Our Italian language school organizes all the year round Italian Language and Culture Courses to learn Italian in Viareggio, one of Tuscany's most beautiful beaches.
Study Italian in the vibrant seaside city of Viareggio - Viareggio is one of the most famous and traditional seaside resorts in Tuscany. We are located in the center of Viareggio, within walking distance from the beach. The school is next to a Pinewood forest where you can go jogging, rent a bicycle, or play tennis. From the school everything is accessible by foot.
The wide, endless beaches, the excellent cuisine and the exciting night-life with its well-known "Versilian" discos -all contribute to make Viareggio a favorite holiday resort. A visit to Viareggio means meeting young Italians and enjoying the seafood specialties of Tuscany.
During the tourist season a range of activities are offered by the local tourist office to all guests in the city. Viareggio is the ideal holiday resort for all guests in the city. Viareggio is the ideal holiday resort for all who love sunshine, the sea and enjoying themselves. Viareggio is also famous for its liberty period architecture.
* There are several reasons to choose our Center:
- The school is Officially recognized by the Swedish authorities
- A young and highly motivated professional teaching faculty all specially trained in teaching Italian to foreigners
- We are members of ASILS (Association of language schools for teaching Italian as a foreign language)
- All levels of Italian offered
- Small study groups
- Courses start every 2 weeks (including beginners)
- After 3 or 6 months the AIL-exam "Firenze" (Accademia Italiana di Lingua) DELI/DILI/DALI/DALC can be taken
- A whole range of activities offered for students to gain insight into the Italian culture
- Meet students from all over the world while studying at our Center
- Friendly and helpful staff that give personal attention to each student
- Access provided for handicapped students.
* The Italian lessons: There are 5 different levels of Italian - students have to pass an entry test, written and oral, to be placed in the right level.
- Basic (beginner) - This course is designated for those students who are beginning Italian for the first time. By the end of the course, students will be able to form some of the basic structures in Italian and will have a basic knowledge of the Italian culture.
- Level 2 (elementary) - This course is designed for those students who already have a previous knowledge of some of the basic structures in Italian. By the end of the program, students will have increased their level of grammar and vocabulary so they can express themselves functionally according to different contexts. They will also have a greater awareness of italian culture and society.
- Level 3 (intermediate) - This course is designed for students having a general command of the more complex structures in the Italian language and a good vocabulary base. By the end of the course, students will be able to use their Italian more fluently and will have a greater understanding of the Italian way of life. The course attempts to improve the student's understanding of the linguistic and extra-linguistic structures in Italian.
- Level 4 (advanced) - this course is designed for students possessing a solid knowledge of the Italian culture and are able to perform at a communicative level. By the end of the course, students will have gained a wider knowledge of the Italian culture and will be more proficient at expressing ideas at an abstract level.
- Level 5 (proficiency) - This course is designated for those students with a high command of the Italian language. Special emphasis is placed on perfecting the student's oral and writing skills and also in developing a global perspective of the Italian culture in relation to the student's particular field of interest.
* Grammar and conversation lessons - the main emphasis of these lessons s placed on the development of communication skills in spoken and written present-day Italian. Examples of the subjects covered in the lessons are:
- Grammar (forming words, sentence structure, spelling and word sounds). Not in the form of strict rules, but through communication and practice.
- Everyday situations which you will encounter during your stay in Italy such as meeting people, telephone conversations etc.
- Vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.
- Styles of language use; when a particular use of language is acceptable.
- Cultural factors such as the meaning of words in different contexts; the gestures and body language which accompany and influence communication.
- Language use.
* The method: Direct method - there are four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking which need to be studied and developed right from the first level to achieve understanding and expression in authentic communicative situations. We use only Italian language, with beginners too. Situations are simulated in the classroom using authentic teaching material.
Structures and vocabulary are adapted to the lower levels and become progressively more complex. At advanced levels different types of text are used to encourage the recognition and reproduction of different language styles.
Faculty Information:
Native Italian speakers - we place great emphasis on our selection and training of teachers. We look for lively, well-educated, motivated, interesting people who will be capable of motivating all their students.
They must be native Italian speakers and have a University degree; in addition, they have prepared themselves for their inter-cultural task through intensive studies covering various topic areas; they have been trained in both traditional and more modern teaching methods and frequently use role-play, rhythm exercises and word games.
Other Activities:
We include a dynamic, interesting and fun leisure program that is complementary to the process of learning the Italian language. All activities are directed towards socializing in a learning environment and increasing the student's knowledge of Italian Culture. The focal point falls on interest in a specific subject.
From surveys conducted amongst our students, it is clear that extra-curricular activities and excursions are greatly appreciated. Not just as an opportunity for all the students to get to know one another better, but also to gain a better understanding of the culture and way of life of the country.
Most of the complementary activities and the cultural programs are included in the price of the course (NB however there may be additional costs in respect tickets for entrances and/or transport to the event) and will take place in the afternoon or evening.
- Weekly Program: Every Thursday we organize a "spaghetti party" on the beach. Every Wednesday we organize an excursion to culturally rich cities; well-organized half-day trips to cities like Lucca, Pisa, Pietrasanta. Tour guides are professionally trained to work with foreign students. Besides giving information, they encourage the learning and practice of the language.
Every week the Institute also organizes activities such as singing lessons where you can learn traditional songs, films and documentaries of cultural interest, going to discos and other gatherings. Activities are posted on the bulletin board in the reception area.
- Weekend Program: Viareggio is a Mediterranean city with a mild climate and thus an ideal place to spend your holidays. Several times a year the city holds events that bring everyone together, both Viareggians and foreigners alike, such as the Float parade full music, color, and dancing. The cultural activities of Viareggio include concerts for the young, classical music, cinema sessions etc.
For the weekends, we offer information on do-it-yourself excursions to places of interest with respect to art and history: Florence, Cinque Terre, Rome. The number and diversity of excursions to interesting places in the vicinity at the weekend is great. If you prefer nature you can discover mountainous passes and valleys or relaxing routes by bicycle.
Facility Information:
The school is located in a two-story building, and contains nine classrooms.
Facilities include:
- full internet service
- an out door terrace, gazebo, and a small garden
- wheelchair access.
Teaching materials, textbooks, exercises, homework - we developed a highly effective teaching system which has been made into a series of textbooks. These books form the basis of most of the teaching but they are also supplemented by other material drawn from radio, TV, music, magazines, newspapers etc.
The textbook contains a progressive series of lessons with integrated exercises and homework, each of which are intended to form one day's work. Teaching material used in class and the attendance certificate given at the end of the course are included in the course fee.
Notes:
The minimum cost is for a two-week italian language course, 4 lessons/day: total 40 lessons in a group of max 12 students.
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