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Italian Language Courses in Florence, Lucca, Bologna and Camogli

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Index

Italian Language and Culture – Short Term p. 1

Italian Language and Culture – Long Term p. 2

Italian Language and Culture – Combined Intensive Course p. 3

Bread, Wine and Language p. 4

Italian and cooking with “Mamma” p. 5, 6

Individual Intensive Course p. 7

Walking and Talking p. 8, 9

Italian Language and Culture for School Groups p. 10

Travel & Learn: Seaside and City p. 11

Tutor Course p. 12

Teacher Refresher Course p. 14, 15

Teacher Training Course p. 16

Italian Language & Photography Workshop p. 17

Painting Course in the Artist’s Studio p. 18

Accommodation p. 19, 20, 21

Public Holidays and Pickup Service p. 22

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Italian Language and Culture – short termFlorence, Lucca and Bologna

4 hours language tuition 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. in 5 levels, classes of max. 12, average 6 to 8 participants

short term

1 week € 230 (€ 260)* 2 weeks € 350 (€ 440)* 3 weeks € 470 (€ 570)* 4 weeks € 600 (€ 700)*

20 hrs/week group course in the morning + afternoon activities: lectures, excursions and guided visits.

* Prices in ( ) refer to Bologna

Start Dates

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Public Holidays: Jan. 6 – Apr. 17, 25 – May 1 – Jun. 2 – Aug. 15– Oct. 4 (Bologna) –Nov. 1 – Dec. 8 – Dec. 23/Jan. 6 2018

* = 1 week course — ** = Bologna is closed from Aug. 14 to Aug. 19

Florence: Jan 9, 23 – Feb 6, 20 – Mar 6, 20 – Apr 3, 18 – May 2, 15, 29 – June 12, 26 – July 10, 24 – Aug 7, 21 – Sept 4, 18 – Oct 2, 16, 30 – Nov 13, 27 – Dec 11* – Jan 8/18

Bologna: Jan 9, 23 – Feb 6, 20 – Mar 6, 20 – Apr 3, 18 – May 2, 15, 29 – June 12, 26 – July 10, 24 – Aug 7*, 21 – Sept 4, 18 – Oct 2, 16, 30 – Nov 13, 27 – Dec 11 – Jan 8/18

Lucca: Jan 16, 30 – Feb 13, 27 – Mar 13, 27 – Apr 10, 24 – May 8, 22 – June 5, 19 – July 3, 17, 31 – Aug 14, 28 – Sept 11, 25 – Oct 9, 23 – Nov 6, 20 – Dec 4, 18* –Jan 15/18

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20 hrs/week group course in the morning + afternoon activities: lectures, excursions and guided visits. For those who can devote several months to learning Italian and want to greatly improve their confidence and fluency or who need a

solid language and cultural grounding, a special price for a 3, 6, 9 or 12- month long stay.

long term – Lucca & Florence

12 weeks € 1470 24 weeks € 2600 36 weeks € 3800 48 weeks € 4900

long term – Bologna

12 weeks € 1650 24 weeks € 2600 36 weeks € 3800 48 weeks € 4900

Italian Language and Culture – Long termFlorence, Lucca and Bologna

Florence: Jan 9, 23 – Feb 6, 20 – Mar 6, 20 – Apr 3, 18 – May 2, 15, 29 – June 12, 26 – July 10, 24 – Aug 7, 21 – Sept 4, 18 – Oct 2, 16, 30 – Nov 13, 27 – Dec 11* – Jan 8/18

Bologna: Jan 9, 23 – Feb 6, 20 – Mar 6, 20 – Apr 3, 18 – May 2, 15, 29 – June 12, 26 – July 10, 24 – Aug 7*, 21 – Sept 4, 18 – Oct 2, 16, 30 – Nov 13, 27 – Dec 11 – Jan 8/18

Lucca: Jan 16, 30 – Feb 13, 27 – Mar 13, 27 – Apr 10, 24 – May 8, 22 – June 5, 19 – July 3, 17, 31 – Aug 14, 28 – Sept 11, 25 – Oct 9, 23 – Nov 6, 20 – Dec 4, 18* –Jan 15/18

Start Dates

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Public Holidays: Jan. 6 – Apr. 17, 25 – May 1 – Jun. 2 – Aug. 15– Oct. 4 (Bologna) –Nov. 1 – Dec. 8 – Dec. 23/Jan. 6 2018

* = 1 week course — ** = Bologna is closed from Aug. 14 to Aug. 19

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Italian Language and CultureCombined Intensive Course

Florence, Lucca and Bologna

Our rapid progress course: 20 hrs/week group course in the morning + 5/10 hrs/week individual lessons in the afternoon + optional afternoon activities.

