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Italianin Rome

Ciao!We, the two school directors, would like youto know that the programmes and servicesyou will read about in this brochure arethe result of over 30 years of experience indealing with a great number of students fromall over the world.

You will find a wide variety of courses, typesof accommodation, and social activities tochoose from. We are proud of our record inproviding high quality service, developed overthe years thanks to the careful attentionwe pay to feedback from past students.

We hope you, too, will choose to studyat our school and at the same time enjoya wonderful experience in our splendid city.

If there’s anything more you need to know,just ask. We and our staff will be more thanhappy to help.

Hope to see you soon.

The Directors,Tiziana Di DeddaGiorgio Piva

Index

General Italian

School Year Programme

Internship Programme

Other Courses

Summer Residential Courses in Castelfusano

School Services

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. : : The SchoolDilit International House, officiallyauthorised by the Italian Ministry ofEducation, has been teaching Italianas a foreign language since 1974.It is part of International House, awell-established world-wide organisa-tion of 120 schools.The quality of the teaching andservices provided by the school isguaranteed by its membership ofEAQUALS (European Association forQuality Language Services), ELITE(Excellent Language InstitutionsTeaching in Europe), and ASILS(Associazione Scuole d’Italiano comeLingua Seconda).It caters for students from all over theworld, at all levels and with a widevariety of needs.

Dilit International House is also wellknown for its teacher training depart-ment.The school is situated in the centre ofRome just a short walk from the centralrailway station and conveniently placedfor transport to every area of the city.

. : : MethodologyDilit International House was one ofthe first schools to adopt a fully com-municative approach to the teachingof Italian, and the approach is beingup-dated all the time. Language is never presented out ofcontext; and grammar, phonology, lexisand all other features of actual languageuse in everyday situations are analysed.A wide variety of up-to-date authenticmaterial is used in class, thus givingthe students valuable informationabout modern-day Italian culture andsociety at the same time as develo-ping the students’ authentic linguisticand communicative skills. Amongst the principal techniques andprocedures employed in class are:communicative tasks, group work, anddramatisation. Our teachers, who have beenteaching in the school for an avera-ge of 10 years, have been selectedfrom special training courses, andthey are further required to take partevery month in teacher educationseminars.

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. : : Courses GROUPAll levels are available, from absolu-te beginners to advanced. The minimum age is 16. The maximumnumber of students per class is 15.Students who already know someItalian can enrol at times other thancourse-starting dates. On arrival, students are tested andplaced in classes according to theirlevel and their particular needs.

INTENSIVE (15-20-30 hrs/week)Classes are held from Monday toFriday. New courses start every 4weeks throughout the year.Minimum attendance is 2 weeks.

15 hrs/week afternoons, 3 hours aday, from 2 to 52 weeks.

20 hrs/week mornings*, 4 hours aday, from 2 to 40 weeks.

30 hrs/week mornings and afternoons,6 hours a day, from 2 to 28weeks.

* At certain times of the year, for1 week out of 4, lessons may be held from2p.m. to 6p.m.

NON-INTENSIVE (6 hrs/week)Classes are held twice a week, mor-nings or afternoons, and last 3hours. Each course lasts 12 weeks. These courses are run all yearexcept July, August and September. Minimum attendance is 12 weeks.

COMBINEDStudents attend a group course in the mornings (4 hours/day) and indi-vidual tuition in the afternoons (2 hours/day). Particularly suitable for those who need Italian both for general andspecific purposes (dealing with specific topics in specific settingsand/or other particular aspects of the language).

INDIVIDUALParticularly suitable for businessand professional people and allthose who require tuition tailor-made to their individual needs.(Small groups of 2-4 students canalso be catered for).

INTENSIVE (15-30 hrs/week)Attendance is daily from Mondayto Friday and varies from 3 to 6hours a day. Minimum attendance is one week.

NON-INTENSIVE (3+ hrs/week)Attendance is a minimum of 3hours a week for a minimum of 30hours in all.

