Dear Friend Welcome to the Solemar School!
Thanks a lot for your interest in combining your holiday with the study of the Italian language and culture.
Our Language School in Sicily has been working successfully for more than 16 years aiming at offering highly qualified Italian courses in a friendly atmosphere at favourable prices.
Our participants stay in very charming holiday houses in a small bay about 15 km from Palermo.
As we enjoy a pleasant climate all year round, it is possible to have a relaxing beach and a stunning culture holiday together.
Those who would like to live in well refined holiday houses, boarding on their own, should take our offers, hereafter described, into account.
If you want to bring your children, we are able to offer a very efficient and qualified baby-sitting service during the hours of the lesson, or a children suited language course.
If you wish to choose our school in Cefalù, you can stay either in an old Sicilian style apartment, or in host families, but also leisurely in a comfortable sea side hotel, which is equipped with excellent tourist facilities.
If you are interested in our courses, send us the enrolment form within at least 3 weeks before the beginning of the course; otherwise you should contact us directly to make sure that there are vacancies.
In order to distinguish our school from less serious organisations of language courses, you may enquire at your nearest Italian Cultural Centre who will provide all the information required.
References of former students, who attended our courses, can also be provided.After receiving your enrolment form we will send you precise information on how to reach the school.
We are already looking forward to welcoming you !

With our best wishes from sunny Sicily.

Thomas Grüssner & Maria Carnevale


SICILY
The Mediterranean island which enchants with its arts, culture and nature. We have been organising our language courses for 16 years in two places in Sicily.


CONCEPT
At Mongerbino, lessons are dealt outdoors, weather permitting. In this way, the student learns without missing out on the sun and the splendid ocean view. We assure that you cannot find a more appropriate condition for learning. We have a central location with classical modern classrooms.

At Cefalù, our students use the rooms of an ancient school, which, today, is partly inhabited by a nuns' order. The school also has an outdoor courtyard. Language courses, of a two weeks medium length (40 lesson units), take place from Monday to Friday in the morning hours. It is possible, of course, to reserve a week only, or to prolong the frequency, having, beforehand, the certainty that the course continuation will seriously consider the knowledge level reached until that moment. The integration into the appropriate groups will be decided through a preliminary written valuation test and a short guided conversation. Usually groups for lessons are formed by 4 - 5 students (max. 8 per lesson)

 

 

 

 

 

COURSES

By booking an "intensive" Italian course (2 weeks - 40 lesson units of 45 min. distributed into 4 lesson units each day), beginners, after two weeks' lessons, possess a wide vocabulary to express themselves and to understand, not disregarding the construction of an excellent grammar basis, seen as a means and not as a purpose, onto which one could continue to build up a serious study of the Italian language. Students with pre-knowledge enrich their vocabulary and learn to go more and more deeply into the beauty of the Italian language. Students of advanced levesl, too, and even teachers of Italian as L2, have the opportunity to attend a course that offers practicing their language skills with our highly qualified teachers. Our school issues a professional certificate at the end of such a course.

"Personal" Italian course - 2 weeks' "intensive" course + 10 individual - personalized - lesson units " an individual way to learn Italian even better"…
The results you have reached by attending the "intensive" course are even more consolidated during the 10 extra lessons. While getting one-to-one instruction, the student has an opportunity her to practice the vocabulary and the grammar structures he/she has learned during the group lessons. During such personalized lessons, the student can express his/her linguistic needs and thus accelerate his/her language learning process.


Italian course "business" - 2 weeks - 6 lesson units of 45 min. per day. For all those people who, for working reasons or personal desire, have decided to learn Italian very quickly, without missing out on the advantages of the group lessons dynamic.
 

Individual lessons. the students decide the lesson units and their length. A didactical itinerary according to one's own language background and needs will be decided in collaboration with one's own teacher. Following an agreed upon schedule and program of study, the collaboration of other teachers is also forseen. While keeping our methodical-didactical sstructure, each kind of course also aims at considering the students' particular needs and wishes.


Our well trained teachers claim the most extensive experience in the instruction of the Italian language, known as L2 in Sicily, and have a degree in literary subjects. They constantly update their knowledge about current teaching proposals and didactical instruments. They deal with courses of all levels: ranging from that of absolute beginners level to the preparatory one for those who wish to teach the Italian language abroad. The teaching methodology follows the most advanced research lines of glottodidactic and developes, equally, all the linguistic abilities: reading, writing, listening and comprehension and, stressing most of all, fluency in oral production. All didactic materials are provided free of charge by the school.

1. week
Sunday		Arrival/ Preliminary Test
Monday	09:00	Group formation; meeting
	10:00	Language lesson
Tuesday	09:00	Language lesson
	20:30	Dinner in a typical trattoria in Bagheria
Wednesday	09:00	Language lesson
	19:30	Guided tour in Cefalù with wine tasting
Thursday	09:00	Language lesson.
	18:00	Cooking course with food and wine tasting of Sicilian choice dishes in a beautiful villa in Porticello
Friday	09:00	Language lesson
	15:00	Guidet tour of Palermo and its most important monuments
Saturday	08:00	BusTour to Mount Etna and Taormina
2. week
Sunday		free
Monday	09:00	Language lesson
	20:30	Together with your fellow participants watch the famous Italian movie "Cinema Paradiso" (Giuseppe Tornatore is from Bagheria!)
Tuesday	09:00	Language lesson
	16:00	Tour of Bagheria's famous baroque villas - the summer retrat of Sicilian nobility (optional, meet in front of Villa Cattolica )
Wednesday	09:00	Language lesson
	11:00	Tour of a nearby Sicilian ceramics artistic workshop, famous for its gorgeous colours and designs. Meet the artist. Market day in Bagheria
Thuersday	09:00	Language lesson.
	16:00	Tour of the Greek and Roman  ruins in Solunto.
Friday	09:00	Language lesson - bill payments at the office (11:30 - 13:00)
	15:00	Socio-cultural tour of the old town of Palermo. This guided tour is part of an anti-mafia project of Padre Cosimo Scordato and his team. Visit their "centro sociale" and some re-educational workshops and the world-famous market of the "Albergheria", one of the most pictoresque quarters of historical Palermo, afterwards possibility to eat at one of Palermo's typical trattorias.
Saturday		departure day

