Language, Art and Archaeology

Terramare

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Course description

For those who want to combine studying Italian with art and archeology, this is the ideal course. Students will get to know archeological sites, museums and participate in art workshops. Group language lessons take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m; students can enjoy 2 cultural activities and one full day excursion with the group per week. The individual art and archeological activities take place on 3 afternoons per week.

Lessons: 4 hours group lessons (Mon to Fri, 20 hours/week, 9 am-1 pm); 2 cultural outdoor activities in groups (duration depending on distance and kind of activity, 2-5 hours each); 1 full day excursion in groups at the first week end (8-12 hours); 3 art & archeology activities per week. Activities are carried out by specialized professional teachers of art and archeology. The student is accompanied with private car by a teacher who acts as a cultural and linguistic mediator and provides the necessary point of connection between school and private/public organizations where the activities of art and archeology take place. Duration depends on type of activity and distance.

Level: all levels available
Class size: 3-6 persons in the group course, 1:1 during the art & archeology activities.
Duration: minimum 1 week
1 hour of lesson = 60 minutes.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
01 Apr 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 13 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Nov 2024 and 09 Dec 2024
Classes per week
40 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Orbetello.

Class size

Average 4 students
Maximum 6 students

Student age

Age range 15 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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reviews

Reviews

89% recommend

based on 9 reviews
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"Maria is such a nice person! I learned a lot in such a short time, even though I don’t know much words, I am able to speak italian."

Honorata Magda, student from Poland

at the time i was studying at Terramarre there weren’t many students, but the few of them that accompanied me were certainly helpful and fun to study with. The teachers I’ve met, Maria and Lavinia were very kind and helped me a lot. Both the teachers and the students made the two weeks I spent in Tuscany an amazing and well- used time for me. I hope to continue the Italian course in Orbetello next year.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
27 Jun 2022 - 8 Jul 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Very good experience, learned a lot."

Anne Rubin, student from Switzerland

Maria, the school director, wants her student to be permanently immersed in the Italian language and culture. They have to communicate even if their level is very basic. That is encouraged through very small groups and a lot of activities out of the school. Interesting lessons and topics, logically built up, allows to catch up with grammar. Maria, who gives lessons herself, organizes also the activities and accompanies her students during them. She is a very engaged, passionate and sensible woman. I really liked this course. And it is definitely worth the money!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
12 Jul 2021 - 23 Jul 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Much more than expected!"

Joey Singleton, student from Italy

I was nervous being the only student for the Christmas Program but the teacher Maria made me feel welcomed. She was patient and understood how I learned best, which was very helpful. The 1st week I learned and retained a great deal. However, the 2nd week, which added a student, I felt like I regressed. Maria said it was normal and to stay encouraged by the progression even though it did not feel positive. Since I have come back home to Fermo Italy, I must admit I do speak much better Italiano.

Orbetello is the perfect location for learning Italian. It is a small town that only has Italian speaking people living there. The town has many attractions that served as a wonderful holiday as well; cafes, bars, pizzerias, good restaurants, cinema, beauty, great weather, coastal town, several historical and wilderness locations extremely close. Walking and/or biking to Monte Argentario is a must and only 1 km away. The ports and historical sites of Monte Argentario could be a stand-alone trip.

The classroom and school itself was what I expected and conducive to learning another language. Having large maps of the area were surprisingly helpful. The housing and the location of my room could not be better! Literally 30 seconds away. Paola's hospitality was over the top and I would not hesitate for a moment to stay at her home again, and hope to again some day. The breakfast was typical Italian and plentiful. My room was large, well-lit, and the bed comfortable. What more could anyone want?

What was the biggest surprise were the activities. The website does not do this justice nor was I knowledgeable of the fact there would be an activity everyday but Sunday. The Christmas Program included activities on Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Years Day. The activities made the trip! Maria was extremely accommodating to our wants and desires of what to see and to do. Everyone should experience the live Nativity scene. What a thrill to see this along with: natural hot-springs, large organic farm, beautiful ports, Roman villas, Spanish fortresses, and so much more.

I highly recommend this school, the incredible Christmas program, and the beautiful location.

Sincerely, Joey Singleton.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
23 Dec 2019 - 3 Jan 2020
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Very helpful"

Myrian Duarte dos Santos, student from Portugal

I really liked the methodology adopted, the teachers, the availability to do many revisions until all doubts are answered. The room extra activities were lovely and variable.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
4 Feb 2019 - 1 Mar 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"A very beneficial study experience for learning the language."

Claudia Lilian Silvestri, student from Afghanistan

My experience was very good, from the arrival where I was received by my teacher Maria at the train station, that surprised me pleasantly. Her classes were creative, entertaining. dynamic and contextualized, taking advantage of everyday situations and interests of my trip to learn the language. I liked them and took advantage of the outings away from school, from having a coffee, making a purchase, going to the movies, visiting places of cultural interest and places near the city. The exchange with the locals is extremely valuable. Being the only student gave me the advantage of an exclusive attention from the teacher, although I underestimated the possibility of exchange with classmates, which always enriches the teaching-learning situation.