4 hours language tuition 9 till 1 p.m., classes of max. 12 students on average 6/8 participants + individual tuition from 2 to 3/4 p.m.Cultural activity programme in the afternoon included.

Bologna

1 week 20 hrs/week group + 5 hrs/week individual €410

1 week 20 hrs/week group + 10 hrs/week individual € 590

2 weeks 20 hrs/week group + 5 hrs/week individual € 720

2 weeks 20 hrs/week group + 10 hrs/week individual € 1020

3 weeks 20 hrs/week group + 5 hrs/week individual € 990

3 weeks 20 hrs/week group + 10 hrs/week individual € 1410

4 weeks 20 hrs/week group + 5 hrs/week individual € 1260

4 weeks 20 hrs/week group + 10 hrs/week individual € 1800

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Florence & Lucca

1 week 20 hrs/week group + 5 hrs/week individual € 355

1 week 20 hrs/week group + 10 hrs/week individual € 475

2 weeks 20 hrs/week group + 5 hrs/week individual € 640

2 weeks 20 hrs/week group + 10 hrs/week individual € 880

3 weeks 20 hrs/week group + 5 hrs/week individual € 885

3 weeks 20 hrs/week group + 10 hrs/week individual € 1270

4 weeks 20 hrs/week group + 5 hrs/week individual € 1105

4 weeks 20 hrs/week group + 10 hrs/week individual € 1645

Florence: Jan 9, 23 – Feb 6, 20 – Mar 6, 20 – Apr 3, 18 – May 2, 15, 29 – June 12, 26 – July 10, 24 – Aug 7, 21 – Sept 4, 18 – Oct 2, 16, 30 – Nov 13, 27 – Dec 11* – Jan 8/18

Bologna: Jan 9, 23 – Feb 6, 20 – Mar 6, 20 – Apr 3, 18 – May 2, 15, 29 – June 12, 26 – July 10, 24 – Aug 7*, 21 – Sept 4, 18 – Oct 2, 16, 30 – Nov 13, 27 – Dec 11 – Jan 8/18

Lucca: Jan 16, 30 – Feb 13, 27 – Mar 13, 27 – Apr 10, 24 – May 8, 22 – June 5, 19 – July 3, 17, 31 – Aug 14, 28 – Sept 11, 25 – Oct 9, 23 – Nov 6, 20 – Dec 4, 18* –Jan 15/18

Public Holidays: Jan. 6 – Apr. 17, 25 – May 1 – Jun. 2 – Aug. 15– Oct. 4 (Bologna) –Nov. 1 – Dec. 8 – Dec. 23/Jan. 6 2018

* = 1 week course — ** = Bologna is closed from Aug. 14 to Aug. 19

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20 hrs/week group course in the morning + cooking class and dinners, olive oil tasting, wine tastings and wine trip.

Start Dates: Mar. 27 – Apr. 10 – May 8, 22 – June 19 – July 17 – Aug 28 – Sept. 11 – Oct. 91 week-programme €560Special price for one additional week:

Italian Language and Culture €150

Bread Wine and Language – 1 week-programmeLucca

Monday8.45 We start with a short language exercise to ensure you join the most appropriate language class for your level of knowledge and experience. After a short break you have your first language lesson.17.30 at the school. A brief explanation of our programme of activities followed by... 17.45 A Taste of Lucca. A food and wine lovers' walking tour of the town, introducing not only the historic centre within the city walls but also the traditional ingredients and specialities of the area and the individual specialist food and wine shops that still flourish in the town.

