35 Combined Italian Group and Individual Lessons in Florence

This course is a combination of group Italian language lessons (10 per week) and individual art history lessons (10 per week) in Florence. The first half of the morning (09:00 to 10:30) consists of group language lessons whilst the second half (10:50 to 12:40) is taught by experienced art students or licensed tour guides of the subject. Tickets for museums and other monuments are not included in the price.It is a great opportunity to be able to study Italian and be able to get to know the beautiful art of Florence in depth by visiting monumental museums and churches in the city. The first half of the morning is dedicated to studying Italian grammar. The second half of the morning will revolve around the history of art. The teachers who teach the course are history of art graduates and/or are licensed tour guides with great knowledge of the subject. The history of art lessons are individual and it is possible to choose which historic period or which artist you would like to focus as well as leaving it up to the teacher to decide. From medieval to Renaissance times, from Giotto to Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli or Michelangelo, Florence offers the possibility to get to know one of the most important historical and artistic heritages of the world. Those who choose this course will visit a different monument every day.

Standard Course and 10 individual lessons for healthcare. The healthcare lessons are aimed at teaching the students the Italian language used in the Italian medical sector. This is a combined course responding to specific needs in the study of the Italian language and is aimed at those who wish to attend a particularly intensive course. After the morning group lessons (grammar and conversation), the Standard Plus courses continue with individual lessons in the afternoon during which students can deepen their knowledge of Italian for healthcare if they are learning Italian for professional reasons.

Standard Course and 10 individual lessons for hotel and tourism. The hotel and tourism lessons are for students who want a better understanding as well as the lingo used in the Italian tourism market. This is a combined course responding to specific needs in the study of the Italian language and is aimed at those who wish to attend a particularly intensive course. After the morning group lessons (grammar and conversation), the Standard Plus courses continue with individual lessons in the afternoon during which students can deepen their knowledge of Italian for hotel and tourism business if they are learning Italian for professional reasons.

Standard Course and 5 individual lessons for business Italian. The lessons include specific business language and how to write or speak about certain topics. This is a combined course responding to specific needs in the study of the Italian language and is aimed at those who wish to attend a particularly intensive course. After the morning group lessons (grammar and conversation), the Standard Plus courses continue with individual lessons in the afternoon during which students can deepen their knowledge of business Italian if they are learning Italian for professional reasons.It is possible to be taught specific business language and how to write or speak about certain topics.

Standard Course and 10 individual lessons for flight attendance. The flight attendance lessons are designed to teacher students about how to become a successful flight attendant in the Italian aviation industry. This is a combined course responding to specific needs in the study of the Italian language and is aimed at those who wish to attend a particularly intensive course. After the morning group lessons (grammar and conversation), the Standard Plus courses continue with individual lessons in the afternoon during which students can deepen their knowledge of Italian for flight attendance if they are learning Italian for professional reasons.

Standard Course in the morning plus 10 individual lessons in the afternoon focused on general Italian and/or on specific needs of the students. This is a combined course responding to specific needs in the study of the Italian language and is aimed at those who wish to attend a particularly intensive course. After the morning group lessons (grammar and conversation), the Standard Plus courses continue with individual lessons in the afternoon during which students can deepen their knowledge of linguistic and lexical structures or practise written or oral expression.

Standard Course in the morning plus 5 individual lessons per week focusing on teaching methodology and teaching practice.Special course for Italian teachers (LS) in line with the new EU mobility programme for education and training.

Standard Course and 10 individual lessons for healthcare. The healthcare lessons are aimed at teaching the students the Italian language used in the Italian medical sector. This is a combined course responding to specific needs in the study of the Italian language and is aimed at those who wish to attend a particularly intensive course. After the morning group lessons (grammar and conversation), the Standard Plus courses continue with individual lessons in the afternoon during which students can deepen their knowledge of Italian for healthcare if they are learning Italian for professional reasons.

Standard Course and 10 individual lessons for flight attendance. The flight attendance lessons are designed to teacher students about how to become a successful flight attendant in the Italian aviation industry. This is a combined course responding to specific needs in the study of the Italian language and is aimed at those who wish to attend a particularly intensive course. After the morning group lessons (grammar and conversation), the Standard Plus courses continue with individual lessons in the afternoon during which students can deepen their knowledge of Italian for flight attendance if they are learning Italian for professional reasons.

