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Italian Course: Siena Info
In many ways Siena is an intimate, smaller
version of Florence. Just an hour away, across the patchwork hills
of Chianti, it is an equally breathtaking display of Gothic architecture,
Renaissance palazzos and Tuscan art. Within its medieval walls
lies a maze of curving, narrow streets with enough nooks and crannies
to keep you occupied for days. Naturally, food is essential to
your cultural experience and the Sienese will have you believe
their town is the origin of many Tuscan specialities. But when
all's said, done and eaten, the only thing that matters is your
very full, and satisfied, stomach. Plus Points:
- Beautiful heart of Tuscany
- Abundance of art & architecture
- Most places within walking distance
- El Palio festival in July / August
- Additional cookery option at school
Italian Course Siena: Description
This course permits students to study general
Italian language from 9.00 to 13.30 in the morning and leaves
afternoons free for you to take part in the school's social
activity programme, to study independently, etc. The last hour
of each morning is dedicated to workshops in which students
study two of the four basic language skills in greater depth
- either speaking and listening or reading and writing.
Language |
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Italian |
Lesson Length (minutes) |
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60 |
Class Times |
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Lessons take place from 09.00 -
13.30 Monday to Friday, with a 10 minute coffee break.
Lessons are 60 minutes in length. |
Average Price per
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GBP
£100 |
Course Type |
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General |
Age Range of Students |
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16 - 100 |
Maximum Class Size |
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12 |
Age Range of Students |
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17-70 |
Client Comments |
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"Sorry I have not got back sooner.
I absolutely loved the school. No complaints at all. Siena
was amazing. The family was fine. Thanks ever so much
for arranging it for me." - Lisa Donovan |
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Italian Course Siena: The School
The school is located in the centre
of Siena, just 10 minutes' walk from the Piazza del Campo. Classes
are held in the magnificent 17th century palazzo, across from
the Lizza Gardens, and in the remarkably preserved 13th century
cloister of San Domenico. There are 18 classrooms in total, some
decorated with frescoes and many overlooking the peaceful garden
where students can relax during breaks. The school is small and
friendly and has designed its own course material, which is in
turn taught by a friendly and professional team of teachers.
Out and About
Start in the central Il Campo square and you can't go far wrong.
The nine sectors of the square represent the middle class Council
of Nine that originally laid it out in the 14th century. They
were also responsible for the adjacent Palazzo Publico, containing
a magnificent set of frescoes, and the Gothic cathedral with
its panelled, marble floor. But there are two days each year
when you can't relax over your espresso in Il Campo - these
are the days of El Palio festival, when a wild bareback horse
race hurtles through the square in the name of friendly local
rivalry. Just thought we would warn you.
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