Learn Italian… over a coffee!
Twice a week we meet to speak Italian naturally, in an informal, multicultural setting. Conversations range from personal interests and current events to cultural curiosities.
This activity is designed for learners of Italian as a second language: a valuable opportunity for language practice through conversations with Italian mother-tongue volunteers who share their linguistic and cultural knowledge to support students.
We usually meet in the Centro’s Saletta Heleno or on the terrace when it’s sunny!
Why join?
Because it works. Thanks to the informal, intercultural nature of the conversations, students can practice Italian in a direct and engaging way, and both students and volunteers experience genuine encounters: discovering cultures, sharing ways of life, and truly getting to know one another.
It’s a real bridge between cultures, built step by step.
It’s also a simple way to become part of the Centre’s community, make new friends, and experience Florence from the inside — a vibrant, creative city that’s a laboratory of cultures and social innovation.
There are no fixed days or times: the Centro’s Office collects requests and creates an initial match between student and volunteer. After that, they decide together when to meet.
For information, write to accoglienza@cislapira.it or visit the Office.
