Would you or someone you know enjoy learning our beautiful language?

Would you like to use this abundance of free time to learn a beautiful new language in a fun and relaxed environment? It’s a great way to keep your mind busy and enjoy learning in a small group of students who share the same interest in learning Italian. Since we switched to online classes students keep telling us that having our weekly Italian lessons to focus on is a great boost, and helps to keep productive in a fun and positive way

Details

Beginning April 20th
Mondays from 6.30 – 8.30
Online classes (see below for details)
A 10 lesson course: €130

How do our online classes work

For our online classes, we are using a fabulous new video teaching tool (Zoom) that allows students to join and interact remotely. It even allows me to break the class into little breakout groups for conversation practice, allows me to go from group to group advising and assisting and then bring everyone back together just like in a regular class. The tool has a free app for whatever devices you prefer (phone, tablet, computer, laptop) that is simple to install and use (links and instructions provided). A few minutes before each lesson, you will receive a link for our class by email that will magically transport you to our virtual classroom (like teleportation in Star Trek).

What makes them great

I wasn’t sure how well it would work before I tried it but now I love it and having taught all my classes using it for a couple of weeks, my students really love it to. Some have even said they prefer it to regular classes. And not just because of the social distancing, there are a number of other advantages that I hadn’t thought about either:

• All the notes I write in class o the whiteboard (notes, new words, grammar references) are automatically saved by the program. You can see them in the app when I write them but I also email them to you after class as a reference.
• No more missing out on what I or other students say because your too far away from them. You just turn up the volume. The sound and video are fantastic quality
• I can share all the documents, grammar pages, newspapers and reference material directly so they just pop up on screen for you. I can also make notes on them directly and of course email them all to you after class
• Sit in your favourite chair, have a cup of tea (or vino) and relax during class. And wear whatever you want. We learn best when we are comfortable
• We can watch movies and other videos, play games directly through the app. We don’t even need to switch off the light
• The App is free, no login or signup process, no technical ability required

Happy to help.

Email carolina@italiancork.com or call 087-9588375 with any queries you might have

Social Distance Learning

Stiamo insieme e tutto andrà bene

How does it work
For our Fluency online classes, we are using a fabulous new video teaching tool (Zoom) that allows students to join and interact remotely. It even allows me to break the class into little breakout groups for conversation practice, allows me to go from group to group advising and assisting and then bring everyone back together just like in a regular fluency class. The tool has a free app for whatever devices you prefer (phone, tablet, computer, laptop) that is simple to install and use (links and instructions are below). A few minutes before each lesson, you will receive a link for our class by email that will magically transport you to our virtual classroom (like teleportation in Star Trek).

What makes it great
I wasn’t sure how well it would work before I tried it but now I love it and having taught all my classes using it for a couple of weeks, my students really love it to. Some have even said they prefer it to regular classes. And not just because of the social distancing, there are a number of other advantages that I hadn’t thought about either:

• All the notes I write in class o the whiteboard (notes, new words, grammar references) are automatically saved by the program. You can see them in the app when I write them but I also email them to you after class as a reference.
• No more missing out on what I or other students say because your too far away from them. You just turn up the volume. The sound and video are fantastic quality
• I can share all the documents, grammar pages, newspapers and reference material directly so they just pop up on screen for you. I can also make notes on them directly and of course email them all to you after class
• Sit in your favourite chair, have a cup of tea (or vino) and relax during class. And wear whatever you want. We learn best when we are comfortable
• We can watch movies and other videos, play games directly through the app. We don’t even need to switch off the light
• The App is free, no login or signup process, no technical ability required

Find full details below the poster

Full course description:

Fancy learning Italian? Whether you are going to Italy for your holidays or you have decided to learn this beautiful, musical and colourful language, let’s start with our Beginners course. Practical conversation is included from our first class and, during our lessons, we will learn how to introduce ourselves, place an order at the restaurant, ask for information and more. Grammar is immediately implemented in practical and useful conversational tasks, but it will also give you good foundations if you decide to progress with your Italian and join the next course. Booking your place is essential, but remember that this course is for a small group in order to allow students to fully participate and get the best learning experience.

