Established in 1980 by a group of professionals, ISAD has the purpose to give an alternative chance to who attends the University of Architecture and wish to study in the field of Interior Design.

After 20 years of experience, the school is involved in a constant evolution and changing process which allows it to bring up to date whether the address of the didactics or the teachers who are presently young professionals actively engaged either in the freelance profession or into the critical or editorial field.

A changing which in any case has not injured the original spirit of the school which goes on to be founded on the work groups, on the presence of the teachers, on the students' social life, on the interchangeable of the experiences and of the teachers as well.
The spirit of community, where a good competition does not exclude the collaboration and the mutual exchange.

interior design: biennium course

ISAD's biennium course is proposed as a formation for the profession of interior design. Revolved to high-school graduate students, the course having university characteristics, is divided in two years. To the didactic activity are integrated during the year guided visits to exhibitions, cultural activities, worksites and firms as well as historic buildings of interest to the topics being studied.

interior design: master

The course is dedicated to graduate students in Architecture and Design who intend to deepen their own qualification up to the level of details and in interior architecture. Each project is organized with the collaboration of a client (firm, public administration, private client) who feign a real professional condition with the presentation of a precise project program and a final verification of the workshop results.

interior design: one year course

The course is revolved to everyone who has a personal interest in interior design and wants to deepen its principal characteristics, its working field, its new trends, through a methodological approach of project development supported by drawing and composition techniques necessary to the final presentation of an interior design project layout.

garden design:

One year specialization course The course is articulated in studies and projects during which students are trained to design and organise spaces such as private parks and gardens as well as public parks and gardens, and green spaces to special destination uses such as: parking, golf fields, sports fields, hanging gardens and interior-scaping. The course will also train students to take part in the management and maintenance of a project, as well as the restoration of historical gardens.

UpToDate Materials – materials around design: master course

The course of one year explores the use and characteristics of all materials, from traditional ones to innovative ones, applied to all design fields: fashion, interior, furniture, yacht, product and architecture. The course also includes the participation of important firms of that field.

Restoration of Antique Furniture:

a real school lab workshop where students have their own personal work-bench and a complete set of tools to facilitate the learning process of the sensitive and difficult Art of Restoration, and this, under the experienced guidance of professors and experts.

ATELIERS

A series of short-term courses that complete ISAD’s didactics programs. The varied workshops themes respond to the requests and needs of the market place.

yacht design: the course affronts the interior design project of a yacht with its opened areas comparing it to the domestic interior design project. Within the seminar are included meetings with yacht designers, yacht constructors and editors of yacht books and magazines. The course begins with a visit to a working Shipyard.

lighting exhibition: the course is particularly referred to the lighting design project implant of exhibition spaces, commercial spaces, showrooms, malls, displays, stands, museums, temporary exhibitions and lighting for visual communication.

golf course design: The course’s target is to examine a project culture that’s not just exploited by studying manuals but also includes and makes explicit some key topics that are not usually taken into consideration on institutional field. So, even if also analyzing geology, sole movement architecture, system technologies and representation techniques, topics are also regarding the “project thought” with an overview on interpretation of territories and their transformation into golf course.

CAD design: Intensive courses of 3D Autocad and Rendering 3D Studio Viz.

Scenography – Set Design for Television: the project of scenography, thinking & conceptualizing the stage: confronting it with theatre, movies and other types of scenography stages. Studying the Production, the Authors and the Scenery Direction. The importance of the light and its fundamental relation with the Photography Director: spot-lights and the stage. Construction techniques: the structures of a stage, the materials…

Model Techniques: the course is dedicated to students, designers & architects and presents the varied methods of designing a model showing the difference between a study model and a final model of a project presentation.


 

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.
 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

We hope this can be for you a start for a cultural exploration of Italy. We will be pleased to endow you with an instrument capable to improve your knowledge of our country: the italian language. Look at it as a key to open the many doors of our reality. We wish you good work and a very nice trip!

Koinè is a special kind of school. In fact it was set up in 1980 as an association of teachers, all coming from personal and professional experiences in the area of teaching Italian as a foreign language. Since these teachers were dissatisfied with their experiences, they decided to create a new structure which would differ from other private schools in the style of work and teaching methods.

