Centro Culturale Giacomo Puccini Italian Language School SRL
Via Amerigo Vespucci, 173, Viareggio, 55049, Italy
Centro Culturale Giacomo Puccini Italian Language School SRL
This course is specifically designed for more mature students over the age of 50. Students will learn Italian in a pleasant and relaxing environment, accompanied by a wide variety of cultural activities.
Morning Program:
The morning course of Standard Italian Language is designed to improve language and conversational skills, and heighten the awareness and appreciation of the Italian culture.
Afternoon Program:
• Orientation tour of the city and introduction to the Liberty Architecture period with visits to the “Promenade Regina Margherita” and the “Gran Café”;
• Melodrama: Introduction to Puccini’s Operas, with live auditing (Giardini Sonori);
• Cooking class with typical Mediterranean dinner;
• Afternoon excursion to Torre del Lago with visit to Puccini’s house and museum;
• Wine tasting guided by expert sommeliers: Tuscan reds paired with regional Italian cheeses and bread;
• Seminar on ‘gelati italiani’ (Italian Ice Cream);
• Weekend day trip to Florence.
4 lessons of group language course per day; 20 lessons per week.
• Visits and excursions on the afternoons.
• One full day excursion during the weekend.
• If there is only one participant, she/he will be placed in an Intensive PLUS-5 course. All organized school activities are free of charge for this participant.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 8 students |
Maximum | 12 students |
Age range | 30 years old and older |
Average | 35 years old (25 in the summer) |
We are recognized by the Italian Ministry of education and from the Tuscany Department of Education.
The school offers a wide variety of courses from the Standard Italian, 20 lessons per week to the Intensive Plus-5 or Plus-10. We are an official preparation centre for the AIL Firenze Diploma.
The school is located in a two-story building and contains nine classrooms. Facilities include full internet service, an outdoor terrace, gazebo, and a small garden. The school has wheelchair access
The nationality and age mix at Centro Culturale Giacomo Puccini Italian Language School SRL varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 35. In the summer, the average age is 25.
Centro Puccini teaches students from all over the world, including:
Centro Puccini does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
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.
I liked everything, but I was just there one week and next time it will be 4 weeks I think
Show details » Read more...The class and starting times suited me very well . Both our tutors Gabriella & Serena have done their best to help me and my colleagues in learning , writing & speaking effectively the Italian Language.
For my first week I was housed with a few other students, my flat was clean & fresh bedcovers but the matress wasn't comfortable , I'm afraid. I have found erveything I needed in the kitchen & bathroom and happy to be able to use the washing machine. The housemates were absolutely great & I will miss them.
The following two weeks I transferred myself to live in Emanuella's house a very nice & caring lady. Emanuella has got a little dog Sso with which I became friends & given him biscottini in exchange of a kiss on my nouse. She did her best first me & I loved my spacious room & the comfy double bed, Emanuella prepared collazione every morning for me & one one occasion she & her partner invited me for having cena together. I have been shown around Lido di Camaiore, rode on my bici following Emanuella to the nearest supermarket, went to the beach together & we had lots of conversations in italian
Emanuella has been very patient and supportive and living with her helped me a lot in improving my italian. We are still exchanging the ocassional text to each other and Emanuella is good fun, same as Gabriella which was my favourite tutorial at the school. I've had 4 private lessons. 3 with Serena & 1 with Gabriella which I must say I wish I'd had more but unfortunately 50 euros for 45min it was too expensive for me.
Ovrerall I have done all my homework, I have learnt some Italian but it all comes together with practice.
I am glad to have been there & the locazione of the school suite everyone not heard anybody complaining about anything at all.
Simone is a fantastic lady and so her lovely colleague I had discounts at the beach and for renting my bici, eccellente service!
Mi dispiace ma è più facile scrivere in inglese così tanto
The teachers are competent and feel that they like to work in this school.
The climate in the school is relaxed and cheerful.
The lessons are interesting, I learned a lot, even in private lessons.
The activities (Visit in Pisa, Luca and a plate of spaghetti) were very funny.
Even the secretary is very kind and willing to help.
The decor and the school is simple, everything is a bit old but with charm.
I did not hesitate. They were very practical and friendly.
Show details » Read more...I liked the location of the school. Most of the teachers were really good, except for the teacher of the conversation classes - those ones were boring. I liked the activities organised by school, especially the trips and dinners on the beach. The staff in the school was really friendly and helpful. Housing was good as well. The apartment was nice and well-equipped, also well-located.
Show details » Read more...I liked my class and the teachers were super. Alexandra and Annalisa were very good teachers. The location was old, but good.
The seats are a little small.
The place is fantastic and professors were fantastic and I hope to return next fall for maybe three to four weeks.
Show details » Read more...Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Italian in Viareggio. These homes are often between 5 - 20 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 16 - 90. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation
It is possible to live in a rented apartment during your study in Viareggio, but this tends to be more expensive. Centro Puccini provides some assistance with apartment rentals or you can rent an apartment on your own. Learn more about apartment housing
Centro Puccini provides some assistance with hotel or hostel reservations or you can reserve a room on your own. Learn more about hostel housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 110 € when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Viareggio based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
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