ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSE

The teaching methods used by LINGUA MADRE school are based on communication.

Students actively exercise the four fundamental functions of the language: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Particular attention, however, is given to conversation, to develop in the student an increasing capacity to express himself/herself and communicate in Italian from the very beginning of the course.

Naturally this method includes the study of the rules of Italian syntax and grammar, which are essential to language learning.

Various authentic materials have been carefully chosen and are used throughout the courses: slides, videos, newspapers and magazines articles, films, texts, songs, etc.

These materials introduces students the Italian culture, costumes and traditions of many Italian regions, describing Italian history, architecture and daily life.

The need of the students are always considered by the teacher in preparing each lesson, take in consideration the needs of the students. The teacher’s aim is the pleasant atmosphere in which students can learn Italian.

The group consist of 10 students maximum.

The first day of the course the students take an entrance exam in order to estimate your knowledge adequately and, later on, an evaluation test will be given.

At the end of the course, the school will prepare a certificate of attendance indicating the level of Italian course completed.

The groups are organized following the Common European Framework of Reference for Language:

Our school offers Italian language courses in specialized fields, like architecture, medicine, law and musical opera, as well as, preparation for the CELI and CILS certificate.