Standard Course and 5 individual lessons for hotel and tourism. The hotel and tourism lessons are for students who want a better understanding as well as the lingo used in the Italian tourism market. This is a combined course responding to specific needs in the study of the Italian language and is aimed at those who wish to attend a particularly intensive course. After the morning group lessons (grammar and conversation), the Standard Plus courses continue with individual lessons in the afternoon during which students can deepen their knowledge of Italian for hotel and tourism business if they are learning Italian for professional reasons.

Standard Course and 10 individual lessons for business Italian. The lessons include specific business language and how to write or speak about certain topics. This is a combined course responding to specific needs in the study of the Italian language and is aimed at those who wish to attend a particularly intensive course. After the morning group lessons (grammar and conversation), the Standard Plus courses continue with individual lessons in the afternoon during which students can deepen their knowledge of business Italian if they are learning Italian for professional reasons. It is possible to be taught specific business language and how to write or speak about certain topics.

This course includes 20 general Italian lessons (45 minutes per lesson) and 10 private art history lessons (60 minutes per lesson) per week. The lessons include guided tours of the main monuments and museums in Florence. Entrance tickets for museums and monuments are included. Minimum 3 students. The intensive Italian language course + private lessons of art history is for people who wish to combine the standard Italian language and culture course with their passion for art history. Each day, in the morning, you’ll have four Italian lessons combining an ideal mix of grammar and communication, the content tailored to your needs, in a relaxing, pleasant and interactive atmosphere, using the latest technology. During the afternoon, private lessons of art history tailor made according to the student’s specific interests. The lessons include guided tours to the main monuments and museums in Florence, where you will have the possibility to experience artistic treasures in an unique way, thanks to the passion and skills of italianme teachers. The intensive Italian language course + private lessons of art history includes extra activities all of them accompanied by one of their teachers: guided tours to Florentine museums, monuments, palaces and gardens, trips to Tuscan cities and villages, wine tastings and cooking classes, movies at the school, lectures and many others activities for your free time. The activities are free, and you only have to pay for the entrance tickets for museums and monuments, public transports or food and beverage if necessary. If what you are looking for is a course combining the study of the Italian language and your passion for art history, enjoying the artistic heritage of Florence, this is the right solution for you!

This course includes 20 group lessons (45 minutes per lesson) and 5 private lessons (60 minutes) per week.The Italian Language course + private lessons is a real opportunity to make the most of your stay in Florence, studying the Italian language in Italy. Every morning, you’ll have four Italian lessons combining an ideal mix of grammar and communication, with the content tailored to your needs in a relaxing, pleasant and interactive atmosphere, using the latest technology. During the Italian lesson in the afternoon, you will work individually, under the supervision of their skilled teachers, to improve your linguistic proficiency, both in speaking and comprehension. You can solve difficult grammar problems, practice the topic you studied in the morning classes, and improve your comprehension, speaking and writing skills. The Intensive Italian Language course + private lessons includes extra activities all of them accompanied by one of our teachers: guided tours to Florentine museums, monuments, palaces and gardens, trips to Tuscan cities and villages, wine tastings and cooking classes, movies at the school, lectures and many other activities for your free time. The activities are free, and you only have to pay for the entrance tickets for museums and monuments, public transport, and food or beverages if necessary. If you prefer the “full immersion“ style of learning a foreign language, this option is your ideal solution, combining the morning and afternoon classes to deepen your studies. For this reason they offer you the ideal learning environment. If you are going to spend many hours in the school, then it should be comfortable and welcoming. In fact, so much so that you may not wish to leave!

20 group lessons plus 5 individual lessons.If you want to deepen some skills, study a specific terminology, repeat some grammar or practice more conversation with an one-to-one lesson you can choose the MIX course, which combines the group course (4 lessons/day in the morning) with 1 one-to-one lesson every day.

