Talk a little about yourself: where do you come from, how old are you and what do you do at the moment?

I am 32 years old, I am from Kyiv, Ukraine. I am a pediatrician and I love working with children. Now I study Italian diligently.

How long have you lived in Milan and how do you find it?

This time I’ve been living there for three weeks, but I’ve been to Milan a lot before. It has always been the city of my dreams and I find it very beautiful, comfortable for life, lively. I also come from a big city and that’s why I feel great here, even if it’s very dear to me.

What were the steps that brought you to Italy? For study, work, love or passion?

Especially my passion for Italy that I have had since I was a child and then … a certain interest in fascinating Italian men J. My first trip was in 2013 and after that I returned many times to Italy. It will always be the best country in the world for me.

Why exactly this course of study?

I chose ELLCI because it has a lot of positive reviews. What I was looking for was a course that would help me improve my vocabulary, my spoken language, expand my vocabulary and speak more with Italians.

Did you find any differences between the Italian course in ELLCI and the previous courses?

Sure. In ELLCI native teachers teach. It is an important thing for me. The lessons are very fun, active and full of joy. But I must say that my professors in Ukraine were also really good, they provided me with the basis and with them I was able to share my passion for Italy.

How has your life changed in Milan compared to your country of origin?

Here I feel more relaxed also because I don’t work but just study. I don’t think about the problems, they stayed home, and my head is finally resting. I meet new people and it’s a great thing for my experience.

What would you recommend to those who are starting to study Italian and dream of living in Italy?

I recommend to be brave, do not listen to those who say that everything is difficult (even if this person already lives in Italy). One must always follow one’s own path and one’s wonderful dreams. Only these ingredients are needed: a little study, a little time, a little patience and in the end the story will become reality.