LINGUA IT is an institute that specialises in teaching Italian to foreigners. The school’s primary objective is to immerse students in the real language and culture of Italy. Studying Italian in Italy brings with it the unique opportunity to listen, speak and live the actual language, using the native terms and expressions as they are used by Italians. Using mass media and a variety of other textual stimuli, the teachers at LINGUA IT combine the best possible teaching methods with an active immersion in Italian culture to give students a total exposure to the Italian language.
The school is located in the historical centre of Verona just a few steps away from the Arena and the most important monuments of the city. LINGUA IT is close to all services and is easily reached by public transport. The staff will be able to give you all the information you need to reach the premises in the quickest and easiest way.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY - Methodology
The teaching methodology employed at LINGUA IT is based on the most current educational techniques and texts available. Finely tuned to meet the specific needs and interests of different classes and students, each language course focuses simultaneously on the four components on which all language is built: oral expression and comprehension (speaking and listening) and written expression and comprehension (writing and reading). In addition to traditional grammar instruction and speaking exercises where focus is given to the linguistic form and characteristics of Italian, students are encouraged to participate in less structured activities that promote spontaneous, sub-conscious learning, developing communication skills in a natural and instinctive manner. In a relaxed and informal environment, over an extended period of time, students at LINGUA IT quickly improve and loose their fear of speaking a new language, frequently surprising themselves with the speed at which they become competent and confident with Italian. The teaching method adopted at the school encourages active class participation and interaction by all students. Always grouped with others of a similar skill level, students need not be fearful of class participation. After a day at the school, students invariably relax into the routine of lessons and find the presence of other students a help rather than a hindrance to the learning process. Outside the regular morning classes, students of different levels are brought together for the optional cultural courses (guided tours, lectures on art and history, cooking courses etc). The naturally informal nature of these events makes the merging of different levels comfortable and easy and benefits both beginners and advanced students alike.

Teaching Resources
The aim of each language course is to teach students the Italian language as it is used naturally, in real life situations. LINGUA IT utilises a variety of resources (written texts, audio and video stock, newspaper articles, images, music and didactic games) to meet this end.
Well aware that foreign language textbooks and schools often teach a version of a language that is outmoded or rarely used by the native speakers of the country, the teachers at LINGUA IT have compiled a specialised and comprehensive assortment of teaching materials and learning aids that use real-world linguistic examples. The use of play excerpts, television and radio programs, advertisements, literary passages, song lyrics, greeting cards, dialogues of telephone conversations, newspaper and magazine articles, government forms, diary entries, comics, letters and reviews (just to name a few), ensures that students will be exposed to the real language of Italy, as it is used in both formal and informal contexts.
The variety of topics explored in both the texts and conversations at LINGUA IT (ranging from basic introductory skills to the exploration of complex theoretical and philosophic ideas), address an array of linguistic demands. By immersing students in a variety of real-life situations, they are given the confidence and skills they need to effectively participate and interact in the Italy of today. 

Course Levels
At the beginning of each language course, students (beginners excluded) are given a short test to evaluate their competence and determine which level they are best suited to. At the conclusion of each course level, students sit a final test. The results are evaluated and used to determine whether the student is ready to proceed onto the next course level. The language courses are divided into five levels (plus an additional sixth level for those who want to perfect their proficiency) with a maximum number of eight students per class and a minimum number of three.


Beginners:
In the Beginners Level, students learn basic communication skills clearly geared for the everyday. A strong grammar base is introduced and the vocabulary taught is simple but precise.

Elementary:
Students of the Elementary Level actively participate in conversation structured around general issues and topics. In this course, solid focus is given to the correct employment of various grammatical principles and rules and students develop a comprehensive and broad vocabulary.

Intermediate:
Through discussion and textual analysis, students in the Intermediate Level explore a range of complicated themes and ideas, gaining a strong command of the Italian language and a deeper understanding of both grammatical and linguistic elements. In this course, students are exposed to the language of the mass media and the variable nature of Italian as it is affected by intonation and different contexts within Italian society.

Post-Intermediate:
This course is dedicated to perfecting students’ communication skills and equipping them with an understanding of the nuances that make up a thorough knowledge of Italian. In the Post-Intermediate Course, students are taught the correct usage of colloquialisms and idiomatic expressions and are also exposed to some of the more complex structures of the Italian language.

Advanced:
In this course students practice using Italian naturally and competently in all conceivable life situations. Embracing the spectrum of scenarios from everyday interaction (including communication in the work environment) to the use of Italian in the discussion of highly complicated themes and ideas, pupils of the Advanced Level secure a full and comprehensive mastery of all the grammatical and syntactical structures of the Italian language. This level also equips students with the skills necessary to competently construct a variety of written documents.

Proficiency Perfection:
At this level, students already have a strong mastery of the Italian language. The Proficiency Perfection Course is devoted to fine-tuning students’ syntax and manner of expression through participation in discussion groups dedicated to a variety of topics. This course also aims to enrich and embellish vocabulary and improve students’ written and oral expression as well as perfecting their ability to communicate in a rapid and precise manner. Students are guided through specialised texts, documents and a variety of essays on varying topics with the aim of exposing them to the specific details, style and vocabulary employed in each and the reasons why.
 

Language Courses

STANDARD LANGUAGE COURSES - (LS)

Classes in all Standard Language Courses are held from 9.00am to 1.00pm Mondays to Friday. The four hours are split into four lessons of 55 minutes each: two lessons back-to-back followed by a 20-minute break and then another two lessons back-to-back. On Tuesday afternoons, the Art History teacher accompanies all students who wish to attend on a free tour of Verona, focusing on different aspects of the city’s art, architecture and history each week. On the first day of school all students (beginners excluded) sit a short test to ascertain which course level is most appropriate for them to join. Students also take a test at the completion of each language course level to evaluate their progress and determine whether they are ready to move on to the succeeding level. There are six standard language course levels.
The maximum number of students in any class is eight while a minimum requirement of three pupils is needed to activate the course.

TANDEM LANGUAGE COURSES - (LT)

LINGUA IT offers a Tandem Language Course for two people travelling together who would prefer personalised lessons (two students only) to larger group classes. These courses are significantly cheaper than private lesson. The classes run for three hours each day for a total of 15 hours per week. Students sit an entrance test (voluntary for beginners) to ascertain their skills and also sit a final test at the completion of the course to evaluate their progress. On Tuesday afternoons students of the Tandem Language Course are invited to join other students on the free, guided Art History tours of Verona.

SPECIAL WEEKEND COURSES - (LW)

Taking a weekend in Verona? If you are travelling with another person LINGUA IT gives you the opportunity to learn Italian in short, intensive weekend courses that you can continue (either regularly or sporadically) throughout the year. Each weekend course comprises twelve hours of classes spread over Saturday and Sunday.


PRIVATE LESSONS - (LI)

LINGUA IT recommends private lessons for those students with time constraints or special needs and requirements. With the teacher at your complete disposal, private lessons are an effective way to study in-depth, all the linguistic and grammatical aspects of Italian.


