STUDENT GUIDE Ed. 2013 FOR LEISURE AND CULTURE ACTIVITIES IN MILAN WE COOPERATE WITH: 10% discount for LINGUADUE students – BOOK NOW !!! Zani Viaggi – Foro Bonaparte 76 (MM1 Cairoli-Castello) Tel: +39 02 867131 – www.zaniviaggi.it Libreria Internazionale Via Ozanam, 11 (MM 1 Lima) - 20129 Milano Tel: (+39) 02 2049022 – www.il-libro.it Ed. 2013 MILANO Corso Buenos Aires 43 I-20124 Tel (+39) 02-29519972 Fax (+39) 02-29519973 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.linguaviva.it FIRENZE LIGNANO – School for Juniors Via Fiume 17 I-50123 Viale Centrale 29 I-33054 Tel. (+39) 055-280016 Tel. (+39) 0431 73481 Fax (+39) 055-283667 Fax (+39) 0431 721566 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.linguaviva.it Web: www.linguaviva.it SUMMARY Linguadue Staff & Services 1 First Day at Linguadue, Placement Test, Levels 2 Linguadue Courses 3 Useful Advise, Certificates, Exams & Textbooks 4 Arrival feedback, End of course evaluation 4 What to do if you are unhappy 5 Secretary & Accommodation office 5 How to contact you 6 Social Activities, Student Card, Internet 6 Before leaving Italy – Study Visa & Airport transfer 7 After your arrival in Milan – Permit of Stay 7 Fiscal Code, Bank Account, Health insurance, Security 7 Information about Milan – Trains, Airports 8 Getting around Milan 8 Phone, Tourist Offices, Tickets, Shops, Supermarkets 9 Banks, Post Offices, Mobile phones 9 Useful Numbers, Emergencies 10 Libraries, Bookshops, Newspapers 11 Nightclubbing & Restaurants, Sports in Milan 12 Ed. 2013 BENVENUTI A LINGUADUE ! LINGUADUE STAFF {/Ihh[ a!b!D9a9bÇ D . [ / [ / t ! Ç9!/I9w{ / . ! . ! w . t a t b D w a { t ë t 1 Ed. 2013 HOW CAN WE ASSIST YOU? POSITION NAME HOW CAN WE ASSIST YOU? For special issues you can ask for an appointment to Director Giorgia Biccelli meet the school’s director Information and student’s assistance for all issues concerning Linguadue. Assistance for issues related to Supervisor for student permit of stay. Special requests for courses. Information welfare and School Laura Castagna on Linguaviva’s programmes and schools. Information on services Academic Studies in Milan. If you have any complaints regarding school and services offered please refer to Laura. Course organization, individual lessons and teachers’ Course & Internship coordination. Cristina is responsible also for the Cristina Baroni Coordinator coordination and management of the Internship programme at Linguadue. Enrolments, cancellation course prolongations, Paola is Admissions Paola Anelli always in touch with your educational agency. Paola is responsible for selecting and booking your accommodation. She is in touch with host families and Accommodation Paola Anelli owners. For any questions concerning your accommodation booked through Linguadue please refer to her. Responsible for the Administration and Accountancy. Administration Lorena Corazza Payments for courses are effected in the administration office. Antonella Berzuini Nicoletta Gilardoni All our teachers have professional teaching qualifications Roberta Mega and are selected for their enthusiasm as well as their Valeria Passera Courses ability. Bruno Pelizzoli Friendly and accessible, they appreciate the needs of Marina Perotto students and take an active role in planning courses. Sarah Pobbiati Alberto Raminelli 1 Ed. 2013 SERVICES PROVIDED BY LINGUADUE Accommodation Selection and reservation of requested accommodation Social Activities Every month there is an extensive daily programme of cultural, recreational and sporting activities accompanied by our staff. Information on cultural activities taking place in the city during your stay. Internet The school offers a free internet point with 4 computers and free wireless connection in all areas of the school. Internship Selection of a company based on your interest, supervision during the programme, workplace insurance Permit of Stay Assistance with the preparation and presentation of documents for students who stay in Italy longer than 90 days. Academic programs Information and consultation for academic programmes based on your interests, assistance with enrolment procedures Airport Transfers Upon request we can arrange a door to door service between the Milan airports and your accommodation. Orientation Upon arrival you will receive information about the school and a guided visit of the city. Personal assistance Our qualified staff is at your disposal to assist you with any problem you may have. 1 Ed. 2013 YOUR FIRST DAY AT LINGUADUE Schedule Activity 8:30 – 9:00 Registration formalities at the secretary’s office 9:00 – 10:00 Presentation on Linguadue, activities and culture programmes 10:00 – 12:30 First Italian class for beginner students Written and oral placement test for non beginners 12.30 Buon Appetito ! Welcome lunch with Linguadue teacher 14:00 -15:30 Milan orientation: a tour in the downtown of Milan with practical information PLACEMENT TEST To form homogeneous classes we need to evaluate your level of Italian. The test consists of a