And French is spoken at every moment and exclusively throughout the day, in the very first class you attend, in the on-premises cafeteria where you take your meals, at theatrical performances and lectures in the school's auditorium. An application should be made at least a month in advance. A member of the reputable International House organization, Dilit-IH has been teaching foreigners to speak Italian since 1974. The Group Intensive Courses are taught in 4 week segments throughout the year and provide between 15 and 30 hours per week classroom study. Classes are small, up to 12 students, but on average only 6 or 7, and teaching duties are shared by two teachers per group.
Courses are year-round.
The largest of the three institutions is the Scuola Leonardo da Vinci with branches in Florence, Rome and Sienna. The school also offers classes in Art History, Cooking and Art. Germany's own government provides instruction via its Goethe Institutes, of which more than 140 are found in 70 countries, and 18 are maintained in Germany itself. Prices vary widely, according to length and type of program and location. The U.S.-based branch will then forward your completed form to the Goethe Institute you've selected.