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Many of our schools offer activities that you can learn along with a language. These courses are a great way to have a really enjoyable and unique experience, as well as to get to know many new people and discover new talents.
Cooking
Accent Français, Montpellier, France
General French + Cooking
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In addition to the Standard Formula, 2 afternoons with cooking workshops: For all lovers of French cuisine, seeking to combine general French lessons in the mornings and cooking workshops in the afternoons. A fun way to learn French and to discover French gastronomy and local products.
French classic and creative cookery in a professional and friendly atmosphere at our Chef: discover French recipes, get essential skills, handle cooking equipment, understand technical terms and produce delicious food. The subjects covered include knife skills, cooking meat and fish, pastry, sauces, salads. Our chef has been travelling all around the world so she draws her inspiration from different countries flavours adapted to the traditional french cooking... She will be delighted to share her secrets with you !!!
General French + Cooking
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To learn or improve the French language while discovering all aspects of French culinary knowledge: literary, historical, practical, festive…
The wealth of the Bourbonnais region - at the gates of the Auvergne, Lyonnais and Burgundy - the welcoming tradition of the town of Vichy, together with the diversity and reputed quality of the work of culinary craftsmen ensure encounters both warm and tasty! Participants will also discover practical notions of culinary heritage, ranging from products to the people who transform them, from the imaginary to the practical aspects, from the landscapes to the art of entertaining.
General Italian + Cooking
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L'Accademia organizes a course of Sardinian cookery and languages.
The course is divided in three lessons of about 3 hours; each lesson will be followed by a dinner and students will eat what they have just prepared while drinking local wine
This course is for non-professionals and it is a part of Italian language courses and it will be held in a nice restaurant close to the school, with a chef and a teacher of Italian who will give information about the specifc words and verbs connected to the recipe and to the cooking.
Each student will be given what he needs for the lesson and will prepare his own food.
General Italian + Cooking
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20 hours of Italian in the morning per week + 3 hours Cooking Course in the afternoon twice a week
Hands-on course covering basic Italian cooking techniques, from pasta to meats, focaccia and desserts. Students prepare multi-course Italian meals using fresh, high-quality ingredients.
General Italian + Cooking
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Standard 20 hours group course with 2 cooking classes a week (2 x 3 hours). Available from 1 week up to 5 weeks. Cooking course twice a week, local and national dishes and simple and more sophisticated dishes. Cooking course is intended to be familair, fun and instructtive.
General Spanish + Cooking
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Everyone knows about the Mediterranean diet with its rich variety, natural ingredients, delicious flavours and great benefits to your health, and this is, and has always been, the major influence on Andalusian cuisine, and the many local variations found here in Cordoba.
This course will teach you all about the best-known dishes, how to prepare them yourself, the ingredients, the history behind each dish and the health benefits they bring. The students take an active part in the cooking under the expert guidance of a qualified cook, who goes through the recipe and the ingredients step by step, adding their own top tips, before everyone finally tastes the dishes prepared that day, washed down with a good bottle of wine.
General Spanish + Cooking
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What better way to bring to you the tastes of Andalusia than to take you directly into an Andalusian kitchen. Join us in Granada, the last Muslim Kingdom in Spain, and learn about the Arabic legacy still prevailing in the succulent gastronomy of this beautiful Eastern Andalusian region.
Classes: in addition to a general Spanish course (20 lessons per week) 6 cooking classes of 45 minutes per week.
Group size: from 1 to 3 students.
Starting dates: every Monday.
Course duration: from 1 to 4 weeks.
Timetable: to be confirmed.
General Spanish + Cooking
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This combined Spanish and Canarian Cooking is one of our new courses for the summer.
With 20 weekly hours of Spanish and 4 weekly hours of Canarian Cooking, where you wil learn to cook traditional canarian food.
Cooking courses will be held in the afternoons in the same school building.
General Spanish + Cooking
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Eating means much more than simply covering a basic need. Gastronomy is an important part of everyday life for Basque people, who discuss, negotiate and get to know each other better over a meal.
EIDE Cooking School has been training chefs for more than 20 years. Thanks to the excellent reputation of the school, our students are now Chefs of the prestigious restaurants in Europe.
Students who come to study Spanish at EIDE have the opportunity to take a Cooking Course specialized in Basque and Spanish Cuisine at school's own professional kitchen.
The Course Includes:
- 20 hour Spanish Course
- Cooking Course.
Depending on the size of the group, Cooking Courses have a different duration:
- 3-4 participants: 4 hours
- 5 or more participants: 10 hours
The Maximum class size for the Cooking Course is 10.
Cooking classes are held in the afternoon.
