CIAO!Italian Language and Culture 2020

FLORENCE | ROME | TUSCANIA

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Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici - The Italian International Institute

Italian Language and Culture at LdMFounded in 1973 in Florence, Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici (LdM) is among Italy’s most comprehensive and well-established international institutions, offering Italian Language courses as well as academic programs in higher education. LdM has premises in Florence, Rome and Tuscania, and thanks to over 45 years of experience and research in teaching Italian Language and Culture to foreigners, LdM is able to offer its students the highest quality education at an academic level.

LdM Florence is located in the historic district of San Lorenzo, close to the famous Medici Chapel and the San Lorenzo Market. The campus encompasses 14 buildings in the historic city center. LdM Florence is perfect for students looking for an exciting blend of didactic offerings and cultural activities and bustling city-life, as well as an easy access to the tranquil Tuscan countryside. Courses at LdM Rome take place in a beautiful 19th century palace on Via XX Settembre, in the government and business district. The city’s unique metropolitan environment is comprised of small, lively neighbourhoods and picturesque districts. LdM Tuscania offers the opportunity to experience a true cultural immersion within the intimate setting of a medieval town located in central Italy, in the breathtaking countryside of the Maremma (about one hour drive from Rome). An untouched natural setting hosts a surprisingly large number of Etruscan necropolises and is home to the remains of ancient civilizations, which can be found all over the town and in the surrounding area. The school is situated in an elegantly modern structure in the old town center and is incorporated into the medieval stone walls.

More about LdM – Academic and professional programs

Alongside the variety of courses in Italian Language and Culture (all taught in Italian), LdM also offers a wide range of both academic and professional programs taught in English in fine arts, design, culinary arts, and more, and is a well-established member of the following associations, forums and federations:

• EDUITALIA - EduItalia Consortium • ELIA - European League of Institutes of the Arts • Forum of Education Abroad • IALC - International Association of Language Centres • NAFSA - National Association of Foreign Student Advisors

LdM was awarded the Languagecourse.net “Excellence Award” in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2017, based on customer satisfaction and outstanding service.

LdM is authorized by the Ministry of Education, University and Research in Italy (decree dated December 2, 1989) and it has been awarded the European quality certification ISO 9001:2015 by EQA.

Don’t just study Italian, live it...

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Teaching Philosophy

By studying Italian Language at LdM, you will improve in all four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - all presented in context and emphasized by dramatization and role play.Learning a new language is more than just learning grammar and vocabulary. To really learn Italian, you must also understand its culture. At LdM you will discover new facts about Italy and its different regions, listen to Italian music, watch Italian films, read and discuss Italian books and newspapers.

The small number of students in each class and our international student body help you to actively participate in the learning process. Here you will find constant interaction between teachers and LdM students from all over the world. Speaking Italian, students discover together everything that Italy has to offer, not only within the classroom walls but also beyond.

We also take you outside the classroom to give you the opportunity to put in practice what you have learned. From trips to the market, visits to Italian universities to meet Italian students, and other similar activities, you will be able to feel confident in your new language. As you discover more about Italy and interact with real Italians, your desire to speak Italian and understand Italy and its culture will grow.

Our teaching will take you...

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Who We Are

We at LdM are a group of academically trained professors specialized in teaching Italian. We are all native Italian speakers who graduated from Italian Universities, and are both passionate and motivated about what we do. We have a lot of experience in teaching Italian language and culture to foreign students, but you never stop learning! Therefore, we hold workshops for our team to share and develop new teaching techniques together, as well as attend professional seminars and international conferences.LdM enthusiastic team of full-time academic coordinators constantly works on designing and creating new course material while it collaborates with teachers to meet individual student needs.

At LdM we think that the best way to learn Italian is feeling part of the surrounding Italian community. By acting as cultural facilitators, we help our students to achieve the intercultural learning experience they are seeking. In an effort to promote cultural exchange, our faculty constantly works to develop local relationships with institutions such as: The Comune di Firenze, Regione Toscana, University of Florence, Comune di Tuscania, Local Authority of Provincial Culture in Viterbo, Tuscania Tourist Office and Public Library, and the Local Authority of Regional Culture in Lazio.

...beyond the classroom walls!

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GROUP COURSES | OFFERINGS & PRICESTo suit our students’ needs and address their interests, we offer a great variety of courses, ranging from intensive and superintensive group language courses to combined programs that entail both group and individual lessons. To enrich language skills while learning more about the country, students can also choose among a variety of courses covering different aspects of Italian Culture.

On the basis of an entrance test, students are enrolled in the most appropriate level. Our language levels are aligned to those set by The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR, see page 9 for more information). Please find below an overview of our different Language Courses’ options.

