Italian cultural center on Belarusian. Italian Cultural Center

Italian language with native speakers in Moscow

How to get there:

Our address: Belorusskaya ring metro station, exit to st. Butyrsky Val, past the church, st. Butyrsky Val, 20. This is a yellow two-story building, go through the gate and turn right: you will see a brown door with an image of the Italian flag.

You could also search for a language school under the following names:

Centro Italiano di Cultura

Additional information provided by the school:

About school
Our center was founded in 2005. At the moment, our center is the only school in Moscow in which Italian teachers accompany students throughout the entire language learning process, starting from the very first lesson. We employ only native speakers with higher education and qualifications as teachers of Italian as a foreign language.
Flexible schedule
On weekdays or on weekends, in the morning or in the evening, once, twice or three times a week, for two, three or four academic hours - our flexible lesson schedule gives students the opportunity to choose the most suitable group for themselves in terms of time and language level.
Super intensive courses have also recently opened. Classes are held in the morning, five times a week, for four academic hours. You can complete an entire level in just three weeks.
If you have free time before a business trip or vacation in Italy, our super-intensive courses turn out to be the most effective, reliable and fastest option to achieve the desired level of language proficiency in the shortest period of study.
A large number of groups of all levels is a big plus
Our center has more than 50 groups from beginner to advanced levels of language proficiency. This wide selection makes it possible for those who already have language skills to quickly find an existing group of a suitable level and join it at any time.
If your schedule changes during the course, you can always move to any group that suits you. And also, if your group wants to take a break, but you want to continue, we will quickly find a suitable option for you.
Methodology
Our methodology includes communicative, direct and humanistic-affective approaches, i.e. the most popular and effective ways to enable students to understand and actively use Italian from the very beginning. This technique requires the active participation of the student, who from the very beginning must be ready to perceive a foreign language and compose sentences in it.
Our goal is for the student to achieve a balance between mastered grammar and speaking practice. We are deeply convinced that this is only possible if Italian is taught by native speakers who give students the opportunity to feel truly immersed in an Italian environment where Italian is spoken in a real way.
The quality of teaching is guaranteed through the initially strict selection of teachers and constant monitoring of their work during the academic year. Every month, our methodologist organizes special seminars for teachers, aimed at teaching them the correct use of the methodology chosen by our school.
Book Shop
Since 2009, a bookstore has also opened in our Center. A wide selection of Italian textbooks in Italian and Russian helps you expand your knowledge of the Italian language. Textbooks, audiobooks, light reading, magazines, Italian literature in the original, etc. You can purchase from us at school, or order through our online store.

International cultural cooperation is an important part of interstate relations. This is precisely what the Italian Institute of Culture in Moscow is designed to promote. This institution promotes Italian culture, education and science in Russia, and also helps Russians take advantage of the opportunities that the Italian government provides to foreigners. In addition, it also operates in St. Petersburg.

Italian Institute of Culture in Moscow. Mission

It operates a multifunctional facility offering the population a variety of services - from free lectures on the history of Italy, to paid Italian language courses and mediation for admission to Italian universities.

Part of the mission of the Italian Cultural Institute in Moscow is to promote the Italian language and culture in Russia. An integral part of this process is the teaching of the Italian language, open lectures, classical music concerts and conferences dedicated to a particular historical event.

In addition, the institute conducts certified exams on knowledge of the Italian language, which are necessary to obtain an official certificate, which may be required for admission to Italian universities and when applying for a job.

Place in the international system

As of 2018, there are ninety Italian cultural institutes around the world, each located in an important city. Each such branch is an excellent place for mutually respectful discussions, dialogues and discussions of important cultural events.

One of the main tasks of the Italian Institute of Culture in Moscow is to promote and consolidate the image of Italy as a country that is the birthplace of high culture and a place where it is carefully preserved and reproduced.

An important feature of the institute’s activities is the opportunity to make useful contacts to create joint projects that promote cross-cultural dialogue and deepen mutual understanding.

Structure, events and opportunities

The Italian Institute of Culture in Moscow, which has very good reviews, provides interested users with numerous opportunities to obtain information about Italy. Among students it is believed that the Italian language courses at the institute are among the best in Moscow.

As part of open events, you can learn more not only about Italian culture, but also about getting an education in the republic. The Institute provides consulting and mediation services for admission to Italian universities.

In addition, through the Italian Institute, Russians are informed about the possibility of receiving grants and scholarships for education in Italy. Competitions are often held for translations of Italian literature into Russian.

Some categories of citizens may receive scholarships covering language study in Italy. The Institute of Culture at the Italian Embassy is located at Maly Kozlovsky Lane, building 4. Everyone who wants to study in Italy inevitably encounters the work of this institute. In order to become a student at an Italian university, you need to translate all the documents, the list of which is indicated on the website of the Italian institute, have the documents certified at the consular section of the embassy, and then bring them to the Italian institute in Moscow. After this, the center’s employees themselves will transfer all the documents to the university and register them in the system, and the applicant will only have to wait for the results of the preliminary registration.

Reviews and comments: 52

Continuing the topic of reviews of Italian language courses in Moscow, we turned to the opinions of study.ru forum participants.

In the thread dedicated to the Italian language, the question was periodically raised about which courses in the capital could quickly and easily learn this beautiful language. Visitors to the site shared stories about who attended which courses, their successes and impressions.

