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InFlorence Academy - Italian Language School Welcome to the official page for InFlorence Academy/ Eurocentres Florence - Italian Languag The first Italian Language course was in June 9th, 1958.

Since 1957 Eurocentres Firenze, the first state-recognized school of foreign languages in Florence, is located in Palazzo Guadagni, a Renaissance palace dating from 1502 which is in the middle of the old town centre near the Ponte Vecchio.

«Learning languages in their own region»
In 1956 the Migros Club School offered language courses in foreign countries to enable students to also learn about the country’s culture. Today the «European Language and Education Centre» offers courses in 30 locations around the world. Migros language courses have been offered in many European countries since 1956. The concept is that students live with a host family in order to become familiar with the country’s

You don’t always need the perfect Italian sentence.Sometimes, a simple reaction is enough to show that you’re listening,...
07/10/2026

You don’t always need the perfect Italian sentence.
Sometimes, a simple reaction is enough to show that you’re listening, keep the conversation going, or give yourself a few extra seconds to think about what to say next.
“Ah sì?” “Davvero?” “Certo.” “Mamma mia!”
Small expressions, but you’ll hear them everywhere in real Italian conversations.
Learn them, listen to how Italians use them, and start reacting before you worry about speaking perfectly.
Which one have you already used in Italian?

05/10/2026

Italian pronunciation can feel tricky at first… but it becomes so satisfying once you know the “rules.” Here’s how she practices the sounds “GN”, “GLI”, and those famous double consonants with simple tips you can copy right away. Save this for your next study session and tell us: which sound is the hardest for you?

02/10/2026

Ordering a real bistecca alla fiorentina is more than food: it’s language, culture, and confidence.
At inFlorence Academy, you learn how to live italian, one authentic experience at a time.
From the classroom to the table, Florence becomes your teacher and your chef.

You learn that “ma” means “but.”Then you arrive in Italy… and suddenly Italians seem to use it for everything.Ma dai! Ma...
30/09/2026

You learn that “ma” means “but.”
Then you arrive in Italy… and suddenly Italians seem to use it for everything.
Ma dai! Ma no. Ma certo! Ma figurati.
The word may stay the same, but tone, context and intention can completely change what it communicates.
That’s one of the things that makes spoken Italian so interesting: sometimes understanding the vocabulary isn’t enough. You also have to understand how Italians actually use it.
So next time you hear ma, don’t translate it immediately.
Listen to how it’s being said.

28/09/2026

What if you want to speak more Italian? Study it. Live it.

In Florence, the language doesn’t stay in the classroom; it moves, it breathes, it connects people.

Because real Italian is found in real conversations.

25/09/2026

Watching the sunset in Florence it’s a feeling.
From breathtaking panoramas to hidden corners, every sunset here tells a different story.

Which spot would you choose for your golden hour in Florence?

“Va bene.” Two very simple words. At least on paper. Because a va bene said with a smile is not the same va bene you hea...
23/09/2026

“Va bene.” Two very simple words. At least on paper.

Because a va bene said with a smile is not the same va bene you hear after three seconds of silence, a blank stare, and a sigh powerful enough to blow out a candle from across the room.

And the same goes for “certo”, “come vuoi”, and many other expressions that seem to have one clear translation in textbooks, but can completely change meaning depending on tone, rhythm, and context.

That’s one of the most interesting things about spoken Italian: understanding the words is not enough. You also have to listen to how they are said.

So next time someone replies “Certo…”, pay attention.
Maybe they really agree with you.

Maybe.

Which Italian word changes the most depending on tone, in your opinion?

21/09/2026

Learning Italian means noticing that even one sound can change everything. A single “e” can shift meaning, rhythm, and clarity.
But don’t let pronunciation stop you from speaking.
Communicate first. Precision will come with practice.

18/09/2026

Tuscany is not just Val d’Orcia. It’s made of many provinces, many landscapes, many stories. And every corner has a voice worth listening to.

14/09/2026

talian isn’t always spoken with precision.
Sometimes it’s spoken with emotion.

In Italy, people say “always,” “never,” “everything”, even when reality is a little smaller than the words. But that’s the point.

Exaggeration here isn’t dishonesty. It’s rhythm. Energy. Feeling.

Because in Italian culture, communication is often less about exact facts… and more about emotional truth.

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Palazzo Guadagni (1502) Piazza Santo Spirito, 9
Florence
50125

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