3 Italian General Courses for adults in Viareggio

The Super Intensive course is the best option for those students who want to take their Italian language skills as far as possible, and also in as little time as possible. This is done through a weekly schedule of 30 lessons, which represents a significant time commitment from participants. Group classes take place during the morning sessions, while the afternoons are reserved for your two hours of private lessons. 20 group classes, and 10 private lessons per week. In order to make sure that the group is always engaged, the teachers here employ a wide range of different activities, which might take the form of watching movie clips, examining song lyrics, debates about social issues, and so on. The main foundation of your study time, however, will be the study of grammar and understanding the structure of the Italian language. Please note that the private classes will be completely tailored to your interests and goals, so it is worth giving some thought as to what you would like to focus on during these sessions. The General Italian course covers many bases, and is structured essentially in two parts: The first part centres primarily around the study and analysis of Italian grammar, and the structural elements of the language. After the teacher has guided the class through a topic, the students consolidate their learning through exercises, done both in class and at home. The second part consists of activities that develop communication skills, encouraging students’ written and spoken expression. Through games, role play, reading, discussions, listening exercises, songs, films, short compositions and dictations, our mother-tongue Italian teachers, all of whom are qualified in the teaching of Italian to foreigners, guide students towards a global understanding of the Italian language. Elements of Italian culture and civilization are always topics of conversation during the Italian lessons. In line with the students’ level of Italian, the subjects discussed range from simple (for example the sequence of dishes of a typical Italian meal) to more complex (for example current affairs in Italy), which encourage some debate.