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italian language SERVICES at the italian cultural institute LONDON

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The place to learn Italian is the Italian Cultural Institute (Istituto Italiano di Cultura), the official Italian government centre for the promotion of culture in London, one of 90 Institutes around the world offering a wide choice of Italian language classes.Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced, whether you want Italian for business or pleasure, we can help you perfect your language skills at a level that suits your needs, and times and days that suit your schedule.You can also continue to fine-tune your language skills after class.You can keep up to date with Italian culture by taking advantage of exciting Institute events, such as films, plays, concerts, lectures, books and poetry readings, and exhibitions. To find out more about our cultural programme or subscribe to our newsletter, just check our website www.icilondon.esteri.it.Our students can also use our Library, with more than 25,000 volumes, plus periodicals and a large reference section. Come discover the world of Italy at the Italian Cultural Institute, the place to learn Italian.

We offer General Italian courses on all levels, weekday mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. In addition, there are morning or afternoon intensive courses, even a semi-intensive course on Sundays. We can arrange private or group tuition, for individuals or companies. We also offer tuition via Skype.We offer nine progressive levels: Elementary (A1.1, A1.2, A2), Intermediate (B1.1, B1.2, B2), and Advanced (C1.1, C1.2, C2). Our linguistic levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEF, produced by the Council of Europe. This ensures uniformity and consistency of teaching in line with other language Institutions in London and across Europe.It’s also possible to attend revision classes, Intermediate conversation classes, workshops including drama, cinema and culture & language. And for advanced students who want to keep up their Italian, there is also a special course, Avanzato +.All our classes are conducted in Italian and provide training in all basic communication skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - with a systematic study of grammar. Our teachers are university qualified and native speakers. Our classrooms have video and audio equipment, which also give the possibility of working online.Terms last for 10 weeks, and you can choose courses of 30 or 40 hours. Content is the same for both, which means the 40-hour course allows you more time to digest, learn and practice the material. This is just one example of our flexible approach.

Examinations leading to the Certificate of Italian as a Foreign Language from the Universities of Perugia and Siena can be taken at the Italian Cultural Institute. Further information is available on 020 7235 1461, extension 204.

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The place to learn Italian

Whether you are new to the language, totally fluent, or anything in between, we can help. Because we provide courses on so many different levels, you can rest assured you will be in the class that best matches your abilities and goals.What’s more, courses on every level are given every term, so you can start whenever it’s most convenient, in January, May or September. We also offer summer courses starting in July.Unless you are either a complete beginner or have studied at the Institute last term, a brief assessment test is compulsory to ensure we can meet your needs by placing you in the most appropriate class.If you have studied Italian before, you can take a written assessment test on our website www.icilondon.uk. After you have submitted it, please send an email to [email protected] course, the time it takes to learn and perfect a foreign language varies from person to person. In addition to class attendance and time spent on homework, factors such as individual aptitude and the opportunity to practice with native speakers can make a difference. Our practical guide to linguistic levels explains what you can realistically expect.

Guide to our linguistic levels adapted from the Common European Framework

Diagram for our linguistic levels classification

Elementary Intermediate Advanced

A1.1

A1.2

A2

A

B2

B1.2

B1.1 B

C2

C

C1.2

C1.1

Elementary A1.1 and A1.2You can understand and use everyday expressions and simple phrases, can ask and answer basic questions and can interact if the other person speaks slowly and clearly.

A2You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions relevant to topics such as personal and family information, shopping and local geography. You can exchange information simply and directly on familiar and routine matters.

Intermediate B1.1 and B1.2You can understand main points regularly encountered in work, school and leisure, and can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling. You can offer simple connected text on familiar topics. You can describe and explain experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions.

B2You can follow the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field of specialisation. You can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity with native speakers. You can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain various viewpoints on topical issues.

Advanced C1.1 and C1.2You can understand a wide range of demanding texts and recognize implicit meaning. You can express yourself fluently and spontaneously, using language effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.You can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects.

