summer 2012

LANGUAGE COURSES

A1. Intensive courses (20 weekly lessons) divided in 4 skill levels (beginner, intermediate 1 and 2, advanced)

A2. “Senior” courses (10 weekly lessons) also divided in 4 levels, designed for the more mature student who wishes to learn in an age-homogeneous group.

A3. “Junior” courses (10 weekly lessons), for children 5 years and older, that combine the learning of Italian with the fun of recreational activities.

A4. Conversation courses (10 weekly lessons) focused on oral communication in order to improve the understanding of the language and verbal fluency.

A1, Intensive Group Courses (20 weekly classes)
Language courses in small groups of a maximum of 6 students. Four daily lessons of 50 minutes each, structured in 4 levels of difficulty:

• Beginner: Here you will find Italian for absolute beginners. We will cover grammar, conversation, reading, and listening comprehension exercises.
• Intermediate 1: Best suited for advanced beginners with a good command of the essential language structures.
• Intermediate 2: Geared toward those who have a good Italian vocabulary and grasp of the grammar, but still wish to improve in conversational and writing skills.
• Advanced: A must for those who have already mastered the language and want to focus on more advanced and specific language problems. Here special attention is given to syntax and style, with more intense conversational exploration.

The intensive group language courses aim to develop all four the language skills (reading listening, speaking, and writing) by equally combining grammar study and communicative approach. The course is structured in a four week period. At the end, the student may, after taking an assessment exam, pass to a higher level of difficulty.

A2. Courses "Senior" (10 weekly lessons)
This course is specifically designed for a more mature kind of student who wishes to learn in an age-homogeneous group of fellow students, and with a program specifically designed in topics and structure for an older audience. Available in different levels. Ten weekly lessons of 50 minutes each, either in the mornings or in the afternoons.

A3, Courses "Junior" (10 weekly lessons)
Our courses for "young learners" combine the learning of Italian with the fun of recreational activities. By using games, songs, drawings, the teacher leads the young student to the new language in an amusing and creative way. The child's learning progresses are constantly monitored and the highly qualified teachers guarantee excellent results in a safe and caring environment. Ten weekly lessons of 50 minutes each, either in the mornings or in the afternoons.

A4. Conversation Course (10 weekly classes)
This course is focused almost exclusively on the oral communication to improve the understanding of the language and verbal fluency. Great attention is given to pronunciation, intonation, and elements proper of Italian spoken language to achieve a nearly native modulation of the language. Ten lessons per week of 50 minutes each, either in the mornings or in the afternoons.

And if you are looking for something special, please do not forget to check also our special focus classes and private lessons.