GeneralItalian

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. : : Levels In common with most quality lan-guage providers in Europe,Dilit International House has setall its courses for all levelsagainst the descriptors of theCommon European Framework ofReference for Languages (CEF).This is a system of levels develo-ped under the auspices of theCouncil of Europe in order tobring uniformity to languagedescriptions and levels. Thisscale gives a short description ofwhat learners can normally do ateach of 6 levels (A1 to C2).Thanks to this system, languagecompetence can be assessed and

described in a manner which istransparent to all concerned (lear-ners, parents, teachers, schools,etc.).For more information please con-tact the school. The time it takes to learn to use aforeign language varies from per-son to person. Apart from thevarying amount of time spent onhome-study, other factors comeinto play such as individual aptitu-de, the distance between theforeign language and one's nativetongue or other languages pre-viously learnt, the opportunity topractise the language with native

15 hrs./wk 20 hrs./wk 30 hrs./wk 6 hrs./wk

dilit-ih C2 • celi 5 • cils 4-C2 • i.t.

dilit-ih C1 • celi 4 • cils 3-C1

dilit-ih B2 • celi 3 • cils 2-B2

dilit-ih B1 • celi 2 • cils 1-B1

dilit-ih A2 • celi 1 • cils A2

dilit-ih A1 • cils A1

speakers, and so on.The times presented in the chartbelow should therefore be takenonly as a rough indication.

. : : Diplomas Examinations are organisedthroughout the year for the follo-wing qualifications:• DILIT-IH A1• DILIT-IH A2• DILIT-IH B1• DILIT-IH B2• DILIT-IH C1• DILIT-IH C2

DILIT-IH LEVELS (Group courses)

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School YearProgramme

. : : Objectives

The objectives are to take the stu-dents up to an advanced level ofproficiency in Italian, preparethem for the Italian examinationsof the Universities of Perugia orSiena, and ensure that they havea good grounding in the variousaspects of Italian society and civi-lisation of yesterday and today. Inother words the programmecaters for those who are intere-sted not only in the language butalso in Italian art and culture.It also caters for those who needa solid language and culturalgrounding in order to go on tohigher studies in the field ofDesign, Music, Art, or Business.

. : : Curriculum

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Point Finish

Beginner

Elementary

. : : Language Syllabus

The language syllabus aims totake the students up to anadvanced level of proficiency inItalian and enable them to sit theproficiency in Italian examinationsof the Universities of Perugia orSiena. Instruction is orientedtowards the development of the 4basic skills: understanding andexpression in both oral andwritten Italian. The predominantuse of authentic materials and theapplication of a communicativeapproach ensure that students areput in immediate and constant con-tact with live and currently-usedlanguage.

Language Studies

Language & Academic Studies

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The programme is open to begin-ners and elementary studentsfrom all over the world, aged bet-ween 16 and 28.

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. : : Academic Syllabus

ITALIAN HISTORY ANDCIVILISATIONThe political and social processthat, from the unification of Italytill today, has brought about theformation of modern Italy. Themain steps in the socio-economicand cultural evolution of Italiansociety are presented, using anapproach that goes beyond sim-ple chronology to include an in-depth analysis of the politics,customs, fashion, music and figu-rative arts.

DESIGN & ARCHITECTUREPart of the programme deals withArchitecture and Design. It servesas a general introduction to thesetwo subjects and has a doubleobjective: create a basis for anyfuture studies and widen the kno-wledge of Italian culture in one ofits basic dimensions. Architectureand Design are subjects whichhighlight the specialness of Romeas a melting pot of testimoniesfrom different historical periodsand diverse cultures.

HISTORY OF ARTA part of the programme dealswith the History of Italian Art. It isnot possible to separate theoreti-cal and historical aspects frommore dynamic aspects, in whichthe direct visit constitutes a fun-damental moment. Rome is anideal city from this point of view.Here it is possible to find concre-te testimonies from many epochs:from ancient times, with its eter-nal monuments, to the medieval,to the Renaissance, to theBaroque period.

BUSINESS ITALIANThe English language dominatesthe labour market and internatio-nal relations. Nevertheless thereis a constant increase in the num-ber of international operatorswho, in their relationships withItalian companies, feel the needto be conversant in Italian.The lessons will concentrate onall aspects of business Italian,both written and spoken. Amplespace will be given to businessterminology and to a review ofrelevant grammatical structuresinherent to communicative situa-tions in a business context.

. : : DiplomasDuring the programme, or at theend of it, the students sit for exa-minations for the following qualifications:

DILIT-IH Intermediate DiplomaDILIT-IH Advanced DiplomaCILS (run by the Università perStranieri di Siena)*CELI (run by the Università perStranieri di Perugia)*

* The students choose which ofthe two exams to apply for.