Our courses lay emphasis on spoken language, not disregarding grammar rules, but considering language in its actual function, that is a means of communication between people. Therefore our lessons are focused on making students communicate in italian, helping them to achieve a better expression and comprehension. In this we have always been accurate and our method has been established over a 20 years activity of constant research and applied studies.
Our school gained official recognization by the Italian Ministry of Education last year and belongs to the Asils association of Italian schools for foreigners.

The program and didactic method were developed over a 10-year period of research and testing by the didactic group of the Koinè Centre. Through this work, the Center has developed teaching materials, books, and audiovisual tools and organized seminars and teacher orientation courses.
THE PROGRAM Our courses represent a communications program based on the realities of everyday life in Italy, and include the main aspects of social and cultural reality. We have established a program which, through the selection of specific reading materials, helps the student experience Italian society in an individual, personal way and not merely though the eyes of a tourist.
THE METHOD Our program follows a method which considers different didactic methods, but is based principally on activities requiring the use of creativity and induction. These kinds of activities are aimed at developing the confidence and autonomy of the student who is required to participate actively in classes. In this way, the students become the protagonists and the teacher becomes a discussion leader. According to the best scientific research, in order to be truly effective, teaching should involve not only the rational part of the memory but also the unconscious. The goal is to conquer concrete abilities. First, talking and speaking and then reading and writing, to avoid learning blocked by the inability to communicate effectively.

 
On the first day, students take a language test to determine their level and to enable us to create homogeneous classes. There are five levels divided into two cycles. Each level takes a month to complete. Therefore, it is possible to attend for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 5 months to complete the entire cycle.

BASE LEVEL The attainment by passing three proficiency levels of the “threshold level B1”; that is, the level of communicative ability recognized by the Common European Framework for Languages as permitting participation in an Italian language environment.
ELEMENTARY LEVEL Allows means to handle most daily situations, to satisfy basic needs, and to understand relatively simple information.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Allows means to handle most daily situations, to express one's point of view, and to explain, describe, and recount in a sufficiently precise manner.
ADVANCED LEVEL This enables one to reach the threshold level, i.e., to obtain those linguistic instruments of communication necessary to move easily within Italy and in direct contact with Italians. The entire cycle places emphasis on the spoken language.
SPECIALIZATION LEVEL At two teaching levels: the rationalization through the systematic procedures of knowledge of the language, of correctness of expression of the richer aspects of the spoken and written language.

Upper Level 1: Morphology and syntax 1st part. Analysis and in-depth study of various tone levels in the spoken language.
Upper Level 2: Morphology and syntax, 2nd part. Analysis and in-depth study of the various tone levels in written language. Introduction to dialects.

 

 

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.

 


 

 
 

 

Learn italian the proper way!

Courses from 1 week to one year and more
Ages 14 to 99...
Abc School is centrally located in Florence, Italy

"Last spring I took a beginning Italian course at ABC Centro di Lingua e Cultura Italiana in Florence. I had a great time! (There are a few schools with similar names; ...) The total cost for one month, including two 2-hour courses daily and accommodation with an Italian couple came to about $800 US. This is less than I would have spent staying in hostels for that month.
The school has daily activities and weekend field trips around Tuscany. The teachers are knowledgeable and friendly and the school is located in a former palace near the Piazza della Signoria and the Ponte Vecchio. Not many Americans seem to go there (I was one of two there out of about 60 students ), so this is a good chance to meet other students from around Europe."
Jicky — Bellingham, WA

In the heart of Florence, the ABC Center offers to their own students the avalaibility of partecipating at language, art and culture courses. The teachers at ABC Center are Florentines who are certified or have studied at Florence University. They have experience in teaching the Italian language to foreigners have apprenticed with experienced teachers at the center and are extremely friendly and welcoming. Listed below, is an example of how to spend your time at the ABC Center:   
1. A wide choice in Italian language courses.
2. Summer courses in Taormina.
3. Art and culture courses.
4. Afternoon seminars on current Italian issues.
5. Student Lounge.
6. Up to date information regarding cultural events, concerts, art shows, meeting places and economical shopping.
7. Guided tours of Florence, Tuscany and Italy.
8. Dinners, parties, visits to the countryside and to the sea group visits to the cinema and theatre.
9. Carefully selected accommodation.
10. Young and qualified teachers.
11. A reduced number of students per class (Max 7-10).
12. Low prices.
 