C2 You can easily understand virtually everything heard or read. You can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation.You can express yourself very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.

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Fees must be paid in full one week before the term starting date. Receipts upon request.Before enrolling, you are advised to examine your personal commitments and circumstances (such as family, employment and health), as we regret that no fees are refundable under any circumstances unless the course is cancelled. No partial refund can be given for classes not attended and no postponement can be allowed. Absences cannot be rescheduled.

A written cancellation must be received at least two weeks before the beginning of the term. Fees will be refunded only if a course is cancelled due to an insufficient number of students. We aim for a minimum class size of six, and a maximum of 14. No written confirmation will be sent to you. In the unlikely event of cancellation, we will notify you. Concessions apply to full-time students currently at school and senior citizens (over 65), on presentation of valid documentation. See specific course listing for fees.

A discount of £10 is given for a fully paid booking made before 4 September 2017 (Term 1), before 18 December 2017 (Term 2) and before 16 April 2018 (Term 3).We cannot guarantee that the same teacher will teach the continuing course.

In personCash, cheque, card. Monday to Friday, 10.00 – 17.00

By phoneAll cards accepted, except American Express. Monday to Friday, 10.00 – 17.00

By bank transfer Enrolment and payment to a course can be done by bank transfer. Once you have done the bank transfer, please send the enrolment form and a receipt of your bank transfer to the e-mail address: [email protected].

Details for the bank transfer (as reference use your surname and course level): name of the company: Italian language services ltd bank: barclays sort code: 20-94-48 account number: 03984850 iban: GB23 BARC 2094 4803 9848 50 swiftbic: barcgb22

By cheque Payble to “Italian Language Services Ltd” and send to 39 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8NX, with the enrolment form.

How to enrol

Please read the terms and conditions carefully

brief description of our special Courses

Revision WorkshopOne week revision with your class teacher focusing on your weak points.

La Chiacchiera, Conversation ClubIf you are at Intermediate level, you can choose this lively class to keep your spoken Italian fresh and fluent, morning or afternoon.

Avanzato +This course is for students who want to keep up their Italian. It focuses on contemporary culture rather than specific studies of grammar, exploring the language through literature, films, art, the press and more.

Italian Culture & Language CourseThe course is aimed at students who wish to expand their knowledge of Italian society, music, art and cinema while improving their speaking, reading and listening skills. A communicative approach is used. The course is designed for B2 students or advanced.

Intensive Courses - Sunday Semi-Intensive CoursesMake more of your week-ends with a Sunday Semi-Intensive Course by covering a level in five weeks instead of ten. There is a choice of two starting dates per term. Available for all levels in both starting dates.

Intensive Courses - 2 Weeks Intensive CoursesThis course is intended to cover one level in just two weeks instead of ten. Available for all levels in both starting dates.

Intensive Courses - 4 Weeks Intensive CoursesThe levels for our 4 weeks intensive courses are more flexible than our regular courses and any other course, include Beginners (A1.1 + A1.2), Advanced Beginners (A2 + B1.1), Pre-Intermediate (B1.2 + B2), Intermediate (C1.1 + C1.2) and Advanced (C2). For each level, there is a choice of two starting dates per term.

Learn Italian through drama Drama develops communicative skills in authentic and dynamic situations. We will be working with characters, body language, voice, intonation through different and dynamic activities, drama techniques employed by professional actors and with a lot of fun!

Learn Italian through cinemaThe course is aimed at intermediate or advanced students who wish to expand their knowledge of Italian cinema while improving their speaking, reading and listening skills and by participating in discussions based on selected scenes.

Private TuitionLearn at your own pace - at your own place or at the Institute. We can arrange one-to-one or group tuition. Please, contact us for more information.

Private Tuition via SkypeWe can also arrange one-to-one tuition via Skype. Please, contact us for more information.

