Language courses are held each term over nine weeks. The 2012 dates are:

Term 1  Mon 6^th Feb - Thu 5^th April
Term 2  Mon 30^th Apr - Sat 30^th June
Term 3  Mon 23^rd July - Sat 22^nd Sept
Term 4  Mon 8^th Oct - Sat 8^th Dec

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HSC Intensive Courses, 9 hours over three days

Tuesday, 10^th - Thursday, 12^th April 2012
Tuesday, 10^th - Thursday, 12^th July 2012
Wednesday, 3^rd - Friday, 5^th October 2012

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Course fee is $250 (incl. GST).

The following discounts are available:
  • 'Early bird special': a discount of 5% applies for payments received 
     at least two weeks before the start of the course
  • A 5% discount applies to enrolments of 2 terms
  • A 10% discount applies to enrolments of 3 terms or more

Annual membership is just $10 for language students and $30 for full 
Dante Alighieri members.

Membership entitles you to:
  • 10% discount at Abbey's bookshop (York Street, Sydney CBD)
  • Free access to the comprehensive Dante library of Italian literature and DVDs
  • Special invitations to our cultural events

The Society will award a scholarship in Italy to at least 2 students enrolled in 
its courses (conditions apply).
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Comprehensive Italian language course
Whatever their current level of accomplishment, students of Italian will find the appropriate course in our extensive programme to further improve their language skills. Classes are arranged on a convenient daytime or evening schedule. Text book is required from Beginners to Advanced levels.

Free weekly conversation hour is offered to Dante's students on Wednesdays from 5pm to 6pm.

Certificates of attendance will be issued upon request and suitability.

Beginners 1
Total beginners acquire a basic knowledge of Italian vocabulary and culture.
Beginners 2
Foundation language skills are developed by combining grammar with speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Beginners 3
Students learn to express likes and dislikes, discuss everyday situations and explore the past tense.
Intermediate
Grammar and vocabulary are expanded and students progress to master more verb tenses. The emphasis is on oral practice.
Upper-Intermediate
This class, conducted mostly in Italian, will boost your competence in hypothetical and conditional statements and polish your verbal skills.
Advanced
Participants will deepen their all-round knowledge of Italian, practicing and perfecting skills in conversation and grammar to the highest level of attainment.
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Conversation
This class, conducted in Italian, sharpens your conversational and debating ability by discussing contemporary issues and cultural talking points from the Italian media in a friendly and engaging atmosphere.
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Italian on Saturday
We offer two Saturday courses:
Beginners 1/Travellers
an intensive course for beginners aimed at developing linguistic foundations for the traveller;
Beginners 2/Travellers
a follow on from the Beginner 1 course, it expands previously acquired language skills and reinforces basic languistic structures
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HSC Intensive
We offer everything students need to pass their HSC with flying colours. Our small, student friendly classes ensure a head start you're looking for to prepare for your Italian exam. Dante's native Italian teachers specially tailor your writing and oral practice to your individual needs. For more information, call us on (02) 9283 0261.

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Italian for Business
This course is specifically designed to ensure a sound foundation in business Italian. It provides business people with the skills they require to understand spoken and written Italian in meetings, on the phone and in commercial correspondence. In addition, we offer corporate training packages devised in consultation with your company, training your staff at your premises for maximum cost effectiveness.
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Italian for High School
Give your child that little bit extra! La Dante now offers classes for year 9 to 11 students. With expert tuition by tertiary qualified Italian teachers, this course is specifically designed to boost your children's performance in their language studies at school.
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Free Online Vocabulary
Learn Italian orthography and pronunciation with this free online resource, www.dizionario.rai.it, courtesy of RAI Italia.
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