Description : Italian+literature course in Leonardo Da Vinci School in Florence

Instrumental

Short information about a professional course for musicians with any level of basic studying.

A special program is available in two versions. The standard course includes 5 individual lessons with a teacher. Course with accompaniment - 2 additional music lessons accompanied by a piano are offered to international students. Studying can be extended if necessary. The program provides 3 levels of education:

• Beginners;
• Professional musicians;
• Experts.

The course provides for the possibility of improving the skills of playing the piano, violin, viola, cello, flute, piccolo, oboe, trumpet, trombone, saxophone, acoustic, electric, bass guitar, drums. The school has a piano class and several percussion installations. Students should bring other tools with them.

• Students age: 18+
• Dates of the beginning: 07.20 January, 03, 17 February, 03, 17 March, 28 April, 05, 19 May, 03.16, 30 June, 07.21 July, 01.15.29 September , October 13, 27, November 10,24, December 9.
• Admission requirements: 2 years or more games on the selected instrument.
• Learning outcome: improvement of playing skills on a musical instrument.
• Class size: 1 person.
• Duration of the lesson: 60 minutes.

Singing and diction

Program is aimed at professional singers:

• Beginners
• Experts (from 2 to 5 or more years of practice).

The course for professional singers provides for the choice of the program: without accompaniment and with that (piano). The program can be extended. Classes are conducted by specialists from the music school "Il Trillo".

• Students' age: 18+
• Dates of the beginning: 07.20 January, 03, 17 February, 03, 17 March, 28 April, 05, 19 May, 03, 16, 30 June, 07, July 21, 01, 15, September 29, October 13, October 27, November 10, November 24, December 9.
• Requirements for admission: at least 2 years of study.
• Improvement of diction, development of singing skills, disclosure of vocal potential.
• Class size: 1 person.
• Lesson duration: 60 minutes.

Language of the libretto

Short information about combined course of general Italian and professional opera singing.

The program is designed for a minimum of 60 lessons. On the day students are offered 4 lessons of general Italian and 2 in the profile direction (language of the opera). Classes are conducted by highly skilled experienced pedagogical practitioners. This applies to both linguistic and vocal modules.

• Students age: 18+
• Dates of the beginning: 07.20 January, 03, 17 February, 03, 17 March, 28 April, 05, 19 May, 03, 16, 30 June, 07, July 21, 01, 15, 29 September, 13, 27 October, 10, 24 November, 09 December.
• Requirements for admission: Italian - at the level of intermedio.
• The result of the studying: the improvement of language skills, the development of creative abilities, the experience of operatic vocal.
• Class size: 1 person.
• Lesson duration: 60 minutes.

Short information about program for connoisseurs of Italian art, wishing to get acquainted with its history.

A two-week supplementary course is available to any student of the school who is enrolled in the main language program. The lessons of the history of Italian art take place mainly during excursions to the galleries and museums of Florence.

• Students age: 18+
• Start dates: weekly.
• Requirements for admission: the initial level of proficiency in Italian.
• The result of the studying: the development of conversational Italian skills, familiarity with the museum sights of Florence, the main styles of art in architecture (Baroque, Renaissance, Gothic, Roman style), the works of outstanding masters (Botticelli, Raphael, Michelangelo, da Vinci).
• Class size: 5 to 12 people.
• Lesson duration: 60 minutes.

Brief information about special course for gourmet lovers and those wishing to get to know Italian culinary art.

About the course: the program lasts 2 or 4 weeks and is offered in addition to the basic language course. It includes cooking lessons, at which students prepare classic Italian dishes, the most popular and original.

• Students age: 18+
• Start dates: weekly.
• Admission requirements: Beginner level of Italian proficiency.
• Learning outcomes: understanding the subtleties of Italian cooking, the practice of preparing common dishes, receiving a cookbook after cooking with recipes in several languages.
• Class size: 5 to 12 people.
• Lesson duration: 45 minutes.

Italian cuisine (for professionals)

Short information about three-level program of acquaintance with Italian cuisine for professional chefs.

About the course: the program provides for theoretical, practical studying of cooks, passing the exam at the end of course.

First-level courses include 40 lessons. The duration of the program is 4 weeks. The courses are taught in the cuisine of Italy and separately Tuscany, desserts, cocktails, snacks, a combination of dishes and wines, serving.

