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COURSES

Grammar and conversation lessons —The main emphasis of these lessons is placed on the development of communication skills in spoken and written present-day Italian. Examples of the subjects covered in the lessons are:

  • Grammar (forming words, sentence structure, spelling and word sounds). Not in the form of strict rules, but through communication and practice.

  • Everyday situations which you will encounter during your stay in Italy such as meeting people, telephone conversations etc.

  • Vocabulary and idiomatic expressions

  • Styles of language use; when a particular use of language is acceptable

  • Cultural factors such as the meaning of words in different contexts; the gestures and body language which accompany and influence communication.

  • Language use.

 

COURSE OPTIONS

 

Standard Italian language course

Intensive Italian language "Plus" 5 & 10 course 

Individual tuition

Diplom course

Italian language course for mature students

 

 

 

Standard Italian language course               RETURN TO COURSE MENU

20 classes per week (approx. 45 minutes each) —This course is offered from all the year round at all levels. This is the most popular course and it is ideal for the majority of the students. The classes cover all aspects of the Italian language.

 

Starting dates:                           every 2 weeks

Duration:                                   from 2 to 24 weeks

Lessons:                                   4 per day, 20 per week

Tuition:                                     on all 6 (monthly) levels

Class size:                                 minimum 3, maximum 12 participants in each class*

 

Working in small groups (average 8, max 12 people), you will quickly make progress in Italian. Special emphasis is placed on speaking and interactiving in italian.

*In order to guarantee every student the corresponding level, the school reserves all rights to halve the course if the minimum number of students will not be reached.

 

Intensive Italian language "Plus" 5 & 10 course               RETURN TO COURSE MENU

25 / 30 classes per week (approx. 45 minutes each) —This course includes the Standard Italian language course plus 5 / 10 classes on an individual basis.

 

Starting dates:                           every 2 weeks

Duration:                                   from 2 to 24 weeks

Lessons:                                   4 lessons of Standard Italian language per day

                                                plus 1 or 2 lessons of private tuition per day.

                                                25 or 30 per week

Tuition:                                     on all 6 (monthly) levels

Class size:                                 minimum 3,

                                                maximum 12 participants in each class*;

                                                1 participant in the private lessons

 

We recommend this course for those who want to learn Italian very quickly. In the individual classes you decide on the contents, topics and exercises with your teacher: the teacher will be able to help you individually.

*In order to guarantee every student the corresponding level, the school reserves all rights to halve the course if the minimum number of students will not be reached.

 

Individual tuition                RETURN TO COURSE MENU

Minimum 3 to maximum 8 lessons per day; the course intensity may be changed from week to week. —We suggest you choose our private tuition program if you want a course that can be tailored to your particular professional, or personal, or time scheduling requirements. The minimum enrolment period is 5 days, which can be extended according to your needs.

Trough continual practice of the language as an integral part of an intensive program with your own personal teacher, you are guaranteed swift progress and success in the shortest possible time.

Your private tuition program is fully flexible in terms of times, dates, and what areas of interest you wish to study.

These individual courses may start on any weekday of the year. The intensity of 3 to 8 lessons daily can be decided by the participant.

 

 

Diplom course               RETURN TO COURSE MENU

Accademia Italiana di Lingua

 

Our school is a recognized examination centre of the Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL), and we organize preparatory courses for all the different Italian "Firenze" examinations of the AIL.
We organize different courses (Standard courses combined with specific Preparatory courses) for beginners as well as advanced students

 

Duration:           The duration of the courses vary from 4 to 24 weeks, depending on your                          knowledge of the Italian language:

DELI - Diploma "Firenze", basic level (elp: A1/A2 - s/n: N3)*:
                        At the end of the 1st ability level; exams 4 times a year.

DILI - Diploma "Firenze", intermediate level (elp: B1 - s/n: N6)*:
                        At the end of the 3rd ability level; max. 3 months preparation for beginners;                      exams 4 times a year.

DALI - Diploma "Firenze", advanced level (elp: B2/C1 - s/n: N9)*:
                        At the end of the 6th ability level; max. 6 months preparation for beginners;                      exams twice a year.

DALC - Diploma "Firenze" Business language, advanced level (elp: B2/C1- s/n: N9)*:
                        At the end of the 6th ability level; max. 6 months preparation for beginners,                      including business and commerce course; exams twice a year.

 

The specific preparatory courses always start one month before the examination dates and consist of 4 lessons daily of grammar review and conversation in the morning plus 2 lessons of test taking strategies and examination drills in the afternoon. On request we can send you our entry test to check your knowledge of the language and to establish the time necessary to prepare yourself for the different exams.

Class size: Classes consist of minimum 3, maximum 12 participants in each class.**

Ask for the special information brochure for the AIL-exams Firenze.

* Levels according to the Assessment Grid of the European Language Portfolio (elp), based on the assessment grid of Schneider/North (s/n).
**In order to guarantee every student the corresponding level, the school reserves all rights to halve the course if the minimum number of students will not be reached.

 

 

Italian language course for mature students               RETURN TO COURSE MENU

This course is specifically designed for more mature students over the age of 50. Students will learn italian in a pleasant and relaxing enviroment, accompanied by a wide variety of cultural activities.

the morning course of Standard Italian Language is designed to improve language and conversational skills, and heighten the awarness and appreciation of Italian culture

·                     4 language group course per day, 20 lessons per week

·                     Excursions and tour in the afternoon

·                     Minimum 3 participants.

·                     If there is only one patecipant, she/he will be placed in an intensive Plus-5 course. All       organized activities are free of charge for this participant

·                     One full dey excursion during the weekend

 Carnival Week

Every year Viareggio celebrates its "Carnival of Italy and Europe", with splendid day and night celebrations, floats, parades, district celebrations, masked dances and shows of every kind.
During this period you can visit the "Citadel" (Carnival town), a structure that includeshangars for the creation of the floats, the papier-mache schooland the carnival museum.
Viareggio's Carnival is the ideal place to meet different people and cultures, wich mixes tradition with universal principles like solidarity and peace.

 

The morning course of Standard Italian Language is designed to improve language and conversational skills, and heighten the awarness and appreciation of Italian culture

·                     orientation tour on the carnival of italy and Europe

·                     Guided visit to the "Citadel" (Carnival town) and museum

·                     Participation at shows and cultural events such as musical comedies and masked balls

·                     Participation at the Carnival parades