Italian

Italian is a widely-used modern language with ancient roots stemming from the Latin used by the Roman Empire.  When the Roman Empire spread through Europe, native dialects combined and mixed with Latin, transforming them into what we now call “Romance languages.”  If you speak another Romance language, like French, Portuguese or Spanish, you might be able to learn Italian more quickly.  That’s because the Romance languages all experienced the same union and transformation with Latin.

Youth Programs
Summer Villages, ages 7-18
Summer Villages - Swiss Helvetia, ages 7-18

Family Programs
Summer Family Weeks - Swiss Helvetia
Family Weekends

Adult Programs
Adult Weekends

Educator Programs (for all world language educators)
Master of Education in World Language Instruction
Teacher Seminars
Workshops

Why learn Italian?
· Because you love la dolce vita. Learning Italian will bring you into ‘the sweet life’ shared by 65 million Italian speakers worldwide. And learning it at Concordia Language Villages will give you a one-of-a-kind opportunity to plunge into the flavors, styles, traditions of one of the world’s most elegant, historic languages.

· Because you want to prepare for your future. Maybe you’re interested in world affairs, business, design or culinary arts. Maybe you have a passion for art history, ancient civilizations, or architecture. Maybe you just understand how important it is to know more than one language and to appreciate other cultures in our ever-changing world. Learning Italian at Concordia Language Villages will give you skills you’ll use again and again.

· Because you want to connect with the past. Whether you want to chat with Nonna in her native tongue, decipher that family spaghetti sauce recipe, or just expand your knowledge of the rich heritage of Southern Europe.

· Because you like having fun! Give your curiosity and your sense of fun free reign as you make tiramisu, play bocce, and make a mask for carnevale.  Authentic Italian activities mixed with camping favorites like canoeing, swimming, and marshmallow roasting, guarantee that every minute of your Lago del Bosco experience will be a treasured memory in the making. 

Festivals
Carnevale
La Giornata Internazionale
La Giornata Svizzera
La Serata al Ristorante
Ferragosto (15th of August)

Games
Bocce
Scacchi (Chess with large pieces)
Scopa, Briscola (Italian card games)
Il casinò
Giulio Cesare
Cluedo
Ruba Bandiera (Capture the Flag)
 
Sports & Outdoor Activity
Roverino
Calcio/Soccer
Pallacanestro/Basketball
Nuotare/Swimming
Pallavolo/Volleyball
Pallatennis/soccer meets tennis
Pallamano/Italian handball
Canoeing

The Italian Language Village offers a fun-filled, one-of-a-kind opportunity for people who are interested in exploring the richness of Italian language and culture. 

While you’re here, you can learn the art of making fine leather goods, ceramics or jewelry. Film buffs will love learning more about Italian cinema, with its rich tradition ranging from classics to recent hits. Soccer, bicycling, roverino and bocce are traditionally favorites and will keep you active.  If you’d like to learn more about Italian cooking, try your hand at making homemade ravioli, a fresh pesto sauce, or even tiramisu.

No matter how much or how little Italian you know when you arrive, our friendly, supportive counselors will make sure you impress yourself with the leaps and bounds your skills will take while you’re here.