20 hour a week Italian language group course

Course information

The 20-hour a week Italian language group course is our most popular course and comprises:

• minimum course length one week
• small groups - maximum 10 students guaranteed!
• course designed to develop speaking/listening skills as well as grammar awareness
• complete a level in four weeks
• two hours of "input" each day (new grammar & vocabulary) with your first teacher
• two hours of "practice" (skills: speaking, listening, reading, writing) with your second teacher
• a coffee break, with the "practice" teacher & your class in which you will all speak Italian
• buy or borrow (free of charge) your course book directly from the school
• weekly progress tests
• an "end of level" test, every fourth week
• optional homework up to 10 hours a week
• end of course diploma
• possibility to prepare for a CILS Italian language exam at certain times of year

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Other information

Studying in Bologna at Madrelingua Italian language school also means:

• unlimited use of the school facilities (library, multimedia centre with 15 terminals, DVD library, etc.)
• a tutor available for two hours each afternoon to help you with your homework
• 3 to 4 social events per week when you can meet other students and practise your Italian!
• free Wi-fi Internet access throughout the school
• free accommodation-booking service
• free help with visas, if you need it

Is this the right course for me?

Course Characteristics	Benefits for you!
20 hours of lessons per week	Fast progress, but still time to see Bologna and other Italian cities, or do your homework!
Complete a level in just 4 weeks!	Fast progress in developing your spoken Italian and knowlege of grammar and vocabulary
Classes starting every Monday	Plan your class for the period which suits you best!
Experienced, permanent staff	Teachers trained to apply the right methodology to help you learn quickly!
Small classes	Develop your ability to speak and understand Italian in a friendly, communicative setting!
Tutor to help you if you choose to study more intensively	Get more out of your Italian course, without spending extra, with our afternoon tutor!
Discounts for longer courses	The more you learn, the less you spend per week!
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When can I start my Italian language course?

You can begin your class any Monday. The school is open throughout the year, except for a brief closure period at Christmas/New Year, and for public holidays. Check out the dates the school is closed here!

How do I book my Italian language lessons?

It's simple and takes just a few minutes. Fill in the Italian course booking form and follow the instructions to pay your €150 course/accommodation deposit. Pay the balance of your course fee on the first day of classes or when you arrive in Bologna.

How much does this Italian language course cost?

Follow the link to our "Prices" page to view the cost of this course for one or more weeks.

How can you be sure you'll have an Italian language class at the right level for me?

We may not be sure at the time you book your course how many other students will be present in the school when you come or what their levels will be, but to ensure the quality of our courses we always try to avoid mixing levels, especially for beginners.

• when you confirm your booking, we will send you a placement test by e-mail to get an idea of your level
• on the first day of your course, we verify that the test result is correct
• sometimes we may have to open a new class for you, even if we don't have the minimum number of students at your level

In the event that your class does not have the minimum number of students (4), you will be offered the choice between two alternatives:

1. a full refund of your course fee for that week, or
2. the alternative of continuing to study in a smaller group but with a reduced number of hours of lessons per day

No.students	No.hours per day
min. 4 students	4 hours per day (as normal)
3 students	3.5 hours per day
2 students	3 hours per day
1 student	2.5 hours per day

I'd like to ask some questions..

We'd be happy to answer any questions you have. Just ask Stefania, who's responsible for organising Italian courses and booking accommodation. Contact details here!

What other Italian langauge courses do you offer?

Perhaps you'd enjoy the more intensive 30-hour a week class, or would benefit from individual lessons, or can only study in the evenings? We have the solution: Italian language courses in Bologna, Italy.