Tuesday – 16.30 at the school – Understanding Olive OilThe land and soil, the processing, the varieties of olives... fresh, flavor: clean with herbaceous notes, fruity aroma and a bitter, slight pungent flavor...How to choose olive oil, the cornerstone of the Italian diet and how to taste it properly.We will taste samples and learn to recognize its sensory attributes. Enjoying olive oil with food.

Wednesday – 16.30 at the school – The enjoyment of food: Flavours, textures, techniquesA cooking class based on the rich seasonal variety of Tuscan cuisine. We prepare and taste traditional dishes based on local ingredients. Dinner.

The programme includes:

- Assessment test

- Language lessons

- 3 meals

- Olive oil tasting

- 2 Wine tastings

- 1 Cookery classes

-1 city tour

- 1 ExcursionThursday – 18.30 – The pleasures of wine. Using the senses: Look, smell, taste - enjoy!We look at how to use the information on the label to choose wine, then learn how to maximise enjoyment of the wine using three senses. First we enjoy the colour and texture of the wine in the glass. Next we savour the scent in all its complexity. Finally we taste, enjoying and exploring the unique flavour of each wine. We will be able to use these techniques to the full during our guided tasting of white wines.

Friday – 16.00 – A landscape of wine and olivesThe hills above Lucca are home to the noted Colline Lucchesi DOC wines.During our visit to this beautiful wine producing area, we follow the fascinating process of how wine is made from vineyard to glass and explore the art and science of grape growing and winemaking. We enjoy a comparative tasting of both red and white wines. We round off the evening with dinner in a restaurant where we enjoy a tasting menu of perfectly matched speciality food and wines.

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1 week programme: 20 hrs/week group course in the morning + accommodation + 4 cooking sessions and dinner with your landlady. Further afternoon activities are optional.

This course offers the chance to study the Italian language in a class in the morning and enjoy cooking and dining with a special teacher: your Italian Landlady Italian language course in the morning from 9 to 1 pm from Monday to Friday, in groups with Max 12, 6-8 partecipants on average, 5 levels. Accommodation in single room with breakfast in a private homestay, 4 evenings (after 5 pm) of cooking lessons. Course fee includes course, accommodation & cooking classes.

1 week € 740

Italian and cooking with “Mamma”Florence and Lucca

Start Dates

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Florence: Jan 9, 23 – Feb 6, 20 – Mar 6, 20 – Apr 3, 18 – May 2, 15, 29 – June 12, 26 – July 10, 24 – Aug 7, 21 – Sept 4, 18 – Oct 2, 16, 30 – Nov 13, 27 – Dec 11* – Jan 8/18

Bologna: Jan 9, 23 – Feb 6, 20 – Mar 6, 20 – Apr 3, 18 – May 2, 15, 29 – June 12, 26 – July 10, 24 – Aug 7*, 21 – Sept 4, 18 – Oct 2, 16, 30 – Nov 13, 27 – Dec 11 – Jan 8/18

Lucca: Jan 16, 30 – Feb 13, 27 – Mar 13, 27 – Apr 10, 24 – May 8, 22 – June 5, 19 – July 3, 17, 31 – Aug 14, 28 – Sept 11, 25 – Oct 9, 23 – Nov 6, 20 – Dec 4, 18* –Jan 15/18

Public Holidays: Jan. 6 – Apr. 17, 25 – May 1 – Jun. 2 – Aug. 15– Oct. 4 (Bologna) –Nov. 1 – Dec. 8 – Dec. 23/Jan. 6 2018

* = 1 week course — ** = Bologna is closed from Aug. 14 to Aug. 19

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1 week programme: 10 hrs/week individual course in the morning + accommodation + 1 excursion + 4 cooking sessions and dinner with your landlady.

Italian and cooking with “Mamma”Camogli

This course offers the chance to study Italian language, enjoy cooking and eating with a special teacher: your Italian Landlady. Italian language individual lesson

2 hours/day from Monday to Friday.

Accommodation in single room with breakfast in a private homestay, 4 evening of cooking lessons and an halfday excursion.

Start date on every working day of the year1 week € 890

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“Tailor-made” tuition. We offer complete flexibility in course length, intensity and content. You can start on any date. The lunch with your tutor may be included.