Second-level courses are designed for 68 lessons. In addition, they study Italian vegetarian and Mediterranean cuisine.

Third-level courses include 100 lessons. Particular attention is paid to gastronomy, general issues of Italian culinary arts, presentation of dishes.

• Students age: 18+
• Start dates: every 2 weeks.
• Admission requirements: The initial level of proficiency in Italian.
• The result of the studying: the acquisition of experience in preparing Italian dishes, obtaining a diploma confirming the qualifications of a specialist in cooking.
• Class size: 5 - 12 people.
• The duration of the lesson: 45 minutes.

The program is aimed at those wishing to get acquainted with the history of Italian viticulture and winemaking.

About the course: the program includes theoretical and practical exercises. The first are in the form of excursions to wineries and small plants in the vicinity of Florence. The second provides studying in the art of wine tasting. During the studying, students taste 24 types of high-quality wine produced in the Central, Southern regions of Italy, Tyrol, Tuscany.

• Student age: 18+
• Start dates: weekly.
• Admission requirements: the initial level of proficiency in Italian.
• The result of the studying: mastering the skill of reading wine labels, knowledge of the classification of Italian wines, special terminology; tasting of new, unconventional wines.
• Class size: 5 to 12 people.
• Lesson duration: 45 minutes.

The program is aimed at those wishing to learn how to create, restore, modernize, decorate and repair leather products.

About the course: the program directly depends on the duration of the course.

The course for half a day provides an introduction to materials used in the manufacture of leather goods, with the technique of cutting, assembling, decorating the cover for a book. Each student takes the finished product with him.

The course per day allows students to make an exclusive leather handbag (under the guidance of an experienced artisan). Materials are included in the course price.

The monthly special course provides an opportunity to get acquainted with the stages of production of leather products (mainly haberdashery), the stages of work with the material:

• Cutting
• Drilling
• Assembling
• Manual sewing
• Decorating.

Finished products remain with students.

Long-term courses are aimed at those wishing to obtain professional knowledge in the field of leather goods production. They include lessons on material analysis, leather processing (cutting, staining, cleaning, assembly, decoration).

• Students age: 18+
• Starting dates: January, April, September (three-month courses), January 13 - Semi-annual, on request - one and five-day courses.
• Requirements for admission: the level of Italian language is A2 and above.
• The result of the studying: the acquisition of knowledge and skills necessary for the self-manufacturing of leather goods by hand.
• Class size: 1 to 12.
• Duration of the lesson: 45 minutes.

Brief information about a special program for students who want to study painting and drawing, watercolor, engraving, sculpture, the art of creating frescoes, mosaics, restoration of art objects, clothing design.

The course lasts from 2 to 24 weeks focused on creative, purposeful students. The program is presented in three versions:

• Standard - 12 to 48 lessons (3 times a week);
• Semi-intensive - 20 to 80 lessons (five days);
• Intensive - 40 to 160 lessons (five days).

The minimum duration of any course is 2 weeks. Any of the programs can be extended for the required period.

• Students age: 18+
• Start dates: every 2 weeks.
• Admission requirements: Italian - at level B1 and above.
• The result of the studying: the disclosure of creativity, the acquisition of skills necessary in professional activities or hobbies, familiarity with new art techniques.
• Class size: 1 to 12 people.
• Lesson duration: 45 minutes.

Short information about the FIRENZE-AIL exam preparation program for students with any level of basic language education.

About the course; the program provides for the study of Italian grammar, phonetics, syntax, vocabulary, listening practice, dialogue, reading, writing, communicating with a book, talking on a given topic. The course can last 4 to 24 weeks. The program includes general Italian lessons and additional classes for the practice of exam tests. Students of the courses actively develop general language skills, get acquainted with effective methods of passing the examinations of priority level.

• Students age: 18+
• Start dates: 03 - 28.03, 03.07.06, 01 - 26.09, 10.11 - 05.12.
• Admission requirements: Italian proficiency at A1 level.
• The result of the studying: improvement of language skills, increasing the level of Italian to A2 - C2, obtaining a diploma Firenze with confirmation of the received level of qualification.
• Class size: up to 12 people.
• Lesson duration: 60 minutes.

