Italian language course

Have you always wanted to speak the beautiful language of the Italian people, understanding what they say, while you enjoy the water and sun at the Venetian Channels? Well, don’t worry, at Una Paloma Blanca you’re at the right place. With our Italian language courses, you will understand Italian in a matter of time. We offer six different levels in Italian, A1 to C2. The first two levels are known as the ‘beginners’, then we have the ‘intermediates’ and the last two levels are known as the ‘expert’ levels. With our native-speaking teachers, we’ll make sure you learn to speak, write and understand Italian in the most fun, fast and efficient way possible.

AI / A2

For beginners, we offer two levels: A1 and A2 Italian. At level A1 the language is completely new to you, you maybe know how to say hi, but with the UPB Italian course it will last no longer than a few weeks introducing yourself, reading a menu, and asking for directions won’t be a problem anymore. At A2 you know more about the Italian language and culture. You’ll be able to talk about the past and have longer conversations. If someone is speaking to you, you can understand and speak the basics.

BI / B2

At levels B1 and B2 we call you a paloma, also known as an intermediate. At these levels, you’ll learn how to start and maintain a conversation. Your Italian speaking skills will improve by practicing, using various speaking exercises, based on your interests. From now on your Italian vocabulary will grow and you’ll be able to do more than just order a pasta Bolognese. After these Italian courses, you can walk with confidence through the streets of Milan, Italy. Italian speakers can understand you, vice versa. Have you always wondered what the secret of pasta Bolognese is? Well, at level B2 you will be able to speak even faster and have more complicated conversations, the perfect time to answer all these questions!

CI / C2

You’ve made it to the last levels, the expert levels, C1 and C2 Italian. At these levels, you will become the next expert in speaking the Italian language. We’ll learn you how to speak Italian in such a way that the native population won’t even notice that you’re not Italian. These courses are specially made to refresh your current language skills, to master the Italian language. Doing business with Italian speaking counties was never so easy. By digging deeper into the grammar and expand your Italian vocabulary to the fullest, you’ll learn how to speak and write formal Italian.

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6 steps to getting started with UPB

1. Find your fit

Check our website for all the different courses we offer and find one that suits your level, goals and needs.

2. Take the leap

Register for a course using either our webshop, or send us a quick message and we’ll provide you with all the info you need about the course.

3. Sign up

After you have agreed to our proposal we will sign you up for your chosen language course. Now you’re officially enrolled!

4. Join

In fun, interactive and creative language lessons our experienced teachers will bring your language skills to the next level!

5. Complete

Yay! You finished your course. Congratulations! After completing your course at Una Paloma Blanca we are happy to award you with a certificate of Participation

6. Continue

Are you not ready to stop learning? Do you want to raise your skills to the next level? That is great. Una Paloma Blanca is more than happy to help you continue your studies.

Word on the street

Varvara

Rotterdam

I’m writing to thank you very much for the course you’ve organised for Egor. I was really surprised when, firstly, he agreed to do something like that on holiday, secondly, when after the first day with you he wasn’t incredibly tired as I would have expected, on the contrary, very excited.

When you asked us to speak only English during the week, I thought, ok, we’ll see! 😊 But, in fact, every time when I being forgetful say something in Russian, Egor says: “I’m sorry, Mum, I don’t understand you!” Moreover, in the evening on Monday he asked me to help him with his homework! What have you done?! 😊 How could you manage?! 😊 He never does his homework at school, maybe, during the break time before the lesson starts if the teacher is strict enough! 😊 I’m really impressed by the teaching skills of you! Thank you very much! It’s very important for me. I’ve wanted to introduce Egor to this kind of studying for a long time. He’s been never interested until now. As I told you, I’ve done a lot of language courses in England. I love it, I miss it very much. I’m happy that Egor seems to like it too. I think that in spite of the fact he’s doing a short course he’s going to have a great breakthrough in his English studies.

Arianna

Philips

I had already a very good English level before I got lessons from the teachers of Una Paloma Blanca, but after following the Business English Program at the language school, I noticed my confidence with the language increased quite a lot, specially when it came to speeches and team presentations.

Thank you very much for all your help!

Raluca

Study Portals

Speaking is always the most challenging part of any new language, and with Dutch it feels even more difficult for me personally… I just can’t gather the courage to try and verbalise sentences, but I am aware it’s maybe the most important part of becoming fluent.

That’s what I most appreciate in our teacher at Una Paloma Blanca – however broken we may speak, she’s always encouraging, fun and has a friendly, empathetic way of correcting us. That’s highly important to keep the motivation going and practice even outside the group, in real life.

Chetna

Eindhoven

Being a marketer in a foreign country comes with its own set of challenges. Knowing the local language is not just a plus but a prerequisite. Hence, soon after I arrived in the Netherlands, I started my hunt for a language class. After scouting for days, I stumbled upon Una Paloma Blanca’s creative website.

A couple of email conversations later, I found myself at their Eindhoven facility. I loved the vibe and decided to give it a shot. Soon after, it became a home away from home for me as I formed instant friendships within my group. Their one-of-a-kind learning material (an illustrative book that you would not want to put down) and immersive lessons helped me learn the language quicker than I had anticipated. Furthermore, it aided my understanding of the cultural nuances in the Dutch society that gave me an edge in interviews and formal conversations. I cannot thank my teacher enough (who went above and beyond every time) for her constant motivation and support. To all the fellow expats looking for a fun way to learn Dutch, I say go for it!

Erick

DAF

Learning a new language is challenging and Dutch is no different. Learning how to speak confidently and have day to day conversations in Dutch as an expat is challenging. During the summer course what I liked the most was that we focused on the message we were trying to convey and how to properly say it instead of only correcting us.

The balance between study material and outside activities makes the course not feel as intensive and actually makes it fun. The teachers also did a good job encouraging us and motivating us into starting conversations. For anyone looking to improve their vocabulary and gain confidence in conversing in Dutch I really recommend Una Paloma Blanca’s summer courses.

Oana

Eindhoven

Learning Dutch is hard enough, but without the right, dedicated teacher, it would be impossible for someone to learn. I have been studying at Una Paloma Blanca for almost 3 years. I find spoken Dutch the most difficult part, because the Dutch people have a certain accent which is not easy to learn.

However, the teachers are so nice at this school and they encourage you to practice every time even if you don’t speak perfectly… and basically, this is the whole point of following a Dutch course…. TO LEARN! This is what I always appreciate about my teacher: her teaching style, the way of explaining grammar to me, the empathy that she always shows me (not only to my broken speech). My teacher makes me feel part of this family. It is highly important to have the right teacher for your needs, who knows how to keep you motivated in this process of learning a new language all while integrating into Dutch society.

Jorge González

Eindhoven

I love the flexibility of UPB, how supportive the teachers and workers are and how easy they made it to learn a new language. They are helping me a lot with my difficulties learning Dutch and allowing me to communicate with people in fluent Dutch.

Bruno

Rotterdam

As polyglot, learning languages is my main hobby and for that reason I am always looking for the best teachers to boost my language skills!
When I moved to my new life in Rotterdam I was so happy to see that there was a language academy just 3 minutes away from my house with all my languages, even Russian!

I made a good decision in trusting Una Paloma Blanca to take my Dutch and Russian to the next level and the results are amazing: Currently I am able to work in Dutch and I can handle conversations in Russian

Casper

Rabobank

Because I work in a department where English skills are very important to communicate with clients, I decided to follow a private intensive English course where I could quickly brush up my English knowledge and bring my writing and speaking skills to a C1 level.

I liked most that the team of teachers immediately understood my needs and they focused on my preferences helping me achieving my goals in no time.

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