Surfing
Centro Internacional de Español MELKART, Cádiz, Spain
General Spanish + Surfing
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Depending on the waves: Included in the course price are 6 hours of surfing per week. If due to weather reasons it is not possible to reach the total amount of hours, the student will be refunded for the omitted classes.
Surfing for Beginners: 1 hour theory (Security, sea knowledge, materials and basic advices) + 5 hours practice per week (Basic techniques, Paddling in the right position, Placement on the wave, Catching waves, Stand up on the board)
All our Spanish Courses offer the benefit of small classes (max. 7 or 5 students), which is very important for an efficient learning of a language.
All the courses at Melkart include:
Previous Level-test
Didactic equipment: textbooks and other materials
Cost of Complementary activities
Organization of extracurricular activities
Information and advice about Cádiz
Loan of books and other equipment
Free Internet access and Wi-Fi
Linguistic exchange TANDEM
Attendance and level certificate
Please note that there is an extra high season charge of €8 EUR per week in July and August 2010 (not included in quoted price).
Starting dates for this course are as follows:
11-01, 08-02, 08-03, 05-04, 03-05, 31-05, 28-06, 26-07, 23-08, 20-09, 18-10, 15-11/13-12
General Spanish + Surfing
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With this course you will benefit from 20 weekly hours of spanish and 4 weekly hours of surfing.
Normally surfing lessons will be held at weekend.
Tranport from and to the surfing lessons is not organise by the school.
General Spanish + Surfing
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San Sebastian is a great place to learn how to surf. We are blessed with Zurriola beach at our doorstep- a beach that caters to learning surfers but also offers more than enough for experienced surfers. In addition to a general Spanish course in the mornings, take 1 hour daily of surfing class from Monday through Friday, with a maximum of 6 students per instructor. All materials are provided (board, wetsuit, insurance and a hot shower). Equipment rental can be extended easily if required.
Local Dance
Centro Internacional de Español MELKART, Cádiz, Spain
General Spanish + Local Dance
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Bailes Latinos in the dance center La Tournée
Standard Course (20h/week) + Bailes Latinos for Beginners (4h): Salsa, Bachata, Merengue
All our Spanish Courses offer the benefit of small classes (max. 7 or 5 students), which is very important for an efficient learning of a language.
All the courses at Melkart include:
Previous Level-test
Didactic equipment: textbooks and other materials
Cost of Complementary activities
Organization of extracurricular activities
Information and advice about Cádiz
Loan of books and other equipment
Free Internet access and Wi-Fi
Linguistic exchange TANDEM
Attendance and level certificate
Please note that there is an extra high season charge of €8 EUR per week in July and August 2010 (not included in quoted price).
Starting dates for this course are as follows:
25-01, 22-02, 22-03, 19-04, 17-05, 14-06, 12-07, 09-08, 06-09, 04-10, 02-11, 13-12
General Spanish + Local Dance
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At Academia Hispánica we offer you two courses though which you can get to know the world of Flamenco in its native culture, while learning Spanish at the same time: ‘Spanish and Flamenco Dance’ and ‘Spanish and Flamenco Guitar’.
The dance classes are eminently practical, and you will be able to learn in detail the most important Flamenco dances during your stay in the school. You will work on everything from body posture and arm position to advanced choreography set to the different genres of Flamenco (soleá, seguiriyas, bulerías and so on). You will also learn how to keep complex rhythms and off-beats, which are so crucial to learning Flamenco dance well.
If what you like is Flamenco guitar, this course is ideal for learning all the different styles: solo guitar, song accompaniment on the guitar and dance accompaniment on the guitar. The classes are given in a wide range of levels. The guitar and dance classes are given by teachers from the most prestigious Flamenco school in Cordoba.
These two courses last a minimum of two weeks and combine intensive Spanish classes (20 hours per week) with daily practical classes in dance or guitar.
General Spanish + Local Dance
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Tango classes: in addition to a general Spanish language course (20 lessons per week), 4 Tango dance lessons of 60 minutes per week.
Group size: from 1 to 4 students.
Levels: all Tango dance levels.
Starting dates: every Monday.
Course duration: from 1 to 12 weeks.
Timetable: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 20.30 to 22.30 h.
General Spanish + Local Dance
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Combination of Intensive Spanish Course and Intensive Flamenco Dance Choreography
Intensive Spanish Course
This Spanish course has 2 classes of communicative grammar and 2 classes of vocabulary and conversation, with oral and writing practice, covering the linguistic skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing).
* Duration: 3 hours/day (4 classes of 45 minutes)
* Levels: All.
* Min. 1 week
* Number of students: Maximum 8 students per group
Intensive Dance Choreography
With this course you can learn dances of the many distinct styles: Bulerías, Tangos, Alegrías, Soleá, Seguiriyas, and more. Thanks to the course choreographies, with guitar accompaniment or hands clapping ("compás"), you'll be able to distinguish between the different styles ("palos").
