Italian language and culture for seniors

This course is specifically designed for more mature students over the age of 50. Students will learn Italian in a pleasant and relaxing environment, accompanied by a wide variety of cultural activities.

The morning course of Italian language is designed to improve language and conversational skills and heighten the awareness of Italian culture. The 4 language group lessons per day are enriched by excursions and tours in the afternoon.

The afternoon program of this 2 week course consists of:

· Orientational tour of the city and introduction to the Liberty Architecture period with visits to the "Promenade Regina Margherita" and the "Gran Cafe";

· Melodrama: Introduction to Puccini's Operas, with live auditing (Giardini Sonori);

· Cooking class with typical Mediterranean dinner;

· Afternoon excursion to Torre del Lago with visit to Puccini's house and museum;

· Wine tasting guided by expert sommeliers: Tuscan reds paired with regional Italian cheeses and bread;

· Seminar on "gelati italiani"(Italian Ice Cream);

· Weekend day trip to Florence.