Therefore, I would recommend that you book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. In order to book your place you can transfer the course fees to the ItalianCork bank account (Contact me for details: carolina@italiancork.com or 087 9588375).

Course details:

Starting date: 3rd of February

Last day: 6th of April

Time: 6.30-8.30 pm

Number of lessons: 10

Max number of students: 10

Location: Blackrock

Price: €130

Refreshments provided during our 10 minute break

NB: Students who miss class will receive an email with the course material, a summary of what was covered and audio files/video (if used during lesson) so that they don’t fall behind.

GRUPPO SCUOLA (English below)

Stiamo per ripartire con le nostre lezioni del Gruppo Scuola. Abbiamo quasi finito di ripassare il programma dell’anno scorso e stiamo per iniziare nuovi argomenti. Studieremo gli aggettivi di secondo tipo (veloce/i, grande/i), ci divertiremo con le preposizioni semplici (di, a, da, etc.), quelle articolate (nel, dal, della, etc.) e con gli aggettivi possessivi (mia, tua, suo, etc). Attraverso corte storie lavoreremo sul nostro ascolto e sulla nostra comprensione.

Impariamo divertendoci ed impariamo in modo efficace con un approccio olistico che include l’aspetto cinestetico e visuale molto importanti nei bambini. Impariamo continuamente, non solo attraverso giochi, ma anche attraverso video divertenti e canzoni che i bambini potranno rivedere e cantare a casa! Le lezioni del Gruppo Scuola si terranno ogni due sabati e saranno di un’ora e mezza… ci sarà tempo per imparare, divertirsi e festeggiare il Carnevale, tutto in italiano (ovviamente)!

Dettagli per il Gruppo Scuola

Numero di lezioni: 10

Date delle lezioni:

1) sabato 25 gennaio 

2) sabato 8 febbraio

3) sabato 22 febbraio

4) sabato 7 marzo

5) sabato 21 marzo

6) sabato 4 aprile

7) sabato 18 aprile

8) sabato 2 maggio

9) sabato 16 maggio

10) sabato 30 maggio

Orario: 12.00-13.30 am

Libro di testo: Grammatica italiana di Sabrina Galasso (Alma edizioni)

Prezzo: € 120 per 10 lezioni

Discount: €110 per ogni fratello o sorella (di bambini già iscritti)

Numero massimo per bambini per lezione: 10

Per maggiori informazioni su metodologie ed obiettivi andate al link https://www.italiancork.com/metodologie-obiettivi/

Per iscrizioni e domande e-mail carolina@italiancork.com o telefonate a 087 9588375.

GRUPPO SCUOLA (School Group)

We are about to start with our Gruppo Scuola. We have almost finished to revise our grammar and we are ready to start with new topics. We will study the second type adjectives (veloce/i, grande/i), we will have fun with prepositions and prepositional articles (della, alla, nel, etc.) and we will learn Italian possessives adjectives (mia, tua, suo, etc.). We will work on our listening and comprehension through short stories. We won’t get bored at all!

We’re learning while having fun using a holistic approach which includes kinaesthetic and visual elements so important for children. We constantly learn, not only through games, but also through videos and songs that students will be able to watch and sing at home. The Gruppo Scuola will be held every two weeks and will be 1.5 hours long… plenty of time to learn, have fun and celebrate Carnevale… all in Italian!

Details of the Gruppo Scuola

Number of lessons: 10

Dates:

1) Saturday 25th of January

2) Saturday 8th of February

3) Saturday 22nd of February

4) Saturday 7th of March

5) Saturday 21st of March

6) Saturday 4th of April

7) Saturday 18th of April

8) Saturday 2nd of May

9) Saturday 16th of May

10) Saturday 30th of May

Time: 12.00-13.30

Book: Grammatica italiana di Sabrina Galasso (Alma edizioni)

Price: € 120 for 10 lessons

Discount: € 110 for brothers and sisters (of attending children)

Maximum number of children per class: 10

For more info you can send us an email at carolina@italiancork.com or ring on 087 9588375.