N.B. One academic hour is a 50 minute lesson. Due to LdM’s strong emphasis on higher education at an academic level, students who wish to enroll in our Italian Language and Culture courses must be at least 18 years old.

Superintensive CoursesSuperintensive - group classesFlorence (All year long)

Superintensive meets from 9.00 am to 12.40 pm, Monday through FridayAbsolute beginners start classes on the Monday of the first week of each month (e.g. April 27th for the May session).

This option is offered in seven levels. Each level takes four weeks, i.e. 80 class hours of attendance, to be completed.

4 hours per day for 2 weeks (40 hours in total) € 400,004 hours per day for 3 weeks (60 hours in total) € 590,004 hours per day for 1 month (80 hours in total) € 735,004 hours per day for 2 months (160 hours in total) € 1.340,004 hours per day for 3 months (240 hours in total) € 1.890,004 hours per day for 4 months (320 hours in total) € 2.480,004 hours per day for 5 months (400 hours in total) € 2.980,004 hours per day for 6 months (480 hours in total) € 3.420,00Extra week € 180,00Non refundable enrolment fee € 50,00

Superintensive Combination OptionCombination of group and individual classes Florence (All year long)Students who prefer taking individual classes in addition to the group class may add one extra hour per day each week.

1 extra hour per day, per week (5 hours in total) € 200,00

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Intensive CoursesIntensive courses are offered in 6 levels. Each of them requires 4 weeks, i.e. 48 class hours, to be completed.

Intensive - group classesFlorence (June-July)Intensive meets from 1.15 pm to 3.45 pm, Monday through Thursday. 48 hours monthly € 490,00 Non refundable enrolment fee € 50,00

Rome (June-July)

Intensive meets Monday through Thursday. 48 hours monthly € 490,00 Non refundable enrolment fee € 50,00

Tuscania (June-July)

Intensive meets Monday through Thursday. 48 hours monthly € 450,00

Non refundable enrolment fee € 50,00

Intensive Combination Option Combination of group and individual classes (Florence, Rome, Tuscania)

Students who prefer taking extra classes in addition to the group class, can integrate one extra individual class with an Italian professor per day each week (5 hours total).

1 extra hour per day, per week (5 hours in total) € 200,00

Non refundable enrolment fee € 50,00

Italian Culture (ITC Courses)At each LdM site we also offer courses on different aspects of Italian Culture (for example, Italian for Tourism, Italian through Cooking, Art History, Italian Literature and many more). These courses are taught in Italian and require a specific level of competency (A1 to C1 according to the specific course). In accordance with the yearly LdM academic course planning, ITC courses are offered on a semester basis (from February to May and from September to December) and on a monthly basis (June and July Sessions).

For any further details regarding programs, requirements and course availability, please contact info@ldminstitute.com or ita@lorenzodemedici.it.

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INDIVIDUAL COURSES | OFFERINGS & PRICESWhenever students have very specific linguistic objectives or particular time schedule requests, LdM offers individual courses tailored to meet their needs.

Students can customize their schedule and choose the amount of weekly classes they wish to attend according to their specific needs (minimum 5 hours, maximum 40 hours).

On request, individual schedules can be organized to include art history visits and lunch with the teachers (additional costs for this last option).

In case students already have enough confidence with Italian Language, they can also request individual lessons focused on their professional field.

One-to-One Individual Lessonsper 50 minutes € 45,00

Closed Group Lessons of Two Peopleper 50 minutes € 70,00

The cost for each student is € 35,00 euro. N.B. The same level of Italian language knowledge requested.

CERTIFICATION COURSES in FlorenceUpon request: LdM offers individual courses to prepare students for ProficiencyTests of Italian as a Second Language (customizable schedule).

Language LevelsSuperintensive and Intensive Elementary 1 = A0-A1The student who completes the course is able to recognize familiar words, and everyday expressions and phrases, to interact with others in a simple way and at a basic level, to fill out forms and write simple messages.

Superintensive and Intensive Elementary 2 = A1-A2The student who completes the course is able to understand and articulate expressions of common and daily use in order to fulfill needs of a concrete type. S/he is able to interact with others in everyday situations and is able to describe her/himself in basic terms. S/he is able to produce basic written texts.

Superintensive and Intensive Intermediate 1 = A2-B1The student who completes the course is able to understand the basic points of spoken discourse in standard Italian and navigate her/his way through common travel situations. S/he is able to communicate in simple and routine interpersonal situations. S/he is able to produce written texts on topics of common and personal interest. The student is able to describe experiences, events, aspirations and hopes, as well as to elaborate clear expository texts about experiences and impressions.

