Description

If you want to combine studying the Italian language with enjoying their favourite sports activities in one of the most exquisite natural environments in Italy, this is the program for you. You can choose from canoeing, rowing, and sailing in the lagoon; surfing, sailing, scuba diving (beginners and professional), snorkelling, and sea watching around the islands of the Tuscan archipelago and the coast of Argentario and the Natural Park of Maremma; horseback riding, trekking, and cycling through the green paths coastal Maremma and in the islands of Tuscany.

The course consists of language instruction in the morning for a total of 40 hours (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) plus afternoon activities of 3-4 hours each.

The Program

Week 1:
Monday: Morning language lesson; afternoon introduction to local ecology and sporting opportunities and a guided tour of Orbetello's historical centre.
Tuesday: Morning language lesson;afternoon sporting activity with the assistance of a professional instructo.
Wednesday:Morning language lesson; afternoon sporting activity with the assistance of a professional instructor.
Thursday: All-day excursion to Isola del Giglio and visit to the medieval town; possibility of trekking and swimming on the coast.
Friday: Morning language lesson; afternoon sporting activity with the assistance of a professional instructor.

Week 2:
Monday: Morning language lesson; afternoon sporting activity with the assistance of a professional instructor.
Tuesday: Morning language lesson; afternoon sporting activity with the assistance of a professional instructor.
Wednesday: language lesson; afternoon excursion to the Natural Park of Maremma and the medieval coastal town of Talamone.
Thursday: Morning language lesson; afternoon sporting activity with the assistance of a professional instructor.
Friday: Morning language lesson; afternoon free

Highlights

The school is open all year round. It's possible to enrol at any time and choose a course specially tailored to your requirements, answering to any need of studying, working, way of life and leasure time and suited to any level.

Small classes (minimum 2/maximum 6 students)

All the levels recognized by the Common European Framework for Languages.

Travel Types

• Canoeing
• Cycling (Mountain)
• Cycling (Road/Touring)
• Horseback Riding
• Sailing
• Scuba
• Snorkeling
• Surfing
• Trekking

Languages

• Italian

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Italian

Cost in US$:

1 week: 450 euros; 2 weeks: 900 euros

Program Fees Include:

The price of the course includes all learning materials, cultural activities with groups, travel and excursions, Italian taxes (V.A.T. 20 percent), accommodation reservation service, certificate of attendance, goodbye-party. Tickets are not included.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Centro di Lingua e Cultura Italiana Terramare's Mission Statement

Our school was founded in 1986 in collaboration with the Koine School in Florence. Also presently with the University for Foreigners of Siena, our school offers courses which can be accumulated for university credits for students from universities all over the world. For over 20 years it has accompanied students on their journey of discovery of, not just the Italian language, but also of this unique, natural and historic region. It is run by a co-operative of highly qualified teachers with many years experience of teaching Italian as a foreign language. Over the years, they have built up their know-how in intercultural communication, including the design of courses aimed at the linguistic and cultural integration of foreign students in state schools. We, therefore, offer a unique opportunity for those who want to learn a language, and also want practice using in active everyday situations . Our courses guarantee full immersion in Italian Culture and Nature.

Year Founded

1986