Culture courses 10 hours a week (Several topics to choose from)

Culturforum Italian language and culture

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Intellectuals, politicians, writers and ordinary people have always been fascinated by this country, the cradle of classical civilization, which, during the Renaissance, gave the world unrivalled masterpieces of art, that delighted the heart with the magic of "Bel Canto", but which has also known several obscure episodes in its history.
The profound contradictions of the “Bel Paese” have not escaped the watchful eyes of historians, intellectuals and artists of any time.
It is the task of professional historians to deal with such a complex history. Our intention is to introduce you to some of the many souls that populate this nation, because to understand a people and their language you have to have an idea of their past and a vision of their present.
The aim of these culture courses is not only the study of the language but also an in- depth discussion of history, culture, literature, art, language and society to let you discover the past and present of this controversial land, home of true creative geniuses as well as daring improvisers.
Culture courses can be combined with your language course but can also be booked separately.

Course topics

Listening, Reading and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-2 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
10 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
01 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 02 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024

Culturforum does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Afternoon session
01:30 PM - 03:50 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Palermo to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 3 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 18 - 90 years old
Average 30 years old
(25 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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"The level of teaching was high, our teacher was sympathetic and skilled and the staff was helpfull and friendly."

Marjaana Vainio, student from Sweden

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The size of the class was suitable, a mix of different ages and countries.
the atmosphere at school was pleasant.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
11 Sep 2023 - 22 Sep 2023
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Yes
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"Espetacular"

Thais Monteiro, student from Brazil

uma escola profissional, acolhedora e muito ativa.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
25 Sep 2023 - 20 Oct 2023
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Yes
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"Friendly, only six students per class: plenty of grammar lessons."

Sylvia Scaglia, student from Australia

plenty of grammar lessons and conversazione: I liked that we had two different teachers but it was a shame that one of the teachers obviously preferred the interaction with the one young man... to the detriment of the other 5 students.

I did not see let alone speak with the owner of the school at all. we only had interaction with our two teachers.

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My ratings for this school

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4 Jul 2022 - 8 Jul 2022
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Yes
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"Serious learing in friendly environment."

Rainer Dorn, student from Germany

It was always clear where and when to meet. The course itself was very well adopted on the requirements of the class. We had a lot of fun, we learned about the culture of Palermo. Everyday I became more curious to spent more of my free time in the city. I finished the week happy, sattisfied and with a nice certificate.

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My ratings for this school

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4 Apr 2022 - 8 Apr 2022
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Yes
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"Small but good"

bernard jundt, student from Switzerland

actually (march 2022) the school is very small (only two classes with 2 resp. 4 students). this can be an average (familiar and individual courses) and desaverage in relation to social activities etc. I liked the ambiance.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
14 Mar 2022 - 25 Mar 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Palermo based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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