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		<title>Give an Italian language course in Italy as Christmas Present!</title>
		<link>http://blog.scuolaleonardo.com/2011/11/15/make-of-an-italian-language-course-in-italy-as-christmas-present/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:08:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re searching an original idea for Christmas, Leonardo da Vinci schools have a suggestion for you:
a voucher for studying Italian in Italy, with 2 very special offers:
1) La Dolce Vita 50+ course:
Italian language and culture course for 1 week plus 1 week accommodation in single room (in family with breakfast) for 550€ instead of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re searching an <strong>original idea for <a href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/italian-language-course-christmas-gift.html">Christmas</a></strong>, Leonardo da Vinci schools have a suggestion for you:</p>
<p>a <strong><a title="Special offers for Christmas" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/italian-language-course-christmas-gift.html">voucher for studying Italian in Italy</a>,</strong> with 2 very special offers:</p>
<p>1) <strong>La Dolce Vita 50+ cours</strong>e:<br />
Italian language and culture course for 1 week plus 1 week accommodation in single room (in family with breakfast) for 550€ instead of 669€!<br />
Offered in: Florence, Milan, Rome and Siena.<br />
More information about the <a title="Special offer for Christmas" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-senior-course.html">Dolce Vita 50+ course</a>.</p>
<p>2) <strong>2 weeks Italian language course</strong><br />
Italian language standard course for 2 weeks plus 2 weeks accommodation in single room (in family with breakfast or shared apartment) for 595€ instead of 690€!<br />
Offered in: Florence, Milan, Rome and Siena<br />
More information about the <a title="Special offer for Christmas" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-general-courses.html#Standard-Italian-Language-course">2 weeks Italian language standard course</a>.</p>
<p>If you are interested in, please, contact the Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Marketing Office by <a title="Special offer for Christmas" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/italian-language-course-christmas-gift.html">filling this form</a>.</p>
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		<title>Corso &#8220;Vini Italiani&#8221; a Firenze</title>
		<link>http://blog.scuolaleonardo.com/2011/09/23/corso-di-vino-a-firenze/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:05:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scuola Leonardo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leggi il commento del nostro studente che ha seguito il Corso sui vini italiani organizzato dalla Scuola Leonardo da Vinci di Firenze!
&#8220;Ho frequentato il corso di vino a Firenze, era molto divertente di andare a gustare i differenti tipi di vino e ho imparato molto anche della lingua. Mi piace la cultura italiana e la [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Leggi il commento del nostro studente che ha seguito il <a title="Corso sul vino in Italia" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/it/corsi-di-cultura-italiana.html#Vini-italiani">Corso sui vini italiani</a> organizzato dalla <a title="Scuola di italiano a Firenze" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/it/imparare-italiano-Firenze.html">Scuola Leonardo da Vinci di Firenze</a>!</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.scuolaleonardo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/corso-vino.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-351" title="Corso sui Vini Italiani a Firenze" src="http://blog.scuolaleonardo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/corso-vino.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="121" /></a>&#8220;Ho frequentato il <a title="Corso di vino a Firenze" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/it/corsi-di-cultura-italiana.html#Vini-italiani">corso di vino a Firenze</a>, era molto divertente di andare a gustare i differenti tipi di vino e ho imparato molto anche della lingua. Mi piace la cultura italiana e la cucina e per me era sempre molto importante di sapere quale vino accompagna bene i differenti piatti italiani. Ora quando venirò in Italia per le vacanze in estate, posso guardare la carta dei vini e scegliere il tipo giusto per il piatto che ordino. Il vino non è solamente un prodotto italiano, è anche la cultura, il senso di vivere degli italiani. Ho imparato a capire di più la cultura di questo Paese che mi piace tanto.<br />
