Do you remember the book Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert? It was one of the 2004 bestselling hit in the US. But what you might not know is that the author was a former student of our school in Rome. And, I have to say, what she wrote about her thrilling experience during the placement test was definetely hilarious.
Now, the big news is that Eat, Pray, Love will be a movie soon, very soon, in 2010. And can you guess who is the main actress? Not less than Julia Roberts. Yes, the beatiful, charming Julia Roberts. Not to mention the producer who is the smart and handsome Brad Pitt. Not bad, isn’t it?
Besides, we heard trhough the grapevine that in September they will be in Rome and, who knows, maybe they will shoot a few scenes right here, in our school. After all the location is still a Borromini palace. To be sincere that is maybe only a daring speculation, but, if it happens, would you like to be around? Anyway, we will keep you updated and if your hear something, please let us know!
Eat, Pray, Love……A fantastic journey. I loved this book so much. I read it several years ago…and then read it a 2nd time during my 4 1/2 months living in Rome in the Fall of 2007.
During my studies at “Scuola Leonardo da Vinci,” I asked “Valentina” (my favorite teacher!”) if she remembered Elizabeth Gilbert? I think Elizabeth may have arrived before Valentina. Anyhow…her description of the first day “test-taking,” “her placement into an advanced class; the planning and preparation of a Thanksgiving dinner,etc.” so resonated with me and my husband. I loved the way she wrote about living in Rome….so fantastic.
It is great!But it will be better for me,that I was at that school!!!
The website is excellent and has answered the questions that I have. I am planning to attend the school for four weeks in April of 2010. In addition to the language classes I want to take the Art History class. I am looking forward to having a wonderful experience.
Right now I am finishing one college year of Italian at the University of Colorado. I am a retired person.
I am planning to stay with a host family eating breakfast and dinner with the family. I have not yet taken “Test Your Italian.” I will wait until I have finished my classes this year to take the test to see where I will probably be placed!
does anyone remember what the language exchnage is called when 2 people practice each others native languages? there was a word she used for it in eat,pray, love. thanks!
[...] Rome Known as ‘Caput Mundi’ (capital of the world), Rome contrasts a sprawling metropolis with mysterious ancient relics. Here Liz discovers the true pleasure of nourishment as she samples the rich cuisine, and learns Italian at Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci. [...]
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