Experience Euroasia's Italian course - designed for Kiwis. Small classes with expert native speakers, in an interactive and friendly environment. Start speaking Italian from the very first lesson! Classes held in Parnell, by Auckland Domain. Plenty of parking available.
* Italian is one of Europe(TM)s leading languages, with roughly as many mother-tongue speakers on the continent as English and French.
* Young Kiwis can go and work in Italy for one year under a working holiday scheme. A knowledge of the Italian language would obviously make a huge difference to anyone(TM)s job prospects.
* Italy is probably the greatest magnet for anyone interested in the history of western art and civilisation; it(TM)s like a vast cultural treasure house. Even a limited knowledge of the language helps to introduce some of the works of art.
* Three cities in Italy are of paramount interest: Rome as the capital of the ancient empire and the heart of the Catholic church; Florence as the cradle of the Renaissance; and Venice as a unique and unforgettable link between eastern and western European styles.
* Since the time of Boccaccio and Dante, Italian writing has been at the forefront of European literature.
* Italy was the home of opera, and many of the world(TM)s greatest works were composed in Italian; even today, Italian is the international language of music.
* Italian food has achieved worldwide fame, and nearly all of us could name a good few Italian dishes and culinary expressions.
* Italy has long been synonymous with fashion, elegance and design; go and see for yourself!
* Italian cinema has long had a worldwide reputation, as have many directors and filmstars.
* Italy is not just oeculture: the modern country has one of Europe(TM)s largest economies. And Italian cities are not just museum pieces: they are full of vitality and energy, which nearly everyone finds infectious.