Short information about the program for students wishing to engage with a teacher, native speaker, individually.

he program of individual classes is available in three versions:

• One-on-one with the teacher;
• 2 students in the group;
• 3 students per group.

The minimum course duration is 1 week. On the day, students are offered at least 3 lessons of intensive study of the Italian language. The program also provides for the possibility of lunches with a teacher to intensify the language practice.

Emphasis is placed on the development of conversational skills. The program is compiled for each student individually. It aims to maximally meet the personal and professional educational needs of the student.

• Students age: 18+
• Start dates: year-round, daily.
• Requirements for admission: level
• Class size: 1 - 3 people.
• The duration of the lesson: 60 minutes.

This is the first educational course in the Italian language.

Brief information about combined language course for foreign students engaged in commercial activities in Italy and / or internationally.

About the course: a two-week special program involves studying the general aspects of the Italian language and topics related to trade issues. The emphasis on lessons is on replenishing the vocabulary with special terms used in a professional environment. Themes of a commercial nature are studied in three ways:

• According to the textbooks of the schools of commerce;
• Through the analysis of letters, business documents;
• Communication with specialists in the commercial sphere of activity.

The program provides for the possibility of visiting some commercial enterprises in Florence with an excursion purpose.

• Students age: 18+
• Start dates: on Mondays.
• Requirements for admission: Italian - from B2.
• The result of the studying: improving the language skills, gaining experience in writing a resume in Italian, creating a presentation, conducting interviews, meeting on the sale of goods / services, etc.
• Class size: up to 12 people.
• Lesson duration: 60 minutes.

Short information about a special program for employees of the banking field of activity.

About the course: the two-week special program is combined. The program provides for the study of common language aspects and banking terminology. Students learn basic expressions, often used formulations. Replenishment of the topical vocabulary is one of the main goals of the program. The learning process envisages the study of a number of special banking topics concerning the rules of the system in Italy, accounts of various types, loans, bank discounts, exchange and other cash transactions, checks and banknotes, leasing, currencies etc.

The direction of studying Italian banking is determined by a group of students in advance. In accordance with the needs of students, the professors of the school make up a curriculum that allows them to solve educational problems quickly and effectively.

• Student age: 18+
• Start dates: year-round (every week on Monday).
• Requirements for admission: the level of Italian - from B2.
• The result of the studying: the development of general language skills, mastery of professional vocabulary.
• Class size: up to 12 people.
• Lesson duration: 60 minutes.

Brief information about a professional Italian course for students whose educational or professional activities are related to jurisprudence.

About the course: the program provides for a daily workload of a general language character (4 lessons) and 2 lessons on Italian legislation. Students are invited to study Italian, considering various branches of law. In the lessons, the emphasis is on general legal vocabulary. The program covers the following topics: constitutional, commercial, labour, criminal, administrative, civil, economic, public, private, Roman law. The foreign students work out in communication with each other and the teacher, in the practice of listening, performing written works on the given texts.

• Students age: 18+
• Start dates: year-round (every week on Monday).
• Requirements for enrollment: the level of Italian - from B2.
• Learning outcomes: development of written, spoken language skills, vocabulary replenishment with legal terms, mastery of negotiation techniques in a professional environment.
• Class size: up to 12 people.
• The length of the lesson is 60 minutes.

Brief information about a special course for airline employees who want to speak with passengers in Italian.

About the course: the program is aimed at students with a high level of basic language education. The course provides for a high academic load (6 lessons per day). Of these, 4 are allocated for the development of general language skills, 2 - to study vocational vocabulary, the practice of communication in Italian on various topics, from medicine to technology.

• Students age: 18+
• Start dates: year-round on Mondays.
• Admission requirements: Italian - from C1.
• The result of the studying: the possibility of free communication with passengers in Italian, gaining an advantage in moving up the career ladder and increasing salaries (many airlines encourage employees who are fluent in foreign languages).
• Class size: up to 12 people.
• Duration of the lesson: 60 minutes.

Brief information about program for students engaged in tourism or planning a career in this field.

About the course: the combined program includes a general language and special modules. The curricula of the latter focus on different sectors of tourism. In the classroom, students get the opportunity to supplement vocabulary with professional terms, to learn to analyze a rather complex sector of the market, to make tourist forecasts, to talk with practitioners (representatives of travel agencies, tour operators). The topics covered in the lessons are taken from standard hotel documents, tourist brochures, methodological literature for colleges, academies, universities.