. : : Visa and Stay Permit

On enrolment the school guaran-tees to send immediately all thedocumentation necessary toapply for a study visa. To this endthe student is advised to contactthe nearest Italian Embassy orConsulate for details.In Rome the school staff will, withthe help of the student, take careof the necessary paper work toget a Stay Permit.

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InternshipProgramme

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Students are tested for language competence level when they apply(the test can be carried out on the phone if necessary). If their level isnot sufficient to enter the internship programme immediately they aregiven an estimate as to how much language study will be necessary toreach that level.

. : : Prerequisites Minimum age: 18 years. High school diploma or degree.Language Competence: B1 level of theCommon European Framework forLanguages (see table below).

This programme combines thestudy of the Italian language withunpaid work experience in anItalian company. The programmeoffers students an opportunity touse and improve their languageskills and at the same time comeinto direct contact with a workingenvironment which in many casesis peculiar to Italy.

Can understand with ease virtually everythingheard or read. Can summarise informationfrom different spoken and written sources,reconstructing arguments and accounts in acoherent presentation. Can express him/her-self spontaneously, very fluently and precisely,differentiating finer shades of meaning even inmore complex situations.

Can understand a wide range of demanding,longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning.Can express him/herself fluently and sponta-neously without much obvious searching forexpressions. Can use language flexibly andeffectively for social, academic and profession-al purposes. Can produce clear, well-struc-tured, detailed text on complex subjects, show-ing controlled use of organisational patterns,connectors and cohesive devices.

Independent User

B1B2

Can understand the main ideas of complextext on both concrete and abstract topics,including technical discussions in his/her fieldof specialisation. Can interact with a degree offluency and spontaneity that makes regularinteraction with native speakers quite possiblewithout strain for either party. Can produceclear, detailed text on a wide range of subjectsand explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giv-ing the advantages and disadvantages of vari-ous options.

Can understand the main points of clear stan-dard input on familiar matters regularlyencountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Candeal with most situations likely to arise whilsttravelling in an area where the language isspoken. Can produce simple connected text ontopics which are familiar or of personal interest.Can describe experiences and events,dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly givereasons and explanations for opinions andplans.

Basic User

A1A2

Can understand sentences and frequentlyused expressions related to areas of mostimmediate relevance (e.g. very basic personaland family information, shopping, local geogra-phy, employment). Can communicate in simpleand routine tasks requiring a simple and directexchange of information on familiar and routinematters. Can describe in simple terms aspectsof his/her background, immediate environmentand matters in areas of immediate need.

Can understand and use familiar everydayexpressions and very basic phrases aimed atthe satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.Can introduce him/herself and others and canask and answer questions about personaldetails such as where he/she lives, peoplehe/she knows and things he/she has. Caninteract in a simple way provided the other per-son talks slowly and clearly and is prepared tohelp.

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The Internship Programme ismade up of two components: theLanguage Component and theInternship Component.

. : : Language ComponentAs a minimum, students choosebetween a 4-week intensivecourse and a 12-week non-inten-sive course (see General Italiansection).

. : : Internship ComponentStudents choose a work expe-rience lasting from 2 to 16 weeks.Requests for longer periods areconsidered. The work experienceusually takes place in Rome withthe exception of a few fields ofwork.

FIELDS OF WORKStudents can choose work expe-rience in the following fields ofwork in line with his/her studies,qualifications and experience. Tourism: Hotel, Restaurant,Travel Agencies, Green Tourism.Business: Advertising, Sales,Public Relations. Fine Art:Museum Studies, Art Galleries,Restoration. Fashion. Cinema.Record Companies.Journalism/Media. PublishingHouses. Photographic Agencies.Law and Architecture Firms.Various Industries.

. : : Services ProvidedEvaluation of student's resume(CV) and questionnaire to conclu-de his/her work placement.Selection of appropriate company.Preliminary interview with stu-dent. Assistance in presentationof necessary documents.Introduction of student to compa-ny and tutor. Meeting with workexperience co-ordinator to defineprogramme. Accident-at-workinsurance coverage (INAIL).Certificate of attendance issuedby hosting company. Accommodation (Rome only).

