Schools
CPIA
Provincial Center for Adult Education, or CPIA of Lucca, is a state public school dedicated to adult education.
Location: Province Centre for Adults (Lucca Campus), Via Don Giovanni Minzoni, 244, 55100 Lucca
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Phone: 0583 329399
Koinè Center
Koinè Center offers a unique approach to Italian language learning. Flexible, varied, and effective, our classes and afternoon cultural activities are specifically designed to teach Italian in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
Location: Via dei Tabacchi, 5, 55100 Lucca
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Phone: 0583 316213
Lucca Italian School
Language classes (group or private) or combined classes and cultural activities (cooking, cinema, etc.) offered year-round.
Location: Via dei Bacchettoni, 25, 55100 Lucca
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Phone: 0583 490902
Melting Pot
Melting Pot Lucca is a language and culture school, where we teach English as a Second Language and Italian For Foreigners. Together we will find the right class for you!
Location: Via San Marco, 21, 55100, Lucca
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Phone: 39 388 9318676
Online Resources
Deep L
Like Google Translate, this service translates text and documents, yet seems a bit more refined and accurate. Download the app for fast access on your phone. Translate words and sentences through manual entry or cut and paste, audio gives clear pronunciation. The camera phone isn’t quite as easy to use as Google Translate but it is an option.
Link here
Google Translate
Google Translate is a service that translates text, documents and websites from one language into another. Download the app for fast access on your phone. Translate words and sentences through manual entry or cut and paste, audio gives clear pronunciation. Camera phones translate in real time simply by pointing the lens at print. Speak into the microphone for transcribed conversations. It’s your new best friend.
Link here
WordReference
Online in-depth language translation with audio that lets you choose accents.
Link here.
ReversoConjugation
The conjugator allows you to conjugate any verb as long as it corresponds to an existing conjugation model.
Link here
Coffee Break Italian
Nine seasons available, free audio podcast, online instruction for pay.
Free through Apple Podcasts
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Easy Italian News
Sharpen your skills by listening to and reading current newsworthy events.
Free and by subscription
Web here
Online Practice Tools
Conjuguemos
Online practice tool. Flash cards and graded tests, it’s a great way to work on rote skills without eating a lot of paper. Can be used with or without by a free account. Creating an account allows you to track your progress.
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