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REGULAR COURSES: “B” Intermediate

REGULAR COURSES: “C” Advanced)

REGULAR COURSES: “A” Elementary)

term 1From 25 September 2017 to 3 December 2017Free tester for complete beginner Saturday 16 September 2017See page 5 for description of regular courses. See page 6 for description of special courses.

Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term A1.1

29 Sep 2017 01 Dec 2017 30 Friday 10.00 - 13.00 240 (220 con)

28 Sep 2017 30 Nov 2017 30 Thursday 14.30 - 17.30 240 (220 con)

25 Sep 2017 27 Nov 2017 30 Monday 18.00 - 21.00 240 (220 con)

27 Sep 2017 29 Nov 2017 30 Wednesday 18.00 - 21.00 240 (220 con)


26 Sep 2017 30 Nov 2017 40 Tue&Thu 18.00 - 20.00 280 (260 con)

30 Sep 2017 02 Dec 2017 30 Saturday 13.30 - 16.30 245 (225 con)

01 Oct 2017 03 Dec 2017 30 Sunday 10.00 - 13.00 245 (225 con)

A1.2


26 Sep 2017 28 Nov 2017 30 Tuesday 14.30 - 17.30 240 (220 con)





A2




25 Sep 2017 29 Nov 2017 40 Mon&Wed 18.00 - 20.00 280 (260 con)



Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term B1.1






B1.2





B2






Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term C1.1





C1.2





C2







term 2From 15 January 2018 to 25 March 2018See page 5 for description of regular courses.See page 6 for description of special courses.

special courses

REVISION CLASSES

One week revision with your class teacher from 4 to 10 December 2017

Same day and time of your class

LA CHIACCHIERA, CONVERSATION CLUB

Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term 28 Sep 2017 30 Nov 2017 30 Thursday 10.00 - 13.00 240 (220 con)


AVANZATO+

Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term 25 Sep 2017 27 Nov 2017 30 Monday 10.00 - 13.00 240 (220 con)













INTENSIVE COURSES

Sunday Semi-intensive

Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price01 Oct 2017 29-Oct 2017 30 Sunday 10.00-13.00&13.30-16.30 260 (240 con)

05 Nov 2017 03-Dec 2017 30 Sunday 10.00-13.00&13.30-16.30 260 (240 con)

2 Weeks Intensive

Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price09 Oct 2017 20 Oct 2017 30 Mon to Fri 14.30 - 17.30 260 (240 con)

30 Oct 2017 10 Nov 2017 30 Mon to Fri 14.30 - 17.30 260 (240 con)

4 Weeks Intensive

Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price25 Sep 2017 19 Oct 2017 64 Mon to Thu 10.00 - 14.00 400 (380 con)

30 Oct 2017 23 Nov 2017 64 Mon to Thu 10.00 - 14.00 400 (380 con)

WORKSHOPS

Italian Culture & Language Course

Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term 26 Sep 2017 28 Nov 2017 20 Tuesday 10.00-12.00 205

Learn Italian through cinema - £40 each session and £100 3 sessions together8 Oct 2017 15 Oct 2017 22 Oct 2017 Sunday 13.30-16.30

Learn Italian through drama - £50 each session and £130 3 sessions together29 Oct 2017 5 Nov 2017 12 Nov 2017 Sunday 12.00-16.30

GCSE and A Levels Revision Week (all boards)

One to one or group sessions with specialised teachers (writing, reading, speaking and listening)

December 2017 (dates to be confirmed on request)


17 Jan 2018 21 Mar 2018 30 Wednesday 10.00 - 13.00 240 (220 con)

15 Jan 2018 19 Mar 2018 30 Monday 14.30 - 17.30 240 (220 con)


19 Jan 2018 23 Mar 2018 30 Friday 18.00 - 21.00 220 (200 con)

15 Jan 2018 21 Mar 2018 40 Mon & Wed 18.00 - 20.00 280 (260 con)

20 Jan 2018 24 Mar 2018 30 Saturday 10.00 - 13.00 245 (225 con)

21 Jan 2018 25 Mar 2018 30 Sunday 13.30 - 16.30 245 (225 con)

A1.2


18 Jan 2018 22 Mar 2018 30 Thursday 14.30 - 17.30 240 (220 con)




16 Jan 2018 22 Mar 2018 40 Tue & Thu 18.00 - 20.00 280 (260 con)



A2


16 Jan 2018 20 Mar 2018 30 Tuesday 14.30 - 17.30 240 (220 con)





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special courses

REGULAR COURSES: “B” IntermediateStarting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term B1.1






