The Italian Academy
Bringing Italy's Language and Culture to all, through classes, workshops and events
Learn to speak Italian with The Italian Academy Cork.
The Italian Academy aims to provide not only language classes but to create opportunities for a community of passionate people who can share the interest about Italy and who want to communicate in Italian.
The Academy stands for Language, Culture, Community & Learning. These are the pillars that represent the essence of who we are. Our workshops and events are spread throughout the year around Cork.
ITALIAN CLASSES IN CORK
We offer Italian language classes in Cork at beginner and intermediate levels. Our focus is to give students the tools to start speaking from day one. We encourage learning through interactive activities in a friendly and relaxed setting.
ITALIAN CLASSES ONLINE
Alongside our Cork courses, The Italian Academy provides online Italian classes via Zoom. Online learning offers flexibility and access to recorded lessons, so you can review notes and progress at your own pace anytime.
ITALIAN FOR CHILDREN
We offer Italian classes in Cork for bilingual children with Italian parents and for those who want to learn a new language. Lessons are fun and engaging, using games, music, drama, and traditional Italian songs.
ITALIAN FOR BUSINESS
We offer corporate Italian classes for companies and professionals in Cork and online. Lessons focus on practical communication, cultural awareness, and key business terms in a flexible and engaging format.
Check out our FREE language learning podcast and try your comprehension of Italian.
The truth about learning a language...
Communicating in a foreign language is a complex multi-faceted skill. Numerous studies have indicated the benefits to learn another language at an early age and others have shown how it sharpens people's cognitive abilities whilst helping stave off dementia as they age. In other words, one of the best things you can do to keep your brain healthy is to learn a language.
It is all a matter of growing new neuronal connections that generally stop growing when you stop learning. This can be achieved at any age, provided you keep learning. It has been shown that business people make better decisions when weighing problems in a non-native tongue and that juggling multiple languages lets bilingual speakers switch between tasks with less stress and more control than monolinguistics.
You can start learning something new today and let your curiosity "keep leading you down to new path" . Next month or next year you might end up eating a homemade gelato in Piazza del Palio in Siena or sailing in Sardinia or having a Spritzer and an aperitif with new friends in Verona. The choice is yours.
Language - Culture - Community - Learning.
