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@theitalianspecialist

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Italian

Lives in florence

Speaks Italian, English, German

Registration: 06 February 2011

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9 months ago
Stuartveronica

Visiting Florence in june by Stuartveronica

We want to visit Florence for 2-3 days is it a good idea to stay outside the city close to a tram or train line to visit as we have a car rather than try and get something in the city as I know parking is difficult

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@Stuartveronicadefinitely a good idea ! Have a look at the map of Florence,where the rather new Tramvia arrives (T1 T2 lines) and try to find a place along the lines. Ticket costs 1.70 euro per 60 min. and there are trains every 5 minutes from 500 ... Read More

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MaryannMorris

Weekend Group Italian Lessons by MaryannMorris

Hi I am moving to Italy in three weeks, the current plan is for two years. I do not speak any Italian and will need to learn as quickly as possible. My company will give me some lessons, but i would like to also join a group at weekends, so ...

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BuongiornoASILS is the national association of the Italian Language Schools in Italy, they have schools allover Italy and cover all the needs for a practicali Italian language course. Have a look at the websitewww.asils.itThank you and regardsAlberto Read More

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4 years ago
ItaloFox

Need annual rental contract to obtain Elective Residency Visa by ItaloFox

I have an unusual situation that I am trying to solve. We have an appointment at the end of March at the Miami Italian Consulate to obtain our Elective Residency Visa. Besides a host of required documents we also need a minimum 1-year rental ...

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Hello Try with Mr Dario Romoli at Vou para Italia, I think he is able to solve this kind of problem - you find him on facebook or on the Internet, can tell him youi have received the name from Alberto at Scuola Toscana Firenze. Read More

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4 years ago
tillsonb

Recommend a mortgage specialist to help purchase a property in Italy? by tillsonb

Can anyone recommend a mortgage advisor/specialist that can help us purchase a property in Italy? We are happy to look at either an italian mortgage or a UK mortgage but are struggling to find anyone who can get the process moving. Thanks in ...

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I'll do that - thank you ! Read More

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4 years ago
KadarD

Start business in Italy! by KadarD

Hi! I want to start my business in Italy(financial coaching).I have lot of questions so please dm if you think you can help me or if you have any tip you can share with everyone here.If you want to be an entrepreneur and my partner in the business ...

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I've been working with my own business for 30 years, therefore have some experience and contacts here in Italy, especially Florence area - but also some friends in other places, I've laready done some business consulting especially in the ... Read More

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theitalianspecialist replied to a thread
4 years ago
tillsonb

Recommend a mortgage specialist to help purchase a property in Italy? by tillsonb

Can anyone recommend a mortgage advisor/specialist that can help us purchase a property in Italy? We are happy to look at either an italian mortgage or a UK mortgage but are struggling to find anyone who can get the process moving. Thanks in ...

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Yes, best thing is to ask a bank, some of them can be helpful, if you need some advices, especially in Florence - but not only - just let me know Read More

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theitalianspecialist replied to a thread
6 years ago
akashsinghal04

Italian Learning by akashsinghal04

Hey everyone. I am an expat and looking to practice my Italian with someone. I am learning Italian and was hoping if I could practice it with someone. I could help with English if someone is interested. Also, if anyone could guide me to a site or ...

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There are also courses online, via Skype, which are economic but very productive. Have a look over the Internet ! Read More

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6 years ago
Tracy1906

Searching for Italian language courses for foreigners in Milano by Tracy1906

Hi Everyone! I'm planning to join a course to learn Italian. Could you please recommend me an Italian language school for foreigners in Milano? Thank you so much!

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ELLCI Milano is in Via Paganini, very practical ,good mix of students, serious teachers, good prices. Read More

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theitalianspecialist replied to a thread
7 years ago
Garyslinn

Moving to Tuscany. Any advice welcome 😀 by Garyslinn

Our family are moving to Tuscany from UK in Aug 2017 and giving it a go for a year. We have a rental property and have secured school places for our girls aged 4 and 8. The plan is that I commute, 1 week UK, 1 week Italy. I have a permenant job in ...

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Hello Scuola Toscana has courses in Italian language for families, from one week up, with extracurricular activities included in the price, a fast way to get to know Florence and the vicinity, plus all the practical information you need to live ... Read More

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7 years ago
rickchaw

Private hospital to give birth in Milan by rickchaw

Hello could you please advice us private hospital to give birth (better in the south of MIlan), and tell me how much does it cost more or less. My insurance cover 8000 euros. thanks

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Do not trust too much the private hospital in Italy, maybe they have better rooms and nicer personnel, but should something go wrong they refer you to a "real", public hospital . So, if you have the possibility, go directly to a public ... Read More

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theitalianspecialist replied to a thread
10 years ago
xboji

part-time jobs by xboji

HELLO EVERYONE i am a non-eu citizen who is considering moving to italy on a student visa but i need an answer for this question : how hard is it to find a part-time job in italy when i get there (i can speak italian)?

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With a studium visa it is possible to work until 20 hrs a week - in Florence not so difficult, especially in high season (april through october) Regards Alberto Read More

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theitalianspecialist replied to a thread
11 years ago
alesmom

Info about the International School in Florence? by alesmom

Hi everyone, My daughter would like to spend a year at the International School in Florence, but my husband (an native Italian) claims that he heard through a woman he met here in the US who taught there that it isn't a very good school, that she ...

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It isn't a very good school, even if sometimes good teachers happen to work there. As far as I know, it's not worthy the money. Read More

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theitalianspecialist replied to a thread
12 years ago
sameh.elgendy

HELLo by sameh.elgendy

HEY i am an egyptian dentist planning on moving to italy for work and studying sometime this year and would like to ask anyone from the same field for tips about postgraduate studies and work there and also want to ask about italian language ...

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If you wish to learn Italian and meet international students, we are here for you ! Just contact me ! Read More

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theitalianspecialist replied to a thread
12 years ago
ekin8584

Arrive in Florence early October by ekin8584

Hi! My name is Emily and I am an Australian with a 12 month working holiday visa for Italy. I will arrive in Florence on October 8 and would love to meet people who currently live there or are planning to move there sometime soon.

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theitalianspecialist replied to a thread
12 years ago
Princessp

Looking for a good,recommended italian language course in Rome! by Princessp

Hi there, I would like to learn Italian at a school in Rome for minimum 3 months this year, but the choices are endless when you do a google search! Can anyone recommend a good,reputable course/school for beginners' italian for adults in Roma???? ...

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Ask my blog friend at ciaoitaliablog.wordpress.com she will give you good advice ! Read More