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TERRAMARE ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IN THE MAREMMA REGION OF TUSCANY
The Italian language school Terramare, which is recognized by the University of Siena, is run by a cooperative of teachers since its foundation in 1986. Orbetello, surrounded by its lagoon, is making it just the place for a language school.
The close contact with the everyday life of the town gives our students many opportunities to hear and use everyday Italian, and creates a close interaction between the language learnt in school and practice in the local community. Ours is, in fact, a responsive school capable of transforming local cultural events, plays and shows into enjoyable learning situations for further language study and social activities.
Enrolling for a course at the Terramare school means numerous opportunities to combine language learning with language practice.

OUR CLASSES
Classes are always small with a maximum of 6 students and courses are offered in six levels as described in the Common European Framework of Reference for languages.
In the morning (Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) there are general language lessons wit activities to encourage the practical application of the language and the analysis of form and structure with the aim of fully involving each student in their own linguistic development.
In the afternoon the numerous cultural activities and excursions take place.

THE METHOD
Our communicative approach is based on interactive activities in the classroom and group activities outside with many cultural trips to a variety of local places of archaeological, artistic and historical interest.
Exposure to every day real Italian also helps students to develop a natural ear for the language in a variety of authentic communicative situations.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Cultural activities organized by the school take place three times a week and are free of charge for students attending a course at our school; in the special courses a daily cultural program is included.
The general cultural program consists of
- cinema and theatre;
- Italian literature and song;
- trips by boat around the Marine Nature Reserve and the islands off the Tuscan coast;
- guided visits to museums, monuments, historical towns, Etruscan and Roman archaeological sites and the Tarot Garden with its works of modern art by Niki de Saint Phalle;
- cultural activities are aimed at exploring the Italian way of life, cuisine, traditions, cultural events and places where Italians meet other people.

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

ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Standard group course (20 hours/week) with cultural activities and excursions
- 4 hours of language lessons from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a brief pause of 20 minutes;
- 4 cultural meetings (6 hours/week): literature, art and history, archaeology, Italian song or cinema;
- 1 all day historical-naturalistic excursion to one of the islands of Tuscan Archipelagos during the first week;
- 1 half day historical-naturalistic excursion during the first week to the Natural Park of Maremma, Giardino dei Tarocchi by Niki de Saint Phalle and the spring-waters of Saturnia;
- 1 half day historical-naturalistic excursion during the second week: after a little trek along the coast to swim you can see an ancient Roman or Etruscan site.

COMBINED INTENSIVE COURSE
Italian language and culture in small groups plus two hours One-to-One daily
- students who choose a combined course participate in all the cultural activities organized by the school for intensive group courses.
- this course offers students the possibility to integrate the program and to include specific purposes.

INDIVIDUAL COURSE AND PREPARATION FOR THE CILS EXAM
Course especially suited for students who are interested in particular aspects of Italian culture and for business or professional people.
- for students with special need; available courses (10-30 hours weekly) include preparation for the CILS exam at all levels, translation courses, proficiency and in-depth study courses in a wide range of language fields;
- students who choose an individual course participate in all the cultural activities organized by the school for intensive group courses;
- in collaboration with the University for foreign students of Siena we organized CILS exam preparation; this certificate of Italian as foreign language is issued by the University of Siena and recognized by the Italian Foreign Office;
- it is possible to follow this course from 2 hours to 8 hours daily.

TUTOR COURSE
Super intensive course at the teachers house or at the familys house with 35 or 40 lessons at school
- 7 or 8 hours of lessons a day from Monday to Friday;
- general language tuition One-to-One in the morning and participation at the preparation of some traditional meal, dinner and conversation in the afternoon and evening.

LANGUAGE, ART, ARCHAEOLOGY AND POTTERY & PAINTING
This course offers special insight into the artistic and archaeological aspects of Italian culture. The two-week course integrates visits to artistic sites and monuments, historical centers, and archaeological sites with language instruction.
Students learn to express cultural contents, aesthetic forms, social functions, and symbolic representation found in art in the most appropriate language. Learn Italian while enjoying the Italian way of life, perfectly integrating culture, tradition, and natural environment.
- 4 hours of language instruction in the morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in small groups from Monday to Friday;
- 2 afternoon activities per week with the group;
- 1 all day historical-naturalistic excursion to one of the islands of Tuscan archipelagos during the first week;
- 1 half day historical-naturalistic excursion during the first week;
- 1 half day historical-naturalistic excursion during the second week: trek along the coast, possibility to swim, Natural Park of Maremma, Argentario coast or spring-water of Saturnia;
- 3 afternoons per week there are special individual activities with specialized teachers which include visits of Etruscan and Roman archaeological sites and museums; medieval and Renaissance architecture, historical centers of ancient towns and artistic monuments; Giardino dei Tarocchi by Niki de Saint-Phall; Giardino di Daniel Spoerri; pottery and painting workshop (2 hours/week).

LANGUAGE, NATURE AND SPORTS
For those who want to combine studying the Italian language with enjoying their favorite sports activities in one of the most exquisite natural environments in Italy.
Students can choose from canoeing, rowing, and sailing in the lagoon; surfing, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, 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 of coastal Maremma and on the islands of Tuscany.
- 4 hours of language instruction in the morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in small groups;
- 2 afternoon activities per week with the group;
- 1 all day historical-naturalistic excursion to one of the islands of Tuscan Archipelagos during the first week;
- 1 half day historical-naturalistic excursion during the first week;
- 1 half day historical-naturalistic excursion during the second week: trek along the coast, possibility to swim, Natural Park of Maremma, Argentario coast or spring-water of Saturnia;
- 3 afternoons per week there are sporting activities with the assistance of a professional instructor. Sporting activities are practiced in the most exclusive natural environments around the islands of the Tuscan archipelago, along the coast of Argentario and the Natural Park of Maremma, in the lagoon of Orbetello or along the Duna Feniglia.

LANGUAGE, MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE & WINE TRAIL
The Tuscan Maremma is one of the Italian regions in which the food industry tends more towards organic production processes and finds a natural ally in the most ancient tradition of Mediterranean cuisine and wine making.
The students attending this course will be able to enter the kitchen of traditional Italian families and prepare, with their own hands and under the guidance of expert cooks, traditional dishes (from starters to desserts), and to taste these dishes with some of the best Italian wines.
- 4 hours of language instruction in the morning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in small groups;
- 2 afternoon activities per week with the group;
- 1 all day historical-naturalistic excursion to one of the islands of Tuscan Archipelagos during the first week;
- 1 half day historical-naturalistic excursion during the first week;
- 1 half day historical-naturalistic excursion during the second week: trek along the coast, possibility to swim, Natural Park of Maremma, Argentario coast or spring-water of Saturnia;
- 3 afternoons per week there are workshops on Mediterranean typical cuisine under the guidance of expert cooks, the dishes will be eaten at dinner with the host family; visit to the fish farm on the Laguna of Orbetello, dinner at the fishermens restaurant with typical local dishes; visit to a local organic food farm with local foods and organic wine tasting.

CONTACT INFORMATION
If you wish to receive further information please do not hesitate to contact our friendly school team:
Terramare
Via Volturno 10
I 58015 Orbetello
Tuscany
Italy
Tel.: ++39-0564-850007
Fax: ++39-0564-850721
http://www.linguaterramare.com
info@linguaterramare.com

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