Learn to speak Italian like a native ..........!!

Year round Italian Language and Culture Courses in Viareggio, one of Tuscany's most beautiful beaches. The school is officially authorised by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research.

The Institute
The school is located in a two-story building, with 9 classrooms, in the centre of Viareggio and within walking distance of the beach. The school is next to a Pinewood forest where you can go jogging, rent a bicycle, or play tennis. From the school, everything is accessible on foot. Facilities include: full internet service, an out door terrace, gazebo, a small garden, and wheelchair access.

The Programme
We offer a wide range of different italian language programs from our popular standard language course to individual tuition and our Italian Diploma course (AIL Exams and CILS exams). People from all over the world come here to learn the italian language and to study the italian culture and way of living. The climate is excellent. We are right in Tuscan Versilia, one of the most exciting and interesting Italian seaside resorts. Viareggio is located close to Pisa, Lucca, Florence and Carrara.

Methodology
Direct method - there are four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking which need to be studied and developed right from the first level to achieve understanding and expression in authentic communicative situations. We use only italian language, with beginners too. Situations are simulated in the classroom using authentic teaching material. Structures and vocabulary are adapted to the lower levels and become progressively more complex. At advanced levels different types of text are used to encourage the recognition and reproduction of different language styles.

Italian Teachers
Native Italian speakers - we place great emphasis on our selection and training of teachers. We look for lively, well-educated, motivated, interesting people who will be capable of motivating all their students. They must be native Italian speakers and have a University degree; in addition, they have prepared themselves for their inter-cultural task through intensive studies covering various topic areas; they have been trained in both traditional and more modern teaching methods and frequently use role-play, rythm excercises and word games.

Activities
Every Wednesday we organize an excursion to culturally rich cities; well-organized half-day trips to cities like Lucca, Pisa, Pietrasanta. Tour guides are professionally trained to work with foreign students. Besides giving information, they encourage the learning and practice of the language. Every week the Institute also organizes activities such as singing lessons where you can learn traditional songs, films and documentaries of cultural interest, going to discos and other gatherings. Activities are posted on the bulletin board in the reception area.

Accommodation
Choose the type of housing that appeals most to you - apartment, hotel, residence, camping etc. We make every effort to ensure that your stay is as pleasant as possible. Accommodation standards are regularly checked by us. We also receive feedback from all students after their stay.Your accommodation is reserved for you from 12 noon on the Sunday prior to the start of your course until the Saturday following the last day of your course. You have a choice of apartment, hotel accommodation, residences and camping.