Private Lessons (55 minutes) LI   
           1 hour  € 30 
         10 hours € 290 
         20 hours € 540
         50 hours € 1250

The course prices listed below include all textbooks and other didactic materials used, the initial and final evaluative tests and IVA (tax). All prices are per person in Euro (€) unless otherwise specified.

FORIEGN RESIDENTS COURSES - (LR)

The Foreign Residents’ Course is designed for those who live in Verona (or the surrounding region) and want to study Italian language and grammar in depth, on an on-going basis. This course, offered at all levels to meet the varying needs of different students, comprises two weekly lessons (totalling 3 hours per week) held on afternoons or evenings.

The minimum number of students for a level to be activated is three.


PREPARATION COURSE FOR THE CILS EXAMS (Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera) OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SIENA

These courses are run twice weekly on afternoons or evenings, for a total of four hours per week. These courses are also open to those students attending one of the Standard Language Courses who would like to sit the CILS examinations.


PREPARATION COURSE FOR STUDY IN ITALIAN UNIVERSITIES

This course is designed for foreigners who want to study in an Italian University. Course structure, layout and costs depend on the requirements of the individual student/s.

UNIVERSITY AND SCHOOL GROUPS

LINGUA IT organises special Italian language and culture courses for scholastic and University groups. Course programs, times and fees are determined by the requirements of the group.

COMPANIES

LINGUA IT offers Italian language and culture courses for businesses, on application. Lessons can be conducted near the institute or on the applicant’s premises. Course programs, times and fees are determined by the requirements of the individual or group.


CULTURAL COURSES

LINGUA IT well understands the importance of alternative (less structured) methods of learning when studying a new language. To that end, the school encourages its pupils to participate in a wide range of cultural courses that promote language learning by developing communication skills in a natural and instinctive manner. Teachers, well-versed and fully-qualified in their chosen field, guide students through the many wonders, secrets and beauties of Italy’s history and culture, offering rich insight into both Italian life and the Italian language. The staff at LINGUA IT encourage hands-on, active participation by all pupils not only to keep the dynamic of the class fresh and interesting but also to advance students’ linguistic skills. Each Cultural Course is fluid and tailored specifically to meet the interests and requirements of different students groups. Classes are conducted twice weekly in the afternoons and run for one-and-a-half-hours each (two hours each for the Cinema Course).

A minimum number of three students is required to activate any Cultural Course. The price of each Cultural Course includes all materials and equipment used but excludes the cost of theatre, cinema and opera tickets.


ITALIAN ART HISTORY COURSE
(This course is recommended for those with an intermediate or advanced knowledge of Italian)
Italy is the largest living ‘museum’ in the world. Students of the Italian Art History Course are given the opportunity to step inside this museum and explore the infinite number of treasures it contains. Through the Romanesque and Gothic periods to the rich Renaissance and Baroque eras, students examine some of the greatest artworks of the western world and meet such celebrated masters as Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Piero della Francesca, Mantegna, Caravaggio as well as many others. In this course, particular focus is given to the Italian Renaissance, the art and architecture of Verona, the genius works of Andrea Palladio and the flourishing art of Venice. The Italian Art History Course comprises lectures, discussions, audio-visual displays and is also supplemented by guided day tours and weekend excursions (including weekend trips) that will scheduled during the course.
* LINGUA IT can also arrange special tailored (group or private) Italian Art History Courses for those with specific interests such as art historians, university students, or those working on a PhD in art history.

ITALIAN HISTORY COURSE
(This course is recommended for those with an intermediate or advanced knowledge of Italian)
The Italian History Course covers in detail the broad history of Italy: the facts, oddities, anecdotes and famous people that have made the country’s history so rich and fascinating. The lectures span from the story of the foundation of Rome to the Italy of today, paying particular attention to modern history: the unification of Italy, World War I, Mussolini and the Fascists, Word War II and the establishment of the Italian Republic. A comprehensive and fascinating collection of historical artefacts (photographs, maps, political documents, newsreel footage and films) are used to colour the lectures.
* LINGUA IT can also arrange special tailored (group or private) Italian History Courses for those with specific interests such as historians, university students, or those working on a PhD in history.

ITALIAN LITERATURE COURSE
(This course is recommended for those with an intermediate or advanced knowledge of Italian)
The Italian Literature Course examines some of the most significant works in Italian literature, paying particular attention to those that have had a strong influence on the development and nature of the language. Rather than giving a broad overview of all of Italian literature, this course investigates in-depth a few select texts, focusing on the defining characteristics of particular authors and the periods in which they wrote. During this series of classes students will be encouraged to analyse and discuss the texts in a group forum. The course program is fluid and will be determined at the commencement of each Italian Literature Course, based on the specific interests and requirements of the students.
* LINGUA IT can also arrange special tailored (group or private) Italian Literature Courses for those with specific interests such as writers, university students or those working on a PhD in Italian literature.

ITALIAN THEATRE COURSE
(This course is recommended for those with an intermediate or advanced knowledge of Italian)
Theatre is a gateway into the society and times in which it was written and produced. The Italian Theatre Course explores, in-depth, the various playwrights, stylistic periods and texts that have had a significant impact on Italian theatre.
This course involves a comprehensive historical overview of Italian theatre and its protagonists, analysis of various significant plays (both modern and classical), audio-visual expositions as well as excursions to see live theatrical performances in Verona and other major cites. Please note that theatre tickets are not included in the course price.
* LINGUA IT can also arrange special tailored (group or private) Italian Theatre Courses for those with specific interests such as people involved in the performing arts, university students or those working on a PhD in Italian theatre.

ITALIAN CINEMA COURSE
(This course is open to students of all language levels)
This course, which begins with a lively introduction to the history and key players of Italian cinema, can take one of two paths (depending on the preferences and interests of the students). The class can either elect to explore a specific theme in Italian cinema across a collection of periods, cinematic styles and films. Or, they may prefer to examine in-depth, the filmography of one particular Italian director or actor. Both versions of the Italian Cinema Course comprise screenings of both classic and contemporary films and include lectures and group discussions.
* LINGUA IT can also arrange special tailored (group or private) Italian Cinema Courses for those with specific interests such as people involved in the performing arts, university students or those working on a PhD in cinema.

ITALIAN CUSTOMS AND SOCIETY COURSE
(This course is open to students of all language levels)
The Italian Customs and Society Course is a fascinating examination of the tastes, trends, passions, modes of thinking, stereotypes, idiomatic expressions and concerns (both old and new) that characterise Italy and its people. A fun and animated series of lectures and discussions, this course aims to portray what it means to be Italian from an Italian’s point of view, comparing this with foreign impressions of Italy and Italians.

