The city of Asti is probably best known for its production of Italy’s top sparkling wine, Asti Spumante. Located in the Piedmont region of north western Italy, it is thought that the city’s name comes from the Ligurians who named it ‘Ast’ which means hill or high ground. Students enrolled...
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The city of Asti is probably best known for its production of Italy’s top sparkling wine, Asti Spumante. Located in the Piedmont region of north western Italy, it is thought that the city’s name comes from the Ligurians who named it ‘Ast’ which means hill or high ground. Students enrolled in Italian school in Asti will enjoy exploring this medieval town. With much of its historic center still retaining its original charm, this city is known for welcoming visitors with a very traditional Italian experience. The cathedral in Asti is the largest in Piedmont and was built in the 14th century and is the home to a variety of 15th and 16th century paintings, frescoes and carvings. Students should be sure to explore this historic site. Students taking Italian courses in Asti will have the opportunity to visit a number of historic buildings, including the clock tower or Torre Troyana. It is considered one of the most beautiful structures in Asti and was built in 13th century. Besides soaking in the local history, students should be sure to sample some of the local cuisine which generally a mixture of traditional Italian and Mediterranean. Students staying in Asti will experience a continental climate with fairly mild winters. For those who happen to visit Asti in September will be fascinated by a local festival that celebrates a military victory against a neighboring city, Alba. The Palio d’Asti draws thousands spectators and involves bareback riders racing around the Piazza Alfieri. With much food and good natured fun surrounding the event, it’s an opportunity for visitors to witness a tradition that is hundreds of years old.
The Intensive course is for students who want to maximize their language learning practice during their stay. The courses focus heavily on speaking and communication skills: the morning consists of 4 lessons during which the student has the change to learn about the local culture and customs with reading and listening exercises, to speak and discuss these and to focus on and to practise a specific grammar chapter through exercises and grammar games.
The course is for students who want to maximize their language learning practice during their stay. The courses focus heavily on speaking and communication skills: the morning consists of 3 lessons during which the student has the change to learn about the local culture and customs with reading and listening exercises, to speak and discuss these and to focus on and to practise a specific grammar chapter through exercises and grammar games.
The Intensive Standard Course is in the morning is combined with 1 private lesson per day. The additional private lessons help the student to work on his own personal problems with the Italian language revising grammar or having conversation.
Private lessons are for those people who want to learn Italian either over a longer period or intensively, with a flexible programme, customized according to the needs of the student. Long-term private lessons are suitable for those students who have to learn Italian for business reasons (f.
Private lessons are for those people who want to learn Italian either over a longer period or intensively, with a flexible programme, customized according to the needs of the student. Long-term private lessons are suitable for those students who have to learn Italian for business reasons (f.
Private lessons are for those people who want to learn Italian either over a longer period or intensively, with a flexible programme, customized according to the needs of the student. Long-term private lessons are suitable for those students who have to learn Italian for business reasons (f.
Courses in small groups are suitable for groups of 2 to 4 people travelling together if they have the same language level and want to have their classes together.
It is possible to start a small group course every Monday of the month and to tailor the schedule according to the needs of the students.
A Home Language International immersion course means you live the language you are learning and is the fastest, most natural way to learn.
You are staying in your teacher’s home, have one-to-one language lessons and continue to use and practise your language skills sharing the daily life of your teacher’s family during meals, conversations, visits and activities as they all take place in the language you are studying.
A Home Language International immersion course means you live the language you are learning and is the fastest, most natural way to learn.
You are staying in your teacher’s home, have one-to-one language lessons and continue to use and practise your language skills sharing the daily life of your teacher’s family during meals, conversations, visits and activities as they all take place in the language you are studying.
A Home Language International immersion course means you live the language you are learning and is the fastest, most natural way to learn.
You are staying in your teacher’s home, have one-to-one language lessons and continue to use and practise your language skills sharing the daily life of your teacher’s family during meals, conversations, visits and activities as they all take place in the language you are studying.
A Home Language International immersion course means you live the language you are learning and is the fastest, most natural way to learn.
You are staying in your teacher’s home, have one-to-one language lessons and continue to use and practise your language skills sharing the daily life of your teacher’s family during meals, conversations, visits and activities as they all take place in the language you are studying.
A Home Language International immersion course means you live the language you are learning and is the fastest, most natural way to learn.
You are staying in your teacher’s home, have one-to-one language lessons and continue to use and practise your language skills sharing the daily life of your teacher’s family during meals, conversations, visits and activities as they all take place in the language you are studying.
A Home Language International immersion course means you live the language you are learning and is the fastest, most natural way to learn.
You are staying in your teacher’s home, have one-to-one language lessons and continue to use and practise your language skills sharing the daily life of your teacher’s family during meals, conversations, visits and activities as they all take place in the language you are studying.