* Duration: 1,5 hours (90 minutes)/day - 7,5 hours per week
* Levels: beginner - intermediate - advanced
* Min. 1 week (except July and August: min. 2 weeks) - maximum 11 weeks
* Number of students: Maximum 12 students per group
General Spanish + Local Dance
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With this course you will benefit from 20 weekly Spanish Lessons and 4 weekly hours of Salsa with a profesional company.
General Spanish + Local Dance
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Composition per week:
10 lessons grammar & vocabulary
10 lessons development of language skills and communication
6 lessons Flamenco dance
This course combines the standard course and the flamenco dance. While you are learning and perfecting the language in your spanish classes during the morning, you also have the opportunity to learn and develop the techniques of Flamenco dance with a teacher, who specialises in these famous dances from the south of spain.
The costs of the school material is 25€ for every 4 weeks
General Spanish + Local Dance
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Learn Spanish and get an insight into Spain's most fascinating cultural legacy: Flamenco music and dance
An amazing experience that will allow you to learn Spanish while experiencing Spanish culture through its most fascinating cultural element; Flamenco music and dance. You will receive theoretical and practical instruction in a renowned and professional Flamenco academy and take back home an essential feature of Spanish culture. The course consists of 20 weekly lessons of General Spanish in the mornings combined with 4 hours per week of Flamenco dance lessons in the afternoon. Additional private guitar, singing or Flamenco percussion lessons can also be arranged.
General Spanish + Local Dance
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A full immersion course of 4 lessons per day from Monday to Friday + 3 flamenco dancing classes per week.
Skiing
Culture
Arabic studies in Marrakech, Marrakech, Morocco
General Arabic + Culture
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General Course (20 lessons per week ) Start first Monday each month
Modern Standard Arabic:
Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) : Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is the written language of Arabic. In its classical form it is the language of the Holy Koran. In its everyday use it is the language of newspapers and is also widely heard on radio and television. MSA is a' used living' language used by educated people and intellectuals.
Classes focus on the four main language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, combined with aspects of local culture.
Our MSA program is tailored to meet the needs of all students interested in learning or improving Standard Arabic. It provides them with the necessary knowledge and training to acquire full and clear understanding of the Arabic language system. The MSA program consists of three levels of studies; each level is divided into three successive and progressive sublevels. The system of levels in this program is structured according to the U.S. university system and to the guidelines of our European and international partner institutions.
Our material and books used are : “Al-Kitaab fii Ta'allum al-'Arabiyya”, which is our main textbook, “Ahlan Wa Sahlan” and “Al-Arabiya al-Mu’asira”.
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Free Time Activity:
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You will take part in a course that will give you the opportunity to learn the Arabic language, visit museums and historical sites. This program enables you to get a real inside view on the Moroccan culture.
Group Participants will receive cultural exposure twice a week by visit tours and interaction with people of Morocco. Examples: museums, historical sites, unique topographical features impacting the culture, significant social, ethnic and /or religious focal points.
Complete beginners Start Dates:
These start dates are for complete beginners who have never studied Arabic and are unable to read/write using the Arabic script even at the most basic level.
2011 Start Dates:
3 Jan ;31 Jan;28 Feb;28 Mar;25 Apr;23 May ;20 Jun;18 Jul;12Sep;10 Oct;7 Nov;5 Dec
NB: Please note that if there are not enough students of the same level to form a group students will be offered 1-1 or 2-1 lessons at reduced hours.
General German + Culture
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You study for four lessons every morning or afternoon from Monday to Friday.
You study in groups of an average of 8 and a maximum of 12 participants.
In multinational groups, you will learn a lot about foreign cultures.
You have sufficient free time for self study, sightseeing or relaxing.
The main emphasis is placed on improving your general German and your communication skills. Lessons in grammar and conversation help you with syntax and vocabulary building. You practice formal and informal letter writing, and work on listening and reading comprehension.
Each group is taught by two teachers a day in order to ensure more varied and stimulating instruction. Participants become familiar with different individual styles of teaching, teacher personalities and variations in pronunciation of modern German.
5 lessons (2-3 times) per week of cultural and leisure programme included: e.g. Vienna guided tours; talks and videos about Austrian music, art, history, literature and architecture; Viennese Waltz course; parties; sports.
PLEASE NOTICE:
Class times
Courses either in the morning or in the afternoon: 9:00 am to 12:15 pm / 2:15 to 5:30 pm
Starting dates for beginners:
Jan. 5 / Feb. 2 / March 2 / March 30 / May 4 / June 2 / July 6 / Aug. 3 / Aug. 31 / Sept. 28 / Nov. 2 / Nov. 30, 2009
Jan. 4, 2010
General Italian + Culture
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20 hours of Italian in the morning + 10 hours Culture in the afternoon per week
You can choose between the following topics:
Contemporary Florence - considers not only Florence’s prestigious past, but also emphasizes the constant contrast between traditional and modern aspects of the city.