Gioca e Impara (Play and learn) English below

Stiamo per cominciare il nostro Gioca e Impara! Per tutti i bambini che vogliono imparare l’italiano o per quelli che già lo parlano un po’ e vogliono impararlo meglio in modo attivo, divertente e soprattutto in compagnia di altri bambini. Andremo avanti con la storia dei nostri amici bruchi di Raccontami 1 ed impareremo molto sui diversi piatti della cucina cucina italiana e delle altre nazionalità, un buon modo per imparare nuovo vocabolario ed aggettivi! Insomma, non ci annoieremo di sicuro! Impariamo divertendoci ed impariamo in modo efficace con un approccio olistico che include l’aspetto cinestetico e visuale molto importanti nei bambini. Lavoriamo continuamente sul nostro vocabolario, non solo attraverso giochi e storytelling, ma anche attraverso video divertenti e canzoni che i bambini potranno rivedere e cantare a casa! Le lezioni di Gioca e Impara si terranno ogni due sabati e saranno di un’ora e mezza… ci sarà tempo per imparare, divertirsi e festeggiare il Carnevale… tutto in italiano, ovviamente!

Dettagli per Gioca & Impara

Date delle lezioni:

1) sabato 25 gennaio 

2) sabato 8 febbraio

3) sabato 22 febbraio

4) sabato 7 marzo

5) sabato 21 marzo

6) sabato 4 aprile

7) sabato 18 aprile

8) sabato 2 maggio

9) sabato 16 maggio

10) sabato 30 maggio

Prezzo: € 120 per 10 lezioni

Discount: €110 per ogni fratello o sorella (di bambini già iscritti)

Orario: 13.30-15.00 am

Libro di testo:‘Raccontami 1’ corso di lingua italiana per bambini (Luca Cortis-Elisa Giuliani Pancheri)

Numero massimo per bambini per lezione: 10

Per maggiori informazioni mandate una e-mail a carolina@italiancork.com o telefonate a 087 9588375.

Gioca e Impara (Play & Learn)

We are about to start our Gioca e Impara class! For all children who want to learn Italian or for those who already speak a little Italian and would like to improve it in an active and fun way with other children. We will go on with the story of our friends, the caterpillars of our book (Raccontami 1), and we will learn a lot about different Italian foods and from other countries. Great way to broaden our vocabulary and learn adjectives! We won’t get bored at all!

We’re learning while having fun through the holistic approach which includes kinaesthetic and visual elements so important for children. We constantly learn new vocabulary, not only through games and storytelling, but also through videos and songs that students will be able to watch and sing at home. The Gioca e Impara group will be held every two weeks and it will be 1.5 hours long… plenty of time to learn, have fun and celebrate Carnevale… all in Italian!

Details of the Gioca & Impara

Number of lessons: 10

Dates:

1) Saturday 25th of January

2) Saturday 8th of February

3) Saturday 22nd of February

4) Saturday 7th of March

5) Saturday 21st of March

6) Saturday 4th of April

7) Saturday 18th of April

8) Saturday 2nd of May

9) Saturday 16th of May

10) Saturday 30th of May

Price: € 120 for 10 lessons

Discount: € 110 for brothers and sisters (of attending children)

Time: 13.30-15.00

Book: ‘Raccontami 1’ corso di lingua italiana per bambini (Luca Cortis-Elisa Giuliani Pancheri)

Maximum number of children per class: 10

For more info you can send us an email at carolina@italiancork.com or ring on 087 9588375.

Fancy learning Italian? Whether you are going to Italy for your holidays or you have decided to learn this beautiful, musical and colourful language, let’s start with our Beginners course. Practical conversation is included from our first class and, during our lessons, we will learn how to introduce ourselves, place an order at the restaurant, ask for information and more. Grammar is immediately implemented in practical and useful conversational tasks, but it will also give you good foundations if you decide to progress with your Italian and join the next course. Booking your place is essential and remember that this course is for a small group in order to allow students to fully participate and get the best learning experience… but hurry as it gets booked up very quickly and it’s already filling up. To book your place email carolina@italiancork.com

Course details

Starting date: Monday 22nd of July

Last lesson: 14th of October

Time: 6.30-8.00 pm

Number of lessons: 12

Max number of students: 10

Location: Blackrock (parking available), 202, 215, 219 bus route

Price: €120

There won’t be a lesson on Monday the 5th of August as it is Bank Holiday Weekend.

