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Learn Italian in Elba, Italy

Elba has always been considered a favorite destination by those who wish to spend a holiday surrounded by nature, clean beaches and crystal clear sea. The atmosphere of the towns inland and the villages along the coast is the same as in any other Tuscan town with a large central square, church and town hall facing each other, as two such powers ought to, grocery shops and bars frequented by the locals. The natural surroundings, however, add something special: low vegetation and the Mediterranean bush typical of the islands, alternating with vineyards and olive groves.

Rio Marina is one of these villages with a square which opens onto the port and the marine horizon. The village has something further to offer: a history of mines and iron quarrying which has left its mark from the Etruscans up to recent times. Through our collaboration with the Consorzio laltraisola, a group made up more of Elba lovers than of inhabitants of the island, we'll try to show you this important aspect of the island.

Italian Courses in Elba, Italy - Fees

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Our Italian Language School in Elba, Italy

This is a special kind of Italian language school. In fact, it was set up in 1980 as an association of teachers, all with personal and professional experience in the area of teaching Italian as a foreign language. Since these teachers were dissatisfied with their experiences, they decided to create a new type of organization which would differ from other private Italian language schools in its style of working and teaching methods. All our teachers have many years experienced teaching at Italian language schools in Italy .

The classrooms are on premises in the typical, low buildings of the town centre looking onto the sea and the narrow streets of the port. Teaching groups are composed of small groups of a maximum of 8 students with 5 different skill levels. The method used and the teaching materials are based on a communicative approach to the Italian language. All of the teachers have done special training courses.

On the first day of the course, after a brief test to assess the participants' knowledge of the language, each student will be given a folder with a schedule of the cultural activities and trips organized in the afternoons, a guide with useful addresses for their stay such as: how to get to the nearest beaches, good places to eat and drink, the opening times of shops, banks and post offices and recommended tourist and wine and food itineraries.

At the end of each Italian language course in Elba, Italy each participant will receive, on request, a certificate of attendance specifying the duration of the lessons and level of learning.

Our Italian Language Courses in Elba, Italy

Our Italian language school in Elba, Italy offers Italian language courses of different lengths and levels, using assorted teaching methods to satisfy a variety of students' needs. Language and culture are taught in some of Italy 's most scenic, historic locations.

The classes concentrate on the spoken language that you will encounter in daily life in Italy . The method involves active participation in conversations, dialogues, games, and class readings.

Our Italian language courses in Elba represent a program of communication based on the realities of everyday life in Italy and include social and cultural aspects. We have established a program which, through the selection of specific reading materials, helps the student to experience Italian society in an individual, personal way and not merely through the eyes of a tourist.

Our school in Elba utilizes a method which, while including various didactic methods, is based principally on creative and induced activities. These kinds of activities are aimed at developing the confidence and autonomy of the student who is required to participate actively in classes. In this way, the students become the protagonists while the teacher becomes a discussion leader. Leading scientific research shows that, in order to be truly effective, teaching should involve not only the rational part of the memory but also the unconscious part. The goal is to achieve practical abilities. First, talking and speaking and then reading and writing, to avoid building up knowledge that has no link with communicating effectively.

On the first day, students take a language test to determine their level and to enable us to create homogeneous classes. There are five levels divided into two cycles. Each level takes a month to complete. It is therefore possible to attend for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 5 months to complete the entire cycle.

Standard Group Courses

Four hours a day of language lessons from 9:00 to 13:00 with a short break of 20 minutes, Monday through Friday, for a total of 20 hours a week. Classes are organized in small, homogeneous groups of from 4 to a maximum of 8 participants. There are 5 different ability levels, each with its own teaching methods designed specifically for that language level.

Fees include classroom materials, certificate of attendance.

Combined Intensive Course

In addition to the four hours of group tuition in the morning, it is possible to attend a one-to-one afternoon lesson of two hours with a teacher, in which you will have the chance to sort out any particular learning problem and deal with your specific interests. The group session meets in the morning from 9:00 to 13:00, Monday through Friday, and one-to-one lessons are conducted from 14:00 to 16:00 .

This kind of course enables you to get a grasp of general linguistic notions through a group and exchange work in the morning, whereas the afternoon lesson is dedicated to the subject or the linguistic register the single participant needs to learn.

Individual Courses

Individual intensive lessons are offered for those with a personal or professional interest in the Italian language and with time restrictions. You may select a specific focus, such as Italian for economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art, or architecture.

Minimum duration: 1 week (Monday to Friday). Minimum frequency: 2 hours a day. Structured lessons for 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 hours/day. The 6 and 8-hour course is divided into 2 parts and taught by 2 different teachers, one from 9:00 to 13:00, the other from 13:00 to 15:00 or to 17:00, the 8-hour course includes a conversational lunch with one of the teachers.

For greater student convenience, our school has introduced flexible scheduling and pricing of the Individual Intensive Lessons at the students' homes too. Starting dates every working day of the year. Intensive lessons 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 hours a day.

TUTOR Italian Language Course

This course offers the chance to work intensively in a full-immersion setting, at the same time allowing the participant to live together and share their experience closely with the teacher. During the Renaissance the aristocracy used to receive tutors in their palaces to teach their children, if you choose our course you will be given accommodation and learn directly in your tutor's home! The Tutor Italian language course is a super-intensive course at the teacher's home, featuring 7 hours of lessons a day from Monday to Friday (9:00-13:00 and 13:00-16:00; including lunch with teacher from 13:00-14:00). Starting date every working day of the year. Single room and halfboard (breakfast and lunch) in the teacher's house, participation in activities at the weekend.

This course is also available for two students together sharing a double room, with different prices. Please contact us for up to date fees. It is also possible to attend a tutor course at the teacher's home during the day and stay in a hotel at night.

Italian Language Courses in Elba, Italy - Accommodation

Our Italian language school in Elba, Italy recommends the following accommodation possibilities:

Casa Valdese

An attractive and friendly guesthouse of the Waldensian church in the centre of the town, with spacious garden. Single, double and multiple rooms with bathroom, breakfast and dinner.

Agritourism Le Sughere

This beautiful residence is part of a farm producing oil and wine situated on the hill dominating Rio Marina, comfortable brand new bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, large panoramic swimming pool and private parking. Can be reached on foot from the centre of the town with a walk of 20 minutes but a car is recommended. Single or double rooms with bathroom.

Generally bookings are made from Sunday until Saturday. 1 week = 6 nights, 2 weeks = 13 nights, 3 weeks = 20 nights, 4 weeks = 27 nights

Payment for accommodation should be made directly to the hotel or hostel management. Any reservation made through our Languages in Action is considered guaranteed. Any expenses the school incurs for reservations made but not kept will be added to a student's bill.

Please note: All prices are quoted in Euros . For the equivalent in your currency, please visit www.xe.com/ucc.