About the Course
- Minimum Age 50
- Minimum Language Level A1: Beginner
This Italian and Culture through the Ages programme, aimed at those over fifty years old, offers a really pleasant mixture of Italian language tuition, excursions to some historic places in Tuscany, as well as visits to artistic and historical centres, lectures on cultural subjects, and an insight into Italian food and wine.
Some of the highlights of this course include a day trip to the medieval cities of Siena and San Gimignano and a concert at the famous Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.
Course Format
- Length of study from 2 weeks
- Typical student age 55 - 75
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Course hours per week15
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Activity hours per week25
- Average class size 10
- Maximum class size 12
Course Timetables
School Nationality Mix
Discover Linguaviva Florence
Our partner school in Florence has been welcoming students from all over the world since 1976. The school is located a few minutes walk from the centre of the historic heart of Florence.
The actual building dates back to the 19th century and has well-equipped modern air-conditioned classrooms with pleasant views.
Discover Florence
Florence is steeped in history and is home to some of Italy's greatest museums, housing some of the world's greatest and most valuable art. It can also, rightly, lay claim to some of the world's most famous painters, philosophers and artists, all of whom have given Florence its unique place in the world.
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