ITALIAN FASHION AND STYLE
(The course is recommended to those of all Italian language abilities)
This course explores the phenomenon that is Italian fashion, its place in Italian society and culture and its effect on style throughout the world. Lessons alternate between the study of specific labels and designers to more general classes on the fashion styles of today, the influence (both social and economic) of Italian fashion on the world as well as exploring the immediate statement made by the clothes you wear. It is an enjoyable and entertaining way of learning the Italian language and grants insights into the modern culture and society of Italy.

ITALIAN OPERA COURSE
(This course is open to students of all language levels)
This course offers those with a passion for music the opportunity to study the scores, libretti and composers of Italian opera - a genre in which Italy is unsurpassed on the world stage. With the annual outdoor opera festival held at Verona’s Roman amphitheatre every year, students of the Italian Opera Course have a unique opportunity to experience one of the most memorable theatrical events in the world. During the lessons, students will be given ample opportunity to explore and discuss the themes and musical styles that characterise Italian opera and then, in the summer months, they can savour the magic and charm of watching a performance under the Veronese stars with 20,000 other opera-enthusiasts. For those interested, an alternative course on The History of Italian Music is also available, offering a comprehensive overview and insight into Italy’s rich musical history. Please note that opera tickets are not included in the course price.
* LINGUA IT can also arrange special tailored (group or private) Italian Opera Courses for those with specific interests such as people involved in the performing arts, music students or those working on a PhD in music or music history.

LATIN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE COURSE
(This course is recommended for those with an intermediate or advanced knowledge of Italian)
The Roman culture and its language provide an inexhaustible well from which the language and culture of modern Italy is drawn. The Latin Language and Culture Course therefore, is a useful and fascinating way for students to gain greater understanding of Italian. Examining the base grammar, etymology and principle themes of select examples of Latin poetry and literature, students will see first-hand the roots of the Italian language and how, over the ages, it has transformed into its present form.
* LINGUA IT can also arrange special tailored (group or private) Latin Language and Culture Courses for those with specific interests such as Latin students or those working on a PhD in Latin language and Literature.

ANCIENT GREEK LANGUAGE AND CULTURE COURSE
(This course is recommended for those with an intermediate or advanced knowledge of Italian)
The ancient Greek world lives on in the language and mentality of the modern western world. Students of this course study the ancient Greek alphabet, grammar and vocabulary as well as the key elements of Ancient Greece’s history and culture. The Ancient Greek Language and Culture Course elucidates the links between present day western culture and language and the ancient culture and language of the Greeks.
* LINGUA IT can also arrange special tailored (group or private) Ancient Greek Language and Culture Courses for those with specific interests such as ancient Greek culture and language students or those working on a PhD in Ancient Greek history or language.

 
SPECIALIST COURSES

LINGUA IT organises specialist language courses for those with an intermediate or advanced knowledge of Italian, who wish to refine their language skills for particular professional or social sectors. Specialist Course programs and teaching methods will be designed around the specific needs and interests of students. The Specialist Courses demand a high-level of interaction between teacher and pupil and will only be run with a minimum number of three students.


These courses are held on two afternoons each week for a total number of 3 hours per week.

Specialist Courses CS


ITALIAN BUSINESS LANGUAGE COURSE
(This course is recommended for those with an intermediate or advanced knowledge of Italian)
This course is designed for foreign students, executives, managers and professionals who have some knowledge of Italian but would like to better understand the language and processes used in Italian business and the workplace.
The course covers the compilation of an Italian Curriculum Vitae (CV), the standard terminology and conduct encountered in job interviews, the presentation and description of projects and products, the logistics of business travel arrangements, commercial correspondence and legal jargon. The Italian Business Language Course also provides students with an introductory overview of Italian economics and legislation.

ITALIAN LEGAL SYSTEM COURSE
(This course is recommended for those with an intermediate or advanced knowledge of Italian)
This course provides students with a broad overview of the Italian legal system, the structure of the Italian constitution and the jargon used in both. Through comprehensive document analysis and composition, students will gain a better understanding of Italian legal language (both written and spoken) and be able to communicate competently and confidently using legal terminology.

ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSE FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE
(This course is open to students of all language levels)
This course teaches students the language and jargon they need to better work with Italian-based computers and software. Students are taken on a guided tour of the most popular Italian-version software, the principal national ISPs (Internet Service Providers), the key search engines used in Italy as well as myriad web sites. Throughout, participants will be exposed to the gamut of Italian computer-science terminology as well as the specifics of Italian telematics.

ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSE FOR TOURISM
(This course is open to students of all language levels)
This language course is dedicated to teaching students how to communicate correctly and effectively in the world of tourism. Designed for those currently working in the industry who would like to develop and polish their language skills, the Italian Language Course for Tourism teaches students everything that needs to be said… and not said.
Covering a spectrum of tourism-related scenarios (dealing with hotels, organising public and private transport companies, making bookings at travel agents, restaurants and hotels etc.), students are encouraged to actively participate in this class through role-play, fax and letter composition, making ‘dummy’ bookings and reservations, and writing and reading brochures.
 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

The Courses

• Standard Courses - (S2, S3, S4)
4 hours a day (more than 3 students) / 3 hours a day (less than 4 students), from Monday to Friday, for a minimum of 2 weeks. Grammar and conversation lessons. In about six months time the student will complete the programme, which enable one to face the most varied communication functions.

• Intensive Courses - (I2, I3, I4)
Standard Course + 2 hours of individual lesson a day

• Extensive Courses - (E2, E3)
2 hours a day twice a week (E2) or three times a week (E3) for a minimum of 8 weeks (morning or evening).

• Individual Lessons - (I)
It is possible to begin the lessons any day of the year. Classes can also be held in other locations. Personalised courses are offered to companies and embassies. The course schedules are established with the secretary's office. (10% discount on 30 lessons booked and paid in advance). Preparatory lessons for (FOR C.I.L.S EXAM (Università per Stranieri di Siena) – IT (Università di Roma Tre).

• Conversation Courses (C.C.)
Upon request of minimum 4 students. 2/4 hours per week. Lessons are held on Saturday morning or one afternoon a week. Current events, Italian culture and lifestyle or other topics of interest will be examined during the lessons.

• Special Courses (S.C.)
At the request of at least 4 students, 16 hours a month. The supplementary cultural seminars are offered in the afternoon. A good knowledge of the Italian language is requested:
- Italian Art history (including guided tours in Rome)
- Italian for business (specific business terminology, commercial correspondence, contracts etc.)
- Italian Literature

• Italian Opera singing and music
Individual or mini-groups lessons including breathing technique and voice exercises, singing practice using excerpts from famous Italian operas. Prices and schedule can be obtained from the secretary’s office.

