Learn Italian in Viareggio: Language Courses

Timetable: 09.00 to 12.30 hrs (afternoon timetable may also run in high season)

A short term Italian language course aimed at those who need to build on current skills or who want to kick start their Italian language learning from scratch with an immersion course in Italian. The Standard Course is held throughout the year and the Italian language school offers classes across 6 levels of ability. Four lessons daily (Monday to Friday). This is the most popular course and suits most students wanting to improve their general language skills. The classes cover all aspects of the Italian language. Special emphasis is placed on speaking and interacting in Italian and students work in small groups (average 8, max 12 people), so you will quickly make progress in Italian.
Skills covered: Listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, and activities.

A short term Italian language course aimed at those who want the combined study experience of the camaraderie of the group course, with the individual attention of the Italian private classes with a personal tutor. The individual lessons are designed to meet your specific needs. We recommend this course for those who want to learn Italian very quickly. In the individual classes you decide on the contents, topics and exercises with your teacher: the teacher will be able to help you individually.

Combined Course: 20 + 5 private tuition lessons

Combined Course: 20 + 10 private tuition lessons

Students will learn Italian in a pleasant and relaxing environment, accompanied by a wide variety of cultural activities. Morning Program: The morning course of Standard Italian Language is designed to improve language and conversational skills, and heighten the awareness and appreciation of the Italian culture.

Afternoon Activities on Over 50 Programme

• Orientation tour of the city and introduction to the Liberty Architecture period with visits to the “Promenade Regina Margherita” and the “Gran Café”
• Melodrama: Introduction to Puccini’s Operas, with live auditing (Giardini Sonori)
• Cooking class with typical Mediterranean dinner
• Afternoon excursion to Torre del Lago with visit to Puccini’s house and museum
• Wine tasting guided by expert sommeliers: Tuscan reds paired with regional Italian cheeses and bread
• Seminar on ‘gelati italiani’ (Italian Ice Cream)
• Weekend day trip to Florence

If there is only one participant, they will be placed on the Combined 20 + 5 Course. 
All organized school activities are free of charge for this participant.
Generally though the school expects there to be approx 5 students on this course.

An extremely intensive Italian language course, ideal for those who wish to make maximum language progress over a one or two+ week period. Aimed at business people or those who need to work on their Italian for academic or professional reasons, for whom time is of the essence.