L'Italiano Porticando Srl - Learn Italian in Torino, Italy

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L'Italiano Porticando Srl

Average User Rating:

4.9/5

Via Mercanti, 2
Torino, Italy

School Facts:

Number of Classrooms:	5 classrooms
Average Class Size:	6 students
Max Class Size:	8 students
Average Student Age:	30
Min Student Age:	18
Level Test on 1st Day:
Course Certificate:
School Closed Dates:	view
School Opening Times:	9:30 - 18:00
Year School Opened:	2005
Nearest Airport:	Torino Caselle
Distance from Airport:	15 km

Courses:

Which course should I choose?

Which course level should I choose?

Accommodation:

Apartment Single	Self Catering		€250
Homestay Single Homestay Single Homestay Single			€200

Which accommodation should I choose?

What do half board and full board mean?

Facilities:


Library Audio Learning Study Area Bookshop After Class Seminars	Computers Free Internet Wireless Internet Printing Service Fax Service	Eating Area Tea/Coffee Food Served Snack Machines	Cultural Trips Pub Trips TV Room Wheelchair Access Elevator

Description:

L'Italiano Porticando, situated in the elegant heart of Turin, is a small, friendly and informal school for Italian language and culture for foreigners.
It was founded at the beginning of 2005 with the aim to be a cut above ordinary language schools in Turin and to provide a specialized centre and point of reference for those who want to study the Italian language and culture in Turin. Turin is in a city well-known as an industrial centre, but little-known by tourists, Turin has, however, an incredible artistic and cultural legacy to offer to those who love Italy, its language and its culture.
L'Italiano Porticando was founded and is managed by Laura Faussone, Caterina Costanzo and Rosaria Costanzo. The three partners joined their long experience and their abilities in teaching the Italian language, culture and history to foreigners in order to give life to a project which at that time was new in Piedmont: the possibility to experience the Italian language and culture in a destination which is not typical for foreigners as, for example, Rome, Florence, Siena or Venice.

LItaliano Porticando is located in a beautiful 18th century building in the centre of Turin, in one of the citys most elegant and important piazzas, near both train stations and only five minutes from Piazza Castello, the beating heart of Turin.

The classrooms are bright and inviting. Though they have all you need in a modern language school, they are not typical classrooms, as the schools management have created a comfortable and cosy atmosphere making you feel rather at home than at school.

Furthermore, the students have at their complete disposal books, newspapers and magazines, dictionaries, CDs and DVDs which they can borrow or use at school.

The schools teachers are selected with great care according to their education and their experience as teachers for Italian language and culture to foreigners. All teachers are native speakers, have a university degree, and are highly motivated and experienced in supporting foreign students in their first meeting with Italy and the Italian language and during the language learning process.

The teaching method used by LItaliano Porticando is the direct communicative teaching method. Italian is the only language spoken at school from the first day. Our teachers are experts in teaching Italian to foreigners and so there isnt a need for using other languages to bridge language gaps or to communicate with students. This is true for all levels, from beginners to advanced.

Teaching materials mainly developed by the school are chosen and created to stimulate free conversation and to simulate real communication situations. Class activities are designed to give the student all necessary tools to handle daily life situations and social interaction in Italy.

Though the communication ability is fundamental we aim first at the development of the students communication ability and then at the elimination of mistakes the classes leave room also for grammar exercises and for exercises which will help the student to use and understand the written and spoken language. Many original texts of various kinds (articles, literature, advertisements etc.), songs, films, documentaries help the student to improve these abilities.

The classes are complemented by extra-curricular activities organized by the school in the afternoon, allowing students to put into practise what they have learnt during their morning lessons.

The lessons will be held by highly experienced and qualified mother-tongue teachers in a direct communicative method which will motivate the students to participate actively in their lessons and extra-curricular activities. Together with real professionals of the region activities like cooking workshops, wine tastings, sight-seeing tours and visits to museums will be organized. In this way language learning will become a real cultural experience.

Directions:

L'Italiano Porticando is situated in the historic city centre of Turin, in the pedestrian area of the city,

- 10 min from "Porta Susa" railway station and

- 10 min from "Porta Nuova" railway station .

The school can be easily reached by bus, tram or
underground.

There is also an underground station (Corso Re Umberto)
near the school and the bus stops of the following
lines: 1, 9, 4, 11, 12, 13, 15, 27, 56 57, 58, 63 and
72.

Turin's airport Caselle is only 30 min from the city centre
and can be easily reached by bus (bus stop at Corso
Vittorio Emanuele II).

» Get directions on google maps

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Eveline, Germany

Female, 40 - 49 years old
4 weeks in May 2009

The school was perfect. The teachers(all female) were very nice and competent. I have felt very well at school. The school was very central. The school rooms very brightly and the group very small and it was possible to receive competent lessons in four weeks. I will book this school again! A big praise!!!

