Courses and Levels

Our trainers are highly motivated and are trained in a variety of techniques and approaches. They are skilled in selecting the most appropriate method and materials for a particular level all of them have taught in Universities in Italy or abroad.

Our staff approach in teaching nurtures learning foreign languages and emphasizes understanding between cultures. Therefore, students rapidly realize that a foreign tongue may lead to an entire range of human experience, and it is not just a simple means of communication; that is the reason why we do not teach only  Italian  but we also provide cross cultural trainings.

HomeBase do not only organize traditional Italian courses but also business Italian lessons, cross cultural training and our special learn on tour.

Imparare viaggiando.
Italiano per stranieri, non in classi istituzionali ma in tour. Il vostro insegnante sarà sempre al vostro fianco e vi aiuterà ad interagire nelle situazioni direttamente sul luogo.

Levels of study
There are six different levels of study, from beginner through advanced in accordance with the criteria established by the European Council. A placement test helps us find the best class level for each student. At the end of the course, each student will receive a written evaluation and have a one-on-one with their teachers. This is how we help you monitor your progress. Italian culture - art, cuisine, cinema, lifestyles, music, literature, fashion, politics - creates an inspirational starting point for discussions in classes. Through readings, listenings, conversation and games, students will both enrich their knowledge of Italy and build a larger vocabulary with which to enjoy the country and its people.
 
The following descriptions will give you a general idea of the objectives normally achieved in every level:
Beginner course: this course is Designed for  students with little or no prior knowledge of Italian. At the end of the course students will be able to read and construct basic sentences like  asking for information, introduce themselves,  managing to order in a bar or restaurant, at the post office and expressing wants, preferences, likes and dislikes. 
Elementary: in this course students will learn  to express ideas in the past and describe evens, give instructions, read and understand simple texts, Find information you need from ads, menus and timetables, Write short basic descriptions of events, past activities and personal experiences
Pre-intermediate level allows students to ask and answer questions on familiar topics, understand and communicate in everyday tasks, have short social conversations, understand the topic of conversation,  write short basic descriptions of events, past activities and personal experiences.
Intermediate: students will manage to narrate and comprehend stories, use comparative language use specific terminology based on common situations and write compositions. Reading skills strategies including intensive skimming and scanning development tasks, as well as intensive reading exercises
Upper –intermediate: Students of this class will understand implied meanings and  suggestions, will be able to use formal / informal language appropriately in a wide range of situations, speaking fluently with a limited number of grammatical mistakes
Advanced: This curriculum is specifically designed to boost language skills. Students will be able to fully harness their communication abilities at work and in professional and personal situations.This program is designed to complement people’s technical expertise in Italian and strengthen the effectiveness of their speech.