2 hrs/day 3 hrs/day1 week 10 hours € 325 (€ 360)* 15 hours € 480 (€ 530)2 weeks 20 hours € 650 (€ 720) 30 hours € 960 (€ 1080)3 weeks 30 hours € 975 (€ 1080) 45 hours € 1440 (€ 1620)

Start date on every working day of the year

8 hrs/day **1 week 40 hours € 15952 weeks 80 hours € 31903 weeks 120 hours € 4780

* Prices in ( ) refer to Bologna** 8 hrs tuition per day includes lunch with teacher.Bologna: the school will be closed from August the 14 till August the 19.Public holidays: Jan. 6 – Apr. 17, 25 – May 1 – Jun. 2 – Aug. 15– Oct. 4 (Bologna) –Nov. 1 – Dec. 8 – Dec. 23/Jan. 6 2018

4 hrs/day 6 hrs/day1 week 20 hours € 630 (€ 710) 30 hours € 930 (€ 1020)2 weeks 40 hours € 1260 (€ 1296) 60 hours € 1855 (€ 1944)3 weeks 60 hours € 1890 (€ 1944) 90 hours € 2780 (€ 2916)

Individual Intensive CourseFlorence, Lucca and Bologna

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“Walking and Talking” – Learning Italian and exploring the Tuscan countryside on foot

Italian language classes take up the morning from 9am to 1pm, in the afternoon, students will be taken on guided walks through Tuscany giving the opportunity to explore the various types of natural beauty the region has to offer. It’s an ideal combination for those who are looking to practice their Italian, enjoy the tuscan landscape, and get to know some of the areas off the tourist track.

Walking and TalkingLucca

MondayMorning: Initial test and Italian language lessons from 9am to 1pm Afternoon: Excursion: An urban walk “The City from the Walls” This walk will help students get to know Lucca and the surrounding areas from the viewpoint of the Renaissance wall that encircles the city. The walk ends with a welcoming drink at one of Lucca’s bars.

TuesdayMorning: Italian lessons from 9am to 1pmAfternoon: Excursion “The vineyards and the olives” A walk through the olive groves and vineyards that surround the historical homes of the old nobility of Lucca.

WednesdayMorning: Italian lessons from 9am to 1pmAfternoon: Excursion "A walk down by the sea" – This walk starts in the Natural Park along the beautiful tuscan coastline where students will walk through the shaded paths snaking through copses of oak, alder, pine and junipers trees and explore the moorlands and the dunes, before finally reaching the sea.

ThursdayAll Day: Excursion A walk through the mountainsThis walk will take students through the mountains north of Lucca, known as Garfagnana, the “green lungs of Tuscany.” Lunch in a typical local trattoria. In the afternoon the walk will continue to Barga, the most charming town of the region.

FridayMorning: Italian lessons from 9am to 1pmAfternoon: Excursion A walk through the rivers and lakes "The village of Massaciuccoli and the land of Giacomo Puccini”. The excursion will end at Osteria Le Terme where we enjoy locally produced salumi and other typical product.

Start Dates: May 8 – June 5 – Sept. 25 – Oct. 23

Please note, the course requires a minimum of two students

1 week-programme €590Special price for one additional week:

Italian Language and Culture €150

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“Walking and Talking” – Learning Italian and exploring the Tuscan countryside on foot

Suggested clothing/equipment: It is advised that students dress appropriately for walks in the outdoors, over uneven terrain (trainers/boots, practical clothing, layers appropriate for various temperatures and a hat to protect against the sun) Additionally, students are reminded to bring along a water bottle and a camera. The excursions that make up the course are for those who enjoy walking, although it is worth noting that none of the itineraries are technically challenging. The length of the walks vary from 2 to 4 hours, primarily along flat paths although there will be times when the group will ascend or descend hills.

In the case of adverse weather conditions, the school reserves the right to make changes to the programme that will be announced to the students as soon as possible. Participants will be covered by insurance in case of any accidents that might occur during the excursions.

