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Koinè Center one of the longest established Italian language schools in Italy - offers a unique, natural and conversationalapproach to language learning.

The flexible, varied, and effective classes and afternoon activities are designed to make seriousstudyfun.Teaching of the highest quality and the commitment of the entire Koine' staff have become the school'strademark.

Our policy is to have several schools in different locations, so that we can offer a widerange of choice of both locations and courses and at the same time maintain a pleasant and friendlyatmosphere due to the size of the schools.

Koine' now has 4 schools located in the historical centres of Florence, Lucca, Bologna and Camogli, each location renowned  for  outstanding historicalheritage, culture,  landscape, architecture and lifestyle and each offering you the opportunity to be immersed in the Italian way of life. Our locations are the perfect base for your stay, with many things to do and see either in the context of our  “Italian Language and Culture Programme”  or independently.

The courses are offeredall year round.

Our aim is to offer you the best start to your exploration of Italy and Italian culture. We will be delighted to equip you with a tool that will allow you to enjoy our country and our culture on a much deeper level: the Italian language.

Look on the language as a key that opens the many doors to our way of life.

Koinè Center is officiallyauthorized by the Italian Ministry of Education

http://www.istruzione.it/

Italian Language and Culture in  Florence, Lucca and  Bologna.

20 hours/week group lessons from 9 am to 1 pm + afternoon cultural activities

We have always believed thatsocial and cultural activities play an important role in language learning. The desire to learn about the society and culture of the country is a strongmotivation to improve language skills. Most students find it interesting to compare their own culture with Italian culture and enjoy increasing their knowledge of the country which in turn allowsthem to better use the language.

For this reason, each Koine' school offers a varied programme of social and cultural activities in the afternoon including effective insightsinto the Italian way of life.

Some examples are:

Lectures

Italy on a Vespa

The Vespa: symbol of Italian creativity and sign of a popular phenomenon. A journey through advertising and cinema with the Vespa in the leading role, set against the background of defining social and cultural events in Italy up until the present day. The lecture makes extensive use of audio visual material.

Body language, bad language, posing and poetry

The “theatre” of everyday spoken Italian and its lexicon of gestures with particular reference to the language of advertising.

The city seen from the walls.

A stroll on the city walls whilst learning about the history of Lucca, its geographical setting and its architectural development.

Devils, saints, magic stones and pilgrim crosses

A walk through the town, visiting key places relating to Lucca’s history, religion and superstitions.

Excursions

The Tuscan villa of the XVIIth century and the art of the garden.

Guided visit by private coach

Villages and hamlets: ancient traditions.

Excursion by train to Castelnuovo di Garfagnana. We visit the historic centre, the Castle, the Cathedral and take a walk to the Fortress of Montalfonso.

The landscape of the hills and the culture of chestnuts.

Visit to Colognora di Pescaglia and the Chestnut Museum to discover how the chestnut was fundamental to the life of the region

Beginners start classes on scheduled dates; intermediate and advanced students can start classes on Mondays. 

Fees include classroom materials, certificate of attendance, and V.A.T. 10 percent discount will be given for the second and subsequent courses.

Koinè Center is in Florence, Lucca, Bologna, Camogli.

Address Koinè Center of Florence: 
Borgo Santa Croce, 17 50122 Firenze
Phone: +39 055 213881 - fax: +39 055 2464393 

Address Koinè Center of lucca:
Via Mordini, 60 55100 Lucca
Phone: : +39 0583 493040 - fax: +39 0583 491689

http://www.koinecenter.com