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Levels and objectives

The students level of ability will be determined according to the following

The ILI courses allow you to prepare at any level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and, in addition to the course, you can obtain the level certificate and pass exams for different types of language certifications.

Basic user

A1 – Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

  • standard 160 lessons

A2 – Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

  • standard 160 lessons

Indipendent user

B1 – Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. Can write personal letters and simple texts necessary for daily life.

  • standard 160 lessons

B2 – Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a point of view on a topical issue, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. Can write formal letters.

  • standard 160 lessons

Proficient user

C1 – Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

  • standard 160 lessons

C2 – Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations in both written and spoken communication.

  • standard 160 lessons

* 1 lesson = 50 minutes

The Italian Language Workshop
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Paul, Sweden

I appreciated the teachers and their positive attidude. Keep doing what you are doing! I liked the atmosphere in the...

Paul

5.0
2017-10-20T16:48:48+02:00

Paul

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I appreciated the teachers and their positive attidude. Keep doing what you are doing! I liked the atmosphere in the School, it is very cozy and welcomming.
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Sarah, Germany

Die Lehrer waren sehr freundlich und konnten gut erklären Der Unterricht war gut organisiert, wir haben viel diskutiert und auch...

Sarah

5.0
2017-10-20T16:49:50+02:00

Sarah

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Die Lehrer waren sehr freundlich und konnten gut erklären Der Unterricht war gut organisiert, wir haben viel diskutiert und auch einiges geschrieben. Die Lehrer war immer „present“ und haben alles sehr gut erklärt.
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Alex, Russia

I liked that we also got to interact with oher classes because it allowed us to communicate more in italian...

Alex

5.0
2017-10-20T16:49:32+02:00

Alex

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I liked that we also got to interact with oher classes because it allowed us to communicate more in italian as we would in the outside world. The teachers are also patient and attend to cure individual needs as students.
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Steve, Canada

L’ambiente familiare. Ho apprezzato i gruppi piccoli e la struttura delle lezioni. I professori sono molto bravi e dinamici. Le...

Steve

4.0
2017-10-20T16:50:24+02:00

Steve

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L’ambiente familiare. Ho apprezzato i gruppi piccoli e la struttura delle lezioni. I professori sono molto bravi e dinamici. Le attività ottime per conoscere tutti!
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Mirjam, Switzerland

Mein Name ist Mirjam. Ich komme von Winterthur, aus der Schweiz. Ich verbrachte zwei Wochen Ferien in Lugano, in der...

Mirjam

5.0
2017-10-20T16:44:01+02:00

Mirjam

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Mein Name ist Mirjam. Ich komme von Winterthur, aus der Schweiz. Ich verbrachte zwei Wochen Ferien in Lugano, in der Ferienwohnung meiner Eltern. Mit der ILI Sprachschule (Intensivkurs am Morgen) habe ich eine gute Erfahrung gemacht. Ich denke, ich konnte mein Italienisch verbessern. Auch waren die beiden Lehrerinnen, die ich hatte sowie die Leute im Sekretariat sehr nett. Il mio nome è Mirjam. Vengo da Winterthur, in Svizzera. Sono stata a Lugano per due settimane di vacanza, nella casa di vacanza dei miei genitori. Con la scuola di lingua ILI (corsi intensivi della mattina), ho fatto una buona esperienza. Penso di aver potuto migliorare il mio italiano. Inoltre le due insegnanti che ho avuto e il personale della segreteria erano molto gentili.
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Anne, Olanda

Buoni gli insegnanti, lezioni facili da seguire, spiegazioni molto chiare e una buona quantità di tempo di conversazione.

Anne

4.0
2017-10-20T16:50:42+02:00

Anne

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Buoni gli insegnanti, lezioni facili da seguire, spiegazioni molto chiare e una buona quantità di tempo di conversazione.
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David, Sweden

Enthusiastic teachers! I appreciated the level of passion that the teachers had of teaching. They made the course really fun....

David

5.0
2017-10-20T16:49:16+02:00

David

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Enthusiastic teachers! I appreciated the level of passion that the teachers had of teaching. They made the course really fun. I liked the teachers and the rest of the staff in the School.
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Nicola, Scotland

I arrived here 4 months ago in the beautiful city of Lugano with very little Italian and a huge mission...

Nicola

5.0
2017-10-20T16:48:23+02:00

Nicola

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I arrived here 4 months ago in the beautiful city of Lugano with very little Italian and a huge mission to learn as quickly as possible for work. With the commitment and enthusiasm of the wonderful teachers at the school, it has been possible to start work as a doctor, albeit very challenging, and the guys continue to laugh at my regular mistakes but inspire me to learn and communicate in a calm and encouraging environment! What a wonderful experience with very important friendships made.
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