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Donne italiane famose nella storia

La storia italiana con alcune donne famose. Da Isabella d’Este (Rinascimento) a Artemisia Gentileschi, pittrice del 600. La Regina Margherita (1850/1900). Luisa Spagnoli (1880/1930) creatrice di moda e cioccolatini. Le sorelle Fontana (1950/2000) del made in Italy. La scrittrice Oriana Fallaci.

course code
LM22
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
11 Oct 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
One day
Times
Sat 11:00-16:00

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £42.00  (concession £26.00)
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Esploriamo l'arte italiana - Parte 1

In questo breve corso visiteremo l’Italia attraverso opere d’arte e le sue città. Andremo a Ravenna con i mosaici bizantini, in Sicilia con i mosaici di Piazza Armerina e a Roma. Andremo ad Assisi e Padova con Giotto. Esploreremo il Rinascimento da Botticelli a Raffaello.

course code
LM23
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
08 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
One day
Times
Sat 11:00-16:00

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £42.00  (concession £26.00)
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Esploriamo l'arte italiana - Parte 2

Scopri l’Italia attraverso l’arte e le sue città. Da Caravaggio ad Artemisia Gentileschi e le donne in pittura. Il barocco a Roma. La scultura da Michelangelo a Bernini e Canova. L’architettura in Italia con il Palladio, i teatri d’Opera e palazzo Civiltà a Roma. Il Futurismo. Modigliani e Guttuso.

course code
LM24
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
22 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
One day
Times
Sat 11:00-16:00

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £42.00  (concession £26.00)
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Italian Day: Opera Puccini e Verdi - Tenuto in Italiano

L’Opera italiana con Verdi e Puccini, la loro vita e le “arie” più famose con Pavarotti, Caruso e Renata Tebaldi. Parleremo dei grandi teatri italiani e i direttori d’orchestra. Gli studenti devono avere un buon livello di italiano.

course code
LM25
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
06 Dec 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
One day
Times
Sat 11:00-16:00

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £42.00  (concession £26.00)
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Italian Level 1A - Part 1 Complete Beginners

These courses are for complete beginners – please do not join these courses if you already know any Italian.

course code
LM10
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
18 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Thu 10:30-12:30

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
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Italian Level 1A - Part 2 Complete Beginners Continuation

For learners who have studied at complete beginners’ level for approx. 30 hours. This course is a continuation of L 1 A Part 1.

course code
LM11
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
05 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Thu 10:30-12:30

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
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Italian Level 1B - Part 1 Beginners Plus

For learners at post- beginner level who have studied the language for approx. 60 hours or for learners who would like to refresh previously acquired basic knowledge of the language.

course code
LM12
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
18 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Thu 13:00-15:00

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
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Italian Level 1B - Part 2 Beginners Plus

For learners at post-beginner level who have studied the language for approx. 90 hours, and who know basic vocabulary and grammar.

course code
LM13
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
05 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Thu 13:00-15:00

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
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Italian Level 1C - Lower Intermediate

For learners at lower intermediate level who have completed Level 1 A and B or have studied the language to some extent in the past, whether at school, or on courses elsewhere, and who have a reasonably good grasp of the basics.

course code
LM14
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
16 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Tue 13:00-15:00

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
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course code
LM15
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
18 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Thu 18:30-20:30

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
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Italian Level 1D - Lower Intermediate

For learners at lower intermediate level who have completed Level 1 A, B and C, and have studied the language to some extent past, whether at school, on courses elsewhere, and who have a good grasp of the basics.

course code
LM16
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
03 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Tue 13:00-15:00

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
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course code
LM17
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
05 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Thu 18:30-20:30

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
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Italian Level 2A - Intermediate

For learners at intermediate level who have completed courses at Level 1 and have acquired a good basic understanding of the language

course code
LD10
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
15 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Mon 12:30-14:30

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
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course code
LM18
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
16 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Tue 18:30-20:30

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
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Italian Level 2B - Intermediate

For learners at intermediate level who have completed courses at Level 1 and 2 A, and have a good basic understanding of the language.

course code
LD11
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
02 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Mon 12:30-14:30

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
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course code
LM19
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
03 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Tue 18:30-20:30

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
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Italian Level 2C - Upper Intermediate

For learners at upper intermediate level who have a good knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and understanding of the language.

course code
LD12
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
17 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Wed 10:00-12:00

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
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course code
LM20
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
16 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Tue 10:30-12:30

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
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Italian Level 2D - Upper Intermediate

For learners at upper intermediate level who have a good, solid knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and understanding of the language.

course code
LD13
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
04 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Wed 10:00-12:00

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
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course code
LM21
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
03 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Tue 10:30-12:30

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
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Italian Level 3A - Advanced

For advanced learners who have been learning Italian for several years and are almost fluent.

course code
LD14
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
19 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Fri 10:00-12:00

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
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course code
LLG10
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
25 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Thu 12:00-14:00

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
with Laura Geraci
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Italian Level 3B - Advanced

For advanced learners who have been learning Italian for several years and are almost fluent.

course code
LD15
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
06 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Fri 10:00-12:00

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
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course code
LLG11
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
12 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Thu 12:00-14:00

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
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Italian Level 3C - Advanced Conversation

Il nostro corso offre agli studenti avanzati di lingua Italiana la possibilità di conversare in Italiano su vari argomenti di attualità, cultura, letteratura, interesse generale. Si leggeranno in classe brevi testi e articoli di quotidiani online che offriranno lo spunto per la discussione.

course code
LD16
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
15 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Mon 10:00-12:00

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
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course code
LLG12
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
25 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Thu 09:30-11:30

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
with Laura Geraci
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Italian Level 3D - Advanced Conversation

Il nostro corso offre agli studenti avanzati di lingua Italiana la possibilità di conversare in Italiano su vari argomenti di attualità, cultura, letteratura, interesse generale. Si leggeranno in classe brevi testi e articoli di quotidiani online che offriranno lo spunto per la discussione.

course code
LD17
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
02 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Mon 10:00-12:00

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
with Davide Ariasso
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course code
LLG13
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
12 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
16 weeks
Times
Thu 09:30-11:30

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £264.00  (concession £160.00)
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Meraviglie d’Italia - Parte 1

Vuoi fare un viaggio in Italia, ma non sai ancora dove andare? Vieni a scoprire luoghi sorprendenti, nuovi borghi e piccole città in regioni d'Italia meno frequentate dai turisti come Piemonte, Emilia, Umbria, Trentino, Lombardia, Marche, Veneto, Liguria, Puglia, Calabria, Molise, Abruzzo.

course code
LM26
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
16 May 2026 (Summer)
Weeks
One day
Times
Sat 11:00-16:00

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £42.00  (concession £26.00)
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Meraviglie d’Italia - Parte 2

Hai deciso di fare un viaggio in Italia, ma non sapete ancora dove andare? Vuoi conoscere nuovi borghi o piccole città? In questa lezione scopriremo luoghi sorprendenti e nascosti in Toscana, Lazio, Campania e Sicilia.

course code
LM27
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
13 Jun 2026 (Summer)
Weeks
One day
Times
Sat 11:00-16:00

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £42.00  (concession £26.00)
with Marika Parisi
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