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The intensive Italian language course + private lessons of art history is for people who wish to combine the standard Italian language and culture course with their passion for art history.Each day, in the morning, you’ll have four Italian lessons combining an ideal mix of grammar and communication, the content tailored to your needs, in a relaxing, pleasant and interactive atmosphere, using the latest technology. During the afternoon, private lessons of art history tailor made according to the student’s specific interests. The lessons include guided tours to the main monuments and museums in Florence, where you will have the possibility to experience our artistic treasures in an unique way, thanks to the passion and skills of italianme teachers.The intensive Italian language course + private lessons of art history includes many hours of extrs 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 what you are looking for is a course combining the study of the Italian language and your passion for art history, enjoying the artistic heritage of Florence, this is the right solution for you!

English plus Fitness is the perfect combination for a healthy body and mind! Regardless of your experience and fitness level, by adding a moderate amount of exercise into your daily life, you can significantly improve your overall health, well-being and quality of life. One to one personal fitness training sessions will teach you proper exercise and fitness tips and techniques along with nutritional advice to support you in reaching your fitness goals. Join one of our quality English programs and your fitness lessons will be scheduled around your English class schedule.

Studying Italian in Florence  choosing the Italian Language course and photography is for sure a good way to spend a nice and full of culture holiday, combining business to pleasure. The city is full of wonderful monuments, narrow streets, breathtaking views that surely you wish to turn into non-fading memories to show to your family and friends. But, are you sure that your pictures will be up to the represented subjects? If you took a few seconds to answer and if you didn’t say “Yes!!!” without hesitation, why not combine Italian language classes with a photography course?After spending a pleasant morning to improve the Italian language, a verbal form of communication, you will discover a more beautiful Florence through your pictures, a visual form of communication. Our courses are for people willing to get to know this form of visual art or for those who wish to improve their technique. Classes have a minimum of theory and you will, from the very first lesson, go outside to take pictures, surprising your friends with peculiar shots and special photo shoots.You will practice with your camera, it doesn’t matter the type or model, you will make the most of it. Which will be the main subjects of the course?Use of light The great Masters of paintings said that photography is the art of painting with light, so, after our classes, you will know how to find and choose the right light for each picture, in relation to time of the day or if you are inside a building or outdoors.Techniques of photo framing You will learn how to choose the right angle for the shots, which are the rules guiding them, because, bear in mind, you have to know the rules to break them!Shots The right angles for perfect  pictures won’t be a secret any more!Basics Photoshop This basic knowledge will be very useful for post production  techniques.The Italian Language Course and photography includes many hors 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.In conclusion, combining classes of Italian Language and a photography course is really the best way to spend your holiday in Florence!

French with CookingLearn the art of French cooking in LSI Paris. This course will provide an insight to French culture and culinary traditions and enhance your cooking skills.French tuition: 20 lessons p/wk (16.67 hours p/wk)3 afternoon cooking lessons p/wk (6 hrs/wk)Course duration: 2 wksMinimum Language Level: Pre-intermediate

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

French Plus courses combine French lessons with a specialized activity.

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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.

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.

Italian Plus courses combine Italian lessons with a specialized activity.