The fee for the course includes: 4 italian lessons over four days for the total of 16 hours; 4 half day excursions with a teacher/guide; 1 full day excursion with a teacher/guide; a welcome drink; a picnic; 2 snacks; 1 lunch; and tickets for any public transportation taken

Walking and TalkingLucca

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Language courses for closed groups, combining language teaching, accommodation and a full programme of activities and trips. 15/20 lessons per week in a group in the morning + afternoon activities.

Main Features:

• From € 360 a week (course + accommodation)

• Small class sizes of 6 or 15 for accelerated progress. Class size: max. 15

• 15 hours of lessons per week - Lessons on 5 mornings a week.

What’s included:

• 15 hours of tuition per week

• half board accommodation

• two afternoon activities per week.

• supervision by Koine’ staff

• didactic material

• transfers on specified times dates and stations

Language Course for School GroupsFlorence, Lucca and Bologna

1 Week Schedule (Sample)

SundayThe group will be met by a school representative and introduced to homestay hosts who will take their guests home

Monday08.45 Meet at the school for the first day of lessons09.00 – 12.00 Italian lessons (with 15 min break at 10.30)Free time for lunch14.00 “What, when and how”: Orientation tour of Lucca and guided walking tour of city walls.

Tuesday09.00 – 12.00 Italian lessons (with 15 min break at 10.30)Free time for lunch15.00 Treasure hunt in the old town

Wedsnesday09.00 – 12.00 Italian lessons (with 15 min break at 10.30)Free time for lunch14.00 Florence and the splendour of Renaissance.

Thursday09.00 – 12.00 Italian lessons (with 15 min break at 10.30)Free time for lunch14.30 Excursion to Pisa, well known worldwide for its leaning tower (the bell tower of the city’s cathedral), the city offers an open-air exhibition as there are symbols of ancient and modern Italian and European culture in almost every nook.

Friday09.00 – 12.00 Italian lessons (with 15 min break at 10.30)Free time for lunchFree afternoon

SaturdayDeparture

Not included in the fees are transfers other than those specified, optional excursions and activities.

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Two week-programme: 1 week in Camogli (15 individual lessons per week) + 1 week in Lucca or Florence (20 lessons per week in a group in the morning) + accommodation.

This course combines both travelling and attending language courses in 2 diffe-rent Koinè Schools, in Florence or in Lucca and in Camogli.

This combination offers you the opportunity to get to know the many aspects, the differences and the similarities of two typical locations in one of the most charming Italian regions.

During this stay you can enjoy a particular viewpoint on Italian culture: you can enjoy the history, architecture and all that is offered by an Italian city but you can also enjoy one of the elements which most characterise the Italian landscape - the seaside!

1 week at Camogli for an individual course (15 hrs/week) and one week in Flo-rence or Lucca in a group course (20 hrs/week Italian Language and Culture) + accommodation.

Single room with breakfast in a private home (staying with a family or single person) in Lucca/Florence and staying (with breakfast) in the teacher’s house in Camogli.

2 week-programme

€ 1250

Travel & Learn: Seaside and CityFlorence + Camogli

Lucca + Camogli

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Super-Intensiv course at the teacher’s home, featuring 15 hrs/week, 3 hrs/day of lessons + 2 excursions + half board accommodation with half board. You can start on any date.

This is an individual course, highly intensive and packed with additional activities (guided visits, excursions...). The school will draw up the programme to include the most interesting possibilities (of which we can provide a list) and naturally to reflect the interests of the students.We offer complete flexibility in course length, intensity, and content. You can start on any date, on any day of the week, and stay for as long as you wish.

In the case you want to enrol for 2 weeks or longer, please contact us [email protected]

• Activities: You can be visits to local cultural places of interest, such as museums,

a winery, a town, the theatre or other historical building. The activities are decided with the student, based on their interests and what is on offer nearby.

• Meals: Breakfast and dinner included.

Tutor CourseLucca and Camogli

1 week (15 hrs/week) €1220

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Special Courses

• Teacher Refresher Course• Teacher Training Course• Italian Language and Photography Workshop• Painting Course in the Artist’s Studio

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2 week-programme (60 hrs). General Italian Course or peer work with a trainer + Tuition on Methodology + Teaching practice + Afternoon Activities.

