alberto del mela
@theitalianspecialist
Italian citizen
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39
Contacts
21
About me
Italian
Lives in florence
Speaks Italian, English, German
Registration: 06 February 2011
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
@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
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 ...
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
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 ...
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
Recommend a mortgage specialist to help purchase a property in Italy?
I'll do that - thank you ! Read More
Start business in Italy!
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
Recommend a mortgage specialist to help purchase a property in Italy?
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
Italian Learning
There are also courses online, via Skype, which are economic but very productive. Have a look over the Internet ! Read More
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!
ELLCI Milano is in Via Paganini, very practical ,good mix of students, serious teachers, good prices. Read More
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 ...
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
Private hospital to give birth in Milan
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
part-time jobs
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
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 ...
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
HELLo
If you wish to learn Italian and meet international students, we are here for you ! Just contact me ! Read More
Arrive in Florence early October
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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???? ...
Ask my blog friend at ciaoitaliablog.wordpress.com she will give you good advice ! Read More
lavorare e attività a Firenze
organizziamo attività per tutti gli stranieri, che frequentano la nostra scuola ma anche no. Se è interessata passi da noi ! Scuola Toscana Via dei Benci 23 (piazza Santa Croce) Read More
New to Florence by shirleyinitaly
(do we expats call this city "Florence" or "Firenza"??)Actually I don't live there yet, I am living in northern Italy in a small town named Maccagno on Lago Maggiore but will be moving on this Thursday, 15.3.2012. I would like to meet other English ...
Hello, and welcome in Florence ! If you like to meet other foreigners in Florence, the activities at scuola toscana are open to everyone, just drop here every morning and enrole... this week we have a visit to the Accedemia Museum (tomorrow) and a ... Read More
Cost of Living. by ana1984
Hi everyone. My name is Anastasia and im planing to study my Master in Florence, Italy.It was my dream for the past 2 years, but when i started to get to know about situation in Italy deeply i realized that now its not a very great time to do it. My ...
Dear Anastasia It is not such a terrible time to visit Florence, we have dozens of international students coming month by month here at the school - if you got a studium visa you are allowed to work part time up to 20 hrs a week. It is possible to ... Read More
cost of living in florence!!
Can of drink (supermarket)E. 0.80 Cup of coffee (bar)E. 0.90 Can of beer 33 cl. (supermarket)E. 0.70 1/2 liter of mineral water (supermarket)E. 0.20 Lunch at family Trattoria E. 8.00 Breakfast service in a coffee shop E.2.00 Big Mac ... Read More
cost for italian language
Dear Friend at Scuola Toscana the price is Euro 350 for 2 weeks, 4 hrs a day (40 hrs total) in small groups, and it includes the course, materials, taxes, and 10 hours of extracurricular activities (visits to museums, interpretive walks, cooking ... Read More
Center of Florence: Coffee? Share a walk?
At scuolatoscana in via dei benci 23, close to piazza santa croce, you can find many english speaking who maybe interested. Just drop here, we open from tuesday 10th of january every day 9 to 16. Regards Alberto Read More
english speaking job seeker..
Try to advertise as a teacher of english for kids - I think there is more request for that - put ads at local kindergarten and similar. Good luck ! Read More
Find new friends for language exchange by Shibalba
Hi everybody! :-) I would love to meet new friends native english speaker. I would improve my poor rusty English, in return I will be glad to help you with Italian or any information are you searching for. :-)
Hello There are good possibilities in Florence and Tuscany if you are quite elastic and for example specialise in teaching english to kids (from 4 years old up). For Italian language, we can help you with very affordable group courses... The ... Read More
Looking for an 'english speaking' job! help!! by stephaniemegan
Hey! So I applied for a work visa and was able to get one for 6 months in italy. The problem is I assumed that there would be more 'english speaking' jobs here. i have looked and searched and havent come up with much. i am currently enrolling in a ...
Specialize in language courses for children - there is lot of request in Italian families if you are available to go to the families places... Read More
Public transportation in Florence
The bus network covers the whole of Florence, you can see timetables and lines at the site www.ataf.net It used to be quite reliable, now that the Piazza Duomo is closed to traffic it is a bit difficult to go through the city. Do not trust the ... Read More
American psychologist in Italy? by Sacredportals
Hi all, I am considering making a move from US to Italy. I am currently finishing up a PhD in clinical psychology and not sure where to look on the rules/regs for practicing clinical psychology in Italy, particularly as an American expat. If anyone ...
As per many professions in Italy, you have to get a license by the Ordine degli Psicologi, a semi-public organization, you find some infos on wikipedia http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordine_Nazionale_degli_Psicologi good luck ! The Italian ... Read More
Cooking schools or classes in Italy
Here in Florence there are a couple of possibilities we know (it is where I usually send my students of Italian language): one is a lady who has been teaching Italian cuisine for more than 10 years, she is very popular and has always published a ... Read More