Florence from Middle Ages to Renaissance- regards the period from the 12th to the 16th centuries, focusing on the vital role of Florence in international trade, monetary system and rising banking system.
Italian History- offers an overall view of Italian history from the national unity (1861) to the present day, placing emphasis on Fascism, the Second World War, the birth of the Republic and the economic growth of the country from an agricultural system to advanced industrialization.
Social History from 1940 to 2000- Parallel to the Italian History course, encompasses anthropological and sociological aspects, such as the many regional differences and the profound transformation related to culture, family issues, consumers’ lifestyle, tastes and mentality — a profile of today’s Italy.
Italy in the European Union- focuses on Italy’s European integration and the evolving Italian political system, as well as comparative studies between the Italian party system and its representatives in the European Parliament.
Italian Literature- a pleasant way to enhance and broaden ones vocabulary, while reading and interpreting texts by outstanding Italian writers, from Dante Alighieri to present day authors.
Contemporary Literature- works by internationally known Italian authors are read, pointing out the relationships between literature, theatre and cinema, along with the social and historical background of today’s Italy.
Italian Cinema- examine the history of Italian cinema and explores the images, characters and words that have contributed to its international fame.
Art History- a living classroom, with visits to historical sites and monuments, provides an overall view on the Italian and particularly Florentine art history, from ancient times to the present day.
General Italian + Culture
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Package holiday in Tuscany
Improve your Italian and enjoy your self with a cultural holiday under the leaning tower!
We offer you a package which allows you to learn Italian, get to know our culture and experience the best sites and flavours of Tuscany, including 20 hours of Italian, excursions to Lucca, Viareggio, Florence, and trips to characteristic Toscan villages. Also included are workshops of cooking and painting, a welcome dinner, wine tasting evening and.....many other activities.
Programme:
Week 1
Sun - 19.30 - Dinner in pizzeria
Mon - 09.00 –12.50 Italian Language Course
Mon - 13.00-18.30 Lunch with the teachers and tour of Pisa
Tue - 09.00-12.50 Italian Language Course
Tue - 15.00-18.30 Trip to Lucca with a teacher
Wed - 09.00-12.50 Italian Language Course
Wed - 15.00-18.30 Trip to Viareggio with a teacher
Thur - 09.00-12.50 Italian Language Course
Thur - 18.00-20.30 Wine tasting evening
Fri - 10.00-16.00 Trip to Pisan countryside, visit to Certosa di Calci and lunch in a traditional "Trattoria”
Sat - 09.00-13.00 Italian language course
Week 2
Sun - 16.30 - Cooking Workshop
Mon - 09.00 –12.50 Italian Language Course
Mon - 13.00-17.30 San Rossore with a teacher and pack lunch
Tue - 09.00-12.50 Italian Language Course
Tue - 15.00-18.30 Trip to Livorno with a teacher
Wed - 10.00-18.00 Italian Language Course
Thur - 09.00-12.50 Italian Language Course
Thur - 18.00-20.30 Painting Workshop
Frid - 09.00-12.50 Italian Language Course
Frid - From 17:00 Visit to Museo San Matteo with painting teacher
Sat - 09.00-13.00 Italian language course
Farewell aperitif and certificate of attendance
General Spanish + Culture
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This course is specially designed for adults who want to make the most of a two-week stay in Cordoba to combine learning Spanish with an in-depth knowledge of the culture, history, monuments and traditions of one of the most beautiful and best preserved historical cities in Andalucia. Cordoba has been declared a World Heritage city by the UNESCO.
There is a complete programme of activities both inside and outside the city. The guided tours follow the trail of the city’s historical monuments, left by the civilizations which have populated Cordoba over the centuries and the old Jewish Quarter (La Judería). The guided excursions are to Seville, and to white villages in the province
The program includes:
* three guided visits in the city
* one full-day excursion (Saturday)
* 2 half-day excursions
* 2 talks in school about the city, its history, customs and traditions.
* one evening out with the teacher.
The course takes place three times a year and therefore there are specific starting dates.
General Spanish + Culture
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It consists of a Standard course of General Spanish and some specific activities related to the San Fermin festival, July 6th to 14th; it is designed for those who want to learn Spanish and enjoy this peerless celebration which constitutes Pamplona`s most renowed feature around the world ( Hemingway, Fiesta- The sun also rises).
General Spanish + Culture
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COURSE B. INTENSIVE SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE*
This allows you to make the most of every morning with 5 hours of classes, leaving the afternoons for you to join in with all of the programmed activities.
