Groups are perfect to study languages! Students are involved in task-based activities, which will help them to improve their actual use of the Italian language by doing and solving various tasks and problems in a fun and pleasant learning environment. The emphasis is on speaking, listening and reading tasks. We will also work on grammar, writing and pronunciation. Our course programs are organised following the standards of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Online courses!
Even though Piccola accademia di italiano is still closed, we are happy to provide online courses for those of you who wish to continue with your language studies!
We are happy to announce our special 1 week intensive conversation courses “Un tuffo nell’italiano!” – from August 31st to September 5th!
Please visit our Conversation course page!
The next term of our “usual” General Italian courses (12 week courses, once per week) will start on the week of September 20th. Calendar will be available at the end of August.
INTENSIVE BEGINNERS LEVEL – A1.1 / Course fee – 290 €
(full 18 hours course for absolute beginners – two classes per week for 6 weeks)
TWICE per week on Wednesday and Thursday from 6.30 to 8pm
from July 8 to August 20 (no class will be held on August 5th and 6th)
ONLINE BOOKING NO LONGER AVAILABLE
PART 2 OF BEGINNERS LEVEL – A1.1 / Course fee – 145 €
(this course is for students who completed Part 1 of Beginners course – not suitable for absolute beginners)
Tuesday 6.00 to 7.30pm – from July 7 to August 18
(no class will be held on August 4)
ONLINE BOOKING NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Short term from June 15th to July 23rd
ELEMENTARY – A1.2 – PART 2 / Course fee – 145 €
Thursday 12.30 – 2.00pm – from June 18 to July 23
ONLINE BOOKING NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Wednesday 6.00 – 7.30 – from June 17 to July 22
Thursday 7.45 – 9.15pm – from June 18 to July 23
PRE-INTERMEDIATE 1 – A2.1 PART 2 / Course fee – 145 €
Monday 12.30 – 2.00pm – from June 15 to July 20
Monday 7.45 – 9.15pm – from June 15 to July 20
Wednesday 6.00 – 7.30 – from June 17 to July 22
Thursday 6.00 – 7.30pm – from June 18 to July 23
PRE-INTERMEDIATE 2 – A2.2 PART 2 / Course fee – 145 €
Thursday 10.30 – 12.00pm – from June 18 to July 23
Monday 6.00 – 7.30pm – from June 15 to July 20
PRE-INTERMEDIATE 3 – A2.3 PART 2 / Course fee – 145 €
Thursday 6.00 – 7.30pm – from June 18 to July 23
A2 CONVERSATION AND REVISION / PART 2 / Course fee – 145 €
(for students who completed A2.3 level)
Tuesday 12.30 – 2.00pm – from April 28 to June 2
Monday 6.00 – 7.30pm – from June 15 to July 20
B1.1 CONVERSATION AND REVISION / PART 2 / Course fee – 145 €
(for students who completed B1.1 level)
Monday 6.00 – 7.30pm – from June 15 to July 20
UPPER INTERMEDIATE 1 – B2.1 / PART 2 / Course fee – 145 €
(for students who completed B1.3 level)
Thursday 6.00 – 7.30pm – from June 18 to July 23
POSTPONED: from June 25 to July 30
B2.2 CONVERSATION AND REVISION / PART 2 / Course fee – 145 €
(for students who attended B2.2 level)
Wednesday 10.45 – 12.15pm – from June 17 to July 22
Wednesday 12.30 – 2.00pm – June 17 to July 22
B2 REV. / PART 2 / Course fee – 145 €
Tuesday 10.30 – 12.00pm – from June 16 to July 21
B2.3 CONVERSATION AND REVISION / PART 2 / Course fee – 145 €
(for students who completed B2.3 level)
Tuesday 6.00 – 7.30pm – from June 16 to July 21
C1 CONVERSAZIONE E LETTURA / Course fee – 145 €
Tuesday 4.00 – 5.30pm – from June 16 to July 21
Enrolment
You can book your place online! Just click on the “book now” button on the timetable option of the course you wish to attend; this will lead to an online payment. If you would prefer to pay offline you can pay via bank transfer (please send us an email to confirm the course of your choice and we will provide you with the school bank details).
For any questions, just contact us today and we will provide you with all the information. If you are not sure about your level of proficiency just let us know and we will arrange an assessment test for you. You can find more information on our terms and conditions page.
Assessment test
New students are required to take a Level Test before enrolling in Italian Language Courses. The level test is not required for students enrolling in a beginners course.
- The assessment test is free of charge
- Contact us today and book your consultation meeting!
Holidays
Holidays for group courses:
No classes will be held on June 1st (June bank holiday).
Please note that we will have classes as usual on Monday May 4th.
For Summer courses, please check the timetable of your course.
Framework of Reference for Languages
A1 (Beginner) Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
A2 (Pre-intermediate) Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
B1 (Intermediate) Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
B2 (Upper intermediate) The student can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
C1 (Advanced) The student can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
C2 (Proficiency) The student can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.
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