Italian Language Immersion in Tuscany

Highlights

  • Accelerate your learning; 1 week equivalent to 1 month in a classroom
  • Includes accommodation, all meals and private lessons tailored to suit your needs
  • Live in with your teacher for a unique learning and cultural experience
From £1315 pp
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What you'll do

Overview

Learn to speak Italian on this unique 1-week complete Italian immersion course in Italy where you live-in with your teacher to fully immerse yourself in the language and culture of Italy and accelerate your Italian learning experience.

This is no ordinary Italian language learning experience, as you will not just be led through a text book but, instead, live with your teacher in Italy. You can be based near Rome, Pisa, Aosta, Marsiliana or Bergamo, either choose an area you would like to stay in, or let us pair you with the teacher best suited your ability and needs. You will be guided through the language at all times to really help develop your linguistic skills and put them into practice from day one.

This Italian language immersion programme has shown to give the same results in 1 week as opposed to 4 weeks in a language school classroom environment which means making the most of your time in Italy.

Finding the best tutor for you is important to us to ensure you not only receive the best tuition but also the comfort of a home away from home. We ask you to provide us with a little information about you and what you want to get out of the course as well as what your interests are and any allergies or dietary requirements and so on. This then allows us to find your perfect tutor match.

Accommodation in your own private room in the teacher’s house is included in the cost of the holiday, as well as 3 meals a day plus at least 3 accompanied outings to local places of interest during the week. This means that not only do you get to experience local cuisine and cultural & local customs but you will also have the chance to practice the language outside of your lessons in a natural environment in the company of native speakers.

Although you are living with your teacher, you are of course free to come and go as you please so you have complete freedom and the opportunity to explore everything Italy has to offer on this learning holiday with a difference.

Arrival

– Arrive at your host teacher’s home and spend the day and evening settling in to your new surroundings

A Typical Day

– As lessons are tailored to you, there is no set times for the learning
– Your hosts tend to recommend lessons in the morning as that’s when most people are more responsive to learning but schedules can be tailored to fit around you
– Usually lessons run Monday to Friday so you have the weekends free
– Outside of your lessons, you will be continuously immersed in the language as you will be living and dining with your language teacher, think of it as being a close friend or relative coming to stay and while you are free to come and go as you please, your host will welcome you into their home and daily life

Departure

– After breakfast, get ready for your departure, whether you’re heading home or onto another adventure

What's included

Included

  • 15 private, 1 hour private lessons
  • Pre-course level test and suitable course materials
  • Minimum of 3 accompanied outings to places of local interest
  • Certificate of attendance and progress report at the end of the course
  • 7 nights accommodation in a private room in your teacher’s home with a shared bathroom
  • A private bathroom can be arranged for an extra fee depending on availability
  • All meals (please note that if you have any special dietary requirements (e.g. gluten free), there will be an extra supplementary fee excluding vegetarians) Registration fee
  • Check-in on Sunday, time depending on host family; check-out before 10am on Sunday
  • Please note: prices are based on one person living and learning with the teacher; there is a discount available for friends or family sharing tuition in the same teacher family
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Your teacher

Over the years, results and feedback from guests have proven that studying and living with your teacher is the most effective way to learn a language. The greatest care is taken to learn as much as possible about the students and host families so that teachers of similar backgrounds can be matched to the student. Teachers may be working part or full-time in a school, retired teachers, or people who worked in a different field before beginning their immersion teaching. Such a variety of backgrounds makes it easier to place students with the right teacher. As soon as we receive your enquiry, we'll send you a short questionnaire to complete so we can understand your language goals and personal interests. This will ensure we find the right teacher to suit your needs.

Over the years, results and feedback from guests have proven that studying and living with your teacher is the most effective way to learn a language. The greatest care is taken to learn as much as possible about the students and host families so that teachers of similar backgrounds can be matched to the student. Teachers may be working part or full-time in a school, retired teachers, or people who worked in a different field before beginning their immersion teaching. Such a variety of backgrounds makes it easier to place students with the right teacher. As soon as we receive your enquiry, we'll send you a short questionnaire to complete so we can understand your language goals and personal interests. This will ensure we find the right teacher to suit your needs.

Location

Immerse yourself in the language and culture of Italy on this unique language immersion course where you will live in and learn in the home of your teacher to ensure you make the most of your time abroad and experience the rich local culture.

This organisation offers a unique language learning experience in your teacher’s home. With over 30 years experience, results and feedback from guests have proven that studying and living with your teacher is the most effective way to learn a language.

As you’ll be living with your teacher, sometimes including their family, the learning process never stops – you learn during lessons, conversations at meal times and on the social and cultural activities.

 

Please note that prices for the holidays do not include flights. We recommend using www.skyscanner.net to check flights.

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Host families are based in and around Rome, Pisa, Bergamo, Aosta, Marsiliana, so if you have a preference for a certain area please let us know.

The exact location of your host teacher’s home and the nearest airport will be confirmed as soon as you have agreed to a family profile and confirmed your booking.

FAQs

Who are immersion holidays suitable for?

- Suitable for all language levels from beginners to advanced
- As lessons are private, they are tailored to you and you can choose to focus on what you’d like to accelerate your learning
- There are no age restrictions but students under the age of 18 must pay a supplement for 24/7 supervision unless they are accompanied by an adult travelling with them
- Home stays can be arranged for solo travellers, couples, families or friends travelling together

How does it work?

- Please submit a 'check availability' request for your chosen date or email us at hello@nitgb.com and we will then contact you for more specific details regarding your interests and preferences so we can match you with the best possible teacher
- When we have found a suitable teacher for you based on your interests and needs, we will send you their profile and you have 48 hours to accept the teacher or request a new one
- Once we have found the ideal home stay for you, you'll pay your deposit to confirm the booking

When can I start?

- The minimum stay is 1 week (7 nights) but you can stay for longer if you wish
- Arrivals are on Sundays and you check out the following Sunday morning
- You can arrive any Sunday throughout the year but there will be an additional supplement for stays during Christmas and/or New Year

Where will I be staying?

- Accommodation is included in your teacher's home from Sunday to Sunday
- You may arrive any time late Sunday afternoon and this can be arranged directly with your tutor
- You will have your own private bedroom but will share a bathroom
- Private bathrooms can be booked as an optional extra where available
- You may be living with a single teacher, a couple or with a family and you are completely free to come and go as you please

Are meals included?

- All meals and soft drinks are included in the cost of your language holiday
- If you have any special dietary needs, please enter these in the special requests box during booking process
- Please note that a supplement for special dietary requirements, such as gluten free diets, halal, etc (not including vegetarians), will be charged during the booking process

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