1st hour (from 9:00 to 10:00 hrs): Culture. You will discover the real Spain through its history, art and economics.
2nd and 3rd hours: Grammar (Course A)
4th and 5th hours: Conversation (Course A)
Schedule on Mondays will be from 10:30 to 15:30 hours to enable all new students to enter their course.
General Spanish + Culture
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A practical Spanish and special cultural programme
This course is designed for mature students (+ 40). Among the participants we can find teachers, academics, those who spend part of the year or their holidays in Spain. Classes are in small groups with the emphasis on oral expression, as well as social and cultural aspects rather than grammar analysis and written skills. The teachers who impart this course are conscious of the specific needs of the students as well as their different rhythm of learning and the importance of special emphasis on culture (festivals and traditions, history and literature and the Spanish life style). The programme includes Seville airport or train station transfer upon arrival, 20 Spanish classes per week, welcome drink and cultural activities four days a week. Entrance tickets to the museums and monuments are included as well as a concert or theatre evening, a meal with the teacher and a Saturday full day excursion. Please check the types of accommodation selected in the brochure. We can also help with hotel reservations, as well as information on golf clubs.
General Spanish + Culture
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As for the Basic Course, but with the extra option of 5 hours a week of lessons on Spanish culture, or Business Spanish.
Basic Plus Spanish Course in Valencia combines Spanish cultural lessons and activities led by the teacher. Spanish culture modules are organised in blocks of 3 lessons from Monday to Wednesday and a two hours activity (outside the school), usually on Thursday afternoon. The lesson is in Spanish and content of the modules changes each month. Students must have an intermediate level of Spanish skills to enrol in this course.
General Spanish + Culture
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A full immersion course of 4 lessons per day, from Monday to Friday plus 1 class dedicated to study of CULTURE
Wine Tasting
Accent Français, Montpellier, France
General French + Wine Tasting
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2 sessions in 2009: 1 to 5 June 2009 and 19 to 23 October 2009
French course - 9h30 to 12h45:
French course: 20 lessons per week.
Take the opportunity to improve your French skills while discovering one of the most beautiful wine regions in France!
Initiation to wine tasting and discovery of wines:
The Languedoc-Roussillon region of France possesses the largest vineyards in the world, stretching from the Rhone river to the Spanish border. Its geographical and geological diversity means there is a vast range of different soils, different climate and some surprising blends of grape varieties that make for truly unique wines.
Come discover the varieties of flavour characterising the wines of this region !
- 3 sessions of 3 hours taught by a confirmed wine expert:
You will discover the region and the pleasure of tasting 100% Languedoc wines, while learning an established method of wine tasting taught in a spirit of openness and conviviality.
1rst session: Making wine is easy!
2nd session: The various designations in the Languedoc
3rd session: Vocabulary of wine : learn how to put words to feelings - how to choose the best bottle to go with a particular dish.
During each session, you will taste 2 or 3 wines from our region. Materials are provided (tasting glass, «crachoir », file).
- A « Vinorally » in the historic centre of Montpellier:
3 winegrowers, 3 places, 3 Atmospheres
A walk through the historic streets of Montpellier, with three stops to taste wine and meet a winemaker. Included is a historic account of the "quarter" plus enigmas with wine as the theme. This evening walk is a way to discover Montpellier's historic heritage and meet winemakers from the region.
They will share their passion and their wine while the chef will serve some specialities to go with the wine.
You are immersed in a friendly and authentic French atmosphere to discover an area and taste 100% Languedoc wines !
- A visit to a vineyard:
On the last day you will go on a guided tour of a vineyard and wine cellar in the company of the winemaker.
1st stop:
You will be welcomed by the winemaker who will show you around his domain and will tell you the secrets of his wine.
2nd stop:
Visit of the wine cellar and of the wine storehouse.
3rd stop:
Wine tasting. You will be invited to taste the wine in the wine cellar, thus sharing the pleasure of tasting the wine in the very place it was created.
You will be accompanied all the way by your wine teacher and will get to the domain by minibus with driver.
This interactive service based on exchanges and direct contact with specialists in the field of wines will allow you discover the major Languedoc wines in a unique environment.
Our approach is based both on passion for imparting our knowledge experience and dedication to meeting our clients' demands.
Whether you are an amateur or a wine epicurean, you will take great pleasure in this Languedoc wine tasting experience.
The passion we have for our wines helps us to impart this experience. The winemakers and the wine become the real « stars » on this journey.
Length:
From Monday to Friday
Tasting sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons ; « Vinorally » on Tuesday evening, visit of the vineyard on Friday afternoon.