. : : Enrolment ProcedureStudents must send their applica-tion form at least 60 days beforethe language course starting date. First step Student sends applica-tion form indicating type and dura-tion of language course and workexperience desired, together with adetailed resume (C.V.) and thecompleted work-experience que-stionnaire (supplied by the schoolon request).Second step School answerssaying whether the application isacceptable or not. Third step If the application isaccepted student pays full fee (lan-guage course + internship). Schoolsends confirmation and any docu-ments required to obtain study visa.Once in Italy the student will receiveassistance with the presentation ofthe documentation necessary to dothe work experience.

. : : Rome for 50+ This programme is held twice ayear, lasts 2 weeks and catersexclusively for people over 50.

It's a mixture of language, art, cul-ture and the pleasure of spendingtime together to share and impro-ve one's knowledge of thoseaspects of Rome that make thiscity so unforgettable.

Apart from 40 hours of languagelessons in the morning in classesof mixed ages at the appropriatelevel, the programme includes thefollowing activities:

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All these activities take place inItalian and are guided and/oraccompanied by teachers ofItalian well versed in Archaeologyand History of Art.

. : : Art and Culture Students can choose from three topics:

• Roman Archaeology; • History of Art;• Italian Cooking and Wines.

All these courses have a substantialpractical component.

The classes are held twice a weekand last 3 hours. Each course lasts4 weeks.

. : : Business Italian These classes deal specificallywith business situations and thelanguage and communicationskills required for doing businessin Italian.

They are held three times a weekand last 2 hours.The programme lasts 4 weeks.

trip by private coach to VillaAdriana (Tivoli);

trip by private coach to theCastelli Romani area includingvisit of a wine cellar, wine-tasting and dinner;

cooking lesson and dinner;

2 guided trips around Rome;

2 seminars on the History of Art;

excursion to Pompei andNaples (Saturday).

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OtherCourses

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CELI, organised by theUniversity of Perugia, has 5levels;

CILS, organised by theUniversity of Siena, has 6levels;

I.T. is organised by theUniversity of Roma Tre.

. : : Exam Preparation The non-Dilit International Houseexams shown in the levels chartare organised by three Italian uni-versities: Perugia, Siena, andRoma Tre.

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The school will give students fulladvice on what exam to chooseand how to enrol.

Furthermore those students whowant to sit for one of these examsand need practice with specificexam procedures can attend the6-week-long Exam PreparationCourses.Classes are held twice a week for2 1/2 hours.

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Specially suitable for people whohave very little time to devote tolearning Italian.Each lesson, three hours long,has a linguistic and\or communi-cative theme and is made up of 3parts.The first part, which takes place inclass, is devoted to the vocabula-ry, the grammar, the phonologyand the communicative rulesapplicable to a specific situation.In the second part of the lessonthe students put into practicewhat they have learnt. In real lifecontexts, they carry out pre-deter-mined tasks interacting withItalian people.The third part of the lesson isdevoted to tackling the difficultiesencountered.Each lesson is in itself a comple-te learning experience and as aconsequence it is possible to offerthe Italian [Out There!] courseeven for short periods, startingfrom a minimum of 3 days.

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. : : Why Castelfusano?

This unique programme offersyoung people from around theworld an opportunity to learn thelanguage and the culture of Italyimmersed in natural surroun-dings, just a stone’s throw fromthe sea, in the heart of the Romancountryside and a few kilometresfrom Rome.

. : : About Castelfusano

Historically Castelfusano was anold hunting estate of the Chigifamily. It is situated just 25 kmfrom the center of Rome and 1.3km from the Roman coast.

The name derives from themagnificent baroque castle, fre-scoed by Pietro Da Cortona in the1620’s, which lies in the midst of acenturies-old pinewood.Thirty-five hectares around thecastle are still privately owned bythe Chigi family and it is here thata member of the family decided tobuild a tourist village and cam-ping-site called Country ClubCastelfusano.

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GROUPCourses are offered in July andAugust from absolute beginnersto high intermediate level.Students who already know someItalian can start any Monday.Classes are held from 9.00 a.m. to1.00 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

Each level lasts 4 weeks.Minimum attendance is 2 weeks.

INDIVIDUALAttendance is daily from Mondayto Friday and varies from 2 to 6hours a day.