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Maria, Sweden

Female, 20 - 29 years old
2 weeks in Feb 2009

This is a really simpatic school with great teacher a good atmosphere between students and students and between students and teachers. The situation of the school cant be better! I can really recommend the school for everyone who wants to improve their italian!

School Closed Dates

Please note this school is closed and no lessons will be held between the following dates:

01/11/2010 - 01/11/2010
08/12/2010 - 08/12/2010

Which course should I choose?

Beginner's Language - Take this course if you are...

An absolute beginner and want to achieve general language fluency by focusing on the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.

General Language - Take this course if you want to improve...

Your general language fluency by focusing on the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.

General Language + Conversation - Take this course if you want to improve...

Your general language fluency with an additional focus on conversational fluency.

General Language + Individual - Take this course if you want to improve...

Your general language fluency with additional individual lessons on an subject or theme of your choosing.

General Language + Activity - Take this course if you want to improve...

Your general language fluency with an extra activity outside the classroom. Details of each activity can be found in the individual course description.

Intensive Language - Take this course if you want to improve...

Your general language fluency at a higher intensity with more lessons per week than the general language programme. This is ideal if you want to improve at a faster rate or are short on time.

Individual Lessons - Take this course if you want to improve...

Any aspect of language learning. You can choose between general language learning or with a focus on a specific industry or subject you are interested in, or a combination of both.

Business Language - Take this course if you want to improve...

Your business language fluency with a focus on the language used in business situations.

Exam Preparation - Take this course if you want to improve...

Your general language fluency with a specific focus on preparing for a particular exam. Details of the specific exam can be found in the course description.

Which course level should I choose?

When taking a language course it is important to make sure it is available at your level and ability, otherwise you might not benefit from it as you would like. For this reason, we’ve listed a level and ability requirement for every course listed on our site. You may not be familiar with the terms we have used, so to help you estimate your current level please read the explanations below:

Please note - although it is important to estimate your level, it is just an estimate to help you choose your course better. You will be properly tested on or shortly before arriving at your school, and placed in a class with students of the same ability as you.

Absolute Beginner

As the name suggests, you are an absolute beginner and have never formally studied the language.

Elementary

As an elementary student, you will be able to use familiar everyday expressions, and introduce yourself and others using basic phrases and vocabulary.

Intermediate

As an intermediate student you will be comfortable with using the language in common situations when travelling in a country where the language is spoken. You will be able to communicate with other people, and can describe your experiences and events happening around you.

Advanced

You are very confident in the using the language, and would be able to talk freely with native speakers on a wide range of topics, without hesitating or searching for a phrase or expression.

Which accommodation should I choose?

Apartment Single - Single bed in a private room in an apartment

Apartment Twin - Single bed in twin room sharing in an apartment

Apartment Double - Double bed in private room in an apartment

Homestay Single - Single bed in private room in host family accommodation

Homestay Twin - Single bed in twin room sharing in host family accommodation

Homestay Double - Double bed in private room in host family accommodation

Residence Single - Single bed in a private room in residential accommodation

Residence Twin - Single bed in twin room sharing in residential accommodation

Residence Dorm - Single bed in dormitory room sharing in residential accommodation

What do half board and full board mean?

Bed & Breakfast - Bed and Breakfast only

Half Board - Breakfast and dinner from Monday to Friday, and all meals at the weekend.

Full Board - Breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday. Lunch may be a packed lunch.

Self Catering - Self Catering accommodation.

Registration Fee:	None
Start Date:
Level:
Course Focus:	The course focuses on the student's need.
Lesson Duration:	55 minutes
Course Days:	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Course Times:	9:30 - 12:30
Minimum Age:	18
Average Class Size:	1 students
Max Class Size:	1 students
Course Materials:	Included
Course Books:	Included
Course Certificate:

Registration Fee:	None
Start Date:
Level:
Course Focus:	The course focuses on the student's needs.
Lesson Duration:	55 minutes
Course Days:	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Course Times:	9:30 - 13:30
Minimum Age:	18
Average Class Size:	1 students
Max Class Size:	1 students
Course Materials:	Included
Course Books:	Included
Course Certificate:

Placement Fee:	None
Distance from school:	0.5 km

Placement Fee:	None
Distance from school:	2 km

Placement Fee:	None
Distance from school:	2 km

School Closed Dates

Individual Lessons

15 lessons per week, 1 week

Individual Lessons

20 lessons per week, 1 week

Apartment Single

Self Catering, 1 week

Homestay Single

Bed & Breakfast, 1 week

Homestay Single

Half Board, 1 week

Homestay Single

Self Catering, 1 week

Which course should I choose?

Which course level should I choose?

Which accommodation should I choose?

What do half board and full board mean?

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