Serata Italiana: Italian quiz night full of dolce vita in Mechelen 12/05/2025

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Italian learners from Crescendo CVO went all out on Rocco Granata’s hit song. The mysteriously announced Serata Italiana turned out to be a fun quiz night full of language play, singalongs, lively talks with native speakers, but above all… pure dolce vita and spirito italiano.

An Italian surprise night full of atmosphere

This wasn’t your regular class night—it was a surprise Italian party for both beginners and advanced learners.

“It was so fun to speak Italian with students I’d otherwise never meet,” says Marian V., a third-year student. “The vibe was just great.”

“On a night like this, you engage with the language differently. In teams of four to six, we got questions about Italian geography, culture, food, football, and art. The questions were fun and made us think—like identifying Italian regions by shape or figuring out what Michelangelo’s David is holding,” Marian recalls.

Quiz fun for everyone

The winning team went home with books, wine, and Italian dolci. Or was that a premio or a prezzo?

“The atmosphere was wonderful, everyone was upbeat."

Marian’s team just missed out on prizes, but spirits stayed high. After the quiz, students moved to conversation tables to practise Italian.

“There were topic cards to help get conversations going, and a native speaker or teacher joined to help if needed. Everyone got a chance to speak,” says Marian. “The atmosphere was wonderful, everyone was upbeat. We talked about food, culture, travel…”

The power of singing together

The highlight? Singing well-known and lesser-known Italian songs together.

“The tempo was fast at times, but it gave such a boost!” Marian says enthusiastically. “Classes are intense too, so it’s great to have relaxed events like this. You meet new people and realise you’re not alone in struggling with grammar or pronunciation.”

Marian restarted Italian two years ago, after a 20-year break.

"I practise with Italian books, radio, and Netflix."

“After a placement test, I could start in year two. Three hours of evening class can be tough, especially after work. I prepare at home and practise with Italian books, radio, and Netflix.”

The teachers who organised the evening could be proud: it was a great success.

Want to learn Italian too?

Marian has a tip: “Immerse yourself in the language and culture. If you feel passionate about it, go for it. It’s a beautiful language, and events like these make learning even more fun.”

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