To learn Italian language and Culture is not difficult. There are many places and methods that can help to you to start learn Italian lauguage. I know one of the best of its. It's Perugia University for Foreigners, where you can , in very few times, to learn italian laugnage.

The best period to visit Italy is May-June, for me. The weather is good and temperatures aren't too hots, as summer days. In that period we can see some good events and places for example Castelluccio di Norcia's plane, where there is a magnific flower's bloom (photos belows),