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Course B: Complete
Piccola Università Italiana

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Course B refers to the school’s Complete course, which is the traditional group format. The class sizes are kept small at just 8 participants, giving each student easy access to their teacher when they would like to ask questions and resolve any language obstacles. All learners on this course are assigned to a group that most corresponds to their current Italian language ability, which is done via a placement test that takes place at the beginning of the course. If students cannot be placed in an appropriate group due to a lack of students at their level, then they may receive an adapted form of private tuition, in exchange for reducing the total number of class hours. The course includes 4 lessons of 55 minutes each (with a 20-minute break) in small groups from a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 8 students; the lessons have both a grammar and a conversation component. The focus of the content is on the structure and rules of grammar, practical exercises such as forming sentences, games, quizzes and written texts, expanding vocabulary, idioms, reading texts on the various topics of Italian culture such as cooking, wine, music, cinema, role plays, acted out everyday situations, conversation and the use of different methods of communication, direct listening, analysis of the different faces and facets of Italy. For intermediate and advanced participants active newspaper readings are used. Discussions about topics from the world of art, culture, current affairs, politics and society. As a rule, the 4 hours daily are divided into 2 hours of grammar and 2 hours of conversation, so the language student gets to know and immerses himself in the 4 pillars of language optimally: speaking, understanding, reading, writing.

Lessons per week: 20 (55 minutes per lesson)

Max. students per class: 8

Starting dates: Every Monday

Required minimum language level: Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

Course B: Complete (20 lessons per week)

Price at school	375€

Price at school

375€

FREE cancellation

FREE changes

Price at school	240€

Price at school	1300€

Standard 15
Home Language International - HLI

Perhaps you want to move to Italy to study the language, but you don’t necessarily want to live in one of the larger and more famous cities due to high levels of traffic or tourism. HLI’s home tuition programme in Trieste could be the ideal solution for you, with its more laid-back pace of life. You can expect to improve your Italian with the help of 15 hours of private classes every week, all of which are based on the topics you would like to study. By moving around Trieste and living your daily life, you’ll be involved in plenty of situations that test and develop your Italian communication skills. One thing you will notice is that Trieste residents have their own dialect, but over time you will get used to this particular way of speaking. Every year Trieste hosts a multitude of events, live music performances, as well as stunning beaches and nature paths - so there’s something to do for everyone in their free time. Your host family provides three meals per day, which are usually the best moments of the day to sit down and chat in Italian. For those guests who experience any kind of issue with their course or accommodation, HLI asks that they get in touch with their Local Organiser staff working within Trieste. The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week. • Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home • 15 to 30 hours private language lessons per week • Recommended age 18+

Lessons per week: 15 (60 minutes per lesson)

Max. students per class: 1

Starting dates: Every Monday

Required minimum language level: Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

Standard 15 (15 lessons per week)

Price at school	1330€

Price at school

1330€

1264€

Includes accommodation

FREE cancellation

FREE changes

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Reviews by former students who attended a course in Trieste

Very friendly staff. The level of knowledge is determined in advance in writing and verbally online. This means that the courses can start on day 1. Very good introduction on the 1st day.

4 April 2024
Course: Course B: Complete - 2 weeks
Student age: 66 years

4.7 | 83 reviews

UlrikePiccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

Wonderful teachers, great excursions. Enjoyed the 60+ Programme

8 November 2023
Course: Active Silver 60+ Programme - Studio Flat (Single) - 2 weeks
Student age: 60 years

4.7 | 83 reviews

WendyPiccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

They are all very very nice, there was always help. The lessons are very well done. Very good overall.

12 October 2023
Course: Course B: Complete - 2 weeks
Student age: 63 years

4.7 | 83 reviews

MarionPiccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

I liked the school very much. The large classrooms are pleasant in terms of room temperature. The teachers are dedicated, patient and do a good job.

2 October 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 62 years

4.5 | 62 reviews

ElisabethTrieste Language School

I liked practically everything about the school. It is a pity that I couldn't book another several weeks to strengthen and improve the basics. The school is definitely highly recommended!

20 September 2023
Course: Course B: Complete - 2 weeks
Student age: 66 years

4.7 | 83 reviews

NathaliePiccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

The structure was generally well constructed, but too focused on grammar.

14 September 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 0 years

4.5 | 62 reviews

Harald Trieste Language School

Nice and competent teachers

11 September 2023
Course: Course E: One-to-One - 2 weeks
Student age: 15 years

4.7 | 83 reviews

LilianPiccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

Very nice, competent, friendly guides and teachers, nothing more to say, just great!!!

11 September 2023
Course: Course B: Complete - 1 week
Student age: 64 years

4.7 | 83 reviews

BrigittePiccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

Competent and friendly teachers, pleasant atmosphere

11 September 2023
Course: Course B: Complete - 1 week
Student age: 64 years

4.7 | 83 reviews

FranzPiccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

The school is GREAT, the teachers SUPER and the atmosphere is really bombastic - not to mention Trieste.