• Students age: 18+
• Start dates: every week on Monday.
• Admission requirements: Italian - from C1.
• Learning outcomes: improvement of conversational Italian, mastering of special vocabulary, familiarity with the work of tour operators and agencies (during excursions to company offices).
• Class size: up to 12 people.
• Lesson duration: 60 minutes.

Brief information about program for students of medical universities, health workers.

About the course: a special Italian course is designed for at least 2 weeks. The program is divided into a common language and thematic blocks. The latter is presented by 10 lectures on different topics of the medical profile. The general language load provided by the program does not exceed 4 lessons per day.

The special course involves the discussion of topics on anatomy, human physiology, patient care in the hospital, communication with the patient on examination, the principles of work of emergency teams, medical insurance, pharmacy. In addition, in the lessons the patient's psychology is studied. Topics on general biology, chemistry can also be discussed during the program.

• Students age: 18+
• Start dates: year-round (every Monday).
• Enrollment requirements: Italian - from intermedio.
• Learning outcomes: improvement of oral, written, communication skills in a professional environment.
• Class size: up to 12 people.
• Duration of the lesson: 60 minutes.

Brief information about a theoretical course for students interested in the world of fashion as a hobby or for professional reasons.

About the course: program with a load of 30 hours / week is designed for 2 weeks. The course can be extended. In special lessons, students are invited to consider various topics related to the world of fashion. They provide an opportunity to study the assortment of modern fabrics, their features, recommended combinations, the principles of clothing design, types of accessories, style characteristics. Also, the course allows students to focus on learning the terminology of marketing, management, sales, the organization of work of salons and fashion stores.

• Students age: 18+
• Start dates: every week on Monday.
• Admission requirements: Italian - at the level of intermedio and above.
• Result of the studying: deepening the basic knowledge of Italian, mastering the professional vocabulary, understanding the specifics of the work of boutiques, design studios, ateliers, etc.
• Class size: up to 12 people.
• Lesson duration: 60 minutes.

Brief information about program for lovers of Italian literature and those whose professional activity is related to the study of this subject.

About the course: the combined program combines lessons of general language and special theoretical education of students. Thematic block is presented in three versions.

Program A provides for the study of Italian through the reading of reviews, works of popular authors of the twentieth century (Italo Svevo, Benedetto Croce, D'Annunzio, Pascoli and others). The course also includes an introduction to the main literary trends and trends of the era.

Program B emphasizes students' attention on the study of works by specific authors or certain literary trends.

Program C provides for an in-depth analysis of specific works.

• Students age: 18+
• Start date: year-round on Mondays.
• Admission requirements: the level of Italian - from B2.
• Learning outcomes: raising awareness in the field of Italian literature, improving language skills.
• Class size: up to 12 people.
• The duration of the lesson: 60 minutes.

Short information about a course for connoisseurs of Italian cinema and professionals in the field of cinematography.

About the course: the program includes general language studying and specialization classes. The latter include viewing, analyzing pictures of certain genres, specific films, individual scenes.

The program is created in three versions:

• A - postwar Italian cinema from neo-realism to the avant-garde;
• B - emphasis on a certain style of motion picture art, genre;
• C - study of specific paintings, creative achievements of the actor, director, scriptwriter.

Below there are more details about the course:

• Students age: 18+
• Start dates: weekly.
• Requirements for admission: Italian - at the middle level.
• The result of the studying: the deepening of knowledge in the field of motion pictures, the development of communication skills in Italian domestic, professional environment.
• Class size: up to 12 people.
• Lesson duration: 60 minutes.

Brief information about a special program for connoisseurs of opera who want to improve the skills of opera singing and / or deepening the knowledge of the Italian language.

About the course: the combined program includes lessons of common Italian and libretto. The lexical course focuses on studying the differences between modern, archaic and poetic Italian. Students are offered to listen to music:

• Mozart (Non più andrai, "The Wedding of Figaro", Mi tradì quell'alma ingrata, "Don Juan");
• Bellini (Ah, non credea mirarti, "Somnambula");
• Verdi ("Troubadour", "Rigoletto");
• Puccini (Gianni Schicchi, La Boheme, Tosca), Rossini (Unavocepocofa, the Barber of Seville) and other authors.