Minimum attendance is one week.

COMBINEDStudents attend a group course inthe mornings and 2 hours indivi-dual tuition in the afternoons.

. : : Accommodation

The Country Club Castelfusanooffers accommodation in single ordouble rooms against a back-ground of greenery.

Each room is equipped with priva-te bathroom (including showerand hair-drier), air conditioning,mini-bar, satellite TV.

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. : : Services

• Reception with multilingual staff• Restaurant• Pizzeria• Pizza take-away• Pub and TV room• Tennis courts• 6-a-side football pitches• 25 x10 m. swimming pool• 50 x25 m. swimming pool • Supermarket• Bazaar• Laundrette• Security box service• Games Room• 5 Internet points• Free Shuttle bus to/from local

train station and beach resort• Live music• Disco • Karaoke• Open air cinema

. : : Social activities

The school organises a variedprogramme of social activities forstudents. The teaching staff runthe activities making sure that anylanguage or other difficulties aretaken care of.A calendar of social events isgiven to each student on entry tothe school.

Furthermore the Country Club hasa full free-of-charge animation pro-

gramme which includes live bands,outdoor and indoor disco, karaokeand special theme parties.

. : : Sport facilities

In the tourist village there are twoopen-air swimming pools, onebeach volley court, and four ten-nis courts which can convert into6-a-side football pitches.

Free soccer tournaments are heldon a weekly basis. Bicycles areavailable for rent.

. : : Connection to Rome

Free shuttle bus service (Mondayto Friday) from the Country Clubto the local train station and back(approximately 5 minutes).On weekends public buses areavailable to the local train station.From the local train stationtake the electric train bound forMagliana (approximately 30 min).

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School Services

Fully aware that a satisfying studyholiday cannot only consist of thelanguage course, the school paysparticular attention to those servi-ces which can contribute tomaking the student’s stay as enjo-yable as possible.

. : : Spare-time Study A language laboratory and videobooths (DVD and VHS) are freelyavailable at all times between9.00 a.m. and 8.00 p.m. Mondaysto Fridays for students who wantto study in their spare time.

Students can also watch Italianfilms selected from the school’sfilm library.

. : : Internet Internet booths are freely availa-ble to all students who wish to usethem from 9.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.Mondays to Fridays.

. : : Students’ Club

On arrival at the school studentsare automatically enrolled in thestudents’ club.

The club room, in the basement,is an ideal place to relax, makefriends and have fun.

There is a TV and piano availableand many of the organised socialactivities take place here.

The stage in the club is someti-mes used by students to performshort plays in Italian and\or otheractivities.

. : : Snack Bar Right next to the club room thereis a snack bar serving drinks andsnacks at low prices.

Many students have lunch hereafter morning classes or beforegoing to class in the afternoon.

. : : SeminarsEvery week, outside normal classtime, seminars (included in theenrolment fee) are held on the fol-lowing subjects:

• Literature

• History

• History of Italian Art

• Regions and Towns in Italy

• Italian Cinema

• Italian Cooking

• Italian Wine

. : : Social Activities The school organises a full andvaried programme of social activi-ties for the students (e.g. films,excursions, concerts, operas, gui-ded tours, parties, etc...).

The aim is to ensure that studentshave every opportunity to practisethe language they are learningand at the same time makefriends and have fun.

The teaching staff run the activi-ties making sure that any langua-ge or other difficulties are takencare of.

A calendar of social events isgiven to each student on entry tothe school.

All activities except dinners,excursions, operas and concertsare included in the enrolment fee.

. : : AccommodationOn request the school can arran-ge whatever sort of accommoda-tion is desired: with host-families,in flats sharing with other stu-dents of the school, or in indepen-dent flats. These are all carefullyselected and monitored. Bed &Breakfast and hotel accommoda-tion can also be arranged.Fully aware of the importance tostudents of this service, thesecretaries do their utmost to seethat students’ expectations arecompletely satisfied, and theytake care of their well-being forthe complete duration of theirstay.The families and the flats areclassified in two categories:Standard and Standard Plus. Accommodation with host-fami-lies or in flats means sleeping insingle or double rooms andhaving free use of the bathroomand kitchen. Change of linen, and electricityand gas consumption are inclu-ded in the price. For an extra fee host-families willprovide breakfast or half-board.

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