A.L.C.E. Study Italian in Bologna - Learn Italian in Bologna, Italy

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 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.

Courses:			Total: € * Includes registration fee Deposit Payable Now: € Book Now
General Italian	20 lessons	€320
Registration Fee: €30 Lesson Duration: minutes Course Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Course Times: Morning Minimum Age: 17 Max Class Size: 8 students Course Materials: Not Included Course Books: Not Included Course Certificate: Intensive - GI20 We recommend this course to students who wish to learn the language and absorb the culture naturally, without rushing, but with no delays. It consists of 20 morning classes per week. The length of the course ranges from two weeks to a full academic year. This course offers 4 lessons per day, from 9.00am to1.00pm, Monday to Friday. Groups range from 3 to 8 students; and an excursion and activity programme is included. IMPORTANT: Absolute beginners can start any first monday of every month. 2008 starting date: July 7th - August 4th - September 1st - October 6th - November 3rd - December 1st
General Italian + Conversation	25 lessons	€390
Registration Fee: €30 Lesson Duration: minutes Course Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Course Times: All Day Minimum Age: 17 Max Class Size: 8 students Course Materials: Not Included Course Books: Not Included Course Certificate: Home The city: Bologna Contacts Book On-line Agents Area YOUR LANGUAGE Deutsch Franch Italian Japaneese Korean Polish Portoguese Russian SpanishTHE SCHOOL COURSES ACCOMMODATION TEST YOUR LEVEL Select your course Why? The levels Intensive GI20 Intensive Plus GI25 New: Super Intensive GI30 fact-file Combined CILS Preparation Sample timetable One to one - general One to one - professional Two to one - general Two to one - professional Business Italian Italian for Law Conversation classes Master Class Over 50 Special Christmas Course Cooking Classes Wine testing Classes Dates & prices Why study Italian? Every year half a million students attend Italian language courses outside Italy, in every country throughout the world. Why? Italian is a language of culture. Speaking Italian means having access not only to an extremely valuable literary heritage, essential to the history of Europe and to extremely precious humanistic and scientific texts, but also to Italian theatre, music, opera, cinema and television. Italian is a language of study. Every year a number of students decide to attend our schools, universities, academies and libraries. Italian is a language of work. Managers, investors, technicians, artisans and workers get in touch with Italy’s word of industry, craft and services, which crosses the borders of our country. Speaking Italian will turn a visit to our country and its friendly and hospitable people, its artistic cities and its beautiful nature into a real pleasure. Italian Courses Our Italian courses are designed for all foreigners wishing to approach our language and increase their knowledge of it for personal or professional reasons. The Italian Courses respect the methodology of ALCE which favours high quality and professional teaching in an informal environment. Teaching integrates the traditional methods for basic grammar and syntax, with an innovative use of audio, video and authentic materials. But what really makes the difference is the teacher-student relationship. There is nothing that can influence teaching more positively. All of our teachers tailor their teaching as far as possible to the needs of each and every student. Correspondingly our classes are small, with a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 8 participants . The Italian Course is organised by level to respond to the different needs of the participants ^ top Our different Levels On the first day the student is asked to take a test to determine his/her level. This test is both written and oral, and is always simple and informal. The test is designed to determine each student’s particular needs. The ALCE teaching programme operates through a series of levels and modules at the end of which the student takes a test to evaluate his progress. These tests are extremely comprehensive and include written comprehension, written composition, oral comprehension, grammar and syntax, dialogue and conversation. Our academic systemis structured to ensure all weak points are identified and dealt with effectively. We arrange also weekly assessments: every friday student are tested to monitorize their progress in learning. Levels CEF Levels ALCE Levels CILS n. of weeks A1 - Breakthrough Beginner 1-2 A1 - Waystage Elementary A1 4-5 A2 - Wystage Pre-intermediate A2 5 B1 - Thresold Intermediate UNO 5 B2 - Vantage Upper-Intermediate DUE 6 C1 - EOP Advanced TRE 8 C2 - Mastery Upper-Advanced QUATTRO 10-12 ^ top Intensive - GI20 We recommend this course to students who wish to learn the language and absorb the culture naturally, without rushing, but with no delays. It consists of 20 morning classes per week. The length of the course ranges from two weeks to a full academic year. This course offers 4 lessons per day, from 9.00am to1.00pm, Monday to Friday. Groups range from 4 to 8 students; and an excursion and activity programme is included. ^ top Intensive plus - GI25 This course is composed of morning classes plus one hour of conversation in the afternoon. The conversation classes focus on topics considered of particular interest to the students or aspects of language which the teacher considers in need of further attention. The course consists of 25 lessons per week, from 9.00 to 13.00 in the morning and 14.00 to 15.00 in the afternoon, Monday to Friday. Groups are of 3-8 students; there is also a social programme which includes excursions and activities
General Italian + Conversation	30 lessons	€470
Registration Fee: €30 Lesson Duration: minutes Course Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Course Times: All Day Minimum Age: 17 Max Class Size: 8 students Course Materials: Not Included Course Books: Not Included Course Certificate: Super Intensive - GI30 This highly intensive course combines our Standard Italian Course AM and Standard Italian Course PM . This course is available all year round, and is ideal for participants who only have 2 or 3 weeks. The course is available at 5 levels (according to European Frame work: A1 beginner / elementary – A2 Pre Intermediate – B1 Intermediate - B2 Upper Intermediate – C1 advanced) The course coves speaking, listening, reading and writing skills naturally including grammar and vocabulary. The main emphasis of this course is on practical communication to build up the vocabulary and help to develop fluency and confidence. Our classes are usually small, which means that teachers can give the personal attention that students need. Participants are given plenty of opportunities to practise the spoken Italian language through discussions, debates and conversation activities, such as role-play This course consists of 4 morning classes (GENERAL INTENSIVE ITALIAN) plus two lessons in the afternoon. The course consists of 30 lessons per week, from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm in the morning and 2.00pm to 4.00pm in the afternoon, Monday to Friday. Groups range from 3 to 8 students; and an excursion and activity programme is included
General Italian + Individual	25 lessons	€520
Registration Fee: None Lesson Duration: minutes Course Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Course Times: All Day Minimum Age: 17 Max Class Size: 8 students Course Materials: Not Included Course Books: Not Included Course Certificate: Combined 20+5 This course consists of morning classes plus one hour of private (one-to-one) lessons in the afternoon. The private lessons give students the opportunity to concentrate on their own individual needs and interests. The course consists of 25 lessons per week, from 9.00am to1.00pm in the morning and 2.00pm to 3.00pm in the afternoon, Monday to Friday. Groups range from 3 to 8 students; and an excursion and activity programme is included.
Accommodation:
Apartment Single	Self Catering	€120
Placement Fee: None Shared apartment: Staying in a shared apartment is one of the budget friendly way to stay in Italy. It is also an to meet new friends and share life with italian people! You'll have your own standard bedroom in an apartment with up to 2.3 or 4 other occupants. You will have your own set of keys so you have complete freedom. You have access to the kitchen. There is no access to telephone. All tax, electricity and water charges are included. Linen is provided. You will need to provide your own towels. Shared apartments are no more than 25/30 minutes away from the school.
Apartment Single	Self Catering	€540
Placement Fee: None The private apartment option gives you the privacy and the space to make the most of your stay. All private apartments have minimum of one bedroom with double bed. Two people can share an apartment. Each apartment has a well equipped living room and kitchen, washing/drying machine. All tax, electricity and water charges are included. Linen and towels are provided and replaced weekely. The apartment is cleaned once a week. Apartments are 4/5 minutes walking distance frome the school. Price from 270 euros per week (1 bedroom) and 320 (2 bedrooms)
Homestay Single	Half Board	€340
Placement Fee: None Homestay - with a family All of our host families are carefully selected and are checked regularly. This option includes half-board (breakfast and lunch or dinner) or self-catering (only use of kitchen). Students eat a main meal (DINNER) with the family and are therefore brought naturally into contact with everyday Italian life. Cleaning and laundry services are included Distance: from 5/10 to 20/25 minutes walking distance or short bus ride- Located in residential or central areas
Homestay Single	Self Catering	€240
Placement Fee: None Homestay - with a family All of our host families are carefully selected and are checked regularly. This option includes use of the equipped kitchen on a self-catering basis Distance: from 5/10 to 20/25 minutes walking distance or short bus ride- Located in residential or central areas
Residence Single	Self Catering	€260
Placement Fee: None Our unique option directly managed by us, that is a modern house located in a wonderful quiet and safety residential part of the city about 10/15 minutes walk from the school and the center. We found out that our students enjoy the pleasant and friendly atmosphere: They live independently but at the same time belong to a 'family'group of international students (Italians included). They can choose to stay in a single or a shared bedroom. Bathrooms and showers are shared. Student can prepare their own meals in the well-equipped kitchen. use of totally equipped kitchen to prepare evening meals living room with TV and video cd short walk to School (8/10 minutes) international environment single / twin bedrooms all expenses are included (no hidden costs) shops and markets at walking distance bus stop to the city centre at 20 mt It can accommodate (in two separate but communicating flats with 4 and 3 bedrooms) male and female students. The beautiful and biggest Park “Giardini Margherita” is nearby. You can stay in a single or a shared bedrooms (2 beds). Bathrooms and showers are shared. Bed linen are provided, and you can use the washing machine. You have your own front door key. Bilbo House is a non-smoking accommodation. New 2008: High speed wireless connection included for free
Residence Twin	Self Catering	€220
Placement Fee: None Our unique option directly managed by us, that is a modern house located in a wonderful quiet and safety residential part of the city about 10/15 minutes walk from the school and the center. We found out that our students enjoy the pleasant and friendly atmosphere: They live independently but at the same time belong to a 'family'group of international students (Italians included). They can choose to stay in a single or a shared bedroom. Bathrooms and showers are shared. Student can prepare their own meals in the well-equipped kitchen. use of totally equipped kitchen to prepare evening meals living room with TV and video cd short walk to School (8/10 minutes) international environment single / twin bedrooms all expenses are included (no hidden costs) shops and markets at walking distance bus stop to the city centre at 20 mt TWIN or DOUBLE ROOM: ONLY for 2 students booking together ! It can accommodate (in two separate but communicating flats with 4 and 3 bedrooms) male and female students. The beautiful and biggest Park “Giardini Margherita” is nearby. You can stay in a single or a shared bedrooms (2 beds). Bathrooms and showers are shared. Bed linen are provided, and you can use the washing machine. You have your own front door key. Bilbo House is a non-smoking accommodation. New 2008: High speed wireless connection included for free

Number of Classrooms:	12 classrooms
Average Class Size:	5 students
Max Class Size:	8 students
Average Student Age:	23
Min Student Age:	17
Level Test on 1st Day:

Distance from Airport:	8 km
Nearest Airport:	G. Marconi - Bologna
Year School Opened:	1999
School Opening Times:	7:00 - 12:00
School Closed Dates:	view
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