We are aware that teachers come to Italy to keep in touch with the language in a general way in addition to working in the classroom, so that you can attend a language course (from the perspective of a foreign learner) according to your level of italian and / or work in peer with a teacher + tuition on Methodology (mostly one-to-one tuition).

In the second week you will observe the classes of well experienced teachers. These teaching practice sessions provide the opportunity to get to know techniques and to experiment different approaches to the use of materials in different classes and levels. A post-teaching feedback with a trainer is forseen twice a week in the second week.

The course includes (minimun 60 hrs/2 weeks):

First weekMorning: General Italian Course or work in peer with a teacher trainer = 20 les-sons from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Afternoon: (Mostly One-to-One) Tuition on Methodology. 2 lessons each afternoon = 10 lessons from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Second weekTeaching practice sessions through italian class observation and peer-teaching with a teacher trainer, 20 lessons from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The oral feedback from the tutor includes 2 lessons in the afternoon each from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. = 22 lessonsThis is a key part of the course. Trainees observe a minimum of 20 hours of lessons taught by experienced teachers / teacher trainers. This is an opportunity to observe a range of teaching styles and techniques as well as a range of teaching contexts.• Further Activities: Afternoon lectures, excursions, guided visits to choose from on

2-3 days per week = 10/12 hours (over two weeks)• 2° week: Trainees receive guidance from the tutors in planning their lessons, and

after the lessons there is a feedback session, with oral feedback from the tutor . These may be guided video observation = 2 lessons ( in the afternoon)

First and second week: Afternoon lectures, excursions, guided visits to choose from on 2-3 days per week in the frame of the Italian Language Course Programme = 10/12 hrs.

Course fee: € 590 – the course can be arranged anytime from 21.03.2017 to 21.10.2017

Teacher Refresher CourseFlorence and Lucca

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Course contentThe focus of the course is General Italian to Adults. The course is therefore for teachers working with students who are learning the target language as a second / third... or foreign language.

Course objectivesThe course is designed to develop teachers’ practical teaching ability and also theoretical knowledge of teaching to make them more reflective and informed practitioners. The main focus of the course is the planning and execution of lessons.

By the end of the course, the teacher will have received input and feedback in several teaching areas. This will have been an invaluable opportunity to get additional teaching ideas, see what teaching different levels and courses involves and will have had focused guidance to maximize this learning opportunity.

Is the course open to anyone?We can offer courses for every stage of a teacher’s career, from an initial pre-service qualification to highly qualified teacher level. It offers the high level of methodological input which many teachers seek for reasons of personal self-development.

Is this course for you?You need not have a teaching qualification or experience, but we expect you:• have a good level of awareness and proficiency in the Italian language• are willing and able to cope with the intensity of the course.

The course is intended for a range of candidates, including:• candidates who are entirely new to teaching;• teachers who have taught languages but with little or no previous training;• teachers who have taught other subjects and wish to take up language teaching;• teachers who have received previous training in language teaching but feel the need• for a refresher course or for a more practical training

Breakdown of course content

Input sessions (learner-centered and skill centered methodology) will support the teaching practice in the class room. This includes, for example:

• Lesson planning : Goal setting and needs analysis• Student Needs, Interests, Backgrounds and Motivation.• The Interaction in the Classroom. Communicative practice and communicative teacher’s

acting.• Language and Culture in Society.• The Grammar of Spoken Italian. Techniques and resources in teaching grammar.• Strategic Interaction. Learning through Scenarios.• Language analysis from the perspective of a foreign learner.• Choosing Appropriate Materials• Developing Communicative Strategies• Dealing with Difficult Learners • Strategies for Increasing Comprehension in Listening• Strategies for Increasing the Speaking Interaction• Music, Song and Movies in Teaching Italian • Error analysis and successful Correction in Language Teaching

Course content may be usefully adapted to incorporate the needs of the candidate

Teacher Refresher CourseFlorence and Lucca

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2 week-programme: 30 hrs of theoretical lectures and practical workshops + 20 hrs of teaching practise and peer-teaching with a teacher trainer during the class of Italian as foreign language + post teaching feedback with a trainer.