• Cooking Courses (not professional)
Lessons are held in a typical Roman restaurant (trattoria), 3/4 hours of theory/practice (with a professional cook) in private residence with Italian mother tongue teachers. Typical recips, terminology and idioms are used in the kitchen for conversation and eating together. Small groups, (one Sunday per month), upon reservation. For information on prices and schedule ask to the Secretary’s Office.

• Vacation Courses in Tuscany -CETONA
A delightful medieval village in the countryside of Siena. Intensive one-to-one or group week-end courses, in days to be agreed. Further information available in the secretary office. Painting coruses. Beginners and Advanced Courses.

• CLASSES
The students will study in small groups of 3/12 people of different nationalities with similar language levels. The small size of the classes guarantees individual attention as well as high quality of teaching.

THE SCHOOL
Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri (CLIDA), founded in 1965, is Italy's first private Italian language school specializing in the instruction of Italian language and culture to foreigners - both students and professionals alike.

CLIDA offers a wide range of courses in the world's most popular Italian-speaking regions. As our previous students from around the world can confirm, you can always rely on the quality of our teaching, the services we provide and the school's resources.

The school uses it own teaching methods and texts, which have been developed and perfected by the school's professors and staff. CLIDA's teaching methods and materials are used in all its schools in Florence, Rome and Greece. Learn more about our teaching methods and levels... 

In Spring 2006, a new CLIDA branch will be open in the city of Treviso. Soon, other schools will be available in other towns.


DIRECTORS
The directors of the CLIDA in Florence are Dr. Gabriella Accorti Materassi and Dr. Alberto Materassi. The husband-and-wife team founded the school and has been fully devoted to it throughout the years. Alberto, Gabriella, and their son, Stefano, ensure high academic standards are maintained while creating cultural courses and recreational activities that are both fun and beneficial. Thanks to them, CLIDA students and faculty can be considered one large family!

STAFF & CLASSROOMS
The school resides in a 19th-century building facing the Piazza della Repubblica, the heart of Florence's historic center. All members of the CLIDA administrational staff are highly attentive and speak at least 3 languages to accommodate a wide variety of students.

CLIDA is made up of 16 large, air-conditioned classrooms equipped for television and video viewing, two large rooms equipped with stereo-sound video projectors and a large salon for recitals and lectures. Several well-equipped classrooms are also available for one-on-one courses. Plus, ample space is available for students to relax, study and socialize between lessons. The school also hosts a wireless Internet hub for students to connect to the World Wide Web.

METHOD & LEVELS
After decades of study and successful instruction to a vast range of students, the Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri (CLIDA) has devised an effective teaching method leading to immediate results in learning the Italian language.

Through teaching Italian grammar, then putting it to use immediately in conversational techniques, such as dialogues, question-and-answer, asking for information, etc., students learn quickly and retain lessons longer. Gradually, students increase their individual Italian vocabulary as well as their knowledge of common Italian expressions and workplace language.

FACULTY
All CLIDA teachers are university graduates, specialized in their field and have extensive experience teaching the Italian language to foreigners. Whether in the individual or group courses, the teaching techniques our faculty use allow for rapid and lasting results.

TEACHING MATERIALS
All teaching materials, such as texts, exercises, presentations, etc., are the result of the collaboration of CLIDA academic faculty and their years of teaching experience. CLIDA textbooks are also used in numerous private language institutes and universities throughout Italy, Europe and North America. View CLIDA’s textbooks online here: http://www.ciellei.it/ 

Curriculum

The program is developed in progressive stages that focus on learning the essential and most important elements according to the student's level. For this reason students won't be left behind or feel discouraged, but will instead gain a rapid and lasting knowledge of the language.

Directed conversation, together with reading passages and oral comprehension tests, will increase one's vocabulary and ability to communicate fluently day by day. Correct pronunciation is developed by phonetic exercises under the guidance of specialist teachers in our professional language lab. Daily exercises in classes of small groups allow the teacher to follow and appraise each student individually.

CLIDA LEVELS
CLIDA's language courses are divided into three levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Each level is then subdivided into three further levels. This wide range of classes at different levels means that students can join the level most suited to their needs based on their placement test results.

All group courses are available in all nine levels. Each group course lasts four weeks, although some Italian languages courses have a minimum of two weeks.

Level 1 —Beginner	Articles, simple and articulated prepositions, regular and the most common irregular plurals, possessive adjectives, demonstratives Present, present perfect and future of the three regular conjugations and of the most common irregular verbs Demonstrative pronouns and agreement with the past participle; reflexive pronouns, interrogative pronouns; Direct and indirect personal pronouns Basic vocabulary; Everyday conversation
Level 2 —Beginner	Comparative and superlative Direct, indirect and reflexive personal pronouns plus, "lo, la, li, le, ne"; Uses of "ci" and "ne" Imperfect and use of the indicative Four tenses of the subjunctive in the most simple forms and uses Remaining difficult plurals; Vocabulary and reading Preparation for Beginner level certification (CLIDA S1)
Level 3 —Beginner	Hypothetic conditional sentences and uses of the remote past Further uses of the subjunctive with the most common conjunctions Exercises in the use of moods and tenses Compositions, vocabulary, conversation, expressions; Reading from literary texts Preparation for Professional certification (CLIDA P3)
Level 4 —Intermediate	Remaining uses of the subjunctive with conjunctions. The indefinite. Exercises on the use of moods and tenses. Remaining double pronouns. Imperative, positive, negative and pronominal; Gerund, participles, infinitives; Passive forms and idiomatic expressions Reading from literary texts, discussions, compositions and summary Preparation for Intermediate level certification (CLIDA S2)
Level 5 —Intermediate	Clause analysis, direct and indirect speech, syntax, diminutives Nouns with double plurals, plural of compound nouns Prepositions and how they are used with verbs and adjectives Exercises in the use of moods and tenses Compositions, summarizing, paraphrasing, reading, language exercises, discussions. Preparation for Professional level certification (CLIDA P5)
Level 6 —Intermediate	Grammar revision with the active participation of students Paraphrasing; Practical exercises of all types Translations with a monolingual dictionary Oral examination Grammar and syntax; readings, lanuage exercises, conversation Preparation for Advanced level certification (CLIDA S3) Preparation for Commercial Tourist level certification (CLIDA TC)
Level 7 —Advanced	Exercises in language, paraphrases. Reading and comprehension of newspaper articles Compositions Translations with re-elaboration of the corrected text
Level 8 —Advanced	Paraphrasing Readings from literature, composition and translation with re-elaboration of the corrected text Syntax and language Reading, language exercises, conversation Preparation for Superior level certification (CLIDA S4)
Level 9 —Advanced	Paraphrasing, readings from literature Composition and translation with re-elaboration of the corrected text Syntax and language; readings, language exercises Preparation for final examination for CLIDA diploma (CLIDA DA)

Group Italian Language Courses

Group Italian language courses offer students the chance to make friends from all corners of the globe and form a common bond in the Italian language. Learning along side with other students with your same Italian language skill level, these courses are mostly taught in the traditional, yet comfortable, classroom setting. Class size is small --normally no more than 13 students -- so students can be confident they'll receive lots of attention from the teachers.

