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Lignano - Juniors Programme

Florence

Milan

Syracuse

Historical centre

Underground linesMILAN

MILAN UNDERGROUND

Lima

Learn Italian in Milan with

Founded 1990

Location in one of the most important commercial areas of Milan located on the underground line MM1

The school - located on three floors- secretary's office and administration- 18 classrooms- garden

Staff 10 staff

Teachers 20 teachers

Students average monthly enrolments: 230 students- country of origin- age- occupation

LINGUADUEwww.linguadue.com

Europe 38%Asia 40%

Oceania 1%

South America 11%

Africa 1%

North America 5%

Middle East 4%

EUROPE

Germany 10%

Sweden 7%

UK 3%

France 3%

Switzerland 2%

Austria 2%

Spain 2%

Russia 2%

Other 7%

ASIA

Japan 20%

South Korea 15%

Taiwan 3%

China 1%

Other 1%

SOUTH AMERICA

Brazil 4%

Mexico 3%

Argentina 1%

Colombia 1%

Other 1%

MIDDLE EAST

Israel 2%

Turkey 2%

LINGUADUE – COUNTRY OF ORIGIN OF THE STUDENTS

26- 30 years25%

21- 25 years34%

16- 20 years10%

31- 40 years15%

over 40 year16%

LINGUADUE - AGE OF THE STUDENTS

LINGUADUE PROGRAMMES

- Italian language courses

- Internship

ITALIAN STANDARD COURSE

Hours per week 20 (4 hours per day from Monday to Friday)

Course length from 2 to 48 weeks

Starting dates every month

Class size maximum 12 students

Levels from beginner to advanced

Schedule Programme Teacher Classroom

9.00 - 10.40or

13.30 - 15.10Grammar Cristina 3

11.00 - 12.40or

15.30 - 17.10Conversation Bruno 3

Cristina

Francesca

Bruno

Laura

LucaMarina

Rosa

LINGUISTIC LEVELS

Hours222 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80

Common European

Framework

A1

Beginner

A2

Elementary

B1

Intermediate

B2

Upper-Intermediate

C1

Advanced

C2

Proficient

Levels 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Description of Italian

Proficiency

You don't know the

language or you can

recognize familiar words

You can use simple

phrases and sentences to describe or to ask for some

things.You can write a postcard or

brief messages

and read very short and

simple texts.

You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and

direct exchange of

information on familiar topics and activities.

You can describe in

simple terms your family and other

people, living conditions and job.

You can handle very short social exchanges,

participate in communicativ

e situation, even though

you can’t usually

understand enough to keep the

conversation going

yourself.

You can deal with most situations

likely to arise whilst

travelling in an area

where the language is spoken. You

can understand most of the

conversations on topics that are familiar,

or of personal interest.You can

understand the main

points of clear standard

speech on familiar

matters: work, school,

leisure, etc.

You can enter unprepared

into a conversation on familiar

and of personal interest

topics. You can narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe

your reactions. You can

understand the main points of

many radio or TV

programmes on current

affairs.

You can interact with a

degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes

regular interaction with native speakers

quite possible. You can take an active part in discussions with familiar

contexts, accounting for

and sustaining your views.

You can present clear,

detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to

your field of interest. You can explain a viewpoint on

a topical issue. You

can understand

most TV news, current

affairs programmes

and the majority of

films in standard dialect.

You can express yourself

fluently and spontaneousl

y without much obvious searching for expressions. You can use the language flexibly and

effectively for social and

professional purposes. You can

understand television

programmes and films

without too much effort.

You can formulate ideas and

opinions with precision and

relate your contribution skilfully to

those of other speakers. You can

present clear and detailed descriptions of complex

subjects. You can

understand specialised

articles even when they are not related to

your field.

You can take part

effortlessly in any

conversation or discussion

and have good level of

familiarity with some

idiomatic expressions

and colloquialisms

You have no difficulty in

understanding any kind of

spoken language,

whether live or broadcast.

You can participate fluently in

discussion on variety of topics and

use idiomatic expressions

and any colloquialism.

Achievements

This level is required to attend practical courses in

• Arts & Design• Art History

• Culinary Arts for amateurs

This level is required to attend

• The Internship Programme

• The Preparatory Course• University Admission

• All vocational programmes

This level is required to attend

• Graduate and post-graduate

Academic Programmes

This level is required to enter the Italian speaking

job market

ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSE ANDINTERNSHIP

Italian language preparatory course

• Standard course for a minimum of four weeks

Requisites

• Advanced level of Italian language knowledge

• Knowledge of the sector gained by previous study or work experience

Internship

Length 2, 3, 4 months

Location Florence and Milan

Sectors ● Restoration ● Food industry● Leather industry ● Furniture industry● Textile industry ● Tourism● Design and photography studios ● Professional studios

Participants

PROFILE INTERNSHIP PARTICIPANTS

SectorsRestoration 21%

Tourism 19%

Textile industry 18%

Arts and crafts 12%

Architecture 11%

Food industry 8%

Furniture industry 4%

Leather industry 3%

Other 4%

Country of originAsia 50%

Europe 25%

South America 16%

North America 9%

Length2 months 33%

3 months 38%

4 months 29%

Age18 - 22 years 23,5%

23 - 27 years 48%

28 - 32 years 20%

Over 32 years 8,5%

GenderFemale 76%

Male 24%

ACCOMMODATION IN MILAN

Homestayhalf board

use of the kitchen

Shared flat use of the kitchen

Independent flat for 1-2 people

Apartment for 1-2 people

JAPANESE TUTOR ASSISTANCE

Reception upon arrival

Orientation on the school and living in Milan

Assistance with personal problems

Translations in cases of difficulty in communicating with the staff

Nanako

KOREAN TUTOR ASSISTANCE

Reception upon arrival

Orientation on the school and living in Milan

Assistance with personal problems

Translations in cases of difficulty in communicating with the staff

Ju Yeon

Preparation of documents for the permit of stay

Upon request organization of the transfer service from Milan Malpensa airport to your accommodation

Organization of the personalised Internship programme

Academic studies in Italy counsellor

Clarissa

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE

Laura

LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES IN MILAN

July 2004Trips Arena of Verona (Opera) € 60

Lake Garda € 23

S. Margherita Ligure and Portofino € 25

Art History Visits Da Vinci’s “Last Supper” € 8

La Scala Museum € 3

Gallery of Modern Art -

Poldi Pezzoli Museum € 2

Walks Milan city centre -

The Navigli -

Movies Pane e Tulipani -

Tre uomini e una gamba -

Afternnon at the cinema € 4

Conferences Living in Milan -

Italian opera -

Italian design -

The language of gestures -

Milan by night Start of course dinner from the menu

Musical events € 16

Discos and bars from the menu