Italian language courses

   Courses always have a direct link with external reality. What happens in town, the region and the country must be announced during the lessons. All individual external experiences provide material for the lessons, a systematic work according to the principles of the applied linguistics. The content of teaching and of the cultural activities are therefore in direct link with: all aspects of life of the town and the region; training, choices and objectives, as well as, their sensitive, creative, artistic, intellectual and cultural reactions.
   Comprehension will be facilitated by the use of authentic audiovisual supports, films, radio broadcasts and television and the use of multimedia programs;
   Reading will be deepened by newspapers, professional documents, literary texts;
   Conversation will be improved by debates, round table discussions and role-play;
   Writing will be improved by the production of texts with a precise communication perspective according to the different levels.
   Each course lasts for a minimum of 2 weeks up to a maximum of 12 months. Each level follows its own grammar and linguistic program.

LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE

Elementary level.
Acquisition of the ability to communicate in Italian and to elaborate simple information; acquisition of general vocabulary and the use of basic grammatical construction.
Intermediate level.
Acquisition of the ability to face daily situations and to express opinions through the consolidation of grammar and vocabulary.
Advanced level (level of specialization).
Acquisition of the three fundamental abilities of language: listening, speaking and writing to express fluently own opinions about complex subjects.
Excellent level.
Level of specialization: analysis and study of the different forms of the written and oral language; lessons focusing on the most important aspects of literature, culture and Italian civilization.

OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THIS COURSES

Cara Barbara,
non avevo la possibilità di ringraziarti piu presto per il corso, perche sono stato in ospedale per una operazione del ginocchio, e sono ritornato a casa solo ieri. Patrizia a fatto bene e ho imperato molto - anche il congiuntivo.
cari saluti
Heinz Katschnig - Psychiatrist

Thank you for the wonderful week in Otranto! Those are the best memories of our vacation.
It’s quite beautifull autumn in Sweden, bet no more then 11 degrees... Hope you all doing good and it’s nice as always in Otranto. 
I miss you guys terribly and hope to see you again next year!
Best regards to Stefania and others!
Sincerely
Egle Kaack

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   COURSE OF CONVERSATION AND ITALIAN FOR TOURISTS
   This course is specially designed for those who travel in Italy; the conversation is focused on practical themes; students will learn to ask information and to understand every day life expressions
Starting dates: every 2 weeks
Duration: 1 or more weeks.
Lessons: 2 per day, 10 per week
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   INTENSIVE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE COURSE
   The course is 2 hours of grammar and 2 hours of conversation per day. The conversation focuses on cultural subgets and on the Italian civilization and politics.
Starting dates: every 2 weeks
Duration: 1 or more weeks. The 4 lessons are held daily from Monday to Friday, usually beginning at 9am. Some lessons are can be held in the afternoon.
Lessons: 4 per day, 20 per week
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   PRIVATE TUITION AND TWO-TO-ONE
   If you want to attend a course that suits your particular professional and personal requirements and your time schedule, you can choose our private tuition programme.
   Continual language practice, maximum concentration through intensive work with your personal teacher and, especially, active practising of your communication skills guarantee your swift progress and success in the shortest possible time.
   We are able to suit your private tuition programme to your wishes regarding dates and areas of interest.
   The number of daily lessons can be decided by the students.
   The private tuition is from absolute beginner to advanced level.
   You can plan your programm and your time schedule with your teacher.
Starting dates: every 2 weeks
Duration: according to the students needs
Lessons: students can decide the number of lessons. 1 lesson = 60 minutes
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   INTENSIVE-PLUS 1 ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSES
   The Intensive-Plus One Course consists of 4 lessons Intensive Course per day plus 1 lesson per day in mini-group or individual. The students will be introduced to art and culture, history and folklore, press and films as well as the current political and economical situation of Italy.
Starting dates: every 2 weeks
Duration: 1 or more weeks
Lessons: 25 per week (4 lessons + 1 lesson in mini-groups or individual per day)
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   INTENSIVE-PLUS 2 ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSES
   The Intensive-Plus Two Course consists of 4 lessons Intensive Course per day and 2 lessons per day in mini-group or individual. The students will be introduced to art and culture, history and folklore, press and films as well as the current political and economical situation of Italy.
Starting dates: every 2 weeks
Duration: 1 or more weeks
Lessons: 30 per week (4 lessons + 2 lessons in mini-groups or individual per day)
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