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Courses of Italian for all levels. Our courses are based on a
communicative and interactive approach. Right from the first lesson
students are encouraged to speak Italian thanks to role-plays,
games and daily situations. All our teachers are highly qualified
and all share a lively personality and a contagious passion for
their language. Italian culture is also discussed in each lesson as
language and culture are intertwined. Our classes are small (6-8
students). Our social activities Teaching is not confined to the
classroom, we regularly organize dinners to Italian restaurants,
Italian movie nights, opera nights and other events which allow
students to practice, socialize and talk in Italian. We like to
think of ourselves as a network rather than just a school.
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Language and Culture seminars Sometimes students find some
grammatical topics or structures very challenging as they greatly
differ from those of their mother tongue. With this in mind we have
designed the Language Seminars which concentrate and consolidate
some thorny grammatical points, such as prepostitions or pronouns.
We also organize seminars on interesting aspects of Italian
culture, such as cinema, art, literature as well as travellers
seminars for those who are travelling to Italy and wish to have
updated, practical information on the country at this point in
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Italian cuisine seminars: Many of our students share a passion
for Italian cuisine and to satisfy their palate as well as their
linguistic interests, we organize Italian cooking classes with a
theme. The seminar also includes a mini course in Italian which
provides plenty of historical and cultural information. Our
seminars are always held by renowned chefs and experts such as
sommelier and fromager who entertain students with interesting
presentations and tastings. At the end of the class we all sit down
together and enjoy a nice lunch or dinner!
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Our most important project because we strongly believe in the
importance of learning a foreign language from a young age. In a
multicultural country like Australia, knowing another language is
nowadays essential and Italian is one of the most popular languages
in schools. Children are divided by age groups starting from 4
years of age up to High School. We only teach small classes
(maximum 8). We use songs, games, fun activities as well as
enthusiastic teachers who specialize in teaching children. We also
offer coaching and teaching for HSC Italian.
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We firmly believe that the best way to learn a foreign language
and understand its culture is by immersing ourselves in the country
where the language is spoken. Our study trips offer 3 or 4 hours of
tuition each day in excellent schools which are qualified and
recognized by the Italian government for teaching Italian to
foreigners. We organize afternoon and evening activities (e.g.
visits to historic places, aperitivo nights, dinners with the
teachers, opera, musical shows) We also offer guided tours in the
surrounding areas, attendance of sports events, (e.g. the
unmissable soccer match) or shopping trips to famous outlets in the
area. We always offer also a regional cooking class in the kitchen
or restaurant of a famous local chef. Our philosophy is learn
Italian while having fun, We offer different and varied programs
which can satisfy every level, interest and budget. We take our
clients to different destinations and regions each year.
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STUDY TRIP MILAN 1-17 OTTOBRE 2011 19 adult students were
charmed by our Milan trip and enjoyed 3 hours of Italian tuition
each day, several interesting afternoon activities, excursions to
Vigevano, Lago di Como, Serravalle Outlet, guided visits in the
city (Cenacolo, Pinacoteca di Brera, Museo della Scala, Duomo,
shopping tour), dinners in typical Milanese restaurants, Ballet at
La Scala, aperitivo night, wine tasting and Milanese cooking class
to name just a few. STUDY TRIP 2012: TROPEA, CALABRIA! 24 JUNE- 8
JULY 2012 A fascinating destination. Not only is Tropea a famous
resort for Italians but it lies strategically near many interesting
cultural and historical places such as the city of Reggio Calabria
with its famous museum and the Bronzi di Riace, the Greater Greece
sites of Locri and Gerace, the castles in Vibo Pizzo and Sicily
where we will visit Messina, Taormina, the Greek Theatre and the
Aeolian Islands. Students will study at one of Italys top school
and will be accommodated in different lodgings depending on needs
and budget. We also offer a varied programme of social activities,
excursions, cooking classes and much more.
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Our translation service offers quality professional
translations from Naati accredited translators and interpreters.
Every translation is accurately checked and proofread by a second
translator in order to deliver an impeccable final product. We also
offer proofreading services, voice-overs and linguistic
consultation for all areas. www.italianconnections.com.au
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Our monthly newletter provides information on our courses,
social activities, upcoming trips as well as a wide range of
information such as linguistic curiosities, tips on how to improve
your Italian, suggested readings, games and competitions.
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more information please contact [email protected][email protected] A presto! Elena De Felice
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