courses - Linguaviva Florence

This is the most standard and basic Italian course at Linguaviva Florence. It is suitable for all students as they cover all levels ranging from complete beginner to advanced. The objective of this course is to help you improve your communication skills. Your teachers will use a range of teaching techniques including whole-class teaching and group and pair work.

This Linguaviva's Intensive Italian course is very useful if you need a suitable preparation for academic studies in Italy or work experience. The objective of this course is to offer a chance to gain greater language fluency and accuracy in a short period. In the morning you will work on practical communication skills with an emphasis on speaking and listening reading and writing activities. In the afternoon you will develop your conversational and reading skills.

This Super Intensive Italian Course is perfect for those students who want to concentrate on improving specific aspects of the language and on developing the abilities and the vocabulary needed in their professional life or for their studies. You will benefit both from group interaction and personalized Italian language training. This option allows you to combine the Standard Italian language course in the morning with individual lessons in the afternoon.

This is the most standard and basic Italian course at Linguaviva Florence. It is suitable for all students as they cover all levels ranging from complete beginner to advanced. The objective of this course is to help you improve your communication skills. Your teachers will use a range of teaching techniques including whole-class teaching and group and pair work. This course runs in the afternoons.

Who is the course for?Linguaviva One to One Italian course in Florence is a fully personalised, intensive Italian language training. It is particularly suited to professionals and executives.Course objectivesLinguaviva One-to-One Italian language course in Florence will help you to quickly improve your general or specialised Italian knowledge.Course contentThe Italian one-to-one course includes a detailed language needs analysis which is previously sent to you and allows you to specify your needs and objectives before the course starts. Your input will help us draft a fully tailor-made Italian course of direct practical relevance for you and you will be working with two or more teachers, each with a special programme suited to your needs.

Who is the course for?This Italian language and cultural course in Florence is suitable for people over 50 who would like to combine a pleasant holiday in Italy and enjoy the opportunity of discovering fascinating cultural itineraries in Florence and Tuscany.Course objectivesIn Spring and Autumn Linguaviva offers a 2 weeks-Italian holiday language course in Florence for mature students. It is an inspiring way to learn Italian in Italy, to enjoy Italian lifestyle and meet like-minded people from all over the world.Course ContentThe programme is a pleasant mixture of:36 lessons of Italian tuitionexcursions to the most interesting places of Tuscanyvisits to artistic and historical centres cooking lessons lectures on cultural subjectsfood and wine itineraries.ITALIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES36 lessonsClasses are kept small and tuition covers practical aspects of the languages with a particular emphasis on oral communicative skills. The course foresees following levels: Elementary – Intermediate – Advanced.On first day participants will take a written and oral placement test, in order to place them in the appropriate level. A basic knowledge of the Italian language is required (no complete beginners) as all activities will be in Italian.ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAMMEART HISTORY VISITS Linguaviva cultural programme includes visits to famous museums, academies, monuments, churches, gardens and historic villas. All entrance tickets and guided tour with an Art History teacher are included in the price.EXCURSIONS Linguaviva’s programme proposes classic itineraries to discover the fascinating mix of history, culture art and scenery for which Italy is universally famous, and in particular Tuscany. All excursions are supervised by the Linguaviva teachers. Transportation, guided tours, entry fees are included in the price, meals are not included.FOOD AND WINE While staying in Florence participants can have the possibility of discovering the secrets of Italian cuisine and wine undertaking two lessons at one of the most renowned cooking schools in Florence. You will also enjoy lectures on culinary topics and a visit to a winery in Chianti.

Who is the course for?The Italian and Cooking course in Florence is suitable for participants who wish to enjoy the opportunity of discovering the secrets of the Italian cuisine by learning how to prepare the best recipes in friendly and professional cooking school.Course objectivesEach lesson will present a theme of Italian basic cuisine common to all regions in Italy with a special attention to Tuscan cuisine.Course contentItalian lessons take place every day in the morning at Linguaviva School, cooking classes take place in the afternoon at the Culinary Arts School according to a schedule which will be given to you at the beginning of each programme. No previous experience in gastronomy or cooking is requested. The Culinary programme is held in Italian. A basic knowledge of Italian is enough to attend this course. Each session is followed by the tasting of the dishes prepared during the lessons. At the end of the course you will receive a participation certificate.* Cooking courses  are suspended from 26th July to 21st August 202

Who is the course for?Linguaviva One to One Italian course in Florence is a fully personalised, intensive Italian language training. It is particularly suited to professionals and executives.Course objectivesLinguaviva One-to-One Italian language course in Florence will help you to quickly improve your general or specialised Italian knowledge.Course contentThe Italian one-to-one course includes a detailed language needs analysis which is previously sent to you and allows you to specify your needs and objectives before the course starts. Your input will help us draft a fully tailor-made Italian course of direct practical relevance for you and you will be working with two or more teachers, each with a special programme suited to your needs.

INTERACTIVE ONLINE ART HISTORY COURSEImprove your Italian language skills through the great works of Italian art.Who is the course for?Whether you would like to prepare your journey to Italy, you are an art lover or art history is part of yourcurriculum of studies this online Art History course will make you fully appreciate Italy’s rich artisticheritage This course can be combined with our general Italian onnline group course to improve your Italianlanguage skills.Course objectivesLinguaviva distance learning Art History classes will provide you with an overview on the artistic and historicaldevelopments in Italy. It is an excellent way to prepare your next trip to Italy and appreciate Italian cultural heritagewhich is unique in its richness.Course contentThe Italian Art History online classes will give you an overview of the main art historical periods inArchitecture, Painting and Sculpture. You will need an elementary knowledge of Italian to attend the online ArtHistory course.

*Art courses are suspended from 26th July to 21st August 2021.Who is the course for?You will enjoy this programme which blends Italian language courses in Florence with art, design or photography classes.Course objectivesItalian and Arts course gives you an opportunity to learn Italian in Florence and develop your creativity in an inspiring context. Course contentItalian lessons take place Monday to Friday in the morning at Linguaviva School. Art classes take place in the afternoon at the partner Art School according to a schedule, which will be given to you at the beginning of each programme. You will need to have an elementary knowledge of Italian language to attend the art programmes.  Students may choose one of the following monthly programmes: Fashion Design, Interior Design, Photography, Painting. No previous experience in art is requested.