First week (30 hrs – 1 hour = 55 minutes)morning: 4 hours of theoretical lectures and workshops from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.afternoon: 2 hours of theoretical lectures and workshops from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Second week (22 hrs – 1 hour = 55 minutes)morning: 4 hours of teaching practise and peer-teaching with students of Italian

2 weeks (25 hrs/week) € 480

Start Date

Florence April 17th – July 31st

Lucca June 5th

Teacher Training CourseFlorence and Lucca

The course includes (minimum ) 52 hrs / 2 weeks

First week: 30 hrs, 1 hour=55 minutes

Morning: 4 hrs  of theoretical lectures (on methodology and teaching strategies)  and practical workshop ( teaching techniques ) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Afternoon: 2 hrs of theoretical lectures and practical workshop from 2 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Second week: 22 hrs, 1 hour=55 minutes

Morning:  4 hrs of of teaching practise sessions through class observation and peer-teach-ing with a teacher trainer during the classes of Italian as foreign language from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Afternoon: 2 hrs of post teaching feedback with a trainer is foreseen twice a week during this second week.

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Italian Language and Culture (20 hrs/week) in the morning + Photography Workshop (22 hrs) in the afternoon

4 week-programme: 22 hrs Photography workshop + 80 hrs Italian Course

€ 1410

- Italian Language and Culture (see details): 20 hrs/week group course in the morning + cultural activities in the afternoon. Classes are held from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 13:00 with a coffee break at 11:00

- Photography Workshop: 22 hrs are offered over 2, 3, or 4 weeks period with 2 or 3 lessons of 3 hours each week.

Travel - , Street - , Architectural - , Landscape -,Portrait - and Fashion - Photography (Studio Lighting, Digital Darkroom, Eye-catching images of clothes, accessories, and models, Internal and external environments), Photo Tips.In addition to theory and practice students are expected to produce a detailed portfolio of their own work, with photos from the workshop that they would like the tutor to review and discuss.

No qualifications or special knowledge of a subject is required unless specified.

From beginners level to advanced courses for those students who wish to further their creativity or gain a solid grounding in professional photography skills.

The teacher will follow the progress of each single student individually. At the end of the course the student will have completed a personal portfolio with his works and will receive a certificate of attendance.

Italian Language and Photography WorkshopFlorence and Lucca

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This course caters for students who want to learn drawing or painting or even for well experienced students who want to improve their techniques and learn how to better express their creativity. Therefore Painting, drawing and sculpture lessons with different techniques are offered for beginners and advanced and no qualifications or special knowledge of a subject is required unless specified.The Koinè Center takes advantage of the experience and professionality of the artist Mario Pachioli. Mario Pachioli has studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze – Academy of Fine Arts of Florence. His figurative and personal style has brought him to give numerous exhibitions in Italy and abroad including the Museo del Bargello di Firenze.

20 hrs/week Italian Language and Culture course + 2 or 3 lessons/week paintingand drawing classes in the traditional atelier of a florentine Maestro

2 week(s) 12 hrs Art + 40 hrs/Language € 600

2 week(s) 18 hrs Art + 40 hrs Language € 730

3 week(s) 18 hrs Art + 60 hrs Language € 830

3 week(s) 27 hrs Art + 60 hrs Language € 1050

4 week(s) 24 hrs Art + 80 hrs Language € 1020

4 week(s) 36 hrs Art + 80 hrs Language € 1270

Italian Language and ArtFlorence

Florence: Jan 9, 23 – Feb 6, 20 – Mar 6, 20 – Apr 3, 18 – May 2, 15, 29 – June 12, 26 – July 10, 24 – Aug 7, 21 – Sept 4, 18 – Oct 2, 16, 30 – Nov 13, 27 – Dec 11* – Jan 8/18

Start Dates

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Accommodation in Florence

In shared apartment or with single Italians with kitchen facilities

single room double room(per person)

1 week € 175 € 1502 weeks € 285 € 2303 weeks € 370 € 3004 weeks € 450 € 350

Homestay with breakfast

single room double room(per person)

1 week € 205 € 1752 weeks € 335 € 2753 weeks € 455 € 3804 weeks € 560 € 455

Homestay with halfboard

single room double room(per person)