series of exercises to assess your knowledge of Italian grammar and vocabulary, listening, written and oral skills, comprehension of written texts. Based on the results of the test you will be assigned to one of the 13 available levels. LEVELS The following table outlines the linguistic capacities corresponding to each level and the number of lessons necessary to complete each level LINGUADUE COURSES 2 Ed. 2013 STANDARD COURSE Lessons per week 20 (45 minutes each), from Monday to Friday Duration minimum 2 weeks Groups maximum 12 students Levels all levels Timetable either in the morning, or in the afternoon Timetable Programme Morning / Afternoon 9:00 – 10:30 / 13:30 – 15:00 Grammar / Conversation 10:30 – 11:00 / 15:00 – 15:30 Break 11:00 – 12:30 / 15:30 – 17:00 Conversation / Grammar INTENSIVE COURSE Lessons per week 30 (45 minutes each) from Monday to Friday Duration minimum 2 weeks Levels all levels Groups maximum 12 students Levels all levels SUPER INTENSIVE COURSE Lessons per week 30 (45 minutes each) of which 20 in group and 10 individual, from Monday to Friday Duration minimum 2 weeks Levels all levels During the private lessons, the student will have the possibility to: Improve all aspects of the general language Focus on specific aspects according to the student’s requirements (job, profession, studies etc..). Prepare for the CILS exam Timetable Programme 9:00 – 10:30 Grammar / Conversation 11:00 – 12:30 Conversation / Grammar 12:30 – 13:30 Break 13:30 – 15:00 Conversation / Individual lessons YOU NEED ADVISE ON YOUR COURSE ? If you have any difficulties with the course or you desire to change level, please speak to your teacher who will help you find a solution. Linguadue Course Coordinator, Cristina, is at your disposal every day from 10:30 to 11:00 and from 12:30 to 13:30 in the secretary’s office. OTHER COURSES In the secretary’s office you will find detailed information about other Italian language and preparatory courses: § INDIVIDUAL LESSONS - If you would like a more personalized, intensive language training, with this option you can choose the timetable, the teacher and the intensity. you can book a minimum of 10 lessons. § ITALIAN + FASHION DESIGN - The courses are open to anyone who wishes to get in touch with the world of Italian fashion or who seeks to specialize in the design process of a collection over a short period of time. No previous experience in fashion is requested. § PREPARATORY COURSES FOR FASHION AND DESIGN - The course is on fashion or design terminology and covers the main aspects of Italian fashion and design culture. It provides students with the basic knowledge required from all fashion or design students. § PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ITALIAN UNIVERSITY - During the months from June to August the school organizes a preparatory course for the University entrance examination. designed for international students intending to enter an Italian University. Ask for further information. § INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME - The purpose of this programme is to understand how work is conducted in Italy and enables you to improve Italian language skills, understand work ethic and experience cultural diversity. 3 Ed. 2013 SUGGESTIONS FOR EFFECTIVE LEARNING …….. PUNCTUALITY Please be always on time, a delay of more than 30 minutes means that you will miss a significant part of your class and you will not be able to catch up with your classmates, moreover they will not be happy if the class is interrupted due to your delay. REGULAR ATTENDANCE We kindly ask you to attend classes on a regular basis. To make the most out of your learning experience we require an attendance of minimum 80% of your classes (i.e you may be absent 4 days in 4 weeks). Please inform your teacher or any of Linguadue staff if you intend to stay away from school for more than 2 days, it is useful for Linguadue staff to know if you are home or away in case we need to get in touch with you. FINAL TEST If you are not able to take the final test on the scheduled day, please inform your teacher in time. In this case - according to the attendance and your class performance - the Director of Studies along with your teacher will decide if you are prepared enough to attend with ease the next level. Please note that both grammar and conversation skills will be tested and you must pass both in your final test. CERTIFICATES Certificates need to be requested at the secretary’s office at least one week before departure. You may request the following certificates: Certificate of Enrolment can be requested before you leave for Italy. It is necessary to apply for a study visa, it states the type and length of course. Certificate of Attendance states the type of course you have attended, its duration and the level you have completed. Certificate of Linguistic Competence issued after the end of the course exam at all levels If a student is absent for more than 40% of the lessons the certificate of attendance cannot be issued.