Istituto Venezia:
Methodology & Teaching Aids

Methodology

The courses are taught using modern teaching methods that pay particular attention to every-day usage, and yet do not ignore the linguistic rigor necessary to acquire a thorough knowledge of Italian. A variety of teaching and learning strategies are employed in class, including individual, paired and group speaking-and-listening exercises, role-play, video work, traditional written response, and reading. Many aspects of Italian culture are included in language lessons themselves and students can ask their teachers for any extra material they may need to personalize their program further. At the beginning of the course, students sit simple oral and written placement tests to indicate to tutors a suitable level at which they can comfortably begin learning. For this reason it is suggested that students arrive at the Institute at 8.30am on the first day of class.

Teaching Aids

Students who wish to practice or improve their Italian in their free time can use the cassette tape library and the library containing simplified texts for foreign students. It is also possible to see important films in the history of Italian cinema.

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