Standard Language Course

Lingua IT

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Course description

Classes in all Standard Italian Language Courses are held from 9.00am to 1.00pm, Mondays to Fridays. The first three hours of the italian language course are principally dedicated to grammar and syntax skills while the last hour is dedicated primarily to conversation and commincation skills.

Each 4-hour morning session includes two short breaks totalling 20 minutes. Included in the Standard Language Course are two weekly afternoon activities: a guided tour of Verona with an Art History professor focusing on different aspects of the city's art, architecture and history each week and the screening of an Italian film at the school. On the first day of our school LINGUA IT all students (beginners excluded) sit a short test to ascertain which italian course level is most appropriate for them to join. Students also take a test at the completion of each language course level to evaluate their progress and determine whether they are ready to move on to the next level . There are six standard italian language course levels.

The maximum number of students in any class is ten while a minimum requirement of 2 pupils is needed to activate the course.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
21 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025

Lingua IT does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 10:40 AM
Break
10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
Other session
11:00 AM - 12:40 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Verona.

Class size

Average 7 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 35 years old
(27 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

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"Intense and productive week at Lingua IT"

Graciela Chaui, student from Netherlands

Staff at Lingua IT are very kind and helpful. Groups are heterogenous in terms of age and background. This makes the learning experience very rich. My teacher, Paula, was excellent and provided opportunities to speak, write, read and listen, which
improved our use of grammar and vocabulary. School is centrally located. I missed a coffee machine inside the school building but we could go to get coffee round the corner. School organises nice cultural activities to do after classes. Enrico, in charge of the art history visits is wonderful at explaining and sharing his passion for art history. Andrea, at the kitchen, is excellent at teaching how to cook some of the iconic Italian dishes. I liked to stay with the family as I was able to interact with them. Overall, I had an excellent experience, a truly immersion language experience.

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Date of study
21 Oct 2024 - 25 Oct 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"A great unique unforgettable experience"

Veronique Kessler, student from France

Everything was great: the teachers were professional, very kind, always in good spirit. The school is ideally located, the classrooms are well equipped and pleasant, student groups are small, activities in the afternoon are fun and / or cultural. It is impossible to find something that went wrong while I was studying with this school.

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Date of study
5 Aug 2019 - 9 Aug 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was a great experience for me, with great people all over the world and amazing teachers!"

Melani Macek

I really did not want to leave from Verona. Verona is a very beautiful small and romantic city. The people there are very nice and normal ;) I really enjoyed it. Also I learned with some great persons in the class. We were about 6 students. A great group (I miss them) The teachers were also very organized, friendly and had a lot of patience with us.
The staying at Nicoletta was fine, I really enjoyed it that we had our own space. It felt like it was our home (I was there with a friend of mine) I will come again for sure and for more than just one week. It was one of my best experience!!! Thank you so much!

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
26 May 2018 - 2 Jun 2018
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"It was absolutely perfect!"

Klaudia Hanich

Everything was perfect, everybody was nice and heartful. I enjoyed it to stay in this perfect location in verona. The lesson was hard but good :) Welcome drink at the first day was very nice! Thank you to everyone and hopefully see you soon

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Date of study
27 May 2018 - 1 Jun 2018
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"A truly international school like this one can be recommended to everyone everywhere."

Ernst schartner, student from Austria

Everything about this school is positive. The classrooms are nice, fitted for the size of classes, i.e. the number of students. teachers are as always very good, friendly and forthcoming. The location in the city center is perfect, nothing more to say. activities are well dosed for those, who like to do more as well as for others who prefer to have a rather leisurely time.

Accommodation was the best I ever had anywhere, anytime, and I have traveled a lot. You learn not only in the school, but also at home, perfect. There is nothing to say about things i would not like, Verona is a very clean city and the Veronese are doing everything to keep the city clean.
Thank you.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
18 Sep 2017 - 29 Sep 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Wonderful experience in a beautiful city."

Anastasia Mountjoy, student from Australia

For me it was perfect. Classes very small, teachers fantastic, location perfect, activities very interesting with our very knowledgeable guide/teacher Enrico who not only made things interesting but also a lot of fun. I cannot comment on housing as I arranged my own (I opted for a hotel). All teachers at the school were so friendly and enthusiastic. I particularly liked the way in which each student on finishing their course was presented with a certificate at a delightful lighthearted ceremony. Fellow students from all around the world all seemed to blend perfectly. But with all things in life you get out of it what you put in!! I recommend Caffe Borsari for coffee mid morning. Best coffee in Verona. Another suggestion for the afternoon is a Prosecco in Piazza Erbe!!

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1 week
Date of study
1 May 2017 - 12 May 2017
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Housing

Lingua IT offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

S$ 289
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Verona
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 289
LINGUA IT has a selection of share apartments available for rent. These apartments, of varying sizes, have all been thoroughly inspected and selected only if they meet a strict regiment of criteria. Each is clean, fully-furnished, with all amenities in working order and includes utilities (gas, water, electricity) as well as the use of a kitchen. Students who prefer this accommodation option, will share the apartment with other local Italians or students from LINGUA IT. Tenants are obliged to clean and order the apartment before they leave.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast & 4 dinners

S$ 380
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Verona
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (11 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 380
Students have the opportunity to live with a host Italian family during their stay in Verona. They will be given a fully-furnished room in the family's home located in the centre (or just outside) Verona. This accommodation option gives students a unique chance to experience first-hand, real Italian family life and is a wonderful way to make new friends and immerse yourself in the Italian language. All host families have been thoroughly screened by LINGUA IT and selected only if they are welcoming, friendly and have clean, well-appointed, ample-sized rooms on offer.
apartment

Shared apartment - Single-person room - No meals

S$ 684
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Verona
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, heating, and other
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 684
For students who prefer to remain self-reliant during their stay in Verona, LINGUA IT has a selection of private apartments available for rent. These apartments, of varying sizes, have all been thoroughly inspected and selected only if they meet a strict regiment of criteria. Each is clean, fully-furnished, with all amenities in working order and includes utilities (gas, water, electricity) as well as the use of a kitchen. Tenants are obliged to clean and order the apartment before they leave.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 50 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Verona based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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