NB: Students who miss class will receive an email with the course material, summary of what was covered and audio files/video (if used during lesson) so that they won’t fall behind.

Fancy learning Italian? Whether you are going to Italy for your holidays or you have decided to learn this beautiful, musical and colourful language, let’s start with our Beginners course. Practical conversation is included from our first class and, during our lessons, we will learn how to introduce ourselves, place an order at the restaurant, ask for information and more. Grammar is immediately implemented in practical and useful conversational tasks, but it will also give you good foundations if you decide to progress with your Italian and join the next course. Booking your place is essential, but remember that this course is for a small group in order to allow students to fully participate and get the best learning experience… but this course gets booked up very quickly and there are only few places left! To secure your place you can enrol online https://www.italiancork.com/course-payments-page/

Course details

Starting date: Monday 14th of January

Last lesson: 8th of April

Time: 6.30-8.00 pm

Number of lessons: 12

Max number of students: 10

Location: Blackrock (parking available), 202, 215, 219 bus route

Price: €120

There won’t be a lesson on Monday the 18th of February as it is Mid Term Break.

NB: Students who miss class will receive an email with the course material, summary of what was covered and audio files/video (if used during lesson) so that they won’t fall behind.

Have you been thinking about a great present for Christmas?

Would you like to gift your loved ones with an Italian language experience to get them fully ready to enjoy Italy, surrounded by culture, art and history? Because Italian is…

If so, it’s not too late, but hurry! Our course will start on the 14th of January and, as it is very interactive, practical and conversational based, we won’t be able to host more than 10 students.

To secure your place you can enrol online https://www.italiancork.com/course-payments-page/

Fancy learning Italian? Whether you are going to Italy for your holidays or you have decided to learn this beautiful, musical and colourful language, let’s start with our Beginners course. Practical conversation is included from our first class and, during our lessons, we will learn how to introduce ourselves, place an order at the restaurant, ask for information and more. Grammar is immediately implemented in practical and useful conversational tasks, but it will also give you good foundations if you decide to progress with your Italian and join the next course. Booking your place is essential, but remember that this course is for a small group in order to allow students to fully participate and get the best learning experience. Therefore, I would recommend that you book as soon as possible by email (carolina@italiancork.com) or by text (087 9588375)

Course details

Starting date: Monday 14th of January

Last lesson: 8th of April

Time: 6.30-8.00 pm

Number of lessons: 12

Max number of students: 10

Location: Blackrock (parking available), 202, 215, 219 bus route

Price: €120

There won’t be a lesson on Monday the 18th of February as it is Mid Term Break.

NB: Students who miss class will receive an email with the course material, summary of what was covered and audio files/video (if used during lesson) so that they won’t fall behind.

Fancy learning Italian? Whether you are going to Italy for your holidays or you have decided to learn this beautiful, musical and colourful language, let’s start with our Beginners course. Practical conversation is included from our first class and, during our lessons, we will learn how to introduce ourselves, place an order at the restaurant, ask for information and more. Grammar is immediately implemented in practical and useful conversational tasks, but it will also give you good foundations if you decide to progress with your Italian and join the next course. Booking your place is essential, but remember that this course is for a small group in order to allow students to fully participate and get the best learning experience. Therefore, I would recommend that you book as soon as possible by email (carolina@italiancork.com) or by text (087 9588375) ONLY 2 PLACES LEFT!!

Course details

Starting date: Monday 10th of September

Last lesson: 3rd December

Time: 6.30-8.00 pm

Number of lessons: 12

Max number of students: 10

Location: Blackrock (parking available), 202, 215, 219 bus route

Price: €120

There won’t be a lesson on Monday the 29th of October as it is Bank Holiday week end.

NB: Students who miss class will receive an email with the course material, summary of what was covered and audio files/video (if used during lesson) so that they won’t fall behind.