So, to the question of one of the visitors: “What can you tell us about the courses of the Center for the Study of the Italian Language “CORSOIT”?” – a user under the nickname Aliya-G expressed the following objective and balanced judgment:
“I studied at Corsoit on Chistye Prudy in February-June 2008. I studied in the group of O.M. Einarova. I liked the teacher, she explains everything and stops at difficult points. Printouts were used - a new set was issued for each lesson; there were no textbooks. The course for beginners is quite intensive; in 4 months we completed what other courses give in 8-9 months (in fact, the complete Progetto Italiano 1 textbook, if you go by the length of the textbooks). This is both good and not so good: if you miss classes, it’s very difficult to catch up later. Accordingly, if it is difficult for you to perceive a large amount of information in a short time, it will also be difficult.
I didn’t start speaking in 4 months, but the foundation at Corsoit was laid excellent: when, 1.5 years after the Corsoit course, I came to another course, the teacher was surprised at how well I had learned what I had learned.”

A visitor to the forum under the name Marta13 warns against attending courses with, in her opinion, low-quality teaching methods:
“There is a school of Francis de Sales (Cultural and Educational Center named after St. Francis de Sales) in Fili, the teacher is a young lady Lisa - I DO NOT RECOMMEND! The prices are very low, but the preparation is appropriate. The only plus is that the groups are small.
There is another school. Centro Italiano di Cultura. Located on Belorusskaya. Now I'm working there. The lessons are too long, the teachers are constantly changing, the lessons are fragmentary, the group is multi-level and large. I'm going to go. So I don't recommend it either. But here’s what I can say: I started speaking Italian as soon as I arrived in Italy, but in Russia it’s not practical to learn it. No speaking practice."

However, not everyone supports the opinion that it is inappropriate to study Italian in Russia. Thus, a site visitor under the nickname Roberta writes:
“I study Italian at the Ilya Frank School of Foreign Languages. And I really like it. No matter what they say, you can master a language in a short time (if you wish)!!! I tested it on my own skin. I don’t know if it’s the methodology at this school or something else... but I was surprised at how I started speaking.
In general, if anyone is interested, I recommend it!”

And finally, here is a brief recommendation from Anima83, although it is not based on her personal experience:
“I heard from my friends that there are good foreign courses in Moscow. languages called VKS. They are taught by native speakers and the methodology is communicative.”

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Interest in the Italian language is explained by the close cooperation between Russia and Italy in the tourism sector. Proof of knowledge may be required for study abroad or testing for residency or citizenship. The Italian language is taught at the Italian Embassy in Moscow with the assistance of the Italian Institute of Culture. What are the advantages of the curriculum, what courses are offered and their cost, all in detail in the following material.

Organization of Italian language courses at the Embassy

The educational institution employs specialists from Dante Alighieri, a society named after the Florentine poet who laid the foundations of the Italian language.

The Consulate General of Italy is involved in the training process, promoting the dissemination of knowledge in Russia. Interaction is also carried out with the Italian Institute of Culture, whose branches are also open in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

At the initial levels, classes are taught by highly qualified Russian teachers, and at advanced levels - by native speakers.

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How to sign up for courses, what stages need to be completed
Registration for courses is carried out by email: [email protected]. Telephone 8-9856401289 for newly arrived students is available from 15.000 to 18.00 from Monday to Friday. It is necessary to indicate the type of course, basic, during the week or intensive, and the time for attendance - morning or evening. It is advisable to leave a phone number for contact and an email for online communication.
To enroll in courses you must pass a test. The examination will take place on February 10, 2017 at 19.00 in a visit to the Institute of Italian Culture.

Those continuing their studies at any level must send payment receipts by February 10, 2017 to: [email protected]. You can also send a duplicate to [email protected].
Types of programs at the consulate
Italian language students at the Italian Embassy in Moscow are offered the following programs:
The main course, which includes 72 academic hours, takes place in 2 classes per week.
The course consists of 54 hours once a week, one lesson is taught weekly.
The intensive level involves 162 hours, 3 classes per week for 3 hours.
Specialized courses include 45 academic hours. There is 1 lesson per week lasting 3 hours.
To pass CILS, you will need to take a 45-hour course, 3 hours at a time, once over 12 weeks.

You can choose from the following directions:
A2, B1, B2, C1 – business Italian.
B1, B2, C1, C2 – grammar.
B1 – language learning using the example of fashion history.
B1-B2 – art from the period of Magna Graecia to the works of Raphael, from Michelangelo to De Chirico, literature from Dante to the end of the 18th century. and the era of the XIX-XX centuries, the present of the XIX-XX centuries. The historical past using examples of phrases in foreign dialects since the unification of Italy, while studying art songs, the works of Cutugno and Celentano, Italian art and films. Spoken and written language.
Italian in speech and writing - advanced levels C1-C2.

Specialized training consisting of 15 academic hours is carried out based on the programs:
A2, B1, B2 and C1 – practice of business writing and speech.
B1 – language skills through the study of fashion history.

Preparation for testing using the CILS system is available at levels: B1, B2, C1 and C2.
Cost of education
The basic course (2 times a week) is available at a price of 28,000 rubles. Payment is possible twice at 50%.
A course with classes once a week will cost 22,000 rubles. Payment can be made twice for 11,000 rubles.
Intensive - the total cost is determined at 54,000 rubles. Payments are made at the beginning and middle of the cycle for 27,000 rubles.

The duration of the above courses at the embassy is 18 weeks.
Special course – 15,000 rubles.
Preparation for CILS – 12,000 rubles.

Payment is made in two payments at any bank. When making a transaction, you must indicate your real first and last name. A copy of the receipt with the first payment is sent to the email address in the IIC. Transferring funds before crediting is prohibited.

Class schedule
The training is designed for various levels of knowledge, from basic to fluent. Lessons run from Monday to Saturday. Depending on the size of the group, the days and times of taking the course may change during the training process. The number of listeners is at least 8 people.
The following schedule was approved at the beginning of 2017. The start of training for general and special programs is from February 20, 2017, for the international CILS certificate – from March 13 of this year. The spring semester will last from February 20 to June 24 of this year.