1 week € 262 € 2372 weeks € 476 € 4213 weeks € 680 € 6104 weeks € 869 € 765

Albergo Balcony (Two star hotel in the town centre, 5 min walking distance from school. All rooms with bathroom and breakfast) *

single room€ 70 per day

double room€ 103 per day

1 week € 420 € 6182 weeks € 910 € 13393 weeks € 1440 € 20604 weeks € 1890 € 2781

Albergo Benivieni* (Comfortable 3 star hotel, 5 minutes walking distance from school. Rooms with air condition, Breakfast included)

single room€ 105 per day

double room€ 125 per day

1 week € 630 € 7502 weeks € 1365 € 16253 weeks € 2100 € 25004 weeks € 2835 € 3375

1 week6 nights

2 weeks13 nights

3 weeks20 nights

4 weeks27 nights

* Prices to be confirmed according to the season.

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Accommodation in Lucca

In shared apartment or with single Italians with kitchen facilities

single room double room(per person)

1 week € 175 € 1502 weeks € 285 € 2303 weeks € 370 € 3004 weeks € 450 € 350

Homestay with halfboard

single room double room(per person)

1 week € 262 € 2372 weeks € 476 € 4213 weeks € 680 € 6104 weeks € 869 € 765

Guest House (In the center inside the walls, rooms with bathroom, pleasant atmosphere, breakfast included) *

single room€ 65 per day

double room€ 80 per day

1 week € 390 € 4802 weeks € 845 € 10403 weeks € 1300 € 16004 weeks € 1755 € 2160

Albergo Puccini (Little 3 star hotel in the main Piazza San Michele, completely renovated. All rooms with bathroom and breakfast) *

single room€ 67 per day

double room€ 98 per day

1 week € 402 € 5882 weeks € 871 € 12743 weeks € 1340 € 19604 weeks € 1809 € 2646

Homestay with breakfast

single room double room(per person)

1 week € 205 € 1752 weeks € 335 € 2753 weeks € 455 € 3804 weeks € 560 € 455

1 week6 nights

2 weeks13 nights

3 weeks20 nights

4 weeks27 nights

* Prices to be confirmed according to the season.

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Accommodation in Bologna

Apartment shared with owner with kitchen facilities

single room double room(per person)

1 week € 175 € 1502 weeks € 285 € 2303 weeks € 370 € 3004 weeks € 450 € 350

Homestay with halfboard

single room double room(per person)

1 week € 262 € 2372 weeks € 476 € 4213 weeks € 680 € 6104 weeks € 869 € 765

Albergo S. Vitale (Centrally located 2 star hotel 5 min walking di-stance from school. Rooms with bathroom – no breakfast) *

single room€ 67 per day

double room€ 94 per day

1 week € 402 € 5642 weeks € 871 € 12223 weeks € 1340 € 18804 weeks € 1809 € 2538

Albergo Touring (3 star hotel in the centre of the city completely renovated. All rooms with bathroom and breakfast, a/c) *

single room€ 92 per day

double room€ 150 per day

1 week € 552 € 9002 weeks € 1196 € 19503 weeks € 1840 € 30004 weeks € 2484 € 4050

Homestay with breakfast

single room double room(per person)

1 week € 205 € 1752 weeks € 335 € 2753 weeks € 455 € 3804 weeks € 560 € 455

1 week6 nights

2 weeks13 nights

3 weeks20 nights

4 weeks27 nights

* Prices to be confirmed according to the season.

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Public Holidays

School is closed on the Italian public holidays*.More info at http://www.koinecenter.com/en/page/italian-public-holidays.html

Jan. 6 – Apr. 17, 25 – May 1 – Jun. 2 – Aug. 15– Oct. 4 (Bologna) –Nov. 1 – Dec. 8 – Dec. 23/Jan. 6 2018

* Koine Center is closed in Bologna from Aug. 14 to Aug. 19

from toFlorence Train Station Florence Accommodation/School € 45

Florence Airport Florence Accommodation/School € 65Florence Airport Lucca Accommodation/School € 130

Pisa Airport Lucca Accommodation/School € 65Pisa Airport Florence Accommodation/School € 140

Pick-up Service (one way)

Aggiornato al 27 settembre 2016

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