For many years the ABC Center has carried out research in the field of linguistics and didactics according to the Direct Teaching Method but the Center also takes into account the various existing trends in didactics exspecially regarding a solid grammatical base. The aim of this teaching method is oral and written communication and to achieve this there is a maximum of ten students per class.
 
This situation makes accurate and precise teaching possible where the students learn quickly and thoroughly. Two teachers lecture standard and intensive courses offering the students the opportunity of hearing different accents. The lessons and seminars take place exclusively in Italian. In order to place the students accurately in a class, there is an oral and a written test first.

The courses are divided into six levels and into two programs:

1. Formation

2. Specialization
The Formation Program is divided into three levels (elementary, middle and superior) and allows the students to reach the Threshold Level, i.e. the level of communicative competence according to the Modern Language Project of the Council of Europe. At the end of the program the students are able to express themselves correctly in Italian in written and in spoken form.

The Specialization Program is divided into three levels (Advanced 1, Advanced 2, and Advanced 3) and allows the students to have complete command of the language and a notable ability to express themselves In written and In spoken form.


Usually each level corresponds to a 4 week standard course.
It is possible to attend a course for a maximum of 24 weeks to complete the entire study program. Though some students decide to stay even longer...

  
   

Language Courses

STANDARD
A standard group course (20 lessons a week)
Classes focus on improving and developing your ability to communicate well in Italian in a variety of situations, practising in the four skills: Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading.

STANDARD PLUS 3/5/10 INDIVIDUAL LESSONS A WEEK
Combine the advantages of small group tuition in the morning and the benefits of individual tuition (3- 5 - 10 lessons a week) in the afternoon for your precise language needs.

SPECIFIC
This group course allows the possibility to concentrate only on a specific part of the program, choosing between two daily lessons of grammar or conversation.

INDIVIDUAL COURSES
Structured to meet your precise linguistic and professional requirements.
Totally flexible (hours, contents, dates by arrangement).

TANDEM
The advantages of close individual attention, shared by two persons choosing to come together with a similar level of Italian.
Timetable, course duration, and starting dates by arrangement.
(Each lesson hour lasts 55 minutes)


Special Courses:

OTHER COURSES
Italian opera Singing
Graphic Illustration
Architecture Drawing and Perspective
Photography

OENOGASTRONOMICAL COURSES
Please, note that from this year we can organize also workshops in restaurants, wine cellars and wine shops, pizzerias, ice-cream labs, bars, confectioner's labs and so on.  Every students will learn directly, practising the choosen art.

ART COURSES
Drawing and Painting  
Ceramics: Throwing  
Majolica Decoration  
Drawing and painting  
Ceramics: Handbuilding  
Majolica Decoration  
Glass Soldering  
Modern Mosaic  
Glass Fusing  
Ceramics: Throwing and Handbuilding  
Sculpture  
Modern Mosaic  
Glass Soldering  
History of art and guided art-visits in Italian and in English are also available

JEWELLERY COURSES
Jewellery  
Wax Making  
Engraving  
Chasing  
Jewellery open work


LANGUAGE COURSES
CILS Certificazione d’Italiano Lingua Seconda  - Università per Stranieri di Siena. 
AIL Accademia Italiana di Lingua.  
CELI Universita’ per Stranieri di Perugia  For those students who wish to prepare for these exams we suggest:Standard plus 10 Individual lessons a week. Minimum 4 weeks.
COURSES FOR ADMISSION TO THE FOLLOWING ITALIAN UNIVERSITIES Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Natural Sciences, Architecture, Engineering, Economics, Law, Political Science, History of art, Philosophy, Psychology. Requisite: ability to express yourself in both verbal and written of Italian.
COURSE FOR THE PERFECTION OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE  Requisite: ability to express yourself in written and spoken form of Italian
COURSE FOR THE PREPARATION TO TEACH ITALIAN  Requisite: ability to express yourself in written and spoken form of Italian.
LITERATURE •HISTORY OF ART  
COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENCE  
ITALIAN COOKING

 

