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Methodology

The college's key concern is to get you to speak!

Only Italian will be spoken from the first day of classes. Throughout all the courses offered, emphasis is placed on the spoken, living language. By continually stressing the use of verbal communication, students are able to learn Italian "naturally" to unite theory and practice easily and to increase knowledge quickly and with confidence. More advanced levels also include written language practise. Much of the teaching materials has been developed by the schools in house and is well suited to the needs and requirements of students. In order to enable students to gain an insight into the Italian way of living and thinking a whole range of extra curricular activities are provided, aside from the core Italian language course. The work of each group is tailored to each class's ability level in Italian. The college divides students into six theoretical levels of ability.

A student of average linguistic ability should allow four weeks to complete any one of the given Levels. In reality a student chooses to attend a short course or a longer "Languages for Life" course according to their linguistic goals, personal wishes and time constraints.

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