40 New Year New You • Lifestyle Resolutions & Personal Development Learn to speak Italian The Italian Cultural Institute offers nine


progressive levels: Elementary (A1.1, A1.2, A2), Intermediate (B1.1, B1.2, B2), and Advanced (C1.1, C1.2, C2). These linguistic levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF), produced by the Council of Europe. This ensures uniformity and consist- ency of teaching in line with other language institutions in London and across Europe. It’s also possible to attend revision classes,


intermediate conversation classes and work- shops on subjects such as drama, cinema, and culture and language. And for advanced students who want to keep up their Italian, there’s also a special course, Avanzato+. All the institute’s classes are conducted in


centre for the promotion of culture. It’s one of 90 such institutes around the


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world offering a wide choice of Italian language classes. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced, whether you want Italian for busi- ness or pleasure, it’s the perfect place to perfect your language skills at a level that suits your needs, at times and days that suit your schedule. You can also continue to fi ne-tune your


language skills after class. You can keep up to date with Italian culture


by taking advantage of exciting events at the institute, such as fi lms, plays, concerts, lectures, book and poetry readings, and exhibitions. Italian Cultural Institute students can also use


the library, which has more than 25,000 volumes, plus periodicals and a large reference section.


The courses The institute offers general Italian courses on all levels on weekday mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends. In addition, there are morning or afternoon intensive courses and even a semi-intensive course on Sundays. Private or group tuition can be arranged for individuals or companies, and there’s even tuition via Skype.


he place to learn Italian in London is the Italian Cultural Institute (Istituto Italiano di Cultura), the offi cial Italian government


Italian and provide training in all basic commu- nication skills — listening, speaking, reading and writing — with a systematic study of grammar. The teachers all are university-qual- ifi ed native speakers and the classrooms have video and audio equipment, which means the lessons can be broadcast online. Terms last for 10 weeks, and you can choose


courses of 30 or 40 hours. Content is the same for both, which means the


40-hour course allows you more time to digest, learn and practice the material. This is just one example of the institute’s fl exible approach.


Your level Whether you’re new to the language, completely fl uent, or anything in between, the institute can help. Because it provides courses on so many different levels, you can rest assured you’ll be in the class that best matches your abilities and goals. What’s more, courses on every level are given


every term, so you can start whenever it’s most convenient: in January, May or September. There are also summer courses starting in July. Unless you’re either a complete beginner


or have studied at the institute before, a brief assessment test is compulsory to ensure your needs can best be met by placing you in the most appropriate class.


Italian Language Services at the Italian Cultural Institute, 39 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8NX. Course offi ce opening times: Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm T: 020 7823 1887 E: courses@icilondon.uk icilondon.esteri.it


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