What you need to start:

Italian Language ClassesAutumn Term

28 September 2020 - 22 January 2021

A HEADPHONE(or an earphone)

& A CAPPUCCINO(or a cup of tea)

A COMPUTER(or a tablet)

AUTUMN TERM - ONLINE COURSESOur 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!

@iicdublinwww.iicdublino.esteri.it

ENROLMENT DETAILSPlease enrol online on our website www.iicdublino.esteri.it between Tuesday, August 25th and Tuesday, September 15th. 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€270 Returning IIC students€270 OAP or Full-time Students (on presentation of valid documentation)

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 the minimum required number of subscriptions must be reached in order for each course to be confirmed.

Intermediate and Advanced Conversation classes also available live: 2-hour class on a weekly basis for 15 weeks!

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).

Level Day Time

CONV 2 Thursday 10:45CONV 3 Monday 10:30

CONVERSATION CLASSESIntermediate and Advanced Conversation classes also available live: 2-hour class on a weekly basis for 15 weeks!

No Textbook required for these courses. Please contact us for further details.

Level Day Time

A1.1 Thursday 10.30A1.1 Tuesday 18.30A1.2 Monday 10:30A1.2 Thursday 18:15A1.3 Friday 10:15A1.3 Wednesday 18:15A2.1 Tuesday 18:15A2.1 Wednesday 10:45A2.2 Monday 18:30A2.2 Thursday 10:30B1.1 Wednesday 18:15B1.1 Tuesday 10:30B1.2 Monday 18:45B1.2 Tuesday 10:45B1.3 Friday 10:30B1.3 Tuesday 18:30B2.1 Wednesday 18:45B2.3 Thursday 18:30C1.3 Monday 18:15C2.1 Tuesday 10:15LSL Wednesday 10:15

TIMETABLE

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

11 Fitzwilliam Square East,Dublin 2 D02 KN81

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

www.iicdublino.esteri.it

@iicdublin

CALENDAR OF CLASSES AUT 20-2128 September 2020 - 22 January 2021

SEPTEMBER 2020M T W T F S S

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NOVEMBER 2020M T W T F S S

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

DECEMBER 2020M T W T F S S

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JANUARY 2021M T W T F S S

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