Learn Italian in Italy with our group Italian language classes. Both our group and One-on-One Italian language classes are composed of three levels: Beginner Italian, Intermediate Italian and Advanced Italian, each of which are subdivided into three further levels. This wide range of Italian course levels means that students can join the level most suited to their needs based on their test results.



Each Italian course level lasts four weeks although one can attend the school for a minimum of two weeks or for a maximum of thirty-six weeks. Beginners must start their Italian language courses at the beginning of the month. Each Italian language lesson lasts 60 minutes. All group Italian courses are available in 9 levels.

Group Italian Language Courses:
Course	Number of Hours	Frequency	Duration	Price in Euros
G8	40 60 80	Morning Morning Morning	2 Weeks 3 Weeks 4 Weeks	390 € 530 € 595 €
GL	60 90 120	Morning/Afternoon Morning/Afternoon Morning/Afternoon	2 Weeks 3 Weeks 4 Weeks	600 € 780 € 840 €
G4	10 (40 hrs in total)	Morning	4 Weeks (required min.)	400 €
Combination Group / One to One Italian Language Courses
GD1	40 hrs + 10 One to One 60 hrs + 15 One to One 80 hrs + 20 One-to-One	Morning/Afternoon Morning/Afternoon Morning/Afternoon	2 Weeks 3 Weeks 4 Weeks	710 € 1,010 € 1,235 €
GD2	40 hrs + 20 One to One 60 hrs + 30 One to One 80 hrs + 40 One-on-One	Morning/Afternoon Morning/Afternoon Morning/Afternoon	2 Weeks 3 Weeks 4 Weeks	1,090 € 1,580 € 1,995 €
Enrollment fee for a course of 4 or more weeks				80 €
Enrollment fee for a course of 2 or 3 weeks				50 €
All Prices include entry test, the CLIDA final exam and 15 hrs. internet access.

 

One-On-One Italian Language Courses

CLIDA was one of the first Italian language schools to organize one to one or individual Italian classes to answer the specific needs of our students. The One-on-One Italian language classes vary from a minimum of 2-4 hours a day to a maximum of 100 hours in nine days. Each student is considered individually for whom we organize, prepare and execute an ideal Italian language program which combines the personal needs of the student with the time he or she has to study Italian in Italy.

Each student receives personalized care, and depending on his or her language goals and available time to study, CLIDA organizes an individualized lesson plan for that student.

In as little as two to three weeks, One-on-One students can expect a solid level of proficiency in both written and spoken Italian language and will be able to communicate effectively. CLIDA offers a variety of scheduling options to meet every student's needs.

One-on-One Italian Language Courses:
Course	Duration	Hours	Price in Euros
D2	1 Week	10	38 € /hr - 380 € /week
D4	1 Week	20	38 € /hr - 760 € /week
D6	1 Week	30	38 € /hr - 1,140 € /week
Super Intensive Italian One-on-One Language Courses
D7	1 Week	35 hrs for 7 hrs/day, 5 days/week	1,930 € *
D8	1 Week	40 hrs for 8 hrs/day, 5 days/week	1,870 € *
S9	9 Days	100	5,000 € *
WS3	3 Days (weekend)	Friday: 6 hrs Saturday: 13 hrs Sunday: 6 hrs	1,560 € *
Combination Group / One-on-One Italian Language Courses
GD1	2 Weeks 3 Weeks 4 Weeks Extra Week	40 hrs + 10 One-on-One 60 hrs + 15 One-on-One 80 hrs + 20 One-on-One 20 hrs + 5 One-on-One	710 € 1,010 € 1,235 € 360 €
GD2	2 Weeks 3 Weeks 4 Weeks Extra Week	40 hrs + 20 One-on-One 60 hrs + 30 One-on-One 80 hrs + 40 One-on-One 20 hrs + 10 One-on-One	1,090 € 1,580 € 1,995 € 550 €
Enrollment Fee (One Time Fee)
One-on-One courses Euro 50 GD1, GD2 Enrollment fee for 1-3 week courses Euro 50, 4 weeks Euro 80
Enrollment fee includes, exams and 15 hrs. internet access * Price includes meals with teacher

 

All-Inclusive Italian Course Packages

CLIDA offers all inclusive Italian course packages for students who wish to participate in a variety of different learning experiences while studying in Florence. The IT Italian course package combines group Italian lessons, one-on-one Italian lessons, Italian cultural courses, Italian meals in restaurants and cultural visits. Students live with an Italian family, where they can practice what they learned in a typical Italian environment.

PV packages offer group Italian language courses in addition to Italian cultural courses with interesting and dynamic subjects, which let the students actively participate in the classes and in the discussions. These hours offer the opportunity, not only to put into practice the acquired Italian vocabulary, but also to deepen the knowledge of the Italian reality, culture and society. Cultural course topics include: Italian arts, history, geography, cinema, literature, opera, politics, economics, Italian business, Italian media and more. The subject matter is presented in a clear and detailed manner so that students of all levels are encouraged to actively participatie in class discussions.

Course	Hours/Week	Frequency	Duration	Price in Euros
IT/2 IT/4	66 132	Morning/Afternoon Morning/Afternoon	2 Weeks 4 Weeks	1860 € 2990 €
PS1	80	Morning/Afternoon	4 Weeks	995 €
PV1	100	Morning/Afternoon	4 Weeks	1690 €
PV2	200	Morning/Afternoon	8 Weeks	3350 €
PV3	300	Morning/Afternoon	12 Weeks	5000 €
Enrollment Fee (one time fee)				80 €
All Prices include entry test, the CLIDA final exam and 15 hrs. internet access.

Note: All course fees must be paid in one single payment prior to the beginning of the program. The course packages, except PS1 and IT, are not available in August and December.

For more courses, ask the school.