Il mio gruppo era molto simpatico e l&#8217;insegnante gentile, penso che ora ho ameliorato molto le mie capacità. Sono anche stato fortunato di trovare una manifestazione a <a title="Guida per la città di Firenze" href="http://www.aboutflorence.com/firenze/">Firenze</a> proprio alla fine del corso. Il 24 e il 25 settembre è organizzato a <a href="http://www.winetownfirenze.com/" target="_blank">Firenze Wine town</a>, ci sono degustazioni di vini in tutta la città anche dentro palazzi storici che normalmente non sono aperti per turisti e fiorentini. Io vado &#8230; e domenica sera torno in Svizzera <img src='http://blog.scuolaleonardo.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif' alt=':-(' class='wp-smiley' /> &#8221;</p>
<p><em>Hubert Hartmann</em></p>
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		<title>Studiare italiano alla Scuola Leonardo da Vinci</title>
		<link>http://blog.scuolaleonardo.com/2011/08/22/studiare-italiano-alla-scuola-leonardo-da-vinci/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:16:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Milan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ciao! Sono una studentessa della Scuola Leonardo da Vinci. Li ho studiato per 7 mesi e adesso grazie a scuola parlo italiano benissimo! Ho trovato tanti amici e ho conosciuto Milano molto bene. Devo dire che gli insegnanti sono tutti professionisti e sanno insegnare bene! Le lezioni sono molto interessanti e sempre diverse. Il tempo [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Ciao! Sono una studentessa della Scuola Leonardo da Vinci. Li ho studiato per 7 mesi e adesso grazie a scuola parlo italiano benissimo! Ho trovato tanti amici e ho conosciuto Milano molto bene. Devo dire che gli insegnanti sono tutti professionisti e sanno insegnare bene! Le lezioni sono molto interessanti e sempre diverse. Il tempo libero la scuola è organizzato in modo divertente ed emozionante. Ci sono tante escursioni, quasi ogni giorno. Siamo andati tante volte anche ai bar, disco, trattorie etc.. Quasi ogni fine settimana la scuola organizza un viaggio fuori Milano in un&#8217;altra città d&#8217;Italia. Gli insegnanti si comportano come tuoi amici e sempre ti aiutano tanto! Adesso sono molto contenta di aver scelto la Scuola Leonardo da Vinci per imparare italiano e divertirmi in Italia.</em><br />
<strong>Elena S., Russia</strong></p>
<p><em>Hello! I am a student of Leonardo da Vinci school. I&#8217;ve stayed there for almost 7 month and thanks for the school now i can speak Italian very well. I&#8217;ve found so many friends from other countries and all together we have learned a lot about Italy, it&#8217;s culture, traditions and people. I can definitely say that all teachers from school are professional and very attentive to all students. They are ready to help you any time you ask or need. One of the advantage of the teaching method is individual approach to each single student. As well as all tutors are trying to be your friends they are good mentors. Their lessons are very interesting and offer various way to absorb the information. Leisure time in Leonardo is an other story to tell. Almost every day there are some activities, excursions or visit to interesting pubs and bars. So many times we went to disco and clubs. We traveled a lot to other cities out of Milan. To be honest if u want to learn Italian very fast and without getting bored in your country, learn more about new culture and make international friendships Leonardo da Vinci School is the best choice! I am very happy that I chose it and passed so many wonderful days with great people studying and having fun!</em><br />
<strong>Elena S., Russia</strong></p>
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		<title>La Dolce Vita a Milano</title>
		<link>http://blog.scuolaleonardo.com/2011/07/08/la-dolce-vita-a-milano/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:24:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Milan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pensate di non essere abbastanza giovani per un corso di lingue all’estero? Vi sbagliate!
La Dolce Vita è un corso rivolto agli studenti meno giovani di ogni età, a tutti coloro che desiderano imparare la lingua italiana e fare un’immersione nella cultura del Bel Paese.