B1.2






B2












C1.2





C2






Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term 18 Jan 2018 22 Mar 2018 30 Thursday 10.00 - 13.00 240 (220 con)


AVANZATO+

Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term 15 Jan 2018 19 Mar 2018 30 Monday 10.00 - 13.00 240 (220 con)














INTENSIVE COURSES


Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term 21 Jan 2018 18 Feb 2018 30 Sunday 10.00-13.00&13.30-16.30 260 (240 con)

25 Feb 2018 25 Mar 2018 30 Sunday 10.00-13.00&13.30-16.30 260 (240 con)

2 Weeks Intensive

Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term 29 Jan 2018 09 Feb 2018 30 Mon to Fri 14.30 - 17.30 260 (240 con)

19 Feb 2018 02 Mar 2018 30 Mon to Fri 14.30 - 17.30 260 (240 con)

4 Weeks Intensive

Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term 15 Jan 2018 08 Feb 2018 64 Mon to Thu 10.00 - 14.00 400 (380 con)

19 Feb 2018 15 Mar 2018 64 Mon to Thu 10.00 - 14.00 400 (380 con)

WORKSHOPS


Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term 16 Jan 2018 20 Mar 2018 20 Tuesday 10.00-12.00 205

Learn Italian through cinema - £40 each session and £100 3 sessions together11 Feb 2018 18 Feb 2018 25 Feb 2018 Sunday 13.30-16.30

Learn Italian through drama - £50 each session and £130 3 sessions together11 Mar 2018 18 Mar 2018 25 Mar 2018 Sunday 12.00-16.30



April 2018 (dates to be confirmed on request)


11 May 2018 13 Jul 2018 30 Friday 10.00 - 13.00 240 (220 con)

10 May 2018 12 Jul 2018 30 Thursday 14.30 - 17.30 240 (220 con)

09 May 2018 11 Jul 2018 30 Wednesday 18.00 - 21.00 240 (220 con)

12 May 2018 14 Jul 2018 30 Saturday 10.00 - 13.00 245 (225 con)

C1.2

14 May 2018 16 Jul 2018 30 Monday 14.30 - 17.30 240 (220 con)

08 May 2018 10 Jul 2018 30 Tuesday 18.00 - 21.00 240 (220 con)



13 May 2018 15 Jul 2018 30 Sunday 10.00 - 13.00 245 (225 con)

C2






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REGULAR COURSES: “B” IntermediateStarting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term B1.1







B1.2






B2







term 3From 8 May 2018 to 16 July 2018 - Free tester for complete beginner Saturday 28 April 2018Bank Holiday classes 28 May 2018 will be given on Tuesday 17 July 2018See page 5 for description of regular courses. See page 6 for description of special courses.







08 May 2018 12 Jul 2018 40 Tue & Thu 18.00 - 20.00 280 (260 con)



A1.2





14 May 2018 18 Jul 2018 40 Mon & Wed 18.00 - 20.00 280 (260 con)



A2






08 May 2018 12 Jul 2018 40 Tue & Thu 18.00 - 20.00 280 (260 con)



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Summer TERM FROM 9 JULY TO 19 SEPTEMBER 2018

REGULAR COURSES: “A” (ELEMENTARY)


18 Jul 2018 19 Sep 2018 30 Wednesday 10.00 - 13.00 240 (220 con)



A1.2




A2




“B” (INTERMEDIATE) - LA CHIACCHIERA CONVERSATION CLUB

Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term 18 Jul 2018 15 Aug 2018 15 Wednesday 10.00 - 13.00 155 (135 con)

