What you need to start:

Italian Language ClassesSpring Term 2021

8 February - 9 June 2021

A HEADPHONE(or an earphone)

& A CAPPUCCINO(or a cup of tea)

A COMPUTER(or a tablet)

Please note that due to the ongoing Covid emergency all classes will be held online

Our courses will help you develop speaking, reading and writing skills in a structured and gradual manner. Our teachers are Italian graduates with extensive experience and special qualifications in the teaching of Italian as a foreign language. Our courses are structured according to the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Our sincere hope is that not only will you enjoy learning the Italian language but that you will partake in our cultural activities and promotion of Italian culture. Our programme of events, which is momentarily taking place for the most part on-line, includes lectures, concerts and seminars. Please follow our social media channels and consult our website for further details and Terms and Conditions.

@iicdublinwww.iicdublino.esteri.it

ENROLMENT DETAILSPlease enrol online on our website www.iicdublino.esteri.it between Tuesday, 12th January and Thursday, 27th January. Payments cannot be processed by phone. The enrolment will be considered confirmed once the registration form has been duly filled and the fee has been paid. Please note that your place is not secured until you receive notification that the payment has been processed.

FEES AND DISCOUNTS€280 Full fee€266 Returning IIC students (5% discount)€266 OAP or Full-time Students - on presentation of valid documentation (5% discount)

Courses are held on a weekly basis. Each course consists of 15 lessons / 22.5 hours (90 minutes per lesson). Classes will have a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 students each.

Please note that a course will be confirmed only if the minimum required number will be reached.

WHAT YOU NEED Classes will be run through Zoom, a free platform you can easily access through any device (computer, laptop, tablet, mobile phone) with the following features:

• Internet connection; • A screen large enough for you to comfortably read the material; • Built-in or plugged-in speakers, microphone and webcam.

Zoom is available both on Apple and Android app stores. Alternatively, you can download Zoom on your computer or laptop from the website www.zoom.us You do not need to register for a Zoom account, but should you decide to register you can select the “free account” option: our teachers are all licensed so you will not need a Pro account to avail of all the features of our online classes

TEXTBOOKSOur language courses employ the Contatto, Nuovo Contatto, Nuovo Espresso, Nuovo Progetto Italiano and Nuovo Magari series of textbooks. Students will be advised of the correct textbook upon enrolment.

A1.1 - A1.2 - A1.3 Nuovo Contatto A1 Loescher EditoreA2.1 - A2.2 Nuovo Contatto A2 Loescher EditoreB1.1 - B1.2 - B1.3 Contatto 2A Loescher EditoreB2.1 - B2.2 – B2.3 Nuovo Espresso 4 Alma EdizioniAll levels C (advanced) Nuovo Progetto Italiano 3 EdilinguaLingua Società Letteratura Nuovo Magari C1/C2 Loescher Editore

Textbooks are available at International Books, 18 South Frederick St, D2 (a 10% discount will be applied if you bring evidence of your enrolment in an IIC course).

***No textbooks required for Conversation Classes and other Special Courses*** ***All classes are held online***

Course name Day Time

Italian through Gastronomy (Intermediate)

Tuesday 18:45

Italian through Poetry (Advanced)

Thursday 10:30

NEW! TWO NEW ONLINE COURSES AVAILABLE:

No textbook required. Please contact us for further details.

ASSESSMENT TESTS

Due to the current restrictions, assessment tests are not available. If you are not a returning student at this Institute and wish to enrol to a level different from Absolute Beginners, you should provide a valid certification or arrange a self-assessment.

TIMETABLELevel Day Time

A1.1 Tuesday 10:45A1.1 Thursday 18:30A1.2 Tuesday 18:30A1.2 Thursday 10:30A1.3 Monday 10:30A1.3 Thursday 18:15A2.1 Wednesday 18:15A2.1 Friday 10:15A2.2 Tuesday 18:15A2.2 Wednesday 10:45

Refresher A2 Thursday 10:30B1.1 Monday 18:30B1.1 Thursday 10:30B1.2 Tuesday 10:30B1.3 Monday 18:45B1.3 Tuesday 10:45B2.1 Friday 10:30B2.2 Wednesday 18:45

Intermediate Conversation

Thursday 10:45

Advanced Conversation

Monday 10:30

Lingua, Società, Letteratura

Wednesday 10:15

11 Fitzwilliam Square East,Dublin 2 D02 KN81

+353 (1) 662 0509 / 662 1507iicdublino@esteri.it

www.iicdublino.esteri.it

@iicdublin

CALENDAR OF CLASSES SPRING 20218 February - 9 June 2021

FEBRUARY 2021M T W T F S S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 28

MARCH 2021M T W T F S S1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31

APRIL 2021M T W T F S S 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30

“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.”Ludwig Wittgenstein

MAY 2021M T W T F S S 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 3031

JUNE 2021M T W T F S S 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30

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