8 August 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 52 years

4.5 | 62 reviews

SenajTrieste Language School

All the teachers were super nice and always in a good mood and willing to help. I felt very comfortable there!

7 August 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 47 years

4.5 | 62 reviews

EminaTrieste Language School

Very professional school! The classes are excellent. The professors are very good, committed to their work. The excursions organized by the school are excellent too.

31 July 2023
Course: Course A: Conversation - 1 week
Student age: 29 years

4.7 | 83 reviews

NevenaPiccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

Small groups, intensive discussions, very friendly and open-minded teachers.

14 May 2023
Course: Course C: Intensive (20 group + 6 individual) - 1 week
Student age: 64 years

4.7 | 83 reviews

GeorgiPiccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

Pleasant atmosphere, super nice teachers

14 March 2023
Course: Course B: Complete - 1 week
Student age: 56 years

4.7 | 83 reviews

SusannePiccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

Very central and easy to get around, everyone was very friendly.

13 March 2023
Course: Course B: Complete - 1 week
Student age: 62 years

4.7 | 83 reviews

BarbaraPiccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

It was a great stay with great support and great teachers.

15 November 2022
Course: Course B: Complete - 1 week
Student age: 44 years

4.7 | 83 reviews

UtePiccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

Very pleasant ambience, super location, everyone is very friendly and helpful
I will definitely recommend it to others

2 November 2022
Course: Course E: One-to-One - 1 week
Student age: 52 years

4.7 | 83 reviews

BettinaPiccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

The teachers are excellent, definitely the best the school has to offer. They are very dedicated, polite, and high-level.

25 October 2022
Course: Course C: Intensive (20 group + 6 individual) - 2 weeks
Student age: 40 years

4.7 | 83 reviews

FernandaPiccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

I especially liked the very motivated teaching staff and the way they organised the lessons.

24 October 2022
Course: Course B: Complete - 1 week
Student age: 67 years

4.7 | 83 reviews

ELFRIEDEPiccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

The school is very well organised and everyone, the teaching staff as well as the administration and leisure tutors, are very nice, helpful and competent. You never feel left alone. The teachers, in my case Virginia and Lara, made the lessons interesting and also with some humour and were very patient. The school, as well as the great Dorian on the excursions, were also very nice and accommodating to the older students.

4 October 2022
Course: Course B: Complete - 1 week
Student age: 58 years

4.7 | 83 reviews

MichaelPiccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

FAQ about courses in Trieste

What is the best language school for adults in Trieste?
Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie has received the best overall rating in Trieste.
Which Italian school in Trieste has the best location?
Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie, located in Via Armando Diaz 16 has been voted as the school with the best location in Trieste.
Which Italian school offers the best rated teaching in Trieste?
Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie was rated highest for quality of teaching.
Which school offers the best accommodation in Trieste?
'Residence C1' at Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie is the best rated accommodation in Trieste.
What are the costs of living in Trieste?
The student price index in Trieste is 76.88. For details check the city's cost of living section.
I am looking for an intensive course for adults at B2 level. I have chosen 2 weeks but it could be 3 weeks.
“In Trieste we have a number of partner schools that offer intensive Italian courses combined with a cultural programme. Contact us for more information. ”
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 25, 2024
I am looking for an activity for my eight-year-old son, mother tongue German but speaks Italian. Ideally in the morning one week at the end of May. Aim: to improve the basics of his Italian (articles prepositions, vocabulary) better if not alone and with playful activities.
“At the time of writing (2024), our partner schools in Trieste only offer junior programmes from mid-July. If you are not flexible with regard to travel dates, in this destination we can offer you some packages of private lessons or the Home Tuition programme, a highly customisable course where you can stay in the teacher's home and follow a package of lessons that you can combine with extra-curricular activities decided on your own from among those available. ”
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 18, 2024
I would like to ask if it is possible to have space for the car and if it is possible to use the kitchen.
“At the time of writing (2024) there is a car park, "Park San Giusto", which is only a 3-minute walk from the school. You can park your car there. The use of the kitchen is at the discretion of your host family. Contact us and we will be able to ask the school if there are any families available who would let you use their kitchen.”
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 19, 2024
Can I pay in installments?
“The payment is made in 2 stages:
1.- Prepayment. Due in the moment of registration. This payment is necessary so that we can send the booking to the school. Without this payment, the school cannot process the booking. If everything is okay, the school will send us the confirmation 1-2 business days later.

2.- Outstanding amount. This amount has to be paid to the school after the confirmation of the booking. Once this amount has been paid, the school can send the visa document if you require that.”
Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 25, 2023
What is the minimum required age to book a summer camp in Trieste? Do you offer group lessons for a student aged 7?
“The minimum required age to book a summer camp in Trieste is 12 years old. Group lessons are not available for a student aged 7.”
Ana Carolina, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - Nov 08, 2021