The organization of our Italian language courses is based on the development of the four basic skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking, as suggested by the Council of Europe in the Common European Framework of Reference which describes the levels of teaching and learning a foreign language in the EU countries. Particular emphasis is placed on improving listening and speaking skills, developing vocabulary and functional language so that, outside the classroom, you will be able to communicate in many different situations and practise your Italian with Italian people. As part of the Italian language course there are some lessons out of the school when the students can practise what they have learnt: order drinks at the bar, do some shopping, chat with the shopkeepers or interview passers-by.
In class we use a wide range of authentic teaching material: newspaper articles, letters, authentic listening, simulation exercises and role play in order to make the study of the Italian language a stimulating and enjoyable experience; while also providing a good grounding in grammar we focus mainly on a more practical use of the language to teach students true communication skills.
 The teaching material, which is provided by the school, is constantly kept up-to-date and matched with the practical needs of the various groups.

The first day of the course at the Italian language school students take a preliminary test, a written grammar test and an interview, to decide the appropriate Italian course level. We cater for all levels as indicated by the Council of Europe in the Common European Framework of Reference:

Within the above structure the groups are carefully arranged so that each Italian language course is built around the students and around their previously acquired knowledge and linguistic competence. In this way everyone can find the right course to satisfy their individual needs at our Italian language school.

All our teachers are university graduates and have a long experience of teaching Italian as a foreign language.
Our Italian language school organises regular In-Service training for its staff in order to keep teachers up to date with new methods and techniques of language teaching.
In addition to having the necessary competence and training we all enjoy our work and try to give our best, since for all of us teaching the Italian language is a great pleasure, an experience that stimulates and enriches us.

Learning a language should not be confined to time spent at school. It is very important to practice what you have learnt with Italian people, and to this end we have a lively and varied social programme offering a range of free time activities which aim to put you in touch with the people of Cefalu so you can get to know the Italian way of life. We also think you should enjoy yourself, you are on holiday after all, so we have arranged various events including special evenings, excursions to the most interesting spots in the neighbourhood of Cefalu and the most relevant sites in Sicily and sports.

The Italian language school Kulturforum is located on the first floor (the so-called "Piano Nobile" the reception suite) of a historic building in Cefalu's main street, the Corso Ruggero, close to the "Piazza Duomo" (Cathedral Square) in the very heart of the medieval town, where the most attractive cafés, bars, pubs, restaurants, and shops are to be found.