Italian Language schools
Italian Language Schools and Italian learning opportunities
It has been said that the best way to learn a foreign language is through
immersion. Therefore, what better way to learn Italian than to be in Italy
at one of its excellent language schools.
Italy has numerous language schools and much like their cooking schools, are
often located in the beautiful Italian countryside or in famous cities like
Florence and Rome.
These schools know that learning how to speak Italian is just one part of
the whole experience as they offer lessons in Italian history and culture
(some offer cooking classes) to help in your total immersion into Italian
life. Here are just a few of the most popular Italian Language Schools found
on the Internet and with so many options, everyone should be able to find
the right school for them. The primary
objective of all courses is to encourage and develop speaking and comprehension
skills.
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
This is one of the most prominent Italian language schools on the Internet
and offers classes in four locations: Rome, Florence, Siena and Milan. The
small class size and effective teaching methods make it ideal for any level
of student, from beginner to language teachers. The school is recognized
internationally with credit transfer available for many colleges and
universities. Classes run anywhere from two to twelve weeks and includes
courses in Italian art and culture.
Website: www.scuolaleonardo.com
The Galilei Institute
The Institute is recognized as a leader in Italian language immersion,
specializing in one-to-one immersion classes. From students to
professionals to corporations, Galilei Institute offers high quality
teaching in the heart of Florence. With its intensive program, a one-week
immersion program equates to a month of classes in a group setting. Also
offered are small group courses, and weekend "crash courses" not to mention
a variety of art, history, cooking and culture classes that include museum
tours and Tuscan excursions.
Website: www.galilei.it
Istituto Italiano
Located at the Palazzo Testa in Florence's historic city center, Istituto
Italiano offers intensive language courses using their well-known teaching
staff and the latest in multimedia resources. Classes range in size from
six to twelve students and are grouped by language skill, so no student has
an unfair advantage and encourages all conversation to be in Italian. Other
classes offered include individual and supplementary language courses as
well as art and music classes. The friendly staff also offers numerous
extracurricular activities and every Sunday offers a bus trip to Italy's
great cities.
Website: www.istitutoitaliano.it
Italian Language School - ILS
ILS is located in the beautiful seaside town of Oltrano in Puglia, walking
distance from the Adriatic. The School offers classes year-round for every
nationality in small groups of no more than five students. ILS focuses on
conversational Italian, but does not neglect grammatical lessons as well and
even invites local members of the community to help participate and make you
feel at home, as they discuss topics such as farming, tourism and sports.
Activities include guided tours of Oltrano and the surrounding Puglia
countryside as well as visits to Lecce and Alberobello (home of the Trulli).
Website: www.ilsonline.it
Babilonia
Babilonia offers full immersion classes in Italian located in the Sicilian
resort town of Taormina. The school has programs for any level, from
college students looking for a study abroad program to group lessons,
private courses and classes for seniors. Many schools accept Babilonia
classes for academic credit and language courses can be combined with
courses in cooking, pottery, art, history, literature and culture. For
those who love activities, language courses can be combined with hiking,
diving or mountain biking adventures through Sicily.
Website: www.babilonia.it
Fiori Blu di Sicilia
Located in the heart of Palermo or in ancient Agrigento, Fiori Blu di
Sicilia is a cultural association that includes an Italian language course
to their other programs in Sicilian art, history, culture and gastronomy.
The programs offer guided educational tours of beautiful Sicilian towns and
classes can be held in peaceful gardens or even on the beach.
Website: www.fioribludisicilia.com
CyberItalian
CyberItalian is an online language and culture teaching service. For those
who would rather learn in the comfort of their own homes, CyberItalian
offers lessons in Italian for all levels including classes designed for
business, Traveling or conversational Italian. The interactive classes use
real time online chat, fun activities and culture lessons as well as the
ability to ask a language professor questions. The company also offers a
free trail before registering for online classes.
Website: www.cyberitalian.com
See also
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