General Italian + Wine Tasting
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20 hours of Italian in the morning per week + 3 hours wine course in the afternoon twice a week
Provides the basic skills required to sample and recognize different types of wine. Students are turned into wine aficionados by acquiring knowledge on how to read labels, classify wines and distinguish wine types from Tuscan to Friulian, as well as wines from the central southern regions of the peninsula. Samplings of Tuscan wines are accompanied by cheese, salami and bruschetta.
General Spanish + Wine Tasting
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Andalusia, in Southern Spain, is a fascinating destination for wine tours with its
beautiful and historic Sherry wine cellars clustered around Jerez, Sanlucar de
Barrameda and El Puerto de Santa Maria. The first vineyards in Spain were planted in Andalucía around 1100BC by the Phoenicians outside the town of “Gadir” (Cadiz) in what is now known as the Sherry wine country. Our one week Spanish & Wine Course is a fascinating combined course of
20 Spanish lessons and wine tastings at some of the most famous Bodegas.
Course Includes:
20 Spanish lessons
Guided tour of El Puerto de Santa Maria
Visit to “Bodegas Gutierrez Colosia”: Tour and Tasting.
Visit to “Bodegas Gutierrez Colosia”: Tour and Tasting.
Visit to “Bodegas Terry: Tour and Tasting.
Guided your of Jerez de la Frontera:
Guided tour of Cadiz
Art
EUROPASS Centro Studi Europeo, Florence, Italy
General Italian + Art
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20 hours of Italian in the morning + 6 hours jewellery making in the afternoon per week
Elisabetta Tognetti, known for her signature “microsculpture” jewellery, teaches the art of jewellery making in her studio outside of Florence. A distinguished jeweler and practicing goldsmith, Tognetti guides and instructs students on traditional jewellery making and techniques, such as embossing, chiseling and engraving, based on their previous knowledge and future aspirations. With 20 years of experience, she imparts on her students the skills necessary to create unique pieces as well as invaluable techniques that she learned from her teachers such as Bino Bini and Giampaolo Babetto.
General Italian + Art
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Torre di Babele, in collaboration with "IED Rome", offers a three week full immersion course in Italian language and style, in the world capital of art, crossroads of culture and thriving cosmopolitan city. Beyond studying the language, participants get an insider’s view of a range of creative disciplines from film and photography to visual arts, fashion and architecture. The program covers design theory and planning, with visits to advertising agencies, design frms and fashion studios.
General Italian + Art
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The History of Art course gives a survey of the most important Italian tendencies in art and analyzes some of the most significant works. The topics of the course will be chosen also according to the art events in Turin.
The History of Art classes are group classes. If there aren’t enough people interested in the course the number of hours per meeting will be reduced from 3 to 2 leaving the price unchanged.
General Italian + Art
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Thanks to the experience of our teachers, our students can know and appreciate the masterpieces of the greatest Venetian artists in painting, sculpture and architecture from the middle-ages to the contemporary age.
This experience will be unforgettable, since all the artistic works can be seen in the places they were designed for by Carpaccio, Bellini, Tiziano, Tintoretto, Veronese, Tiepolo, Sansovino, Palladio, Canova, Scarpa and many others.
This course takes place from Monday to Friday and the lessons are held in the morning or in the afternoon for three hours (15 hours a week), according to the opening hours of museums, palaces, Great Schools that are included in the weekly programme (presented during the first day at school).
Since the lessons are held in Italian and since they deal specifically with Venetian art, history, culture and traditions, an intermediate level of knowledge is required (A2 of the European framework).
All the tickets for the entrances at the museums, churches, etc. are included.
General Spanish + Art
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This course combines an Intensive language course in the mornings with a serie of four short workshops, each of which introduces students to a different set of artistic skills, which are:
a) Painting Ceramics Workshop
b) Glass-fusing Workshop
c) Pottery Workshop
d) Sculpture Workshop
These workshops can be scheduled to take place all in one week, over two weeks, or over 4 weeks. Each workshop is scheduled to last between 1 and 1,5 hour. All materials are provided and students can take their works of art home.
Please note that this course will not be given during August.
Tennis
Eastbourne School of English, Eastbourne, England
General English + Tennis
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Eastbourne is a top venue for tennis. The famous International Women’s Open Championship takes place every June at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne, just before the Wimbledon Tournament.
3 afternoon tennis sessions per week
Each session run by professional tennis coach and lasts one hour
Transport to tennis centre included
Maximum 6 per group for tennis lessons
General French + Tennis
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Course including :
18 lessons of French
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TENNIS (2 hours private lesson per day)
Golf
Eastbourne School of English, Eastbourne, England
General English + Golf
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Have the best of both worlds. Improve your English at our school and practise your golfing skills at a golf course in the beautiful South Downs.