Il corso ha una durata di una o due settimane e alterna [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pensate di non essere abbastanza giovani per un corso di lingue all’estero? Vi sbagliate!<br />
La <a title="Corso di lingua e cultura italiana a Milano La Dolce vita" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/it/corso-dolce-vita.html"><em>Dolce Vita</em></a> è un corso rivolto agli studenti meno giovani di ogni età, a tutti coloro che desiderano imparare la lingua italiana e fare un’immersione nella cultura del Bel Paese.<br />
Il corso ha una durata di una o due settimane e alterna lezioni di italiano, grammatica e conversazione, ad un&#8217;ampia gamma di attività culturali.<br />
Potete scegliere di frequentare La Dolce Vita nelle città di Milano, Firenze, Siena e Roma.<br />
La Scuola Leonardo da Vinci di Milano offre lezioni di italiano tutte  le mattine e un’ampia gamma di attività culturali nel pomeriggio, come ad esempio walking tours, visite guidate al Museo della Scala e alla Casa di Riposo per musicisti Verdi, concerti di musica classica, cene tradizionali e gite di mezza giornata a Como.</p>
<p><strong>Il prossimo corso La Dolce Vita inizierà il 03 ottobre 2011.</strong></p>
<p>Ecco le opinioni di alcuni studenti che hanno recentemente partecipato al programma <a title="Corso di lingua e cultura italiana a Milano La Dolce vita" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/it/corso-dolce-vita.html"><em>La Dolce Vita di Milano</em></a>:</p>
<p>&#8220;<em>Ho frequentato la scuola per una settimana sola e, malgrado la mia età  avanzata, mi sono sentita accolta e inclusa nelle classi.  Ho quasi afferrato &#8220;il congiuntivo&#8221; però credo che questa sia una sfida per tutta la vita per gli stranieri. Nel pomeriggio, per il corso &#8220;La Dolce Vita&#8221;, c&#8217;erano escursioni piacevoli attorno a Milano. In particolare mi sono divertita durante le visite alla Casa di Riposo di Verdi e il famoso teatro La Scala.<br />
Tutti gli insegnanti e la gente &#8220;dietro le quinte&#8221; sono stati amichevoli e di grande aiuto. Raccomanderei questo corso per imparare la lingua italiana e vedere la vera Milano</em>”.<br />
Gaynor, UK</p>
<p>&#8220;<em>Ho seguito il programma &#8220;Dolce Vita&#8221; a Milano per due settimane e mi è piaciuto molto. Combinare lo studio della lingua italiana con la conoscenza della vita culturale e sociale è stato veramente un&#8217;esperienza affascinante per me.<br />
Del programma culturale mi sono piaciute soprattutto la visita guidata della Casa di Riposo per Musicisti e la lezione alla Scuola Musicale: ho imparato moltissimo della storia delle Opere! Anche la cena tradizionale italiana è stata molto divertente!<br />
Con questo programma è veramente un piacere studiare la lingua italiana (e un po&#8217; anche gli italiani).</em>&#8221;<br />
Studentessa di 64 anni, Svizzera.</p>
<p>“<em>Due settimane di corso La Dolce Vita sono passate troppo velocemente! Purtroppo ho avuto qualche piccolo problema di salute. Ma ogni giorno sono andata a scuola e ho avuto l’insegnante Filippo, molto intelligente e anche divertente! Spero di poter tornare una volta! Consiglio quest’esperienza a tutti!</em>”<br />
Riitta, Finlandia</p>
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		<title>Corso di formazione per insegnanti di italiano &#8211; commenti dei partecipanti</title>
		<link>http://blog.scuolaleonardo.com/2011/05/30/corso-di-formazione-per-insegnanti-di-italiano-commenti-dei-partecipanti/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2011 10:25:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Milan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Dimmi, e io dimentico. Mostrami, ed io ricordo. Fammi vedere ed io imparo”
Le parole di Confucio riescono a riassumere con esattezza lo spirito del Corso di Formazione per insegnanti L2/LS appena conclusosi alla Scuola Leonardo da Vinci di Milano.  Un percorso rivolto all’acquisizione delle conoscenze di glottodidattica, linguistica, sociologia e metodologia indispensabili per coloro che [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“<em>Dimmi, e io dimentico. Mostrami, ed io ricordo. Fammi vedere ed io imparo</em>”<br />
Le parole di Confucio riescono a riassumere con esattezza lo spirito del <a title="Corso di formazione per insegnanti di italiano" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/it/corso-insegnanti-italiano-per-stranieri.html"><strong>Corso di Formazione per insegnanti L2/LS</strong></a> appena conclusosi alla <a title="Corsi di italiano a Milano" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/it/imparare-italiano-Milano.html">Scuola Leonardo da Vinci di Milano</a>.  Un percorso rivolto all’acquisizione delle conoscenze di glottodidattica, linguistica, sociologia e metodologia indispensabili per coloro che desiderano <a title="Corsi di formazione professionale" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/it/corso-insegnanti-italiano-per-stranieri.html">diventare insegnanti di italiano come L2 o LS</a> e conseguire le <a title="Certificazione DITALS" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/it/corso-preparazione-esame-DITALS.html">certificazioni DITALS</a> di primo  o secondo livello, rilasciate dall’Università per Stranieri di Siena.<br />
Il corso di formazione si tiene tre volte all’anno nelle sedi della <a title="Corso di formazione per insegnanti di italiano" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/it/corso-insegnanti-italiano-formazione.html">Scuola Leonardo da Vinci di Firenze, Milano e Roma</a>, con il seguente programma: la didattica dell’italiano come lingua straniera (teoria e pratica), <a title="Corso di preparazione per l'esame DITALS" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/it/corso-preparazione-esame-DITALS.html">preparazione DITALS</a>, esercitazioni e osservazione classi. Il corso di formazione per gli insegnanti d’italiano come seconda lingua è inserito all’interno dei <a href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/it/corso-insegnanti-italiano-per-stranieri.html#socrates-comenius">progetti di SOCRATES Comenius/Grundtvig III della Comunità Europea</a>.<br />
Ecco le voci di uno dei due docenti formatori che da anni si occupano del corso presso la Scuola Leonardo da Vinci di Milano e di alcuni corsisti:<br />
“<em>E&#8217; sempre un piacere, oltre che una grande sfida, il confrontarsi con grandi  temi quali la metodologia, la glottodidattica, la &#8220;good practice&#8221; su cui tutti i docenti, nuovi o esperti che siano, dovrebbero fermarsi, di tanto in tanto, a riflettere. Per questa ragione il nostro Corso di Formazione di base per insegnanti d italiano L2/LS è stato, anche in questa sessione, una grande occasione di scambio di idee ed esperienze. Per noi formatori, che ci ritroviamo a condividere con i nostri corsisti i nostri punti di vista, è infatti una fonte di ispirazione e arricchimento il trascorrere insieme queste due settimane formative, respirando l&#8217;entusiasmo, la fatica, le critiche costruttive, l&#8217;atmosfera goliardica e cooperativa del gruppo, in un percorso che arricchisce indistintamente noi e loro, e che ci unisce nella passione per ciò che facciamo. Mi sento dunque, di nuovo, di ringraziare tutti i partecipanti per il lavoro svolto, per la serietà e l&#8217;impegno dimostrati, e soprattutto per averci insegnato che il nostro lavoro sarebbe sterile e inutile senza la condivisione e il &#8220;saper essere&#8221; di tutti, che fa e sempre farà la differenza nella nostra professione</em>.”<br />
Simona Aguzzi, docente formatore</p>
<p>“<em>Ho scelto la Scuola Leonardo da Vinci di Milano dopo diverse ricerche in internet. Mi hanno convinto sin da subito il programma ben strutturato del corso e l’aspetto pratico (osservazione classi e tirocinio). Ora dopo il corso posso dirmi molto soddisfatto: ho imparato moltissimo e trascorso due intense settimane in un ottimo ambiente (grande positività in classe dei colleghi e degli insegnanti). La Leonardo da Vinci mi ha fornito anche un alloggio in condivisione con altri studenti  a soli due passi dalla scuola.</em>”<br />
Corsista di San Remo</p>
<p>“<em>Insegno da anni italiano ai miei connazionali di Sofia ma anche se ho molta esperienza ora ho bisogno della certificazione Ditals. Io sono sempre stata un’insegnante tradizionale e per me è stato davvero molto interessante studiare l’“approccio comunicativo”, per me un metodo pioneristico di insegnare! La Scuola Leonardo a sviluppato un laboratorio ad hoc. con tutte le tecniche più nuove. In queste due settimane ho rivisto la mia idea del ruolo dell’insegnante e ne sono molto felice!</em>”.<br />
Angelina, Sofia (Bulgaria)</p>
<p>“<em>Vengo da Cremona e ho deciso di sostenere l’esame Ditals per avere una certificazione valida che possa favorirmi nei prossimi Bandi di Insegnamento dell’Italiano agli Stranieri nella mia città. Ho frequentato entrambe le settimane di corso. La prima settimana è stata molto teorica ma nella seconda ho potuto vedere la teoria applicata ed è stato davvero utile!</em>”<br />
Maria, Cremona</p>
<p>“<em>Mi sono appena laureata in linguistica a Palermo e ho deciso di venire a Milano proprio per frequentare il corso e sostenere l’esame Ditals di secondo livello il prossimo luglio.  Avevo scelto di seguire una sola settimana ma ho cambiato idea in itinere: ho capito l’importanza dell’osservazione classi e in più ho trovato l’ambiente della Scuola Leonardo davvero stimolante ed amichevole!</em>”<br />
Claudia, Palermo</p>
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		<title>Drama and Italian Theatre course in Florence</title>
		<link>http://blog.scuolaleonardo.com/2011/01/11/drama-and-italian-theatre-course-in-florence/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:57:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Scuola Leonardo da Vinci is certainly one of the most prestigious institutions where to learn the Italian language.  The school operates in four of the most beautiful Italian towns: Florence, Milan, Rome and Siena. Towns rich in history, art and monuments, but also places where students of all ages and with different interests can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Scuola Leonardo da Vinci is certainly one of the most prestigious institutions where to learn the Italian language.  The school operates in four of the most beautiful Italian towns: <a title="Study Italian in Florence" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-school-Florence.html">Florence</a>, <a title="Study Italian in Milan" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-school-Milan.html">Milan</a>, <a title="Study Italian in Rome" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-school-Rome.html">Rome</a> and <a title="Study Italian in Siena" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-school-Siena.html">Siena</a>. Towns rich in history, art and monuments, but also places where students of all ages and with different interests can find  attractions and entertainment.</p>
<p>The teaching method is based on the acquisition of the four fundamental skills: understanding the language through listening and reading and producing texts in oral and written forms, combined with the study of grammar and syntax .</p>
<p>The school has over 30 years of experience and focuses on teachers preparation and continuous didactics updating. Moreover a long experienced organization enables the staff to run a great variety of <a title="Italian language business and professional courses" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-professional-courses.html">professional and business courses</a>: <a title="Italian language course" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-general-courses.html">Italian language</a>, <a title="Italian language and literature" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-special-courses/Italian-literature.html">Literature</a>, <a title="History of Italian Art" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/italian-cultural-courses/history-italian-art.html#florence">History of Art</a>, <a title="Art, Fashion and Design courses in Florence" href="http://www.art-courses-italy.com/art-courses-in-florence.html">Applied Arts</a>, <a title="The language of Italian Fashion" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-professional-courses/The_language_of_fashion.html">Fashion</a>, <a title="Music courses in Florence" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-special-courses/Italian-Musical-Specialization-Courses.html">Music</a>, <a title="Wine tasting course in Florence" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-cultural-courses.html#Italian_Wines">Wine</a>, <a title="Cooking course in Florence" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-cultural-courses.html#Italian_Cooking">Cooking</a> and Italian Lexicon relating to banking, law, marketing, tourism industry etc.</p>
<p>Why Florence?</p>
<p>An international town with wonderful surroundings, Florence is undoubtedly a perfect place to spend a study period, combining culture and leisure and experiencing a different world.  The great variety of courses offered will give you the opportunity to find the right ones for you, enriching your culture and your curriculum vitae too.</p>
<p>As every year we organize something new, this time we set up a <a title="Drama course in Florence" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-special-courses/Italian-history-and-language-of-theatre.html">Drama course</a> as we think that acting is one of the best and motivating way to learn a foreign language!</p>
<p>After a brief <a title="History of Italian Theatre" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-special-courses/Italian-history-and-language-of-theatre.html">history of Italian Theatre</a>, the course examines the complex world of acting communication by analyzing the body language (voluntary and involuntary), the sphere of feelings and emotions, their expressions through the great tool that distinguishes the human being: the word. Probably for the first time, you will find that arms, hands, face and posture are not neutral but can dramatically hinder or, conversely, become masters of the scene.<br />
In addition to learning a lot of Italian, this course offers the opportunity to get involved in a new activity and the ability to discover new emotions.</p>
<p>Field trips are part of the course: we visit the famous scenes of the Pergola Theatre, where an experienced guide shows us the parts of the theatre and its history, tells how the sounds were made during a theatrical performance before the advent of electronics showing old machines, still functioning, stored inside the theatre etc.</p>
<p><a title="Studying in Florence" href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-school-Florence.html">Studying in Florence</a> is certainly an unforgettable experience not only made of books, but also of images, sounds, gestures, new experiences &#8230;</p>
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		<title>Study at University in Italy</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every year many young Leonardo da Vinci students study italian language with us in order to attend university in Italy. Architecture and  Medicine are their favourite choices. Are you one of them? Or are you a foreign student living and attending university in Italy? How did you manage? How is it going? Since when? Where? [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every year many young Leonardo da Vinci students study italian language with us in order <a href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-professional-courses.html#CoursesForItalianUniversities">to attend university in Italy</a>. <a href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-architectural-studies.html">Architecture</a> and  <a href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-medical-studies.html">Medicine</a> are their favourite choices. Are you one of them? Or are you a foreign student living and attending university in Italy? How did you manage? How is it going? Since when? Where? Please share your extraordinary experience with us and with your hopeful classmates coming from all over the world. Help them find their way through the many obstacles of Italian university.</p>
<p><a href="mailto:leonardo.moretto@scuolaleonardo.com">Write us</a>!</p>
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		<title>SPRING TERM PART TIME COURSE IN ROME</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:12:01 +0000</pubDate>
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If you live in Rome and you would like to improve your italian but you don’t have enough spare time for an intensive course, Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Rome has the right answer to your needs. Starting on February 2nd, the 8 weeks Spring Term (February-March) Part Time course will [...]]]></description>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm">If you live in <a href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/learn-italian-in-Rome.html" title="Study Italian in Rome" target="_blank">Rome</a> and you would like to improve your <a href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-courses-Rome.html" title="Italian language courses in Rome">italian</a> but you don’t have enough spare time for an intensive course, <a href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Rome-italian-language-school.html" title="Italian language school in Rome">Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Rome</a> has the right answer to your needs. Starting on February 2nd, the <a href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-general-courses.html#PartTimeItalianStandardCourse" title="Part time italian language course" target="_blank"><strong>8 weeks Spring Term (February-March) Part Time course</strong></a> will be available for all levels: beginners, elementary, intermediate and advanced. Here follows the schedule: <strong>3 hours per week</strong>, twice a week on <strong>Tuesdays and Thursdays</strong> from 5.40 p.m. to 7.10 p.m. If that fits your daily routine, come on January 13th or January 20th to our School (open  from 8.30 a.m to 6 p.m.) in Piazza dell’Orologio 7 for an assessment test.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm">For further information please write to <a href="mailto:leonardo.moretto@scuolaleonardo.com">leonardo.moretto@scuolaleonardo.