FAQs to the Italian School Parola of Florence

Frequently Asked Questions for an Italian Language Course at Parola
The most common FAQs to the Italian language school Parola in Florence are based on the fact that students would like to take a course that has a variety of nationalities; students also ask about free time activities, WI-FI connection and the methodology concerning conversation lessons.
What is included in the Italian course with its price?
- School Parola Books and Final certificate
- Free time activities in Florence with Parola
- Free Wi-Fi connection at the school
- Italian movies, books to read and the use of computer stations at the school desk
Where is the school Parola located?
The school Parola is located in the center of Florence. At 2 blocks behind Piazza della Signoria, and at 1 block from the Church of Santa Croce.
How many students are in the classrooms?
Each course can have 12 students at the most, no more than 12 students for each class (Language learning rules of the European Community).
What is the nationality of the students at the school Parola?
- 25% German
- 15% Spanish
- 15 % American (English native speakers)
- 10% Japanese
- 10% Brasil
- 10 % Turkish
- 15% The rest of the World
How long does a teaching hour last?
Each hour lasts 55 minutes.
What is the daily teaching schedule at the school Parola?
The school Parola opens at 8:30 am.
Italian language courses are at:
- 9: 00 to 10: 50
- 11: 10 - 1: 00 pm
There is a break between 10:50 and 11:10.
How many grammar levels do you have at the school?
We provide 6 grammar levels plus the CILS preparation course.
What do you prepare for conversation lessons?
Books, dvds, laptop, movies and Internet. A lot of questions to make the student comprehend and talk in Italian; at the level that belongs to him or her.
Are activities for free and when do they unfold?
Free time activities are organized by the school Parola in the afternoon, after courses. Parola activities - organized by the school - are for free. The school also cooperates with 2 tour associations for other events and in this case the student will be charged for the activities by the tour organizer.
Do you have agreements for special discounts around the school Parola headquarter?
We have some agreements with bars and sandwich places for special discounts on food and drinks.
Which are the most attended courses?
During high season the most attended Italian language courses are the "Allegro", 4 hours a day (2, 3 or 4 weeks), the "Andante" (2 hours a day for 2, 3 or 4 weeks, and the "Allegretto" (4 hours a day, plus 1 hour of private lesson 3 times a week).
Moreover, the "Brio" individual Italian course with lunch (2 or 4 weeks).
Low season, "Allegro" (3 weeks) and "Tre Volte" Plus (4 weeks), Italian language course for Au Pair workers, the "Tre Volte" course (4 weeks) and individual Italian courses for 1 or 2 weeks.
Are there evening Italian courses at the school?
The school Parola has evening Italian courses that are mainly individual Italian courses (35 euros per hour).
Are there conversation and pronunciation courses for business?
Yes, the Italian school Parola has conversation and pronunciation lessons for business purposes and for foreign university students.
Contact us for all questions you would like to ask about the Italian language school Parola in Florence.
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