Our Online Programs
European Language Online Courses
The students receive a holistic language education via direct method. The classes are interface through our platform of teaching and plus, a weekly recorded class of grammar. The programs are open to all college –level or post-college students regardless the field of study and to adult professionals.
1. Italian Language
2. Spanish Language
3. French Language
4. German Language
Terms of Study
Student can begin their studies at any of its terms of starting time, which is mostly every month. The engagement is 2 days per week of 1 hour + a recorded class of 1 hour grammar every week + homework.
Academic Credits for Students who come to Italy for a study path
Academic credits are available if a student apply the online language course and complete at least the 1st level prior the date of his arrival to Italy
Individual classes and Group classes
The courses are individual at the beginning, but of course it is entirely possible that more students may end up joining the same class level at the end of the program for having group class and language group discussions.
Equivalency
IAN provides language programs under the Common European Framework of references for Languages CEFR
It presents 3 scales of listening, reading, spoken interaction, spoken production and writing activities that we fulfill within a range of 90 hours per Level.
Please check our level framework and the learning achievement of each level.
Basic User
A1
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
A2
Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
Independent User
B1
Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
B2
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Proficient User
C1
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
C2
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.