This course focuses on Italian grammar and business case studies. 30 lessons weekly. In addition to Italian grammar and syntax, this hands-on course will teach you the Italian you need for: Using the phone, meeting customers and visitors, travelling for work, negotiating; handling business correspondence, reports and summaries, memos, e-mails, faxes, money matters, figures and graphs, commercial papers; marketing and sales, import export, delivery and after sales. This is done by using authentic business situations and genuine problems encountered in Italian companies. Case studies will illustrate concepts and you'll have the opportunity to practice skills in small groups and role plays; if you have your own business or if you are going to start it, this is the right course for you.

This course focuses on Italian grammar and business case studies. 4 lessons per day. In addition to Italian grammar and syntax, this hands-on course will teach you the Italian you need for: Using the phone, meeting customers and visitors, travelling for work, negotiating; handling business correspondence, reports and summaries, memos, e-mails, faxes, money matters, figures and graphs, commercial papers; marketing and sales, import export, delivery and after sales. This is done by using authentic business situations and genuine problems encountered in Italian companies. Case studies will illustrate concepts and you'll have the opportunity to practice skills in small groups and role plays; if you have your own business or if you are going to start it, this is the right course for you.

20 group lessons plus 10 individual lessons.If you want to deepen some skills, study a specific terminology, repeat some grammar or practice more conversation with an one-to-one lesson you can choose the MIX course, which combines the group course (4 lessons/day in the morning) with 2 one-to-one lessons every day.

This course includes 10 group lessons and 5 one-to-one lessons per week.The “VIVACE” course consists of 4 hours of group lessons and a 1-hour individual class per day, which equals 100 hours in 4 weeks. With this course, the school offers hours of cultural and recreational activities in Florence for free.

This course includes 20 group lessons and 3 one-to-one lessons per week.The “ALLEGRETTO” course is 4 hours of group classes each weekday plus 3 hours of individual lessons per week for 92 hours over four weeks. The 3 hours of one-on-one lessons in the afternoon can be used to improve Italian grammar or conversational skills and focus on the student’s specific needs. Five days a week (Monday – Friday): 2 hours grammar as a group + 2 hours group conversation. Three days a week: 1-hour individual grammar or conversation lesson.

Intensive Course plus 2 individual lessons per day in your selected professional field. Possible areas of specialisation for individual lessons include: Business Italian, Italian for Banking, Italian for Law, Italian for the Hotel Industry, The Language of Wine & Food, The Language of Tourism, Italian for Flight Attendants, Italian for Health Care, The Language of Fashion, and The Language of the Libretti/Opera.Professional courses deal with extensive and well-structured subjects that cannot be covered within the space of a few lessons. When a student needs to deal with specific topics linked to their profession, the school recommends informing them before arrival, so that the course programme can be better prepared. The textbooks and materials used in the professional courses are provided by the school and are included in the price of the course. The teachers are experts in the language of the chosen sector and use a vast range of support materials (e.g. articles from economic newspapers, examples of commercial letters and other authentic material from different professional areas) that allow the student to engage with real texts with real practical use.

This course includes 20 group lessons in the morning and 5 one-to-one lessons in the afternoon per week. The superintensive Italian courses consist of group lessons and individual lessons. The group lessons are held in the mornings, and individual lessons in the afternoon. In addition to group courses with other students (standard course and intensive course), individual lessons are useful for students to learn, improve or better understand some aspects of the Italian language they intend to study (grammar issues, topics of conversation, vocabulary, specific subjects, Italian culture, etc.). Since the students can propose the contents of their individual lessons, one-to-one hours can be used to review specific grammar points, to discuss and deepen cultural topics, etc. The super intensive Italian language courses are recommended to: - those who have little time and need to have the best results in the shortest time possible. - those who need to solve difficulties on grammar rules or understand new grammar subjects, speak about specific subjects or enhance their vocabulary - those who want or can attend only for short periods (1 to 4 weeks). - students of any level.

