ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE COURSES

at the

Italian Cultural Institute - Chicago

INTRODUCTION

Italidea is the Official Center at the Italian Cultural Institute in Chicago dedicated to teach the Italian language throughout the Midwest. In addition to creating programs to teach Italian in public and private schools, Italidea offers its own classes for adult and young learners at the Italian Cultural Institute headquarters. Our classes are small, our atmosphere friendly, and we are the only center in Chicago to guide students toward official certification recognized by the Italian Government.

ITALIAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM

All language courses are taught in Italian emphasizing speaking and listening. Students start speaking in Italian the very first day and build their skills with every lesson. Classes are designed to be active and fun, and to link with the many cultural events offered by the Italian Cultural Institute.
Once students reach an intermediate level, they may prepare for the CILS certification, an official recognition of their proficiency in Italian. Issued by the University for Foreigners in Siena, CILS certification is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and grants credits within the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The tests are given twice a year at the Italian Cultural Institute, the only organization in the US authorized to give the CILS test.
Importance of CILS certification: A CILS certification can be used for work, studying, or any other situation that requires an official statement of linguistic proficiency. The CILS test recognizes four levels of competency. Increasing number of businesses, schools, and governmental agencies require their applicants to acquire CILS certification.
All Italidea instructors are native speakers with an Italian university degree.

ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE COURSES

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