Where do the courses take place?
Our school “moves” around all over Milan and the lessons in classroom take place in different co-working areas in the city. You will find the information about the location of each course before it starts.
How long do the courses last?
There are different courses: some are long term courses which last six or three months. But there are also intensive courses which last 3 weeks. Find out which one best fits your needs.
How can I test my skills in order to find out the correct competence level?
You can take the test you find in each course section and find out which is your competence level.
Are books or other learning material included in the price?
We will create together the course learning material: we will do our part and you will do your part. Of course, included in the price.
Are public transportation tickets or other entry tickets included in the price?
We try to go all over the city in a sustainable way (by foot or by bicycle…) and you’ll find detailed information about any kind of tickets included in the price.
How many students are supposed to attend an Italian language and culture course?
In our courses there’ll be from min. 6 to max. 10 students.
Am I ready to take the certification exam at the end of the course?
All our courses follow a journey which leads you to the expected course level. If you want to take the CILS certification exam, we’ll give you extra support. When and how will be agreed according to the exam dates.
Which method do you use?
L’italiano a portata di mano offers experiential courses alternating lessons in classroom and practice outside according to the communicative approach. With this approach, the language is the tool to do social and pragmatic actions. The language is the tool to live the culture and interact with the world around us. Read more about our experiential courses >
I need an accommodation in Milan: could you help me?
We can give you some suggestions: read more
What do I need to do to start a course?
If you have already chosen your course, just book it: fill in the form and pay the required deposit. We will wait for your confirmation and the complete course payment until 14 days before the course starts. If you have any doubt or question, do not hesitate to contact us.
If you haven’t chosen your course yet, go to the page OUR COURSES and take the placement test.