Super Intensive Course plus 5 individual lessons per week.The school courses are designed to respond more to general needs and problems, than to specific issues and have diverse learning objectives. The plus 5 course allows the student to learn in two different ways: on one hand there's studying in group, where you can benefit from the communicative dynamics, learning together with others. On the other hand, you can also follow a personalized and intensive study program taking advantage of the expertise and attention offered by a private lesson. For those who have a high level of knowledge of the Italian language, private lessons are ideal to learn in depth about the culture of Italy, its history and the lifestyles of the Italian people. If, on the other hand, you are preparing to do an Italian language certificate exam, a university test, or an important work interview; with the reinforcement and in-depth learning offered by private lessons, you will certainly succeed and reach your goals. Staff are always available to help to organize extracurricular activities during your stay: guided museum visits, monument and church visits, tastings, lessons on various Italian topics (e.g. cinema, literature, opera, or food) and visits around the city.

This course includes 20 group lessons in the morning and 10 one-to-one lessons in the afternoon per week. The superintensive Italian courses are made of group lessons and individual lessons. The group lessons are held in the mornings, individual lessons in the afternoon. In addition to group courses with other students (standard course and intensive course), individual lessons are useful for students to learn, improve or better understand some aspects of the Italian language they intend to study (grammar issues, topics of conversation, vocabulary, specific subjects, Italian culture, etc.). Since the students can propose the contents of their individual lessons, one-to-one hours can be used to review specific grammar points, to discuss and deepen cultural topics, etc. The super intensive Italian language courses are recommended to: - those who have little time and need to have the best results in the shortest time possible. - those who need to solve difficulties on grammar rules or understand new grammar subjects, speak about specific subjects or enhance their vocabulary - those who want or can attend only for short periods (1 to 4 weeks). - students of any level.

This course includes 30 group lessons in the morning/afternoon and 5 one-to-one lessons in the afternoon per week. The superintensive Italian courses are made of group lessons and individual lessons. The group lessons are held in the mornings, individual lessons in the afternoon. In addition to group courses with other students (standard course and intensive course), individual lessons are useful for students to learn, improve or better understand some aspects of the Italian language they intend to study (grammar issues, topics of conversation, vocabulary, specific subjects, Italian culture, etc.). Since the students can propose the contents of their individual lessons, one-to-one hours can be used to review specific grammar points, to discuss and deepen cultural topics, etc. The super intensive Italian language courses are recommended to: - those who have little time and need to have the best results in the shortest time possible. - those who need to solve difficulties on grammar rules or understand new grammar subjects, speak about specific subjects or enhance their vocabulary - those who want or can attend only for short periods (1 to 4 weeks). - students of any level.

Super Intensive Course plus 10 individual lessons per week.The school courses are designed to respond more to general needs and problems, than to specific issues and have diverse learning objectives. The plus 10 course allows the student to learn in two different ways: on one hand there's studying in group, where you can benefit from the communicative dynamics, learning together with others. On the other hand, you can also follow a personalized and intensive study program taking advantage of the expertise and attention offered by a private lesson. For those who have a high level of knowledge of the Italian language, private lessons are ideal to learn in depth about the culture of Italy, its history and the lifestyles of the Italian people. If, on the other hand, you are preparing to do an Italian language certificate exam, a university test, or an important work interview; with the reinforcement and in-depth learning offered by private lessons, you will certainly succeed and reach your goals. Staff are always available to help to organize extracurricular activities during your stay: guided museum visits, monument and church visits, tastings, lessons on various Italian topics (e.g. cinema, literature, opera, or food) and visits around the city.

The one-to-one lessons are fully personalised and intensive. It will help you to quickly improve your general or specialised Italian knowledge.This option allows you to combine a Standard course in the morning with individual lessons in the afternoon. This is a flexible language course suited to your individual needs. You can concentrate on improving specific aspects of the language and on developing the abilities and the vocabulary needed in your professional life or for your studies. While learning in a group is stimulating and challenging, the individual tuition provides maximum concentration on special requirements which are established by a questionnaire the school previously sends you, in which you can indicate the language needs you would like to focus on. You will benefit both from group interaction and a personalized language training.

This course includes the Intensive group course plus 5 private lessons per week.The course is aimed at those who have specific professional or study interests and who want to enhance their knowledge in a specialised area. This course is 5 hours per day, 4 in a group and one individual, and it is structured as follows: two hours of morphosyntax, two hours of communication and sociolinguistic skills development and one hour on specific, agreed topics.

