Bologna: classes



These consist in learning the forms of the Italian language, its rules and communicative use following the general lines of the Common European Framework for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment. Students are tested on their knowledge of Italian then divided into classes at ten levels: four basic levels, four intermediate levels, two higher levels.

A1 (Basic) and A2 (Basic 2) - 1st and 2nd part

Objective: a basic understanding of the linguistic elements necessary for a good comprehension of everyday conversation. Means: linguistic animation comprehension exercises, linguistic context analysis, short conversations, readings from film scripts, newspaper articles and short stories, the study of the main grammatical concepts.

B1 (Intermediate 1) and B2 (Intermediate 2) - 1st and 2nd part

Objective: the ability to converse in everyday Italian in all sorts of linguistic situations with sufficient precision. Means: the reading of articles and literary extracts, conversation oral summaries, written exercises, active use of grammar.

C1 (Advanced 1) and C2 (Advanced 2) - 1st and 2nd part

Objective: the natural use of the language in all its expressive forms. Means: the reading and discussion of articles, literary texts and poetry, written summaries and comments, study of more complex grammatical concepts, idiomatic constructions, neologisms, synonyms.

Active Learning

Classes are held by professional teachers with experience in teaching Italian as a foreign language. Special care is devoted to the definition of the didactic methods of teaching. These are based on the students learning needs. The students, on their side, are required to cooperate with the teacher in order to create an effective relationship and are encouraged to confront directly the theme as presented by the teacher. Each student will be catered for in accordance with his or her interests and needs. The students are divided into groups according to their knowledge of the language and their abilities. Particular care will be given to the usage of the language, to expression, to a good comprehension and to the ability to use the language in particular situations.

Because of their intensive character our courses require much cooperation from the participant and two hours homework per day.




























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