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Ferragosto greetings from Real Language Experience!

While Italy celebrates Ferragosto, we raised our glasses here in Newcastle to say cheers to summer with our wonderful students!

Tables full of laughter and Italian food, the best way to celebrate language, friendship, culture and the joy of learning together.

We wish all our students a beautiful continuation of summer, wherever you are, may it be full of sunshine, rest and a few Italian words along the way. 🌞

We’ll be back in September with new energy and new courses.

They’re already online, so make sure to book your place early to secure your spot!
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See you soon at Real Language Experience!

Join us for an early Ferragosto lunch celebrating the flavours and spirit of Italy.

Chef Nicolas Kleist will prepare a selection of less‑known regional specialities: dishes that carry the flavours and stories of Italy, from quiet mountain borghi to sunlit coastal tables.
Expect convivial conversation, vegetarian friendly dishes and a relaxed atmosphere where everyone is welcome, whatever their level of Italian. This is a celebration of culture, food, and community.

Date: 09 August 2026
Time: 12:30 – 14:30
Venue: Clara Vale Village Hall, South View, Clara Vale, Ryton NE40 3SY, UK
Contact: info@reallanguageexperience

Some thoughts inspired by a recent article on language studies in Italy.

The latest data from Italy offers an interesting (and perhaps unexpected) insight. According to recent analysis published by Il Sole 24 Ore, the number of graduates completing Master's degrees in… | Real Language Experience The latest data from Italy offers an interesting (and perhaps unexpected) insight. According to recent analysis published by Il Sole 24 Ore, the number of graduates completing Master's degrees in Modern Languages has reached its highest level in years. At a time when AI is transforming communication...

Join us for an early Ferragosto lunch celebrating the flavours and spirit of Italy.
Chef Nicolas Kleist will prepare a selection of less‑known regional specialities: dishes that carry the flavours and stories of Italy, from quiet mountain borghi to sunlit coastal tables.
Expect convivial conversation, vegetarian friendly dishes and a relaxed atmosphere where everyone is welcome, whatever their level of Italian. This is a celebration of culture, food, and community.
Date: 09 August 2026
Time: 12:30 – 14:30
Venue: Clara Vale Village Hall, South View, Clara Vale, Ryton NE40 3SY, UK
Contact: info@reallanguageexperience

We had such a vibrant and enjoyable morning during our Italian Cookery & Conversation workshop. People cooked together, used Italian in a relaxed way and created a warm atmosphere that grew throughout the session.

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Italian cooking workshop. A menu for the summer A lively morning in the kitchen, where participants cooked together, used Italian with ease and enjoyed the flow of the workshop. Regional dishes took shape step by step, and the atmosphere grew warmer as people shared small moments and simple discoveries. Sitting around the table at the end felt re...

A new post exploring why Italian sometimes shortens infinitives like voler, poter, dover. Clear explanations, real examples and guidance for learners.

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🧠 Learning a new language keeps your brain younger!

A fascinating new study highlights the powerful connection between multilingualism and brain health:
- Speaking two languages makes the brain appear around 6 years younger than a monolingual brain.
- Speaking three languages adds 7 years of brain youth.
- Speaking four languages can slow brain ageing by up to 13 years.

It is not just about vocabulary; the depth, proficiency, duration of your language experience act as a powerful workout for your mind.

At Real Language Experience, we believe learning a language is a transformative journey. It opens cultural doors, connects people, and now we know, actively protects your long-term cognitive health.

Every mistake and every breakthrough is helping your brain stay sharp, resilient, and... young.
It’s never too late to start your next mental workout! 🚀

Study finds those who speak two languages have brains that appear around six years younger than those who speak one

🎶 Sound like an Italian!

Join us for an uplifting Singing Circle with Ola Carpe Music, a joyful workshop to explore Italian sounds, rhythm and expression.

🗓️ Sunday 12 July · 3–5 PM
📍 Real Language Experience, Dobson House, Gosforth

✨ Feel the language, sing the culture!

SOUND LIKE AN ITALIAN - Singing Circle by Ola | Real Language Experience Join us for an uplifting, welcoming singing circle designed to help you sound and feel more Italian.

Why are the days of the week called that?
A tiny linguistic mystery we use every day.

Most European languages follow the Romans: lunedì, martes, mercredi… all come from ancient gods like Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, and Venus.

English, instead, mixes two worlds.
Tuesday is Týr’s day, Wednesday is Odin’s day, Thursday is Thor’s day, Friday is Freya’s day — Norse gods replacing Roman ones.
Only Saturday keeps its Roman origin.

So every time we say “Thursday”, we’re actually saying “Thor’s day”.
A little mythology hidden in our calendar.

discover more: https://www.reallanguageexperience.com/post/the-secret-life-of-the-days-of-the-week-a-journey-through-language-myth-and-history

A week of smiles, languages, and connection!

Our Italian friends from Babylon Lingue - Rovigo joined us in Newcastle for a wonderful exchange: English met Italian, and learning turned into friendship.

Real Language Experience is also this: people discovering each other through words.
We can’t wait to do it again!

https://www.reallanguageexperience.com/post/real-language-experience-learning-through-connection