Italianostranieri @ Expo

Expo 2015 represents a great opportunity for the promotion of Italian language and culture. In fact, both Expo’s focus on the importance of nutrition for the future of the humankind and its location in Milan, one of the most iconic cities in Italy, make it the ideal setting for getting to know Italian language and deepening your knowledge and understanding of the Italian way of life. Thanks to the widespread popularity of Italian food and cuisine, Italian language has become a source of loan words all over the world so you may already be familiar with some Italian expressions. In order to help you in adjusting to the Italian lifestyle while advancing your knowledge of the Italian language, the City of Milan (Comune di Milano) has selected five of the best Italian language schools in town (Accademia di Italiano, Il Centro, Istituto date Alighieri, Fondazione Franco Verga, International House) to provide foreign Expo staff and volunteers with the most complete language training at competitive prices.

We offer following services

  • ITALIAN
    CLASSES
  • LANGUAGE
    TANDEM
  • CHILDREN’S
    WORLD
  • REGISTRY
    OFFICE
STANDARD ITALIAN CLASSES

What Are Standard Italian Classes?

Standard Italian Classes are structured in a small-group language course designed on your level of proficiency of the Italian language. Our certified teachers use a functional-communicative approach allowing you to work simultaneously on communication, oral and written comprehension, speaking and writing while learning more about Italian culture and lifestyle. To assess your knowledge of the Italian language, please take a free test with one of our trainers at the Skype account comunedimilanoexpo.

Why Should I Attend?

Standard Italian Classes are designed to take you to the next level of language proficiency thanks to the support of the same language trainer and the ongoing exchange with a small group of peers. At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance.

How Do I Book and/or Cancel Classes?

Minimum enrollment for all classes will be 6 students and maximum enrollment will be 12. In order to secure a place, classes should be booked and canceled 2 days in advance at the email address provided in this leaflet.

You will receive an email reminder one day before the class.

Location

Standard Italian Classes and Non-Stop Italian Classes are at Cascina Merlata (underground stations M1: Molino Dorino or S. Leonardo) close to the Expo Village and the Expo 2015 area (South Entrance).

NON STOP ITALIAN CLASSES

What Are Non-Stop Italian Classes?

Non-Stop Italian Classes are stand-alone, independent units on Italian lifestyle focusing on topics such as Food, Arts & Culture, Fashion, Cinema, and much more! Classes share the same program on different days of the week and at different times of the day, so that students can join any class they like choosing from a wide range of available options. These classes are based on communicative approach activities using the topic of the day as a starting point to improve comprehension, production and interaction skills thanks to role-playing games and the use of accessible audio-visual materials.

If you haven’t ever studied Italian before, opt for a beginner class or try a hvigher level to test your language skills. You can join any class whenever you have some time off: no strings attached!

Why Should I Attend?

Non-Stop Italian Classes can easily suit the most hectic working schedule and they have been designed to match your needs and interests; your language learning will certainly benefit from the relaxed, friendly atmosphere of these classes. They run from Monday to Friday at several times of the day: you will easily find one that can suit your busy week!

How Do I Book and/or Cancel Classes?

Minimum enrollment for all classes will be 6 students and maximum enrollment will be 12. In order to secure a place, classes should be booked and canceled 2 days in advance at the email address provided in this leaflet.

You will receive an email reminder one day before the class.

Location

Standard Italian Classes and Non-Stop Italian Classes are at Cascina Merlata (underground stations M1: Molino Dorino or S. Leonardo) close to the Expo Village and the Expo 2015 area (South Entrance).

LANGUAGE TANDEM

We will run our Language Tandem events in the Expo area throughout summer and autumn 2015. Details and programs will be available on the website milano. italianoperstranieri.org and advertised on Facebook and in areas close to the Expo exhibition where both staff and volunteers will easily find useful information on new opportunities for language exchange with Italian native speakers. In addition, the Language Tandem Team selects events to help you find Italian native speakers to improve your communicative skills. These opportunities for language exchange will allow you to practice what you have learned in Standard Italian Classes or Non-Stop Italian Classes during sociable and fun events such as happy hours and movie nights. Our service can update you on the main opportunities for language tandems in the area of Milan and its surroundings.

CHILDREN’S WORLD

Our Children’s World service assists Expo foreign participants with school placement procedures and applications to kids’ summer camps and play areas in order to find the environment that best suits your children’s educational and recreational needs. Children will be encouraged to develop their creativity and intellectual skills through a wide range of activities organized by local summer camps and play areas for kids aged 1 to 12. If you would like to offer your children the opportunity to socialize and spend a good time in Italy, please contact us at the email address you can find in this leaflet and we will help you in choosing the best option for you and your children.

REGISTRY OFFICE FOR EU & EXTRA-EU CITIZENS

Thanks to our direct link with Comune di Milano, we are able to guide both EU and Extra-EU citizens through the whole residence and registration procedures and provide you with information and appropriate forms to apply for identity cards and certificates for births, deaths, and marriages within the Italian territory. Additionally, we can help you in getting permits for Milan’s limited traffic zone (‘Area C’) and for the parking areas marked by yellow or blue lines.

or meet us at the Participants Service Center
(Rho Fiera Exhibition) - Room 216, 2nd floor

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