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Superintensive and Intensive Intermediate 2 = B1-B2The student who completes the course is able to understand the key ideas of relatively complex written texts. The student is able to interact with a native speaker with sufficient fluency. S/he is able to express an opinion and describe personal goals. The student is able to write clear expository texts about experiences and impressions.

Superintensive and Intensive Advanced 1 = B2The student who completes the course is able to understand long and complex texts, as long as the subject is fairly familiar, and to read articles and reports on current topics. S/he is able to interact with native speakers with spontaneity and to write clear and structured texts about the advantages and disadvantages of a topic or to defend different viewpoints.

Superintensive and Intensive Advanced 2 = B2-C1The student who completes the course is able to understand long spoken discourses, television broadcasts and films. S/he is able to read specialized texts and to actively participate in a discussion. The student is able to write texts of personal or professional character, bringing out the meanings and diverse facets of a topic. The student is able to perceive variations in sociolinguistic range and in accent.

Superintensive Advanced 3 = C1-C2The student who completes the course is able to understand without difficulty a wide range of texts, including theoretical and linguistically complex ones, and also to notice regional and social variations in the language. S/he is able to participate in a discussion with spontaneity, to express her/himself with precision and to command complex language mechanisms in order to reformulate thoughts to best fit a specific context. The student is able to write clear and stylistically appropriate texts, and in addition to develop shades of meaning.

Magister LinguaeThe “Magister Linguae” Certificate is an attestation of competency in Italian as a foreign language for a high level of linguistic competence. The possessor of this certificate is able to communicate in the most varied situations of daily life and show a perfect command of the language in formal, professional and educational contexts. This Certificate is awarded after completion of the Superintensive Advanced 3 course at the Institute, after having successfully passed both written and oral examinations.

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Superintensive courses - DATES - FlorenceJanuary* February March April*

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Week Three

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Week Four

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End 31-01-2020 28-02-2020 27-03-2020 24-04-2020

May* June* July August

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Superintensive courses

No group courses are held during the following weeksMay 25-May 29; June 29-July 3; August 3-September 5 Beginners can only start on the first day of the academic month (week #1)

September October November December*

Begin 07-09-2020 05-10-2020 02-11-2020 30-11-2020

End 02-10-2020 30-10-2020 27-11-2020 18-12-2020

Week One

Begin 07-09-2020 05-10-2020 02-11-2020 30-11-2020

End 11-09-2020 09-10-2020 06-11-2020 04-12-2020

Week Two

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End 18-09-2020 16-10-2020 13-11-2020 11-12-2020

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End 25-09-2020 23-10-2020 20-11-2020 18-12-2020

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intensive courses - DATESFlorenceLdM Florence campus offers Intensive Italian language courses in these periods: June 1st to June the 25th July 6th to July 30th

RomeLdM Rome offers Intensive Italian language courses in these periods: June 1st to June the 25th July 6th to July 30th

TuscaniaLdM Tuscania offers Intensive Italian language courses in these periods:June 1st to June the 25th July 6th to July 30th

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Public Holidays 2020Epiphany: Monday, January 6th

Easter: Sunday, April 12th

Easter Monday: Monday, April 13th

Liberation Day: Saturday, April 25th

Labor Day: Friday, May 1st

Founding of the Republic: Tuesday, June 2nd

Saint John the Baptist, Florence Patron Saint (Florence only): Wednesday, June 24th

Saint Peter and Paul, Rome Patron Saints (Rome only): Monday, June 29th

All Saints: Sunday, November 1st

Immaculate Conception: Tuesday, December 8th

Christmas: Friday, December 25th

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SERVICES INCLUDED• Student Point for study and computer access.

• Wi-Fi Internet access throughout LdM premises.

• Housing service.

• LdM Italian language library with a variety of Italian books, periodicals and DVDs.

• Recreational activities (meetings with Italian students, art tours, movies, seminars).

• Tutoring: one-to-one weekly tutorial session free of charge.

• Conversation Exchange with Italians. In Florence, Rome and Tuscania, LdM pairs its students with Italian students from various state universities who wish to improve their foreign language skills.

• LdM Certificate of Attendance, confirming participation in the relevant course of Italian Language and Culture.

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CULTURAL ACTIVITIESWith LdM, you can take advantage of many activities and opportunities to use your language skills, not only inside the classroom, but also outside. Through our conversation exchange project, you can meet Italian people and improve your speaking and listening skills while making new friends. Each one of our sites offers a variety of different extra activities and services according to its own characteristics, its specific geographical location and historical and cultural heritage.

