PARLIAMO! Italian Language Conversation Group Course

Nestled between Tuscany and the Adriatic Sea, Urbania is a valid alternative to cities invaded by mass tourism. Surrounded by the breath-taking scenery of the Montefeltro and at the foothills of the Unesco World Heritage Center of Urbino, Urbania will add a special touch to your COME STAI? Italian Language Group Course.

The school is located in an ancient building in the heart of Urbania historical center. Bar, restaurants, supermarkets, banks and all other facilities are within walking distance. The building contains a wide range of student facilities, such as numerous classrooms, several piano studios, an art studio, a courtyard and an extensive Wi-Fi network. The building is open until late and it will easily become your second home in Urbania: here you will meet your new international friends, spend your free time, study and practise Italian. A historical public library is very close by and all students have free access to the library services. The school is open all year long and during the summer hosts a number of social events, concerts and public lectures.

Excursions
Centro Studi Italiani Urbania offers a number of excursions and experiences, together with cultural classes. While living in this peaceful place, you will have the chance to discover exquisite destinations of artistic interest and natural beauty around Italy in daily trips.
Popular destinations are:

- Florence
- Venice
- Perugia
- Assisi
- San Marino
- Gubbio

Activities
You will also have the possibility to take art and ceramics classes with outstanding local artists, challenge yourself by cooking real Italian recipes and combine them with the best Italian wine, with the guidance of amazing local food and wine experts.
Popular activities and experiences are:

- art and ceramics classes
- cooking classes
- pasta making classes
- truffle and wine tastings
- hiking and biking on surrounding mountains
- canoeing through the Furlo Canyon

Excursions and activities are planned according to season and weather. The updated calendar will be presented at your arrival at school.

Centro Studi Italiani offers different kinds of accommodation and gives you all the assistance throughout your stay. You can choose between furnished apartments and host families. Choosing a homestay, you can enjoy a memorable immersive experience of genuine Italian life and hospitality while practising the language and getting to know the locals.

Apartments are fully furnished, including linens, washer, as well as kitchen utensils and appliances. All apartments are within easy walking distance from the school. They vary in size and number of bedrooms. Both single and double room options are available.
You can choose between the following options:
- shared apartment with other students from the school
- private apartment for an exclusive use

Students live in comfortable homes along with their host families with single or double room occupancy. All families meet the highest standards and criteria required by the school’s housing office.
Three different combinations are available:
- bed & breakfast
- half board
- full board

All housing options, carefully selected by our dedicated staff, are within walking distance from the school and the main city facilities. For specific housing requirements, our student office is at your disposal.

Centro Studi Italiani can arrange pick-up on request from the main train stations (Pesaro and Bologna are the nearest) and airports (Ancona and Bologna). For specific pick up requirements, our student office is at your disposal.