The city

Some of the most important museums in the world, fascinating cultural events, art, music, history, fashion and of course a great cuisine. The city is situated one hour away from the Tyrrhaenean Sea and one and a half hour from the main winter resorts of the Apennine mountains. Florence is a city of many faces, from the lively quarters and picturesque markets to the many universities and the elegant streets lined by some of the most famous shops in the world. Moreover, the city offers ideal linguistic conditions for those who study Italian: the language spoken in the streets, the squares, the cafes and the markets is free of any dialect and its syntax is often cited as an example of linguistic correctness. Therefore, it is the ideal place to practise the language in a culturally exceptional environment.
The location

EUROPASS is right in the historical centre of Florence, within walking distance from the main monuments, churches, museums, the Duomo, Piazzale Michelangelo, and the river Arno. This lively area is affluent with trattorias, cafeterias and bars, thus perfect for the student life.

The school

Our institute is located in a prestigious neo-classical style building. Wide stairs lead to spacious and bright classrooms with up-to-date audio and video equipment, a big lounge and sunny balconies that are the ideal surrounding for studies, conversation or reading. Moreover, from the terrace located on the building roof you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the town centre and the nearby Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral. We devote much individual attention to our students, in a friendly atmosphere. Finally, the SoulSpace wellness center, located inside the school building, is an additional value for a proper balance between study and relax. The staff 

From receptionist to management the staff will help you feel at ease throughout your stay. They all are at your disposal at any time for any question or problem. Our teachers are highly qualified and motivated, friendly, open minded  and above all … authentic Italians! The courses

Our teaching method is based on modern and innovative principles, that immediately enable the students to communicate easily and confidently in everyday situations. Moreover Europass offers a wide choice of subjects beside the Italian language, including Visual Arts, Photography, Jewellery, Cooking and Culture studies. Our courses are attended by international students from all over the world, thus creating a very stimulating international atmosphere.
The activities 

The activities are designed to bring students to closer contact with the Italian language and (being held here in Florence) ... Tuscan culture! Wine and cheese sampling, dinners in typical restaurants or pizzerias, discounts for theatrical plays and concerts, excursions into the Tuscan countryside and discovering Florence’s hidden places are a substantial part of our rich cultural and extracurricular program. Moreover we also organize sporting activities such as football games and bike excursions in the Tuscan countryside. The accommodations

You can live in either the friendly atmosphere of a family or, if you want to be more independent, in an apartment shared with other students. Upon request and without extra charge, Europass will assist you in finding the most suitable accommodation, such as hotel rooms or tourist farmhouses of all categories, even out of Florence.

 With EUROPASS you can live a unique experience and spend an unforgettable language study term! We will be there for you and do our very best to make you feel at your ease in your course, accommodation and spare time. Your satisfaction is our main purpose!

Intensive course

With 6 hours of lessons per day, this course is perfect for you if you seek to improve and strengthen your language proficiency in a short period of time. The course consists of 4 hours of Italian instruction in the morning and 2 additional hours in the afternoon.  The afternoon sessions are designed to reinforce and master the material learned during the morning lessons. Duration: min. 1 week; Lessons: 6 hours per day, 30 hours per week; Levels: from beginner to advanced; Class size: min. 3 - max. 12 Semi-intensive course If you prefer to have time in the afternoon to visit the city or beyond but still require some extra instruction time, this course is ideal.  The course consists of 4 hours of instruction each morning and 2 additional 2-hour lessons in the afternoon each week.  We will help you learn Italian and improve your proficiency.  The additional afternoon lessons will serve to practice and improve on what you learned in the morning. Duration: min. 1 week; Lessons: 4 hours per day (morning) + 2 lessons of 2 hours each per week (afternoon); Levels: from beginners to advanced; Class size: min. 3 - max. 12 Standard course Our Standard Course is right for you if you are planning to learn Italian or expand on and improve your knowledge of the language.  In the 4 hour lessons each morning the emphasis is placed on linguistic development and as well as on increasing your oral and written communication skills - exactly what is needed to get along in every day life in Italy.  After just a few months you will have realized your dream: to chat with Italians without hesitation. Duration: min. 1 week; Lessons: 4 hours per day, 20 hours per week; Levels: