ELLCI Ente Lombardo Lingua e Cultura Italiana

ELLCI is specialized in teaching Italian as a second language and offers a wide variety courses acknowledged by the Italian Ministry of Education; the school is also recommended by the worldwide located Italian Culture Institutes. The effectiveness of learning is guaranteed by the applied teaching method which has been continuously improved, as testified by the excellent results and satisfaction reached by our language students. The school offers personalized study plans able to guarantee a fast and effective learning progress in a professional, yet relaxed atmosphere. All teachers are highly qualified and the small groups ensure a high level of communication and personalized instruction.

ELLCI is located in Milan, a city of long tradition of cultural and business, Italy's capital of fashion and design. The school is situated in the central part of the city, just a few meters from Corso Buenos Aires, one of the main business roads, easily accessible by public transport.

The group courses consist of a maximum of 5-7 students per class and therefore guarantee a fast learning progress in a relaxed atmosphere with highly qualified teachers. There will be 2 teachers for each class giving the students a differentiated approach to learning. A tutor will take care of all the student needs, both in logistic and didactics. Courses include all educatinal materials, textbook, admission test, and the diploma ELLCI at the end of the course. Students can choose from the following courses: STANDARD GROUP COURSES This course is held in small groups (average 5-7 students) from monday to friday in the morning or evening at a very convenient price. The standard course is designed to acquire the four linguistic skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) plus the development of a fifth skill which enables the student to understand the non verbal language and the different communication codes of the Italian language through the development of subjects connected with the several aspects of the Italian culture, life style and behaviour of Italians. ANNUAL COURSE The annual course is ideal for students who want to learn the Italian language both in classroom and in the streets of Milan, staying in close contact with Italian people. The course lasts 9 months (20 hours per week). INDIVIDUAL COURSE This course offers students an excellent preparation in a very short period of time and is also the perfect solution for the needs of businessmen. The main characteristics of this course are the great flexibility in timetables, personalized study plans and the possibility to deal with specific terminology and contents according to the personal needs of the student. The lunch break together with the teacher gives students a good occasion to get to know interesting aspects of Italian life in a real setting. INTENSIVE COURSES This course is ideal for people who want or need to learn Italian in a short period of time. It consists of flexible combinations between lessons in small groups and private tuition. ITALIAN LANGUAGE FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE This course is addressed to professionals and persons who need Italian for their contact with Italian companies in the economic field. Students learn this specific language for oral and written communication in business relationships and trade. ITALIAN LANGUAGE FOR THE ADMISSION TO UNIVERSITIES ApartOther than improving the knowledge of the language, the subjects dealt with in this course are the topics required for the exams for the admission to the different universities. Periodically teachers will submit exams and simulate the examination tests. For this course an intermediate level of Italian is required. ITALIAN LANGUAGE FOR SCHOOLS OF MUSIC, FASHION AND DESIGN This course is offered for persons who want to attend fashion and design schools, providing them with the necessary language skills required to face their studies with tranquility. HOLIDAY AND STUDY This course is a good way to improve or learn Italian quickly while having fun. It offers full-immersion into Italian culture, offering a combination between language education and getting to know the city, the culture and entertainment. ONLINE COURSES This course is designed for people in any part of the world, who want to study the Italian language but do not have the possibility to attend a language course in Italy. EVENING COURSES This course is ideal for people who work or study in Italy and do not have the time to attend lessons during the day. The aim of the evening course is to develop the necessary linguistic skills to be able to successfully manage professional and personal relationships in Italy.

The school offers single and double rooms in shared apartments with common use of the kitchen. Students can also decide to stay in mini-apartments in residences with kitchen and bathroom. All mini apartments are equipped with air conditioning, wireless internet line, telephone, color TV and all the necessary equipment for cooking.

The school offers various free time activities, such as - Guided visits to Milan and other Italian cities; visits to museums, churches and other places of historical, artistic and cultural interest. - Guided visits to places of naturalistic, touristic and cultural interest; sea or mountain villages, next to the lakes, on the Alps and to the typical northern Italy farms where many foods are made, like cheese and salami. - Partecipation to exhibitions and concerts, conferences and sports events. - Social evenings in famous typical restaurants and pubs in Milan. - Disco parties.