STUDIOLINGUA is a specialist school for Italian language and culture courses for adults. We organize both group courses as individual and in-company courses. Learning a language is a dynamic process, a process with a better end result when it involves interaction with (native) Italian speakers and when the culture of the country is experienced. For that process-enhancing purpose, we have created a little bit of Italy in Amsterdam. Where the taste of the Bel Paese can be tried and her arts can be admired. In that atmosphere, we host our language and culture courses.

Aim:
Goal of the courses is to teach the student the capabilities to communicate with Italians, in different situations and settings and in an efficient and pleasant way.

Method:
STUDIOLINGUA uses a learning model in which an informal and relaxed approach in the classroom is central, in order for all students to feel free to speak Italian and to experiment with language. All instructors are native Italian speakers. Courses are in Italian and aimed at improving four language skills: to speak better, listen better, read better and write better. Materials include newspaper articles, recorded conversations, films, literature and songs.

Level:
In line with the acknowledged international CEFR we offer six different levels. This framework is used by schools and universities both within and outside of Italy. Its classifications go for both "spoken" and for "business" Italian. The six levels can be differentiated for didactical reasons, for instance in an intensive course in which students want to test their theoretical knowledge whilst making extra 'speaking hours'. Click here to read descriptions of all the levels. To test the entry level of new students, we use a language test. The test and the resulting advice is free and is non-binding. Click here to downoad the language test.


Courses:
At STUDIOLINGUA we offer:

- An annual course: courses that meet once a week, an hour and a half per meeting, for a total of 48 hours, from mid-September till the end of May. See the timetable…

- Semester courses: courses that once a week, two hours per meeting, for a total of 46 hours over a period of six months (January – June) See the timetable…

- Quarterly courses: courses that meet twice a week, two hours per meeting, for a total of 44 hours over a period of three months (January – March; April – June; October – December) See the timetable…

- A summer course: highly intensive courses that meet five times a week, two hours per meeting, for a total of 40 hours, during the month of July. See the timetable…

- Culture courses: courses dedicated to art history or vinology, to political debates or courses on Italian society and current affairs. See the timetable…

- Individual courses (for private individuals): courses tailored to the individual demands of the student, who decides on the level of the course, topics to be discussed and when courses are to be taken. For an informal proposal or quotation and for more information, please send an email to info@studiolingua.nl

- Tailored courses for companies: ever more companies in the Netherlands show demand for Italian speaking employees due to intensified international relations. STUDIOLINGUA offers in-company courses, tailored to the needs of the customer, which can be aimed at specific sectors like fashion, food or for instance on specific Italian language used in court. Courses can be hosted at STUDIOLINGUA or on-site at the client. For an informal proposal or quotation and for more information, please send an email to info@studiolingua.nl

All our courses are offered during daytime and in the evenings, on weekdays and in the weekends.