Since four years I take part in the ESI course Italian for foreigners in The Hague. Each week a lesson of 1,5 hours in a small group of enthousiast students. We started physically together but since the restrictions of Covid we meet via Zoom, which appears to work out very well. Our teacher, Loredana has a great talent in creating a lively and inspiring atmosphere, in which we all feel at ease but also inspired to try to put into practice what we have learned. And so we move on from level A2 to level C1. Loredana explains the grammar very clearly and sees to it that there is enough time to practice, while we are reading texts or exercise in conversation.

The books which we use are very important, not only for learning the language but even more for making acquaintance with the rich culture of Italy and its great artists, actors and authors. Our teacher discusses with us what books we will use before a new study year begins.

So, we learn to translate, to read, to listen and understand (very realistic fragments of conversation), and to talk! Speaking for my self, I am very grateful that a dear colleague of mine advised me to do this course and I enjoy the lessons every week again (September – May) thanks to our excellent teacher!

Peter

Sono stata una volta all’ESI per la certificazione della lingua italiana come lingua straniera. La scuola è ben situata ed è facile da raggiungere. Eros e Loredana sono stati molto gentili e disponibili. 100% raccomandato!

Il corso è stato molto buono, la professoressa molto brava, poche persone cosi potevamo capire bene e il metodo molto buono.

Sono ormai due anni che frequento il corso di italiano all’ESI e sono molto soddisfatta! Le classi (causa Covid online) sono molto varie, guidate dall’entusiasta maestra Loredana. C’è un’ora e mezza di lezione ogni settimana. In classe si parla solo italiano e consiste nel correggere insieme i compiti, ottenere una spiegazione della grammatica, parlare, fare esercizi, leggere testi, fare prove di ascolto e talvolta ascoltare musica italiana. Tutto sommato molto vario e se hai domande puoi sempre contattare Loredana.

Learning Italian is one thing – getting to know Italy is another one. This course, although started in difficult circumstances during the pandemic – combines in an outstanding way to get the Italian language together with the beauty of this country and its culture and all that online. That is only possible if the teacher is not only a professional language trainer, but also and ambassador for both, the language and the culture. Grazie mille professoressa Loredana!! Sono quasi Italiano! 😉