Below there are more details about the program:

• Student age: 18+
• Start dates: year-round (on Mondays).
• Requirements for admission: the level of Italian - from B2.
• The result of the studying: the deepening of knowledge about opera, the development of linguistic and / or vocal skills.
• Class size: up to 12 people.
• Lesson duration: 60 minutes.

A course is aimed at those who want to get acquainted with Italian culture, one of the main features of which is theatrical art.

The combined course provides for the development of general language skills and acquaintance with the Italian theater. For the latter, 2 academic hours a day are taken from Monday to Friday. At weekends, students are offered an extra-curricular theater program (visiting premieres and popular performances).The program is represented by three modules:

• A - study of the creativity of great Italian actors, theatrical movements, trends;
• B - study of the creativity of specific authors;
• C - study of certain works.

​​​​​​​Below there are details about the program:

• Student age: 18+
• Start dates: every week on Monday.
• Requirements for admission: the minimum level of proficiency in Italian is intermedio.
• The result of the studying: deepening the knowledge of Italian theater art, developing oral speech skills, understanding the language. 
• Class size: up to 12 people.
• Duration of the lesson: 60 minutes.

Brief information about program for students interested in Italian culinary and wine traditions for personal or professional purposes.

The course provides lessons of Italian (colloquial speech, grammar, vocabulary, writing, reading) and classes in cooking, winemaking. The program allows you to get acquainted with the centuries-old Italian traditions in these areas, popular national recipes, features of regional cuisine. Particular attention is paid to the study of professional terminology in the field of winemaking, allowing students to understand the technology of wine production, to feel confident afterwards on excursions to wineries, lectures-tastings.

• Students age: 18+
• Start dates: every week on Monday.
• Admission requirements: the level of Italian - from B2.
• Learning outcome: understanding sufficiently specific language of the two sectors of the Italian economy, mastering the terminology that is common in the fields of winemaking and cooking.
• Class size: up to 12 people.
• Lesson duration: 60 minutes.

Brief information about preparatory program of a combined type for foreign students wishing to enroll in medical schools in Italy.

A special course was developed by the school's specialists. The preparatory program fully corresponds to the exam requirements of medical universities. Students during their studies at the courses improve their Italian skills and acquire the necessary knowledge in special disciplines.

The scientific program provides for the study of subjects identical to those in the first year of medical university. The academic load at the same time for students of the courses is 80 h / month. To study the following disciplines are offered:

• Biology (cell theory, genetics, plant, animal world, ecobiology);
• Anatomy, physiology (bases);
• Chemistry (inorganic, organic);
• Physics (mechanics, synthesis of substances, X-rays, various types of radiation, optics, electrolysis, magnetic, electrical phenomena and other topics);
• Mathematics (including algebra, geometry, trigonometry).

Below there are more details about the program:

• Students age: 18+
• Start dates: 10.03 - 04.04; 04 - 29.08 (in August the training is conducted for the applicants of the faculties, which do not provide for restrictions for the recruitment of students).
• Requirements for enrollment: the level ofItalian - from pre-intermedio (B1).
• The result of the studying: raising the level of general language knowledge, academic education in the subjects necessary for the successful passing of the entrance examination to a medical college.
• Class size: 5 to 12 people.
• Lesson duration: 60 minutes.

Short information about a universal six-level program for students wishing to improve their language skills and to gain experience in intercultural environments.

The program is designed for at least 2 weeks. A course of this duration is suitable for those wishing to learn to communicate freely in Italian in a domestic environment. Programs of other levels are designed for 4 or more weeks. The intensity of studying is 20 hours / week.

The program provides for the development of general language skills. Students in the classroom are offered to study grammar and vocabulary, practice reading, performing written assignments, listening. Particular attention is paid to oral communication.

• Students age: 18+
• Start dates: year-round.
• Requirements for admission: Italian - from the entry level.
• The result of the studying: the deepening of the language knowledge, the improvement of the skills of oral communication, writing, reading, listening, understanding the Italian.
• Class size: maximum 12 Person.
• Lesson duration: 60 minutes.

Brief information about program for those wishing to immerse themselves in the world of Italian culture, to learn the language to the level of free possession for living, studying, building a career in Italy.