The school is very well located and its facilities are in perfect conditions of hygiene and comfort. As I was in January, the activity was minimal, so I did not share with other study groups, but the distribution of the classrooms allows the independent work of each one.

Orbetello is a small town, the first day my teacher looked for me in the hotel and showed me the way to school, as well as the most important places in the center. It was very easy to locate myself to handle myself later and the people of the place are very kind and hospitable to visitors.

I opted to stay in a hotel and the school's suggestion for "Relais I Presidii" was very good both for its location, close to the school, for its facilities and staff attention. I felt very comfortable in him.
They were very useful days in terms of my personal experience and study, although one week I found little time, to be able to do it a next time, I would extend my study time.

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Date of study
22 Jan 2018 - 26 Jan 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Location and school is very well, a big thanks to our teacher Stefan Adami. But the cultural program is not interesting at all."

Irina Andronenkova, student from Russia

Hello.
The location and school are very good. A big thanks to our teacher, Stefan Adami. But the cultural program was not interesting at all.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
18 Jul 2016 - 29 Jul 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was a good experience."

 Amanda Moeri, student from Switzerland

The Teachers were really nice, but the classes too small. I spent three weeks at Terramare and we were in total 2 – 6 people, but we were divided in classes of two. Our Italian levels were completely different. The activities weren't well-organized and there was no possibility to travel to Rome, Pisa or Siena. It wouldn’t work either to ride horses, because it was too complicated and too far away for me. I enjoyed Orbetello very much and I have to admit that my Italian is better now. The family I lived with was so hospitable and friendly.

I really had a good time there. I recommend Orbitlingua.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
22 Jun 2015 - 10 Jul 2015
Would you recommend this school?
No
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"Small groups, familiar atmosphere, basic knowledge, helpful."

Rainer Tamme, student from Germany

Small groups, familiar atmosphere, basic knowledge, helpful.

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My ratings for this school

Date of study
2 Jun 2014 - 6 Jun 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Friendly, very useful for grammar and vocabulary skills, much above expectations in both studying process, lessons and accommodation."

Виктория Климова, student from Russia

Terramare Language School was really above my expectations. The teachers take care of you all day long, so you don't have a problem "what to do in my spare time". We were taken by car every evening somewhere to see something interesting. During the road there was also a language study by songs, discussions and explanation of what is going on around.
Class - not so many students, max 5. The room was clean, warm, quiet and enough light. There are also several other class rooms in the school, one of them with private garden.
Teacher Maria was very friendly. The lesson was divided into several parts: grammar, new words, reading text, exercises. She makes me speak a lot though I was not so sure how to speak Italian. Maria made students talk to each other, found interesting ideas for conversations, with humor and games. More than that, she eagerly came to help in any situation - explaining where to find what and how to do something.
The location of school is very nice - in the ancient city of Orbetello, near the sea, in Toscana. The school takes the first floor of the ancient house and has a small private garden. The streets are small with no cars but with possibility to ride a bike. A lot of small bars and modern shops. Nice sea views around.
Activities. Every evening you can visit different places of interest, both natural and historical. I spent 2 weeks, so we went to several small ancient cities, and also big cities. We've seen castles, took thermal bath, we visited gardens, museums, national restaurants, we climbed mountains, rode bikes, we have seen several nice beaches with possibility to swim (I did). There was a boat tour to another island. We walked in the forest and vice versa. And what is very pretty - students can discuss and choose, where they want to go.
Housing. I lived in a family. Very friendly and caring family, my room was not big, but there was everything I need - single bed, chairs, wardrobe and table. Clean bathroom with the window I shared with the other student, she lived in the same flat. Her room was bigger, with king size bed.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
23 Dec 2012 - 4 Jan 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Terramare offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast - 2 students must book together

£ 165
weekly
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 165
Private rooms in apartments with Italians or other students, cooking facilities, shared bathroom, double room.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

£ 193
weekly
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 193
Private rooms in apartments with Italians or other students, cooking facilities, shared bathroom, single room.

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner - 2 students must book together

£ 248
weekly
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 248
Private rooms in apartments with Italians or other students, cooking facilities, shared bathroom, double room.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

£ 275
weekly
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 275
Private rooms in apartments with Italians or other students, cooking facilities, shared bathroom, single room.
student-residence

Student residence (off-campus) - 2-person shared room - No meals - 2 students must book together

£ 165
weekly
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 165
Private rooms in apartments with Italians or other students, cooking facilities, shared bathroom, double room.

Student residence (off-campus) - Single-person room - No meals

£ 193
weekly
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 193
Private rooms in apartments with Italians or other students, cooking facilities, shared bathroom.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Orbetello based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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