Since 1983 our school has offered the possibility to study Italian language and culture in Umbria, one of the most intense and magical regions in Italy. The school is in an ancient Palazzo in the historic center of Spoleto, a beautiful, tranquil town far off the beaten path of mass tourism. The school is located on the main street, which is completely closed to traffic and is also the principle meeting place for the local residents. Due to this, it is the perfect place to have the opportunity to socialize with locals in the midst of their everyday lives. Every corner of this beautiful city tells a story of thousands of years. To this day, our cultural traditions, of which those relating to wine and food are the most important, are scrupulously conserved and valued highly. The natural and artistic beauty of this special place together with the warmth and hospitality of the locals will render your visit an unforgettable experience. Over the course of our 25 years of experience, many students from all over the world have come to us in order to learn our language, our culture, our way of life here in Italy.

The optimum quality of our courses is guaranteed thanks to the long experience of our mother tongue teachers, graduates in Italian Language and Literature, who are specialized in the teaching of Italian to foreigners.
An accurate, initial test allows for the creation of classes which have a homogenous level (from absolute beginner to advanced).
The school organizes individual lessons and small group courses (max 4 students).
Lessons are held from Monday to Friday.

INDIVIDUAL:
The student can create, together with the teacher, a personalized study plan targeted and adapted to the individual needs and desires of the student, with a schedule corresponding to their wishes.

GROUPS:
1) General Course: The grammatical and structural aspects of the language are connected with activities to develop communication skills and elements of Italian culture. 20 hours of lesson per week, 4 hours per day, from 9:00 to 13:00.
2) Intensive course: The same as the general course, but with two hours of conversation after lunch, from 14:00 to 16:00.

NOTE:
1)The length and timing of the courses can be modified in order to fit the needs of students.
2)At the end of the course, a certificate of completion will be given to all participants.

Placement (a choice of independent apartments or various types of hotels) – is managed with professionalism and courtesy by Magic Umbria (www.Magic-Umbria.com).
For information: info@magic-umbria.com.

For those who would like to immerse themselves not only in the Italian language, but also to experiment with the culture, we offer short courses of:

• Art History
  Thanks to its historic stratification, Spoleto serves as an ideal cultural classroom. Reserve guided tours at museums and historical sites. (2 encounters of 3 hours every week.)
  
• Art and Artisans
  Meetings with artists and artisans of painting and sculpture. Meet with local internationally recognized painters and sculptors and see both how they restore ancient artworks and create new ones today.
  
• Nature and Traditions
  Guided excursions in areas that have yet to be discovered by mass tourism, such as “Valnerina” and the Sibillini Mountains, rich in beauty, both natural and artistic. Visit places and meet people who represent an ancient culture that lives on today. (Half or full day with one meal included, according to the itinerary.)
  
• Cuisine
  In cooperation with local chefs, we will take you to discover the secrets of the preparation of dishes most typical of, and unique to, Umbrian cuisine. (2 meetings of circa 3 h ours each week.)
  
• Wine Tasting
  Expert local sommeliers conduct a tasting of the excellent local wines from vineyards around Spoleto and from Montefalco, home to the exalted Sagrantino. (2 encounters of circa 3 hours each week.)
  

IMPORTANT:
During the summer, the programmes are held in Salento (Puglia) in a villa situated along the splendid coast of Santa Maria di Leuca. www.lagrenza.it