Centro Culturale Giacomo Puccini

www.centropuccini.it

Trip Planning, Italy, Language Classes

Italian language classes in Viareggio, at the Tuscan seaside

Location: Viareggio, Tuscany

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Learn Italian in Italy at the seaside - Italian Language schools and courses in Viareggio, Tuscany, Italy

Officially recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research

Study Italian in Italy where it is spoken — The Italian language school "Giacomo Puccini Centre" organizes all the year round Italian Language and Culture Courses to learn Italian in Viareggio, one of Tuscany's most beautiful beach towns.

Learn Italian while learning the Italian culture — Take part in one of our Italian language programs here in Viareggio, Tuscany, Italy! We offer a wide range of different Italian language programs from our popular standard language course to individual tuition and our Italian Diploma course (AIL Exams and CILS exams). People from all over the world come here to learn the Italian language and to study the Italian culture and way of living. The climate is excellent. We are right in the Tuscan Versilia, one of the most exciting and interesting Italian seaside resorts. Viareggio is located close to Pisa, Lucca, Florence and Carrara.

The Italian Language School

The school is located in a two-story building,

and contains nine classrooms. Facilities include:

- full internet service

- an out door terrace, gazebo, and a small garden

- wheelchair access

We are located in the centre of Viareggio, within walking distance from the beach. The school is next to a Pinewood forest where you can go jogging, rent a bicycle, or play tennis. From the school everything is accessible by foot.

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Why Choose Centro Giacomo Puccini?

There are several reasons to choose our Centre:

- Founded in 1988, we have years of experience and specialise in teaching Italian in Italy

- The school is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research

- The school is Officially recognized by the Swedish authorities

- A young and higly motivated professional teaching facultiy all specially trained in teaching Italian to foreigners

- We are members of ASILS (Association of language schools for teaching Italian as a foreign language)

- All levels of Italian offered from April to October

- Small study groups

- Courses start every 2 weeks (including beginners)

- After 3 or 6 months the AIL-exam "Firenze" (Accademia Italiana di Lingua) DELI/DILI/DALI/DALC can be taken

- A whole range of activities offered for students to gain insight into the Italian culture

- Meet students from all over the world while studying at Centro Giacomo Puccini

- Friendly and helpful staff that give personal attention to each student

- Access provided for handicapped students

About Viareggio

Viareggio is one of the most famous and traditional seaside resorts in Tuscany. The wide, endless beaches, the excellent cuisine and the exciting night-life with its well-known "Versilian" discos, all contribute to make Viareggio a favorite holiday resort.

During the tourist season a range of activities are offered by the local tourist office to all guests in the city. Viareggio is the ideal holiday resort for all guests in the city. Viareggio is the ideal holiday resort for all who love sunshine, the sea and enjoying themselves. Viareggio is also famous for its liberty period architecture.

Enjoy the beach

You can enjoy the wide, endless beaches. Most of students meet at the "Bagno italia" beach resort. You can lay on the sand to get a tan under the sun, or sit in a chair snd read a book under an umbrella.

Enjoy the cooking

You will not forget the excellent cuisine. There are several famous Viareggian fish dishes, as well the traditional Tuscan cuisine. You may prefer a pizza prepared in the traditional way or a terrific "spaghetti allo Scoglio" (spaghetti with seafood). Don't miss out on savoring the wonderful range of Tuscan wines, such as the "Montecarlo" white wine or the more classic "Chianti" reds. Most dishes are served with vegetables.

Enjoy the nightlife

At night you can take a quiet "passeggiata" (stroll) along the promenade, maybe tasting a "gelato" (Italian ice-cream), or choose the exciting nightlife. Viareggio, with its well-known "Versilian" discos, was a starting point for many a famous italian singers. In July and August you can see the "Puccini Festival" in Torre del Lago.

The Giacomo Puccini Festival at Torre del Lago

The Giacomo Puccini Festival is held every year in the summer, in July and August. Enjoy a performance of one of Puccini's Operas in an open air setting, at night, under the stars, and in front of the lake of Torre del Lago.

Accommodation in Viareggio

Choose the type of lodging that appeals most to you. We make every effort to ensure that your stay is as pleasant as possible. Accommodation standards are regularly checked by us. We also receive feedback from all students after their stay. Your accommodation is reserved for you from 12 noon on the Sunday prior to the start of your course until the Saturday following the last day of your course. You have a choice of apartment, hotel accommodation, residences and camping.

See the web site for more information: Accommodation in Viareggio

Leisure Activities: Learn Italian Culture and Lifestyle

We include a dynamic, interesting and fun leisure program that is complementary to the process of learning the Italian language. All activities are directed towards socialising in a learning environment and increasing the student's knowledge of Italian Culture. The focal point falls on interest in a specific subject.

From surveys conducted amongst our students, it is clear that extra-curricular activities and excursions are greatly appreciated. Not just as an opportunity for all the students to get to know one another better, but also to gain a better understanding of the culture and way of life of the country. Most of the complementary activities and the cultural programs are included in the price of the course (NB however there may be additional costs in respect tickets for entrances and/or transport to the event) and will take place in the afternoon or evening.

Weekly Program

- Welcome dinner on the first day of the course.

- Every Thursday we organize a "spaghetti party" on the beach.

- Every Wednesday we organize an excursion to culturally rich cities; well-organized half-day trips to cities like Lucca, Pisa, Pietrasanta. Tour guides are professionally trained to work with foreign students. Besides giving information, they encourage the learning and practice of the language.

- Every week the Institute also organizes activities such as singing lessons where you can learn traditional songs, films and documentaries of cultural interest, going to discos and other gatherings. Activities are posted on the bulletin board in the reception area.

Weekend Program

Viareggio is a Mediterranean city with a mild climate and thus an ideal place to spend your holidays. Several times a year the city holds events that bring everyone together, both Viareggians and foreigners alike, such as the Float parade full music, color, and dancing. The cultural activities of Viareggio include concerts for the young, classical music, cinema sessions etc.

For the weekends, we offer information on do-it-yourself excursions to places of interest with respect to art and history: Florence, Cinque Terre, Rome. The number and diversity of excursions to interesting places in the vicinity at the weekend is great. If you prefer nature you can discover mountainous passes and valleys or relaxing routes by bicycle.

For More Information

See our web site for dates and prices: Classes Dates and Prices

To apply, fill out our online application form: Online Application

To obtain the Centro Giacomo Puccini brochure, please complete the form on our web site: Request a Brochure

Contact Information

Company: Centro Culturale Giacomo Puccini

Name: Giovanni Poggi

Street: Via Vespucci 173

City: Viareggio

State/Province: Tuscany

Country: Italy

Zip/Postal Code: 55049

Phone: ++39-0584-430253

Fax: ++39-0584-961275

Website: www.centropuccini.it

E-mail: Click here to send an e-mail inquiry