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Italian Plus courses combine Italian lessons with a specialized activity.

The Italian course through literature, history and cinema is aimed to students who already have a knowledge of the Italian language and are interested in knowing and deepening their knowledge of the many aspects that make up the Italian identity. Italian literature, Italian history, and Italian cinema are the resources we will draw from to deepen our knowledge of Italy in an original and exciting way.Have you ever read a fairy tale by Calvino? What do you know about Dante and his works? Have you ever come across young writers and young contemporary writers? Have you ever seen a film about Italian neorealism? Do you know the films and directors that tell the story of Italy today in the world? Have you perhaps read Camilleri or seen the series based on his stories? And what do you know about the history of the Italian language?If questions like these make you curious, this is the course for you!Making progress with the Italian language through the great classics of literature, fairy tales, contemporary literature, through the history of the Italian language and cinema, will be a discovery that will surprise you.You will have the opportunity to work with an expert teacher, in a very small group, putting your Italian into practice and discovering the many different aspects of the Italian culture so loved in the world. You will approach the Italian identity through the works of great writers and directors, which will allow you to live the Italian language as if it were your own.The curriculum is built around the real interests of the participants to make students always protagonists of their study path. The contents of the lessons are always oriented to the progress of linguistic knowledge, and students are thus able to strengthen the use of the language in a natural and pleasant way.The course includes many hours of extra activities conducted by our teachers: guided visits to museums, monuments, palaces and Florentine gardens, excursions to the cities and villages of Tuscany, cooking lessons or wine tasting, seminars on Italian culture, Italian cinema, theatre, and many other various leisure activities.If studying Italian in Italy means for you a complete experience of immersion in Italian identity, the Italian coursethrough literature, history, and cinema is your choice!

English plus Ukulele will bring delightful music to your ears! Translated as “jumping flea”, the ukulele has been considered as one of the core musical instruments in Hawaiian music today. Regardless of experience and knowledge of the ukulele, our experienced ukulele instructors will be able to teach you basic to advanced chords and will have you strumming your favorite songs in no time. Join one of our quality English programs and your ukulele lessons will be scheduled around your English class schedule.

Language and Culture - Ireland is a vibrant centre of culture in the English language, coloured by the unique heritage and history of Ireland. This course aims to combine language refresher sessions with an introduction to and exploration of the life and culture of this unique location. It will be a mix of classroom work and excursions to see the sights. It will provide an exposure to the language in context, tricks and tips to analyse, understand and remember, along with developing an appreciation of the context in which it is used.Learner ProfileTeachers and Professionals seeking to refresh their English language skills while at the same time exploring the culture and heritage of Ireland through the Content and Language Integrated Learning Approach.Learner OutcomesBy the end of this course participants will have:Experienced the techniques for the use of technology in the classroom and exposure to EU colleagues leading to an increased capacity to trigger modernisation and international opening within their organisations.Devised and prepared to run better quality activities and more attractive programmes for their students in line with their needs and expectations through the use of technology-mediated collaboration and publication as demonstrated in this course.Increased potential opportunities for professional and career development through becoming comfortable with technology are better equipped to develop as leaders of implementation projects without their school, or in the educational sector generally.Increased the potential for motivation and satisfaction in their daily work through becoming more comfortable in the English language as a medium for teaching and learning, and through being able to contribute constructively to technology enhancement programmes in their school and have an input into the direction of these programmes.

English plus Surfing is the perfect combination! Whether you are a seasoned surfer looking for local knowledge about the Hawaii breaks, or a brand new surfer ready to catch that first wave, we can help teach you what you need to know to make the most of your Hawaiian experience. Join one of our quality English programs and your surf lessons will be scheduled around your class schedule. You decide how long you would like to study English and learn surfing as well as how many English lessons you would like to take a week—16, 20 or 25 lessons.

The Italian Language course for opera singers  is a course designed for foreign students studying opera singing in Italy or in other countries. Lessons, held by a professional teacher of lyric singing, are built on students’ specific needs, and they contain the following subjects: diction and phonetics, study of the ”libretto” language in its diachronic and literary dimension, and guided paths on drama and opera roles. Beyond the theoretical and vocalic-rhetorical aspects, the course offers a full view and a deep study of the music and theatre world in Florence and Italy.The lessons of the Italian language, along with the topic, combine grammar and communication in an ideal mix tailored to students’ needs, in a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere, using the latest technology.italianme, in the afternoon, organizes tours to the major old and modern Florentine theaters and also to the craftsmen’s “botteghe” where they still create magical scenes. Furthermore, it will be possible to attend the general rehearsals of the Teatro dell’Opera di Firenze, when the theatre program allows it.The Italian language course for opera singers includes many hours of extra activities all of them accompanied by one of our teachers: guided tours to Florentine museums, monuments, palaces and gardens, trips to Tuscan cities and villages, wine tasting and cooking classes, movies at the school, lectures and many others activities for your free time.If you are an Opera singer, this course will perfectly fit you and it will allow you to deepen and improve fundamental skills related to your job.

The Italian Opera component offers you the opportunity to go on a short but fascinationg introductory trip to the Italian Opera on the notes of the most popular Italian Composers and some of Italy's greatest Operas. Students are invited to discover an aspect of Italian culture that made Italy famous and appreciated all over the world via the history, the composers, the images and listening to some of our most famous arias

Hula is the most important part of Hawaii’s cultural heritage. Hula tells the past as well as of the present. Make the most of your time in Hawaii by joining hula lessons in addition to your English program. Learn the meaning behind the steps and the stories that the hula tells. Global Village Hawaii works in coordination with local qualified hula teachers to provide you with an outstanding hula experience. Join one of our English programs (GEP , BEP* or GEP with TOEIC, TOEFL or IELTS options etc. and GV Hawaii will schedule your hula lessons around your schedule at school. Hula is one of the best, most fun ways to learn about our unique island home and its rich heritage. Join this program and in no time you will be dancing like a pro. If you have questions, feel free to contact us.

English Plus courses combine English lessons with a specialized activity.

English Plus courses combine English lessons with a specialized activity.