18 Jul 2018 15 Aug 2018 15 Wednesday 14.30 - 17.30 155 (135 con)


“C” (ADVANCED)

Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term 18 Jul 2018 15 Aug 2018 15 Wednesday 10.00 - 13.00 155 (135 con)



INTENSIVE COURSES - 2 WEEKS INTENSIVE

Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term 09 Jul 2018 19 Jul 2018 32 Mon to Thu 10.00 - 14.00 260 (240 con)

23 Jul 2018 02 Aug 2018 32 Mon to Thu 10.00 - 14.00 260 (240 con)

special courses


Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term 10 May 2018 12 Jul 2018 30 Thursday 10.00 - 13.00 240 (220 con)


AVANZATO+

Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term 14 May 2018 16 Jul 2018 30 Monday 10.00 - 13.00 240 (220 con)














INTENSIVE COURSES


Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term 13 May 2018 10 Jun 2018 30 Sunday 10.00-13.00&13.30-16.30 260 (240 con)

17 Jun 2018 15 Jul 2018 30 Sunday 10.00-13.00&13.30-16.30 260 (240 con)

2 Weeks Intensive

Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term 21 May 2018 01 Jun 2018 30 Mon to Fri 14.30 - 17.30 260 (240 con)

11 Jun 2018 22 Jun 2018 30 Mon to Fri 14.30 - 17.30 260 (240 con)

4 Weeks Intensive

Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term *08 May 2018 31 May 2018 64 Mon to Thu 10.00 - 14.00 400 (380 con)

11 Jun 1208 05 Jul 2018 64 Mon to Thu 10.00 - 14.00 400 (380 con)

(*) First from Tuesday to FridayWORKSHOPS


Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price per term 8 May 2018 10 Jul 2018 20 Tuesday 10.00-12.00 205

Learn Italian through cinema - £50 each session and £130 3 sessions together27 May 2018 3 Jun 2018 10 Jun 2018 Sunday 13.30-16.30

Learn Italian through drama - £50 each session and £130 3 sessions together17 Jun 2018 24 Jun 2018 1 Jul 2018 Sunday 12.00-16.30



End of May 2018 (dates to be confirmed on request)

Teaching Italian as a foreign language

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This is a basic training programme for teachers of Italian as a foreign language.

The duration of the course is 150 hours over 5 weeks, Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm.The course is made of methodology sessions, teaching practice and observations of professional teachers. Thanks to the practical nature of the course, participants will have the opportunity to teach in a classroom from the very first week, putting into practice the techniques learned during the methodology sessions while learning the underlying theoretical principals. The training takes place with the support and under the supervision of expert trainers. Towards the end of the course, there will be sessions focused on work opportunities, where trainers will provide practical advice and will show websites and lists of schools, agencies and universities that offer job opportunities for Italian teachers.

During the training, participants will learn to:- Plan a lesson and a whole course for different levels.- Use new technologies for language teaching and learning.- Create authentic materials.- Tailor textbook materials to specific needs.- Deliver both one-to-one and group lessons.At the end of the training participants will be awarded a certificate that is recognised and/or accepted by private schools and universities.

The admission to the course is subject to an entry test and interview. Applicants can obtain an application form upon request made to this email address: [email protected]

Starting date Finishing date N° of hrs Day Time Price 30 Oct 2017 01 Dec 2017 150 Mon to Fri 10.00 - 17.00 1,900

11 Jun 2018 13 Jul 2018 150 Mon to Fri 10.00 - 17.00 1,900

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London sw1x 8nxPhone : 02 0 782 3 1887

Courses office opening times: Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm

E m a i l : c o u r s e s @ i c i l o n d o n . u kT h e I t a l i a n C u l t u r a l I n s t i t u t e

39 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8NX Phone: 020 7235 1461 Fax: 020 7235 4618

Website: www.icilondon.esteri.it

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