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TEACHING METHOD Our Teaching method takes full account of modern didactics and is oriented towards the "Foreign Language Concept of the Council of Europe". We emphasize the spoken language and live language. Continually stressing the use of verbal communication permits you to learn Italian "naturally", to unite theory and practice easily and to increase your knowledge quickly and with confidence. The structure of the language and its practical application is very important. Advanced courses also practice the written language. Our teaching staff consists of young teams of experienced language teachers, all of whom studied at University and who have been specially trained in teaching Italian to foreigners. Most of the teaching material has been developed by our schools and is excellently suited to the needs and requirements of the students. Thanks to a permanent work group the didactic material is continuously updated and adapted to the newest research on teaching languages to foreigners. But learning Italian does not consist in just teaching grammar and vocabulary. We want to allow our students to gain insight into the Italian way of living and thinking. That is why we offer, in addition to the language courses, a whole range of Italian culture extracurricular activities for our students. FIRST SCHOOL DAY On the first school day there is an entry test (written and oral), testing the student's knowledge of the Italian language. Beginners will join a pilot course which is aimed to divide complete beginners from students with a little knowledge of the Italian language.   PROGRAM (according to the level) Intensive grammar study Phonetics Development of vocabulary Syntax and application Listening and comprehension Dialogue and communication Situation method Idiomatic and phraseology Written and oral comprehension Lecture and analysis Live guided discussion and synthesis Free conversation Teaching Material: Text books and supplies are provided by the school and is already included in the price of the course. You are expected to bring your own dictionary. Minimum Admission Age: the minimum age for participants is 16. Course Dates: In our calendar we specify the course dates, the public holidays and the days off for group language courses and courses in Italian culture. Certificate of Attendance: On request, all students receive a Certificate of Attendance. Lessons: The duration of each lesson is 45 minutes.

Last Updated ( martedì, 16 dicembre 2008 )