Founded in 1986, COMITATO LINGUISTICO is member of ASILS, the association of the most renowned Italian teaching institutes with a strict quality criteria. The school is situated in the old city center of Perugia and offers courses exclusively for Italian as a foreign language all year round. Our objective is to teach in a friendly environment with a professional approach. It is very important for us to have personal contact with the students; the teachers and administration are always available regarding information and advice needed.

Lessons: Are held from Monday to Friday and the duration of each lesson is 50 minutes. On national holidays (06.01, Easter Monday, 25.04, 01.05, 02.06, 15.08, 01.11, 08.12) the school is closed, however lessons are recuperated. The first day of the course (from 9.00 o'clock on) we check your understanding of the Italian language which enables us to determine objectively how your stay in our school can be best used to your advantage. Lessons begin the second day of the course.

Quality and not quantity: A well structured program and standard text books combined with material conceived purposely for our courses are characteristics of our flexible and modern teaching methods. Conversation, grammar, comprehension and production of text, games etc. will help you to acquire an indispensable linguistic understanding for your studies or work. In all courses, each student has the possibility of actively participating. The groups of students are small: the average class size is seven, the maximum twelve students per class, which allows our teachers to assist and follow your learning step by step.

Teachers: All courses are held by native Italian teachers with university qualifications and experience in teaching Italian to foreigners.

Our students: Since the foundation of the school there have been students from about 40 nations, ranging from Alaska to Zaire, that have attended our courses. There is for the major part university students but also workers, scholars, missionaries and pensioners. The minimum age for enrolment in any course is 16.

Cultural and free time program: In your free time, you can participate in the numerous cultural activities organized by the school. City tours, excursions, films, visits to museums, international dinner etc. will make your stay in Perugia interesting.

 

ORDINARY COURSES - 6 levels including total beginners
a) Standard courses (4 less./day)
b) Intensive courses (6 less./ day)

BEGINNER 1: For absolute beginners. Grammar, conversation classes, reading and listening comprehension exercises pertinent to every day situations in Italian life.
BEGINNER 2: For advanced beginners. Probing of basic knowledge.
INTERMEDIATE 1: Conversation on general subjects, reading of easy extracts, probing of grammar.
INTERMEDIATE 2: For students with a solid basic knowledge of Italian. Grammar, conversation classes, reading of Italian newspapers, topics of culture and civilization.
INTERMEDIATE 3: For advanced students with a good command of the essential language structures.
ADVANCED: Special attention to particular language problems, syntax and style; conversation classes; critical examination of literary and scientific texts. Main topics in the Italian press will be discussed. 
c) Conversation course: 2 less./day of conversation in mini-groups.

SPECIAL COURSES: Individual and mini-groups (10 less./week)

COURSE OF CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETING: From French, German, English or Spanish to Italian.
TRANSLATION COURSE: Translation of literary and scientific texts into Italian. Analyzing errors and interference.
ITALIAN FOR TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY: For those who work in hotels, restaurants and tourist guides.
ITALIAN FOR BUSINESS: For Managers, business people, employees in the finance and commerce sectors etc. 
PREPARATORY COURSES FOR ADMISSION TO THE ITALIAN UNIVERSITIES: For foreigners who would like to enroll in a Faculty of an Italian University.
COURSE ON PHONETICS: For foreign opera singers and students.
ITALIAN HISTORY OF ART: From the medieval period through to the twentieth century.
ITALIAN LITERATURE: Views of Italian literature studying works of various authors.
WRITING COURSE: Writing compositions and analysis of text.
COOKING COURSE: Theoretical and practical lessons.
INDIVIDUAL LESSONS
The number of lessons and the program are organized in conjunction with persons interested. For 2 participants there is a reduction of 40% for the course.

COURSES FOR GROUPS Upon request we can organize ordinary and special courses for groups for any period of the year. The courses are tailored to the students needs in agreement with the students themselves.

 


 

 
 

 

At the Domus Aurea Centre learning Italian takes place in a cultural and historical framework that helps you learn about Rome and Italy through art, history and traditions.

By now we have twenty years of educational experience.
Expert language teachers carefully plan the teaching units using modern methods of direct teaching to use the language as a means of communication.
 
The small number of students in each class (maximum 8) allows the teachers to dedicate time to each student individually, meeting their language needs.
Highly active and motivated, our teachers also act as “interaction leaders” and are there for the students even during social gatherings.

Before starting a class students take both a written and an oral test to determine their level of Italian. At the end of the course a brief final test completes the evaluation process.
A Certificate of attendence recognized by the Italian Ministry of Public Instruction will be given to each student.
On request the school is able to provide certificates for Visa and resident permit for students.

The school
 
The Domus Aurea School came to life in 1997, from the idea of its founder, Massimo Sponsiello, and the present Director of the School, Nella Leo, to create a joint program with Apulia, that would reveal all the different facets of Italy.

The school is located in the heart of the city, between via Nazionale and the Coliseum, just a short walk from the legendary Trevi Fountain and the eternal Roman Forum.

The school is on the first floor of a 19th century building. There are 5 classrooms each with a table and chairs, a whiteboard and a tape recorder.

There is a small multimedia laboratory with free internet connection, a spacious administrative area, the Director’s office, 2 toilets and a small garden terrace.

In the entrance hall there are the drinks dispensers (coffee and water) and a notice board. Near the secretary’s office there is a small lounge where those who come for course information can wait.

Teaching and courses

At the Domus Aurea Centre for Italian Language and Culture the teaching method is functional-communicative: based on communication and interaction integrated with the study of grammar.

The teaching units emerge from the integration of the linguistic skills taken in the following order: reading-listening, comprehension, speaking and writing. Vocabulary is a part of the reading-listening and comprehension module, while grammatical analysis is the moment for the student to examine the syntactical structure of the language.

To help our students learn quickly and to enrich their knowledge of Italy, Domus Aurea develops students' skills integrating language with general culture.
Our students come from all over the world; to respect our choice of teaching methods, communication in the classroom takes place mainly in Italian. 
 
The teachers, with the help of a progressive vocabulary base, help the beginning students to express themselves correctly starting from the very first lessons.
There are five language levels: Beginners, Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced and Profinciency. Each level is completed in 80 hours of class time.

To guarantee this there is a tutoring service, both for group lessons and individual lessons, to help the students. This allows us to follow each student‘s instruction step by step and, based on the objectives of the course, allows us to check results as the course moves along. Furthermore, where there are specific needs, tutoring guarantees a service usually offered only through individual lessons.