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>FALL TERM PART TIME COURSE IN ROME</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:40:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you live in Rome and you would like to improve your Italian but you don’t have enough spare time for an intensive course, Scuola Leonardo da Vinci has the right answer to your needs. Starting on October 6th, the Fall Term (October-November) Part Time course will be available for all levels: beginners, elementary, intermediate [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you live in <a href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/learn-italian-in-Rome.html" title="Italian language school Rome">Rome</a> and you would like to improve your Italian but you don’t have enough spare time for an <a href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-general-courses.html#Intensive-Italian-Language-course" title="Intensive Italian language course in Italy">intensive course</a>, Scuola Leonardo da Vinci has the right answer to your needs. Starting on October 6th, the Fall Term (October-November) <a href="http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-general-courses.html#PartTimeItalianStandardCourse" title="Part time Italian language course">Part Time course</a> will be available for all levels: beginners, elementary, intermediate and advanced. Here follows the schedule: 3 hours per week, twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. If that fits your daily routine, come on September 30th to our School in Piazza dell’Orologio 7 for an assessment test.</p>
<p>For further information please write to <a href="mailto:leonardo.moretto@scuolaleonardo.com">leonardo.moretto@scuolaleonardo.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>HOW TO STUDY LA DOLCE VITA IN SIENA? Ten steps to experience Siena and the Sienese life</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When I first mentioned the name of the course I was going to follow in Siena to one of<br />
my best friends, she only giggled. La dolce vita, that’s nothing you can learn – in her<br />
opinion. But trust me: once you enter the magical world of this course, the Italian way of<br />
life will have an everlasting influence on everything you’ll do!</p>
<p>La dolce vita definitely is not the same as the famous dolce far niente. To experience all<br />
parts of Sienese culture within five days means using all your senses at the same time.<br />
From the smell of strong coffee in the morning to the soft evening breeze during a late<br />
night passeggiata, join the Italians during their dolce vita!</p>
<p style="color: #ff0000">STEP 1: IL CAFFÉ</p>
<p><img src="http://blog.scuolaleonardo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/caffe.jpg" alt="Enjoy Siena and Sienese Coffee" align="left" /> It all starts with coffee. I have never met any country in which people take<br />
coffee so serious as in Italy. After three days of drinking my caffé in a<br />
neighbourhood bar, surrounded by locals, I understand the magic of a little<br />
glass filled with black liquid so strong that you immediately experience<br />
everything and everyone much more intense. A perfect start of la dolce<br />
vita&#8230;</p>
<p style="color: #096609" alt="Live in Italy, in Siena" align="left">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="color: #096609" alt="Live in Italy, in Siena" align="left">STEP 2: CHIACCHIERARE</p>
<p><img src="http://blog.scuolaleonardo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/chiacchierare.jpg" alt="Live in Italy, in Siena" align="left" />&#8230; and a perfect start of the language courses in the morning. The school is<br />
in Via del Paradiso, so maybe only the name should be enough to<br />
understand the atmosphere. Imagine a huge terrace, some small class<br />
rooms, many different students and teachers who all share their passion<br />
for the Italian language, the many topics to discuss (I bet we are all<br />
curious about Italian politics, design and fashion)&#8230; It is even said that the<br />
most beautiful and pure Italian is spoken in Siena – need I say more?</p>
<p style="color: #ff0000">STEP 3: IL PRANZO</p>
<p><img src="http://blog.scuolaleonardo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/pranzo.jpg" alt="The Italian food" align="left" /> But the best things have yet to come. After four hours of grammar and<br />
conversation, of word searching and Italian stories, it is time for lunch. I<br />
bet you understand an Italian menu yet before coming to study La dolce<br />
vita, but make you sure that you’ll taste all sorts of local food. My<br />
classmates and I found the best food in small trattorias, a few steps from<br />
the Piazza del Campo, with no menus outside. Try the pappa al pomodoro!</p>
<p style="color: #096609; padding-top: 3px">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="color: #096609; padding-top: 3px">STEP 4: IL VINO</p>
