centro di lingua e cultura italiana per stranieri italian language and cultural centre for foreigners centro de idioma y cultura italiana para extranjeros centre de langue et culture italienne pour etrangers italienisches sprach und kulturzentrum fÜr auslÄnder cover page florence italy florence italy tel +39 0552396966 fax +39 055280800 www.centromachiavelli.it school@centromachiavelli.it
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w inding your way through the narrow medieval streets the splendid squares and along the banks of the arno stopping to look at the prestigious monuments from the duomo with its bell tower by giotto to the church of santa croce from palazzo vecchio in piazza della signoria to palazzo pitti with the boboli gardens and the palatine gallery from ponte vecchio to the uffizi gallery from the medici chapels with the tomb of lorenzo il manifico to the church of santo ponte vecchio spirito letting yourself be charmed by the beauty of the primavera by botticelli by michelangelo s david and by the works of titian you can capture the essence of florence its history its charm its beauty which is further enhanced by the flavours of piazza santo spirito one of the most famous cuisines in the world these are just some of the reason why millions of people every year visit the city of the renaissance to appreciate it in it s modern-day context you must however abandon this touristic and artistic dimensi
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location the school is located in the historic centre of florence just a stone s throw from palazzo pitti and ponte vecchio in the area of santo spirito this neighbourhood is home to artisans and artists and as it is just off the beaten tourist track the economic and social characteristics have been left intact the school is in piazza santo spirito itself one of the finest squares of the city with its bars and outdoor cafés its daily market workshops and restaurants it is a favourite haunt of florentines and thus provides our students with an excellent opportunity to meet them who we are the centro machiavelli was founded as a co-operative of teachers in 1978 in order to provide an adequate response to a growing world-wide interest in italian language and culture amongst the many teaching methods available centro machiavelli chose from the very start the use of the `communicative approach for practical and interpersonal reasons one of the principal objectives is to promote interaction
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the method communication is the basis for our teaching method during the lessons there is constant practice of the four fundamental functions of the language listening speaking reading and writing particular attention is paid to conversation to develop the ability to interact effectively from the first days in real situations the method also provides study of grammar and syntax which we regard as imperative for the complete mastery of the language the school produces workbooks which serves as an outline for the teachers the teaching materials used are for the most part authentic occasionally edited for the lower levels in the higher levels the use of varied teaching materials encourages the recognition and the reproduction of the various different types and styles of language the teachers as our students come from all over the world they have very different motivations previous scholastic experience ways of learning and even school types this situation demands continuous updating of m
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a ll courses are individual or in small groups are held throughout the year at all levels from complete beginners to advanced and have a variable duration from a minimum of two weeks to a year on average classes are of 7 or 8 participants with a maximum of 12 this number allows an efficient spoken interaction in class and an active participation by the students in the activities for linguistic production simulation role plays theme discussion group work games group learning is favoured and one-to-one instruction and use of a second language are reduced to minimum all teaching materials are distributed at the beginning of the course the structure and the contents of the programmes for the levels is based on the common european framework of reference for languages c.e.f common european framework basic level independent level proficient level a1 a2 b1 b2 c1 c2 corresponding levels machiavelli level 1 level 1 level 2 level 2 level 3 level 3 level 4 level 5 course for mastery course for
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cultural activities seminars centro machiavelli offers its students extracurricular activities some of which are free and others are not which take place outside of normal lesson time they are activities which are aimed at providing elements which can be useful for interpreting the modern day reality in italy for appreciating our historic and artistic patrimony and for orientation in our city country and culture the activities also have a clear social function creating occasions for exchange amongst students from different classes who meet and speak italian in an authentic rather than an artificial situation on request seminar topics can be extended into short courses with conditions and prices to be established according to the specific request the school s tape and video library which includes many films of the italian cinematography tradition can be used by students in the afternoon the school offers three different types of activities seminars on historic and artistic topics and
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t he school offers various options for accommodation for the duration of the course single or double rooms with use of the kitchen or half board with breakfast and dinner the apartments are occupied by either families single people or foreign or italian students and are homeshare situations all apartments are in the centre within walking distance or a short bus ride away the rooms are not all the same but they are all functional and clean the school will take into consideration any request which differs from those proposed for example independent apartments or hotel rooms in different categories pick up service on request the school will organise transport service to and/or from the florence airport or the train station free assistance for the presentation of the documents required for obtaining a visitors permit internet students have free access to an internet point near the school tandem the school offers free conversation exchanges with italians for practising the language outside
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firenze nell arte in the area where the school is located in the historic centre of florence lie the neighbourhoods of santo spirito and san frediano which preserve their original character and their traditional economic structure art and artisan workshops still operate in these areas producing objects and artifacts which are the fruit of refined workmanship and techniques that have been handed down for centuries in the interest of promoting this inheritance we are in collaboration with florentine artists and artisans offering a vast range of courses which allow participants to learn or refine artistic techniques by working in direct contact with these professionals in their workshops and indirectly to practice and improve the knowledge of the italian culture and language practical courses fresco painting drawing painting reproduction sculpture pottery florentine mosaic leather bags and belts leather shoes wood carving wax design and models for jewellery jewellery making furniture rest
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music and singing the courses within this programme are aimed at foreign musicians and singers who study or work abroad and need to practise singing diction and further their knowledge of italian opera the courses allow participants to prepare for admission exams to conservatories and to international auditions italian cooking for those who love italian cuisine centro machiavelli offers various types of courses for beginners intermediate and advanced in groups with a maximum of 10 participants or individual the courses are held by professionals from the wine and food industry and in an environment which is professional yet friendly and located at a short walk from our school · the basics of italian cooking · tuscan cooking · regional cooking · mediterranean cooking it is possible to prepare a complete menu or to prepare first courses second courses or side dishes furthermore participants can choose to do single theme courses or single lessons for each of the following · pizza and bread
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metallo nobile school laboratory of jewellery crafting and design the school was established in 1998 and is located in the old part of florence a stone s throw from the ponte vecchio in the arts and crafts quarter there are classrooms for drawing and designing both by hand and by computer and a large fullyequipped workshop with individual professional workbenches and the instruments and tools needed for the various specialisations as well as machinery for complete-cycle casting jewellery crafting a passion for handwork and metalworking techniques is fundamental for creating jewellery and a knowledge of workshop practices is indispensable for the developing creative abilities the school allows students to practice in open studio after school hours with the help of a teaching assistant drawing and designing acquiring drawing skills is fundamental for carrying out a project properly showing an idea fostering taste and aesthetics by analysing shape and developing creative capabilities stu
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o ur centre was founded in 1978 and has been open ever since making it one of the oldest schools in florence teaching italian language and culture over the years we have maintained a size which enables us to have daily contact with all our students to spend time with them and to cater to their needs for the duration of their stay with us the atmosphere in our school is informal and very friendly group numbers are small and learning is therefore interactive and quick teachers are able to take into consideration the needs of each individual student and exchanges between the students are made easier and more meaningful our students come from all over the world a fact which promotes communication in italian and which compels teachers to be more creative furthermore as communication is the basis for our method of teaching emphasis is placed on oral expression and the use of other languages is kept to a minimum the school is located in the historic centre in piazza santo spirito a short walk
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