3 afternoon rounds of golf per week
Professional golfer leads all golf sessions
Maximum 4 per group for golf lessons
Includes hire of clubs and green fees
General English + Golf
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Intensive English group tuition of 20 hours per week (including breaks) + 5 green fees er week (experienced golfers only). English language ability test for placement in correct group.
General French + Golf
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Course including :
18 lessons of French
+
GOLF (1 green fee per day)
For classified players only
Over 50s
The Slaney Language Centre, Wexford, Ireland
General English + Over 50s
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Study English during the famous 'Wexford Festival Opera'. A course tailored towards the 50+ student
Together with the booking confirmation we send out the official festival programme. If you are interested in a specific opera or any other music event, we will be happy to book tickets in advance.
An afternoon/evening activity programme based on the festival complements the course. Examples of organised activities are the official festival opening, musicals, singing and swinging pub competitions, storytelling events, lunchtime classical concerts and art exhibition trails. Two weekend daytrips are also included.
Wexford Festival Opera websites: www.wexfordopera.com www.wexfordfringe.com
General French + Over 50s
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This is an ideal programme that combines 15 French lessons and entertaining activity programme in the afternoons.
Here is an outline of a sample intinerary for the course:
Week 1:
Monday: Guided tour of Montpellier
Tuesday: Guided tour of Nîmes, arenas
Wednesday: Museum Fabre
Thursday: Cheese and wine tasting
Friday: Free day
Saturday and sunday :
Saturday: Full day in Avignon
Sunday : Evening activity (theatre, music show, etc...)
Week 2:
Monday: Visit of Chateau de Flaugergues including wine tasting
Tuesday: Visit of Sète
Wednesday: French restaurant
Thursday: Visit of Camargue region
Friday: Farewell party at school
General Italian + Over 50s
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Master Class, Over 50s
This is a course aimed at students over the age of 50. Lessons (which take place in small groups of 6 - 8 students) are designed for learning everyday Italian with a greater focus on spoken language than on grammar and written work. Teachers are aware of the specific needs of older students, of their different learning speeds, and their greater interest in the cultural aspects of Italian, such as customs, festivals, history and literature. The courses last for two weeks with 3 hours of General Italian a day and a specific programme of specially-designed activities and excursions for the over 50s. The course programme includes being picked up from Bolognam airport, a welcome drink, 15 lessons a week and a wide range of cultural activities for two days a week, including Italian cookery courses and wine testing sessions. The cost of the course includes entrance to all museums, an evening at the theatre, dinner with the teacher, and a day trip (Saturday). We are also happy to make reservations at hotels or “Agriturismo” farm accommodation for you.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Master Class Course – 2 weeks
Monday 17:
9-12 Italian Classes
14.00 Programme orientation
15.00 Tour - Bologna
19.00 Welcome Cocktail
Tuesday 18
9-12 Italian Classes
13.00 MUSEO CIVICO ARCHEOLOGICO
Wednesday 19
9-12 Italian Classes
14.00 Bologna: The Churches
21.00 Classic Music Concert - I Solisti dell’Orchestra Mozart
Aula Absidale
Thursday 20
9-12 Italian Classes
15.00 - Cooking Classes - La pasta fresca
With a professional Chef
Friday
9-12 Italian Classes
15.00 Visit: Dozza – BIENNALE D'ARTE CONTEMPORANEA DEL MURO DIPINT0
21.00 Dinner
Saturday 22
10.30 MUSEO CIVICO MEDIEVALE Palazzo Ghisilardi Fava
12.00 Visit: Verona – half day
Sunday 23 10.30 COLLEZIONI COMUNALI D'ARTE - Palazzo Comunale - Piazza Maggiore
12.00 Visit : San Marino
Monday 24:
9-12 Italian Classes
15.00 COLLEZIONI D'ARTE E DI STORIA DELLA FONDAZIONE CASSA DI RISPARMIO IN BOLOGNA - Ex Chiesa di San Giorgio in Poggiale
Tuesday 25
9-12 Italian Classes
15.00 RACCOLTE STORICHE DELL'ACCADEMIA DI BELLE ARTI Accademia di Belle Arti -
Wednesady 26
9-12 Italian Classes
13.00 MUSEO MORANDI – GAM
Modern Art Gallery
Thursday 27
9-12 Italian Classes
15-00 Bologna Sotterranea - Canali di Bologna - Bagni di Mario
Bologna underground (history, music and poetry)
Friday 28
9-12 Italian Classes
14.00 Visit: Ravenna (or Mantova) - I mosaici Bizantini
Saturday 29
9.00 Visit: Ferrara
20.00 Farewell Dinner
General Italian + Over 50s
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Five days of Tuscan language, culture, food and wine. Participants study Italian and view the region with ease and comfort. The week includes guided tours of Florence by foot and a leisurely travel to the Chianti countryside by bus, as well as visits to traditional restaurants and historical sights, for a bit of Tuscan flavor.