<p><img src="http://blog.scuolaleonardo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/vino.jpg" alt="The Italian food" align="left" /> Being right in the middle of the Chianti, la dolce vita definitely means also<br />
wine tasting. We explored the Tuscan countryside by tasting different sorts<br />
of wine – maybe the sweetest way to remember the Tuscan hills. And for<br />
most of us this wine tour revealed the real magic of wine: after a glass of<br />
wine, the Italian language no longer had any secrets for us. La dolce vita<br />
has just started, but we were all feeling like we already were getting used<br />
to it.</p>
<p style="color: #ff0000">STEP 5: L’OLIO</p>
<p><img src="http://blog.scuolaleonardo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/olio.jpg" alt="The famous Tuscan Oil" align="left" />But coffee and wine are not the only ‘holy’ liquids in Italy. So after<br />
tasting wine, the very difficult task of tasting olive oil was lying<br />
ahead of us. Did you know that every olive oil has its own ‘passport’<br />
or that some restaurants even have their own list of olive oils, just<br />
like a wine list? After tasting the real olive oil, you’ll understand why<br />
Italians are so passionate about their ‘green gold’!</p>
<p style="color: #096609">STEP 6: L’ARTE</p>
<p><img src="http://blog.scuolaleonardo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/arte.jpg" alt="Art and culture in Italy" align="left" /> Another essential part of la dolce vita, that has nothing to do with food, is<br />
the Sienese art. The small city is really a treasure keeper: the Duomo with<br />
an astonishing pavement, the former hospital Santa Maria della Scala, the<br />
Palazzo Publico with works by the great Sienese painters Simone Martini<br />
and Ambrogio Lorenzetti, the Torre del Mangia, the Pinacoteca with many,<br />
many Mary’s painted by Guido da Siena, Duccio and other artists of the<br />
Sienese school&#8230; Together with all the vivid stories told by our guide these<br />
art collections will leave an unforgettable impression in your hart and<br />
souls&#8230;</p>
<p style="color: #ff0000">STEP 7: IL DOLCE</p>
<p><img src="http://blog.scuolaleonardo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/dolce.jpg" alt="Italian cooking: dessert and much more" align="left" /> Studying all these beautiful art works makes hungry. A good excuse<br />
for tasting one of the Sienese sweets is that making these sweets is<br />
a local art as such. In small bakeries you can taste the most<br />
delicious cantuccini, panforte, panpepato and ricciarelli.</p>
<p style="color: #096609">STEP 8: LA PIAZZA</p>
<p><img src="http://blog.scuolaleonardo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/piazza.jpg" alt="Piazza del Campo, Siena" align="left" /> Strolling the narrow medieval streets around the Piazza, and of<br />
course the Piazza del Campo itself, is maybe one of Siena’s greatest<br />
pleasures. Since the Piazza serves as the perfect meeting place for<br />
all Sienese people, for students it is the best place to meet local<br />
people and bambini that are glad to help you with your Italian<br />
pronunciation and vocabulary. Also they can tell you all about<br />
Sienese traditions, especially about the Palio.</p>
<p style="color: #ff0000">STEP 9: IL PALIO</p>
<p><img src="http://blog.scuolaleonardo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/palio.jpg" alt="The Palio of Siena" align="left" /> This famous horse race has been organized since the Middle Ages,<br />
but today the passion for this event is still alive. Weeks before the<br />
race (July 2 and August 16), the ten contrade (neighborhoods)<br />
which will participate are filled with excitement. Make sure you don’t<br />
miss one of the many parades, diners or masses if you attend the<br />
language school in June or August!</p>
<p style="color: #096609">STEP 10: LA PASSEGGIATA</p>
<p><img src="http://blog.scuolaleonardo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/passeggiata1.jpg" alt="Living and studying in Siena, Italy" align="left" /> Your day in Siena is not complete without a passeggiata. Before dinner,<br />
join all Italian families by strolling the city center. Of course you have to<br />
wear something nice – fare la bella figura is an important part of this<br />
evening walk. Buy a gelato, look at all beuatiful people, talk with your new<br />
friends from school and with some Italians and simply enjoy life – maybe<br />
this is the essential lesson of la dolce vita!</p>
<p><strong>Saskia Balmaekers </strong></p>
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