The course is designed for 32 weeks (students start their studies in September, stay in Italy for 34 weeks, taking into account the Christmas holidays). The program allows you to combine learning the Italian language and the history of the country's culture. The course includes 2 blocks: academic and linguistic. The foreign students are offered 480 lessons of Italian (intensive study), 80 lessons with emphasis on preparation for the DILI and DALI examinations. Another 80 lessons are devoted to the study of Italian culture (the history of civilization, the history of art, design, architecture, the economy of the country). Also the course provides 10 lessons one-on-one with the teacher. Examination control of students' achievements is held twice for the course of study.

Student age: 18+

Dates of the start: 07.01 - 14.08; 05.05 - 12.12; 15.09 - 08.05.

Requirements for the enrollment: Italian - from A1.

The result of the studying: improvement of knowledge and skills in the Italian language, readiness for the passing of the AIL intermediate, advanced level (DILI and DALI) .

Class size: 5 to 12 people.

Lesson duration: 60 minutes.

The program is aimed at teachers of Italian as a foreign language on the territory of the country, abroad, as well as those wishing to engage in relevant pedagogical activity.

About the program: the language specialized course is aimed at actualization of theoretical knowledge, the acquisition of practical experience by teachers in the best methods of teaching students in the Italian language. The program has a high load intensity. The modular course includes the study of the grammar of Italian, vocabulary, phonetics, didactics, as well as practice, internship in an international group of students, preparation for the DITALS exam.

The classical intensive course of Italian lasts a minimum of 2 weeks (70 hours).

The special course for DITALS preparation is designed for at least a week (34 academic hours).

• Students age: 18+
• Start dates: January 20 - 31, May 05 - May 16, October 13 - October 24.
• Requirements for admission: Italian - at the level of C1.
• The results of studying: effective means for the subsequent pedagogical practice, mastering of analyzing tools and techniques, deepening of theoretical knowledge on glottodidactics, improvement of linguistic skills.
• Class size: 5 to 12 people.
• Lesson duration: 60 minutes.

International test in the field of medicine for universities are offered to the international students. The program lasts 3 weeks and is taught in English.

Italian universities in Bari, Milan, Pavia, Rome (La Sapienza, Roma Tor Vergata), Second University of Naples offer post university programs in the field of medicine and surgery, courses are conducted in English.

In order to enroll on these academic programs, applicants must pass the IMAT - International Medical Entrance Test (the official test developed by the Italian Ministry of Education - MIUR, in conjunction with the Cambridge University Inaugural Commission).

The schools of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, Milan and Rome provide a unique opportunity to prepare for the IMAT test, educational courses provide a scientific basis and teach logical critical thinking so that students can pass the test and enter the medical faculties of Italy.

Leonardo da Vinci School offers online Italian language courses suitable for students of all levels of knowledge. Lessons are held in different time formats: morning and afternoon (GMT + 2).

For lessons, a professional e-learning platform is used, free for our students.

INTENSIVE ONLINE COURSES IN THE GROUP

Suitable for those who want to immerse themselves in the study of the Italian language and culture. Soon you will be able to improve your Italian and see the first results.

* 4 lessons per day from Monday to Friday (20 lessons per week)

* each lesson lasts 45 minutes

Price:

- 150 euros per week - for courses lasting from 1 to 4 weeks

- 130 euros for each week - for courses lasting more than 5 weeks.

The registration fee of 70 euros includes all the training material in digital format.

ITALIAN PART TIME ONLINE COURSE

Suitable for those who need a complete and compact course in their free time from basic work or study.

* 2 or 3 lessons per week (4 or 3 lessons per week)

* The third module is intended for those who want to enrich their stock of Italian words and improve communication skills

* the duration of each lesson is 45 minutes

Price:

- 4 lessons per week: 290 euros

- 6 lessons per week: 435 euros

The registration fee of 70 euros includes all the training material in digital format.

INDIVIDUAL ONLINE LESSONS OF ITALIAN
Ideal for those who are looking for fully personalized Italian lessons, in strict accordance with their goals and objectives (work, study, hobby).

* completely individual program
* schedule in accordance with the wishes of the student
* the duration of each lesson is 45 minutes

Price:
- 5 lessons per week: 190 euros

The registration fee of 70 euros includes all the training material in digital format.