This course includes the Intensive group course plus 10 private lessons per week for two students.The first four lessons are the same as for the intensive course. The last two lessons are private and are done on specific pre-arranged themes, the use of language for business purposes, for tourism or for other sectors.

Specialised course for Italian language teachers (SL) in line with the new programme of EU mobility for teaching and training. The individual hours are concentrated on the methodology and the practice of teaching.

This course includes the Intensive group course plus 10 private lessons per week.The first four lessons are the same as for the intensive course. The last two lessons are private and can have specific professional or study interests and to learn terms and structures related to their field.

This course includes the Intensive group course plus 5 private lessons per week for two students.The course is designed for those attending group intensive courses but who want to further improve their Italian, work together with other students, and share common interests. This course is 5 hours per day, 4 in a group and one in a couple, and is structured as follows: two hours of morphosyntax, two hours of communication and sociolinguistic skills development, one hour lesson for an in-depth study of language or cultural issues proposed by the students themselves.

If your love for the Italian language is larger than life, one single course may not be enough! That’s why AEF also offers Italiano intensivo to students who would like to combine the course Italiano insieme with a number of one-on-one lessons. In the morning, you will attend the Italiano insieme small-group class of the most suitable level for you. Classes are divided into two parts, with two different instructors. The first part is dedicated to how the language and its structures work; the second one will be focusing on conversation and communication, in mixed groups of students from different levels. Italian courses are availables for a minimum of 2 weeks, but the course typically is a 4-week long. This structure allows the achievement of a level according to the Common European Framework (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) and provides a total of 80 lessons, divided into 40 conversation lessons and 40 grammar lessons. In case that the group is composed of less than 3 students, the conversation lessons remain unchanged but there are 24 grammar lessons that also guarantee the achievement of the expected level. In the afternoon you will take individual, custom-made lessons on the grammar or communicative topics that you wish to study in more detail. In addition to all this, you will have the chance to join the cultural activities that AEF offers every week to all students—a fun way to get to know the Italian culture, the city of Florence, and the AEF community better. Upon your arrival at Palazzo Niccolini, your experience will start with a tour of the school premises, and to meet the staff. The next activity will be a walking tour to discover Florence, and then in the following weeks, a pizza night at a local pizzeria, lessons about art and Florentine museums, a masterclass on opera, an Italian wine tasting, a night at the Opera or at a local theater, as well as Italian language activities. Every month, our courses will end with a concert by our Music and Opera students and instructors.

If your love for the Italian language is larger than life, one single course may not be enough! That’s why AEF also offers Italiano Intensivo to students who would like to combine the course Italiano Insieme with a number of one-on-one lessons. In the morning, you will attend the Italiano Insieme small-group class of the most suitable level for you. Classes are divided into two parts, with two different instructors. The first part is dedicated to how the language and its structures work; the second one will be focusing on conversation and communication, in mixed groups of students from different levels. Italian courses are available for a minimum of 2 weeks, but the course is typically 4-weeks long. This structure allows the achievement of a level according to the Common European Framework (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) and provides a total of 80 lessons, divided into 40 conversation lessons and 40 grammar lessons. In the case of the group being composed of less than 3 students, the conversation lessons remain unchanged but there are 24 grammar lessons that also guarantee that students achieve their goals. In the afternoon you will take individual, custom-made lessons on the grammar or communicative topics that you wish to study in more detail. In addition to all this, you will have the chance to join the cultural activities that AEF offers every week to all students—a fun way to get to know the Italian culture, the city of Florence, and the AEF community better. Upon your arrival at Palazzo Niccolini, your experience will start with a tour of the school premises, and to meet the staff. The next activity will be a walking tour to discover Florence, and then in the following weeks, a pizza night at a local pizzeria, lessons about art in Florentine museums, a masterclass on opera, an Italian wine tasting, a night at the Opera or at a local theatre, as well as Italian language activities. Every month, the courses will end with a concert performed by their Music and Opera students and instructors.