Scuola di lingua e cultura italiana per stranieri
Via Borra, 35 - 57123 Livorno - Italy
tel.+39/0586/883453 - fax +39/0586/883453
LinguaNova is an Italian school of language, placed in Livorno, a town not very touristy and pleasantly overlooking the sea in Tuscany, close to the great cities of art. At Linguanova you can study italian in small groups (average:2/3) and with qualified teachers. All level courses, one to one, cooking, art... Good prices, discounts for long stays, max 6 students per group.
Livorno (Leghorn) is a pleasant Tuscan town overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. Its climate, the green hills surrounding it and above all its coast line, which offers the possibility of beautiful walks and summer swims, make it particularly agreeable all year round.
Livorno's history is brief: it was only from the 16th century onwards that it began to assume the dimension of a true city, at the same period in which Florence and the Medici were at the height of their splendour.
Once it became a duty free port, it was a cosmopolitan city right up to the 17th and 18th centuries full of colonies originating from all parts of the world: English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Greek and Jewish. This was so much the case that even today Livorno is characterized by its atmosphere of tolerance and conviviality towards foreigners. This aspect is also reflected in the character of the Livornese people. In fact traditionally the Livornese are defined as 'jocular' and 'without care', capable of living happily together with all nationalities.
Unfotunately Livorno risked being completely eliminated by the bombing during the Second World War: a truly irreparable loss if you think that Livorno should have been, at least in the Urban Development Program of the architect Bernardo Buontalenti, "the ideal city".
This 'ideal city', has not been completely lost however; it can be partly traced, and even tra-velled, by taking a boat along the characteristic canals which link the port to the rest of the city.
WHY LIVORNO?
1)Unlike in the other Italian cities, it is possible to hear correct Italian spoken in Livorno because, as is the case in the whole of Tuscany, no dialect is used. Tuscany, therefore, is an ideal starting point (the Italian language was born here) for anyone wishing to approach our language.
2)Its vicinity to the sea means there is pleasant breeze throughout the day, making the hottest days easily bearable.
3)It is close to the Tuscan archipelago islands which are in easy reach in a short time by ferries which leave from the port; and to the renowned Costa degli Etruschi with its interesting ruins.
4)It is close to the great cities of art: Florence, Pisa, Lucca and Siena. Volterra, San Gimignano and all the medieval towns and villages spread all over the Tuscan countryside, and above all the famous Chianti hills are also within easy reach.
5)Finally, Livorno is not a classic tourist town, which means that in Livorno you can get to know real Italian life through its people.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Our school is a young one made up of warm and helpful people qualified in teaching Italian. The didactic activity will be integrated with activities which allow the students to meet the local people and experience the local culture. Our school organizes
1)Excursions and guided tours to the most beautiful and interesting cities of Toscana
2)Additional courses of art, music, cinema and italian cooking.
3)Cocktails and dinners in characteristic restaurants.
HOW TO REACH LIVORNO
To reach Livorno is very simple. Our town is situated infact on one of the most important railways of Italy. But if you choose to come by car, you can find a main road leading exactly to Livorno. Moreover, the nearest airports are Pisa (20 km.) and Firenze (90 km.).
From Corsica you can arrive directly at the port of Livorno also by ferry.
COURSES
| Group courses: | 15 hours a week |
|---|---|
| Intensive courses: | 25 hours a week |
| Individual courses: | The hours and the content of the course can be established according to yuor special wishes and needs. |
| Italian literature course: | 10 hours a week + 5 hours of language course |
| Preparation for CILS examinations | Certificate of Italian as a Foreign Language |
| Diction coursses for opera singers: | 5 hours a week + 10 hours of language course |
| Business Italian courses: | The structure and content of the course con be developed according to the requirements of individual students |
| Courses in "agriturismo" (farm house): | 15 hours a week (minimun 4 students) excluded July and August |
| "One-to-One" courses: | The content of the course will be established according to the requirements of individual students |
The partecipants will be admitted, after a test, to one of the four following language-levels:
- BEGINNER
- ELEMENTARY
- INTERMEDIATE
- ADVANCED
LODGING
LinguaNova offers several types of accomodation:
Bedsite
Shared appartment
Room in appartment
In family
Flat in "Agriturismo" (farm house)
N.B. The choice of accomodation varies, however the school does its utmost to satisfy the student's needs as much as possible.
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