As far as study tools is concerned, we will focus on the following points:
1) Teaching materials: planned and provided by the teachers in structured teaching units. These are integrated with other publications and authentic materials such as newspapers, photographs, advertisements, and so on.
2) Multimedia support material: the basic use of teaching materials like the TV, the video and the computer for multimedia programs contribute to maintaining the students’ interest and motivation.
3) Work outside the class: watching films and reading in Italian guarantees the continuity needed for good results.

At the end of each course the students receive a Diploma containing the teacher’s comments, the number of hours studied, the level and the type of course taken. The students also receive a certificate that indicates their performance in each of the skill areas; this information is used in conjunction with the teacher’s advice to suggest the best way for each student to carry on his language studies, either individually or in another course.

 

 

 

 

 

COURSE

ATTENDENCE

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WEEK COST

CONVENIENCE (PRICE PER WEEK)

REGULAR	MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9,00-11,00	SERVICES: Entrance Test Study Materials certificates, Internet ACTIVITIES: Welcome and Farewell buffet city tour film club	100,00 € + 60,00 enrollment	90,00 € MINIMUM 12 WEEKS + 60,00 enrollment
INTENSIVE	MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9,00-13,00		160,00 € + 60,00 enrollment	150,00 € MINIMUM 12 WEEKS + 60,00 enrollment
ESTENSIVE	2 LESSONS EVERY WEEK 9,00-11,00 or 18.00-20.00		50,00 € + 60,00 enrollment	40,00 € MINIMUM 12 WEEKS + 60,00 enrollment

SPECIAL COURSES CAN BE COMBINED WITH EITHER GROUP COURSES OR INDIVIDUAL LESSONS

COURSES CALENDAR 2008

JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SET	OCT	NOV	DEC
07 21	04 18	03 17 31	14 28	12 26	09 23	07 21	04 18	01 15 29	13 27	10 24	9

INDIVIDUAL AND SEMI-INDIVIDUAL LESSONS Individual Lessons and Semi-individual Lessons (2 students) are taught all year round. Students who opt for an individual course have a full range of choices for the number of lessons per week and the programme to follow. Based on our 5 language levels, the number of lesson hours for the course is directly related to the students' objectives. Once you have chosen the type of course that suits your needs, click on the enrolment button to send the form to the secretary at the Domus Aurea Centre. Remember that you can take one of our special courses while you take a standard language class. START DATE COURSE LENGTH COURSE DAYS TIMES WHAT'S INCLUDED COST INDIVIDUAL LESSONS COST SEMI-INDIVIDUAL LESSONS PER PERSON Throughout the year Minimum suggested 20 hours MONDAY TO SATURDAY Morning, Afternoon, Evening Internet; Language Lab; Certificates; Lending Library 32,00 € per hour + 60.00 enrolment fee 16,00 € per hour + 60.00 enrolment fee START DATE COURSE LENGTH COURSE DAYS TIMES WHAT'S INCLUDED COST (EURO) From September to May 20 hours (two weeks) MONDAY TO FRIDAY Morning, Afternoon, Evening Single room with bath, Transport on arrival from airport and/or train station, City tour, Diploma, Internet; Language Lab; Certificates; Didactic Materials; Lending Library 980,00 SPECIAL COURSES Special Courses can be combined with either group courses or individual lessons. Exam preparation for the CILS Certificate in Siena, the CELI in Perugia, the IT in Rome are in the category of Special Courses. Once you have chosen the best course to suit your needs, click on the enrolment button to send the form to the secretary at the Domus Aurea Centre. COURSE NAME ATTENDENCE WHAT'S INCLUDED COST PER HOUR INDIVIDUAL LESSONS COST PER HOUR SEMI-INDIVIDUAL LESSONS (2 STUDENTS) Choice of: History; Art History; Literature; Italian Political and Legal History; Italian for Business Time table to defined (minimun 20 hours recommended) Study Materials, Internet; Certificate, Lending Library: Books and Films 38,00 € 19,00 € PER PERSON Exam Preparation CILS, CELI, IT 38,00 € 19,00 € PER PERSON Italian Cooking Study Materials, Internet; Certificate, Lending Library: Books and Films; Diploma; 38,00 € 19,00 € PER PERSON Choice of: Ceramics or Papier-mâché 38,00 € 19,00 € PER PERSON PROGRAM FOR SPECIAL COURSES MEDITERRANEAN COOKING 5 lessons for a total of 20 hours including texts and diploma. Simple dishes to satisfy every taste In the first part of the lesson, the participants will acquire the theoretical knowledge required to prepare (in the second part of the lesson) some of the most representative dishes, and taste selected wines to accompany them. -   different shapes and kinds of pasta -   how to make pizza -   fish -   meat and vegetables -   wines and olive oil     COURSE OF ART AND HISTORY 5 lessons for a total of 20 hours including texts and diploma Tours of Rome to learn about the treasures and history of the city from its foundation to present times. In the first part of the lesson, the participants will acquire the theoretical knowledge required to visit (in the second part of the lesson) some of the most representative and impressive monuments of the town. MONDAY Public and Private architecture of ancient Rome (from 8C B.C. to the Roman Empire) Tour: The Roman Forum and the Coliseum TUESDAY From pagan times to Christianity (from the end of the Roman Empire to the early Middle Ages) Tour: St. Clement Church WEDNESDAY The Medieval period in Rome (the 1200s and the 1300s) Tour: From the Campidoglio (Capitol) to the Tiber Island THURSDAY The Renaissance, Basilicas and Treasures of Rome (From the 1400s to the 1500s) Tour: St. Peter's and Castel Sant'Angelo FRIDAY The opulence of the Baroque and the modern age, Piazzas and Fountains of Rome (from the 1600s to the 1800s) Tour: the Quirinale, Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Piazza Venezia DUAL COURSE “ROMA AND LECCE” This kind of course is for those people who wants to make two experiences in one study holiday, guaranteeing teaching continuity: a part of the course in the “Eternal City” to experience a great metropolis, and the other part in the elaborate and baroque city of Lecce, which conquers everyone with its sea, its traditions, its festivals. The course can start in either Rome or Lecce Once you have chosen the type of course that suits your needs, click on the enrolment button to send the form to the secretary at the Domus Aurea Centre. Remember that you can take one of our special courses while you take a class in Language and Culture. START DATE IN LECCE COURSE DAYS SOCIAL ACTIVITIES LECCE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ROMA SERVICES INCLUDED: LECCE AND ROMA COURSE LENGTH HOURS COST PER PERSON Any Monday of the year MONDAY TO FRIDAY The ones included in course chosen The ones included in course chosen Internet End of Course Certificate Study Materials Language Laboratory Film Club We suggest minimum 2 weeks The hours included in course chosen Cost of the course chosen with a discount of 10%