General Italian + Over 50s
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Package holiday in Tuscany
Improve your Italian and enjoy your self with a cultural holiday under the leaning tower!
We offer you a package which allows you to learn Italian, get to know our culture and experience the best sites and flavours of Tuscany, including 20 hours of Italian, excursions to Lucca, Viareggio, Florence, and trips to characteristic Toscan villages. Also included are workshops of cooking and painting, a welcome dinner, wine tasting evening and.....many other activities.
Programme:
Week 1
Sun - 19.30 - Dinner in pizzeria
Mon - 09.00 –12.50 Italian Language Course
Mon - 13.00-18.30 Lunch with the teachers and tour of Pisa
Tue - 09.00-12.50 Italian Language Course
Tue - 15.00-18.30 Trip to Lucca with a teacher
Wed - 09.00-12.50 Italian Language Course
Wed - 15.00-18.30 Trip to Viareggio with a teacher
Thur - 09.00-12.50 Italian Language Course
Thur - 18.00-20.30 Wine tasting evening
Fri - 10.00-16.00 Trip to Pisan countryside, visit to Certosa di Calci and lunch in a traditional "Trattoria”
Sat - 09.00-13.00 Italian language course
Week 2
Sun - 16.30 - Cooking Workshop
Mon - 09.00 –12.50 Italian Language Course
Mon - 13.00-17.30 San Rossore with a teacher and pack lunch
Tue - 09.00-12.50 Italian Language Course
Tue - 15.00-18.30 Trip to Livorno with a teacher
Wed - 10.00-18.00 Italian Language Course
Thur - 09.00-12.50 Italian Language Course
Thur - 18.00-20.30 Painting Workshop
Frid - 09.00-12.50 Italian Language Course
Frid - From 17:00 Visit to Museo San Matteo with painting teacher
Sat - 09.00-13.00 Italian language course
Farewell aperitif and certificate of attendance
General Spanish + Over 50s
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These 2 week courses ara designed for students over the age of 50 who prefer to study and socialise with people of their own age. The course consist of 3 hours a day of Spanish classes. The course also includes a varied programme of activities and excursions designed specifically for this age group.
General Spanish + Over 50s
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Composition per week:
10 lessons grammar & vocabulary
10 lessons development of language skills and communication
This programme is designed for people from 50 years of age and upwards (students less than 50 can participate in this course if they have same objectives) who want to learn Spanish in a more relaxed atmosphere than in the intensive courses while discorvering Spanish and Andalusian art and culture first-hand.
This fun and friendly programme focuses on the practical use of the Spanish language in everyday situations.
Included in the price:
Course, books and school material, transfer 2 ways, activities and 2 excursions.
In case if there are not sufficient students of 50+ to run this level of course, students can join th Standard course which is of a similar level.
General Spanish + Over 50s
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This programme is specifically designed for Senior students and combines a Spanish language course with a wide range of activities and visits. The language course consists in 2 hours of tuition daily in small groups of maximum 10 students.
Levels offered : beginners to intermediate
The rate includes :
• Spanish language course (10 hours / week)
• Orientation tour of the town on the first day
• School material and text books
• Certificate of Attendance at the end of the course
• One full day excursion at the weekend : Granada, Seville or Ronda
• Two half-day visits per week to local places : Malaga, Mijas or Nerja
• One evening outing with the teachers per week ( meal or entrances to not included )
• One seminar on Spanish Arts or Literature per week
• One video-session of Spanish movies followed by a debate
General Spanish + Over 50s
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For those students over the age of 50 wishing to combine learning a language with cultural, gastronomical activities, we have developed a special course of Spanish + Activities. They will receive the INT 20 course and in the afternoons they will enjoy cultural acttivities and 1 day excursions (Bilbao, Rioja, Alavesa, ..)
General Spanish + Over 50s
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Special classes for those who want to learn Spanish for the pleasure to learn.
Horse Riding
Harrogate Tutorial College, Harrogate, England
General English + Horse Riding
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This course combines general English with 3 afternoons of horse riding tuition per week at the Harrogate Riding Centre in Burnbridge. Students learn about schooling, grooming and general care of horses. Hacking and trekking are also available. The riding school is BHS approved.
General Spanish + Horse Riding
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Our students can participate in a horseback-riding programme in Sierra Nevada (9 hours during 3 afternoons per week). Through these paseos y rutas, they are able to experience the impressive natural environment of the Sierra Nevada National Park. This protected area was declared a National Park in 1999 and, with its lakes and glaciers, is a region full of contrasts. Here you will find the highest peaks on the Iberian Peninsula: Mulhacén (3,482 m) and Veleta (3,392 m). No prior horse riding skills are required; group size from 1 to 10 participants.