At LdM you can participate in weekly guided tours to art galleries, popular museums and historical churches; you can also attend seminars on topics of Italian culture and society that will help you better understand and appreciate life in Italy.

Every week you can choose to watch an Italian film and, if you are interested in Italian literature or just want to practice your comprehension skills and increase your vocabulary, you can choose from a wide variety of Italian books. LdM teaching staff will be happy to assist and suggest to you some good reading material that will suit your level.

Discover the beauty....of learning a new language

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Further Housing InformationAll housing options require a security deposit of €150 which must be paid upon receipt of the Housing request form.

Prices are given as ranges due to differences in Housing costs between LdM’s three sites of Florence, Rome and Tuscania.

To download the Housing Form, please visit: www.ldminstitute.com/en/main/italian-language

Please contact info@ldminstitute.com for further information.

Home StaySingle room

With breakfast from € 27 to € 39 per day

Half board from € 37 to € 49 per day

Shared ApartmentSingle room from € 500 to € 900 per month

Single room (for stays less than 1 month) Prices will be given upon request.

N.B. The shared apartment option is only available in Florence. All of our apartments are fully furnished with washing machine, kitchen, bathroom, common area and Internet connection. To learn more about Housing options, please refer to the Housing Request Form available on the website.

HOUSING OPTIONS

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APPLICATION INFORMATIONPlease download the Italian Language Application and Housing Forms, using the following link: www.ldminstitute.com/en/main/italian-language

Enrolment form and proof of payment should be sent to: ATTN: Italian Language Department Lorenzo de’ Medici Institute Via Faenza, 43 50123 Firenze, Italia Tel. + 39 055 28 73 60 Fax + 39 055 23 98 920

Accepted forms of payment: • Bank Transfer • International Money Order • Online via Credit Card (in Euro): https://pay.ldminstitute.com

NOTE: If you use a bank transfer, please send a copy of the bank receipt by fax or e-mail as soon as the payment has been made. Please indicate:

1) student’s full name;2) course name and starting date;3) for the housing deposit please specify “Housing Deposit”

Bank charges are to be paid by the student. Should the payment be in a foreign currency, the exchange rate will be charged at the rate of the day on which the sum is cashed. The remaining balance should be paid no less than 20 days before the beginning of the course.

IMPORTANT: The completion of the registration process implies that the student understands all the policies and regulations of LdM and agrees to abide by them. Each student must read the Policy and Regulations section, fill out the registration form and sign it for acceptance.

Upon enrolment, 50% of tuition must be paid as well as the non-refundable € 50,00 registration fee. This registration fee will remain valid for 12 months, allowing students to enroll in courses at any time throughout that period. The remaining 50% should be paid no later than 20 days before the beginning of the course.

Previous LdM students are also eligible for a 10% discount on tuition fees.

If housing is required, proof of payment for the security deposit (see under “Housing Service”) should also be included.

NOTE: In the case that a student visa is needed, full tuition must be paid upon enrolment.Full cancellation policies are available on the Italian Language Application and Housing Form.

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With its Cooking School Cucina Lorenzo de’ Medici, LdM Florence offers a new experience to all those who love food and its preparation and who want to discover important aspects of the Italian way of life, while acquiring culinary knowledge. Thanks to the Cooking School Cucina Lorenzo de’ Medici, food lovers have the opportunity to participate in cooking courses held in the charming backdrop of the Mercato Centrale – a historic market in the beating heart of the San Lorenzo area - and in direct contact with the market’s food producers and vendors, the so-called Artisans of Taste.

A true passion for rich Italian cultural heritage and a strong interest in the culinary traditions of this country and its generous flavors are the reasons why the Institute has expanded in the north-west of Italy with a new Cooking School in Turin. A refined city, rich in history and art, and once the capital of Italy, Turin is a cultural and gastronomy crossroad between Italy and Europe.

Lessons are in Italian or English.

Join us at...Cucina Lorenzo de’ Medici

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INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT

Italian foodPlease, check the website www.cucinaldm.com for the updated programs.

Individual classes or cooking demonstrations in Italian or English available upon request throughout the year.

For more information contact info@cucinaldm.com, call +39 334 3040551.

Please enroll on-line at www.cucinaldm.com, or on-site at Info Point Mercato Centrale.

www.cucinaldm.com

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LdM ITALY MAIN OFFICE FLORENCE, ROME AND TUSCANIA Via Faenza, 43 50123 Florence, Italy Phone: +39.055.287.360 Phone: +39.055.287.203 Fax: +39.055.239.8920 info@ldminstitute.com

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