Holiday itinerary
As a beginner; choosing to learn Italian in Italy is the best way to accelerate your learning experience.
Combine Italian lessons with a revitalising wellness package and you will really be immersing yourself in the local culture whilst relaxing throughout your holiday.
Taught by highly qualified native Italian speakers who have a passion for teaching, your language lessons are highly interactive and you will speak Italian from day 1 both inside and outside of the classroom.
You will have a range of spa treatments at a local, stylish and modern spa in order to get the perfect balance between body and mind away from the stress of modern life.
Go learn to speak Italian in a group class where you can share your passion with others from around the globe and indulge yourself with a gratifying wellness package to come home feeling fulfilled and beautifully relaxed.
Suitability
- Suitable for complete beginner and beginner Italian levels
- If you are elementary level or above please click on the following link to view suitable courses - Italian and Wellness Spa Package, Florence, Italy
- Minimum age 16
- Please note that the spa caters for both men and women
Who Are Our Guests?
- People come from all over the world and you’ll never be placed in a class with just English speakers so that you use the language you are learning rather than resorting to chatting in English
- Ages vary, but the typical language learner falls in to the 20-60 age bracket though we have no age limit and we’ve had guests in their 70s and 80s studying languages with us
- During the summer and in university holiday times the average age typically drops and there are many guests in their 20s
- Over 90% of our language learners travel solo and every school organises social and cultural activities to help you get to know others at the school outside of class
- Of course, everyone shares a passion or interest in discovering a new language and culture
Italian Course Start Days
- This language school is open all year round but closed for a short break for Christmas
- Classes start on selected Mondays throughout the year
- If you book the optional accommodation with this learning holiday, you’ll check-in on Sunday before the course starts
How Will I Learn Italian?
- Italian courses are focused on having fun and classes are highly interactive
- You will focus on the four main Italian language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening
- There will be individual and group work such as role plays and conversation practice
- You’ll also work on developing your grammar in practical contexts
- You will learn with a wide range of teaching aids; language text books, Italian press, audio/video, Italian songs or games and each week your linguistic skills are assessed to ensure you are always in the right group for your level
- Please note all Italian lessons will be held in the native language of Italian; a proven teaching technique that will fully immerse you in the language and accelerate your learning experience
Italian Language and Wellness Spa Schedule
Monday - Friday
- You will have a level test on your first day at 8.30am (Sept-June) or 8am (July -Aug)
- On your first day lessons begin after your level test is completed
- From 9:10am until 12:50pm you will have 4 group Italian language lessons at the language school in Florence lasting 50 minutes each
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons
- These 3 afternoons will be dedicated to relaxing and indulging yourself at the wellness spa where you will be treated to a hot stone massage, hamman bath, swimming pool and a face treatment
Monday afternoon
- On Monday you'll have a cultural afternoon in Florence, visiting the major sights and museums (museum/art gallery entrance is extra cost)
Italian Language Level Test
- Please arrive at the school by 8.45am on your first day for a short level test (8.30am if enrolling between July-August)
- This test will assess your understanding of the language and will help the course organisers to place you in the right group class for your level
Free Time In Florence
Many people on these holiday courses travel solo as they make perfect singles holidays so the language school organises a host of social and cultural activities each week to help you to get to know your fellow classmates and to integrate you into the Italian way of life, some activities are free and others have a small charge and may include:
- Free activities include Italian films, five-aside football, sports, visits to nightclubs and so on and the activity schedule varies each week
- Optional excursions can be arranged for activities such as olive oil tasting, cooking lessons, cinema visits, group dinners, a Chianti tour, wine tasting, museum visits and longer weekend excursions to the beaches and other cities
- You may choose to return to the spa after your language classes for an additional charge
- You will have plenty of free time to explore the local area and practice your new found language skills or just kick back and relax on this learning holiday with a difference
Other Information
- We recommend you bring a small Italian dictionary, pens and paper with you
- Classes may be given by different tutors during your course in order to help you get used to different accents
Optional Accommodation
- This language school offers a choice of optional accommodation either staying with a local Italian family to immerse yourself in the Italian culture and practice your Italian or in a shared apartment with others
- Accommodation details can be seen under the ‘Course Overview’ tab and can be added during the booking process
Get more from your holiday; have fun, relax and take home a new skill that will stay with you forever.