Italian language Course for School and College Groups

(20 Italian group lessons + afternoon activity program)

Course structure:
This course is designed to meet the needs of groups of foreign students during their educational trip to Italy, accompanied by their teachers.
The courses can be personalised according to the specific requests of the teachers and of the classes, based on the topics which they have already studied, those which they need to focus on and those which they have not yet studied.
It is also possible to create a program specifically for groups who have never studied the language but who would like to take advantage of their stay in Italy to learn the basics.

After the Italian language lessons in class, students will be accompanied by an ABC school teacher who is also a licensed tour guide to visit the city and teach them about the wonders of Florence.

School groups should consist of a minimum of 6 students.

About the course:
In the morning students attend Italian language lessons in class.
The ABC school uses the direct teaching method which means that everyone, after the first few hours will start to speak Italian using the knowledge they have gained.
We first concentrate on the grammar basics: through texts and many practical examples, students learn the necessary rules for linguistic communication. We also focus on pronunciation, vocabulary and written production.
Educational materials used are original, written and edited by the school with more than 40 years of experience. Sometimes it is adapted to the specific needs (if there are any) of the school groups.
Conversation lessons focus on oral communication: teachers stimulate and encourage students to practice communication, also through activities created to exercise precise linguistic function.

After a lunch break students can join the afternoon activities organised by the ABC school of Italian language so that they get to know Florence better, if it is okay with their teachers.

There can be walks in the historic centre to discover the most famous monuments, panoramic walks in the Piazzale Michelangelo, a visit to the San Miniato al Monte church, a visit to the Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral and a walk to discover the secrets and legends of Florence.

Lesson times:
From 9:00 to 10:30 grammar lesson
From 11:00 to 12:30 conversation lesson

Group language lessons last 45 minutes.

Afternoon, from 13:30 to around 15:00, an activity organised by the school.

Course duration
The program is meant to be for one week. By request we can extend this period.

Start dates
It is possible to start the course every Monday of the year or also on other days depending on the needs/availability of the group.

Holidays in 2024

Lessons take place from Monday to Friday.

The school follows national and local holidays and will be closed on the following days: 6 January, Easter Monday (1 April), 25 April, 1 May, 2 June, 24 June, 15 August, 1 November, 8 December. The school will be closed for Christmas holidays from 23 December 2024 to 6 January 2025. The school will reopen on 7 January 2025

Holidays in 2025

Lessons take place from Monday to Friday. On Saturday the school organises activities that the students can take part in if they would like to: visits to museums or monuments and excursions in cities close to Florence.

The school follows national and local holidays and will be closed on the following days: 6 January, Easter Monday (21 April), 1 May, 2 June, 24 June, 15 August, 1 November, 8 December. The school will be closed for Christmas holidays from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. The school will reopen on 5 January 2026.

Prices
Please contact us for prices and programs

The course is available when there is a minimum of 6 students.

All courses have an additional registration fee of 60 euros which is valid for a total of 12 months + variable fee depending on the duration of the stay.

Educational materials are included

Locations
This course is available in Florence and in Sestri Levante.

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