The faculty was excellent and the atmosphere was very friendly and supportive. I certainly had a lot of opportunity to practice Italian and to learn a lot . There was ample time to ask questions and get answers. The location was excellent. Cultural activities, cooking lessons, and hikes in the countryside are also offered as a reinforcing what students learn in the classroom. I found having just morning classes enabled me to have time to explore the city. I spent a very enjoyable week at Italiamo in Livorno.