SOCIAL PROGRAMME

You come to Madrelingua to study hard and learn Italian, but of course you want to have a good time too and make the most of your time in Bologna. What's more, meeting people and socialising with them will give you a valuable chance to use the language skills that you are learning.

We offer our students around 10 hours of free social activities a week ("free" means we will not charge you, but some activities, such as visiting a museum or having a meal, will involve a cost to you - you are free to choose whether you want to sign up for them, or not.)

Check out this video of some recent social events on Youtube!

During your course you will have the opportunity to:

• enjoy an "aperitivo" with your teacher and fellow students
• go out for meals with others in your group
• visit some of Bologna's famous museums and cultural attractions
• take a guided tour of the city
• learn how to cook some of Bologna's most famous delicacies - ragù, tagliatelle, tigelle, crescentine!
• taste the local wines at a typical "cantina"
• go on day trips or half-day trips to interesting places near Bologna: Ferrara, Ravenna, Dozza, Modena
• attend lectures given by Madrelingua staff on Italian history, literature, art or culture
• organise a trip with other students to major Italian cities  such as: Venice (2 hours by train), Florence (1 hour), Rome (3 hours). We will help you arrange your train tickets and advise you on things to do and see.
• visit local companies, such as Ducati
• go shopping in Bologna's famous markets and boutiques 
• walk (or run, like the locals) under the portici all the way up the hill to the famous landmark, San Luca.
• eat ice-cream from the best "gelateria" in the city.
• watch an Italian movie together with your classmates - we have a selection of DVDs for you to watch

On your arrival, you'll be given a list of things to do and places to see.

We promise you won't be bored!