Italia Day 2-Sorrento

I Completed my first language lesson today at Sorrento Lingue! It was far easier then I expected, thanks to the fun staff. I met people there from ages 20-75, and doing everything from a 1 week course to a month-plus intensive. The school also incorporates activities and excursions into the course if you wish, and tries to foster the student's growth not just in the Italian language but also within Sorrento and Italy as a whole. If you think it's just for 'students' - you are wrong. Everyone has different reasons for learning the language of love, but if you're going to do it right- I would head straight to Sorrento Lingue. The registration procedure was simple, and I even discovered that the Italian Institute in my home city was offering a limited number of bursaries to attend.

The school can also arrange your accommodation, whether it be a student apartment or boarding with a host family. Many of the people I met were boarding with an individual or family to save on hotels or to fully immerse themselves in the language and culture. This can be tricky if the host does not speak any English, but this can also be the best way to learn Italian and to have full immersion.

After class, the group of us went to a restaurant I would have never known existed called "The Foreigners Club" which as you may have guessed by the name, is full of ex-pats. The food is good and cheap, great for gatherings and drinks on the patio, and at night has live music. Right near the waterfront the view alone is worth it.

On return to my hotel I was speaking with the owner and expressed interest in doing additional cooking lessons, and he quickly whisked me off to the main kitchen with head chef to set me up with cooking lessons! I can't wait for tomorrow to see what we're cooking!