students’ level of learning and needs – and only after that do they tailor the structure and pace of the course ensuring a truly dynamic and engaging learning experience for all.

Motivated adult students

Culturforum students have a wide range of ages and nationalities, but a high proportion are adults. Their motives for learning Italian are widely diverse, but whether it is for work, for education or simply for pleasure, they are all highly motivated and enthusiastic. Among our clients, we have varied professionals, interpreters and translators from the European Parliament and Commission, teachers and university students and people who are simply passionate about our beautiful language.

Immersive Cultural Experience

At Culturforum, learning Italian goes beyond the classroom walls. We offer a rich cultural program that will take you on a first-hand exploration of the vast heritage of Palermo and Sicily. From guided tours to culinary afternoons with tastings of authentic Sicilian cuisine, we ensure that our students not only learn the language but also immerse themselves in the local culture appreciating the beauty of the island, its traditions, and the warmth of its people.

Central location

The school is located in the historic centre of Palermo, just 5 minutes away from the Teatro Massimo, the charming tourist port La Cala, and the new Marina Yachting, the seaside promenade ideal for relaxing and enjoying the view of the sea and the dancing fountain, where high-quality venues have emerged. During the break, you can enjoy the sun and have a good coffee at the tables of the many outdoor bars near the school.

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A City Woven with Charm, Art, and Magic

Palermo is a captivating people friendly town. Unlike a sprawling metropolis, Palermo offers the walkability of a charming small town, yet surprises you with the cultural treasures and vibrant nightlife of a major city. Wander its mysterious alleyways, lose yourself in its colourful markets, but most importantly, feel the warmth of the people. Palermo's welcoming spirit will embrace you like an old friend.

Culture and history

Palermo holds a palpable millennia-old history in every corner. From the sumptuous Byzantine mosaics of the Palatine Chapel to the majestic Norman Cathedral, from the archaeological remains of the Punic city to the precious treasures of the Arabo-Norman period, the city is a treasure trove of cultures and civilizations waiting to be explored. An unforgettable journey through art, history, and tradition.

Delicious food

Palermo's cuisine is a real feast for the palate, a culinary journey through flavours and aromas that captivate from the first taste. From the delights of street food to starred restaurants, you will have the opportunity to taste typical dishes such as pasta with sardines, panelle sandwiches, arancine, and Sicilian cassata, for an unforgettable gastronomic experience.

Mediterranean hospitality

Palermo's inhabitants are known for their warm hospitality, always ready to help and make visitors to the city feel at ease. Palermitan friendliness will make you feel at home whether you're at the market, in the theatre, at a restaurant, or simply need information on the street. Palermitans will offer you help and joy. Palermo is a city that welcomes with open arms, leaving its visitors eager to return.

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Dreamy Sea Within Reach

Just 20 minutes from the heart of the city, the splendid beach of Mondello offers romantic sunset walks and refreshing swims in crystal-clear waters, an experience not to be missed after lessons! The Capo Gallo Nature Reserve offers clear and inviting sea, as well as Sferracavallo, Isola delle Femmine, and the Aspra coast. And in an hour and a half by hydrofoil, you can reach the island of Ustica, the first marine reserve in the Mediterranean.

Lively nightlife

Vibrant neighbourhoods, venues for all tastes, music, and Mediterranean flavours: the night in Palermo is a kaleidoscope of experiences. Scattered throughout the city's alleys are many small venues where you can sip good wine and practice Italian in an informal and fun environment. Theatres, cinemas, pubs, bars, nightclubs, live music venues... the choice is endless!

History under an Open Sky

The artistic richness of Sicily is extraordinary and will amaze you: Greek temples, Phoenician cities, Roman villas, ancient theatres, wonderful Arab buildings, stunning Norman cathedrals, sumptuous Baroque towns, neo-classical theatres and enchanting Art Nouveau villas. Travelling across Sicily today, you can discover and re-live the history of the island, the myths and legends of a civilization thousands of years old, which even today is suspended between the East and West, between Europe and Africa.

Sun-Kissed Island: A Year-Round Escape

With 300 days of sunshine per year, mild temperatures even in winter, and refreshing sea breezes in summer, Sicily is a paradise for lovers of the Mediterranean climate. Imagine having breakfast or enjoying an aperitif outdoors, basking in the warmth of the sun even in the middle of winter. Or strolling along the coast, caressed by the wind carrying the scent of the sea, or immersing yourself in the lush nature of the island. Summer temperatures are rarely scorching: the cool sea breeze makes even summer enjoyable.

Discover Sicily with Us

Studying Italian in Sicily is the best way to explore the island. On our excursions you will discover the great monuments of the island and the variety of Sicily’s natural beauty, as well as the less well-known places and treasures of Sicily. We will take you to the home of a Sicilian family to learn how Sicilians eat and to prepare a dinner together; you will be able to taste the best wines of the island and typical local products. And if you want to learn more about the art and history of our island, you just have to choose one of our culture courses.

A Tapestry of Contrasts

Sicily is an island rich in contrasts waiting to be discovered. Mountains and sea, art cities and small villages perched on mountains, golden beaches and sheer cliffs: Sicily is an island that offers always new experiences. Treat yourself to a rest on the golden or black sands of its coasts, caressed by the sun and the sound of the sea. Immerse yourself in the history of baroque cities and medieval villages, explore pristine natural reserves and trekking trails that will lead you through wild landscapes. There's something for everyone!

Islands and Volcanoes

Walking on the tallest volcano in Europe, witnessing an eruption from a boat or just a few meters from the crater surrounded by the sea? Mount Etna and Stromboli will give you the sensation of breathing the earth's bowels, incredibly evocative landscapes with extraordinary colours will frame your excursions. The crown of islands scattered off the Sicilian coast, with wild landscapes, crystal-clear sea, and unique rock formations, promises a paradise on earth that you can easily reach from Palermo. The atmosphere and the inhabitants of these islands will make your stay, even for just one day, an escape into an enchanted world.

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Which Italian in Sicily?

It is true that many Sicilians are bilingual and speak dialect. However, Sicilian is the colloquial language used only within the family and among friends, so it is reserved for informal situations. For everything else, only Italian is used, which, like in all regions of Italy, has a local inflection. Only those who have taken a diction course in Italy can speak the language without betraying the region they come from.

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Why Choose Culturforum, Palermo, Sicily