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The Italian language school Terramare Orbetello, Tuscany, offers language and cultural courses with an intensive outdoor program with many cultural activities.
The Italian language school Terramare Orbetello, Tuscany, offers language and cultural courses with an intensive outdoor program with many cultural activities, as the courses that are held in small groups (not more than 2-6 students) do not only take place in the classroom but all around this lovely city and region: the participants learn the Italian language getting to know the Italian society, taking part in various cultural events and exploring the natural paradise as well as the artistic and cultural treasures of the surrounding area.
The Terramare Orbetello, situated in the historical town centre and open all year round, was founded in 1986 and run by highly qualified teachers with many years of experience in teaching Italian as a foreign language. The school team therefore offers a unique opportunity for those who want to learn the language and also want to practice it in everyday situations, as the courses of Terramare Orbetello guarantee full immersion in Italian culture and nature – enrolling for a course gives students a combination of language learning and language practice.
This course consists of 20 hours of group lessons per week plus 10 hours of individual lessons, with a total of 30 hours of tuition per week. The minimum duration of this course is one week. Group lessons take place in the morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., individual lessons are held in the afternoons. On three afternoons per week, students can participate in the cultural program that is included in the course price and contains meetings about Italian literature, art, history and archeology as well as excursions.
Duration: minimum 1 week
Lessons: 6 hours per day: 4 hours of group lessons and 2 hours of individual tuition. 1 hour of lesson = 60 minutes. 30 hours per week (20 hours group lessons, 10 hours individual lessons).
Level: all levels available
Class size: 3-6 persons in the group course, 1 to 1 in the individual lessons.
The Tuscan Maremma is one of the Italian regions in which the food-industry tends more towards organic production processes and finds a natural ally in the most ancient tradition of Mediterranean cuisine and wine making. The students attending this course will be able to enter the kitchen of traditional Italian families and prepare, with their own hands and under the guidance of expert cooks, traditional dishes (from starters to desserts), and to taste these dishes with some of the best Italian wines. This is a two-week course which includes:
In addition to the General language lessons held in the classroom during the morning, the course includes three afternoons per week dedicated to special activities which may consist of:
• samples of traditional food, followed by dinner and conversation with the family in an Italian home;
• visit of agro-food companies in the Maremma with the possibility of typical dinners, tastings of food and local wines;
• visit of the fish farming plant of the fishermen in the Orbetello lagoon or assistance at the arrival of the fishermen, as well as with the selection and auction sale of the fish in the Ports of Monte Argentario, followed by dinner in a typical seaside restaurant.
A teacher accompanies the students to the locations, to the agricultural and food production centers and the Italian families.
This course consists of 20 hours of group lessons per week, the minimum duration of this course is one week. Lessons take place in the morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. On three afternoons per week, students can participate in the cultural program that is included in the course price and contains meetings about Italian literature, art, history and archeology as well as excursions.
Duration: minimum 1 week
Lessons: 4 hours per day. 1 hour of lesson = 60 minutes. 20 hours per week.
Level: all levels available
Class size: 3-6 persons
The school must confirm the availability of your chosen accommodation.
If the selected housing is not available for your dates, the school will offer another accommodation option for you to consider.
I don't need housing
Private room in apartments with students, cooking facilities, shared bathroom.
Room
Food
The host family is a great way to imbue the culture of the country, and also improve your language! All families are carefully selected by the school administration. You can learn about the life of people from the inside, practice Italian every day, eat home food, and also participate in many family events and see places that other participants may not even see.
Not required
180 €
one way
15 €
one way
School address:
Via Roma 42 58015 Orbetello (GR) Tuscany Italy, Orbetello
5 out of 5
Oicles de Kos
All the teachers had shown their professionalism, competence, and commitment. My experience and my stay there were great. I really wish to go back soon.
Tommaso Esposito
Brazil
All the teachers were very professional, and the students were super friendly and nice. Italy is beautiful.
Carole
United States
This school is the best! I loved everything about Orbetello: people, food, location, view. It's like my second home now!
Pay a deposit to reserve your spot
You have three days to cancel your booking with no fees if case you change your mind.
You have until 26/09/2022 to pay the remaining balance
Full cost of the course after prepayment deduction must be paid no later than four weeks before the start of the course.