6 Italian Language Courses for Seniors (50 years plus) in Bologna

It is aimed at those who want to share an experience of language study with people of the same age group. Learning a new language for mature students can be enjoyable and gratifying, if approached using a suitable methodology and at the right pace. The learning process is at a different pace for seniors, and the psychological aspect has to be given great consideration. For these reasons, this tailored group course is designed to be flexible and the teaching methodology has been adapted to follow the pace and respond to the specific needs of these students. The classes are few in number and the average number of students for each class is around 3-6. The small class size guarantees special attention for each student’s individual needs, and enables teachers to get to know their students as individuals and facilitates friendly relationships. The daily Italian lesson consists of two parts: the first part of the lesson is mainly focused on the grammatical structure and vocabulary, whereas the second part is dedicated to the use of the Italian language (speaking, reading, listening and writing) focusing on expression and communication (current events, Italian culture, lifestyle, and other topics of interest will be discussed during this part of the lesson). The Senior Course (50 +) has a mid-morning break when students and teachers go to a coffee-bar together: a wonderful chance to practice Italian with the locals, have a chat and get to know each other better. The course requires a minimum of four students.