Cooking class with Nonna!

Trulli Italian School

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For one week you’ll literally have your hands in pasta alongside a “real master” in this field, grandma Maria that will teach you all her secrets in the Apulia cuisine!

Together you’ll prepare traditional Apulian dishes , such as the famous handmade “orecchiette”, “la focaccia”, “panzerotti”, “taralli“, or traditional italian dishes like “ravioli”, “gnocchi”, “polpettone”, and many others, including vegetarian recipes with very organic ingredients grow in the private Granma’s garden.

The course “Cooking with Nonna” includes 20 Italian Lessons + 2 cooking classes in the afternoon. Moreover, at the end of every lesson a full dinner is waiting for you, along with all the delicacies you made, with first, second, side dishes, wine, dessert and plus other surprises…

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1 week
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
31 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 02 Jun 2024, 12 Aug 2024 - 17 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 24 Dec 2024 - 07 Jan 2025

Trulli Italian School does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Lesson
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Activity
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Lunch
08:00 PM - 09:30 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.

Class size

Average 4 students
Maximum 6 students

Student age

Age range 19 - 91 years old
Average 41 years old
(33 in the summer)

Certificate

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

Reviews

100% recommend

based on 9 reviews
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"Una scoperta molto piacevole"

Françoise Ninghetto

Desidero ringraziare moltissimo Andrea e tutto il team della scuola dei Trulli. Mi è piaciuta la scuola e tutte le persone che ci lavorano, competenti e che creano contatti semplici e piacevoli.

Ho apprezzato molto il mio soggiorno ad Alberobello.

Grazie a Elena per i suoi corsi stimolanti in un’atmosfera rilassata e amichevole. Penso di aver fatto progressi nella conoscenza della lingua italiana, alla fine delle due settimane iniziavo a pensare in italiano invece di pensare in francese e tradurre…
Continuerò a imprare, lo so.

Grazie anche per avermi fatto scopire e amare una regione d’Italia che non conoscevo.

Buon proseguimento a voi ! E chi lo sa, ci vediamo la prossima volta !
Françoise Ninghetto

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
17 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Combined language and culture"

Gregory Bates, student from USA

The school was great way to improve your skills and get an insight into Italian culture. The location and facilities are fine but I do think the class could use a little more structure. The instructor was great to work with and the class size and demographic worked well.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
4 Sep 2022 - 16 Sep 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Total cultural immersion"

Chiara Lagane

I received a very warm welcoming, the language barrier was barely noticeable and you are quickly put at ease by Andrea and Paula. The group of girls i was with were very sweet and by the end of my stay i had created tight bonds with all of them. The activities were very well planned out and the organization was outstanding. Everything ran smoothly from the morning Italian classes to the afternoon excursions. The host family i stayed with made me feel at home and catered to my needs, the food was delicious and homemade. Overall the trip was extremely enjoyable and i will come back next year for another 2 weeks of learning and fun!

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
10 Jul 2021 - 24 Jul 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"A phantastic experience in every respect!"

Corina Gieré, student from Switzerland

The Trulli Italian School is outstanding - I would love to add five more stars to the rating!!

Andrea, head of school, is responsible for everything. He is a wonderful person, competent, very helpful and with a nice sence of humour! He organizes everything including all the activities around the classes. He tries to show to the students as much as possible of wonderful Apulia by driving them around, explaining everything, telling stories... We got to see wonderful sea side towns, beautiful villages on hills, exciting archeological places, old churches, amazing countryside, we even went to a boat trip and had a phantastic cocking class with Nonna. Andrea is always around and never tired to help where ever it is necessary. The students feel very much taken care of!

And than there is Tiziana, an excellent teacher for Italian! She is also a wonderful person, very competent and flexible, taking care of the students in an extremely individual way, according to their level and need. I can recommend her only very very much! I was very lucky also because most of the time we were only two students in the class, sometimes I even had individual lessons. I improuved my Italian very much thanks to Tizianas lessons and thanks to the fact, that Andrea - and charming Paola! - and Tiziana strictly spoke only in Italian to us - an immersion course indeed!

The school is located in the center of a picturesque village and is a vey welcoming place with all the facilities necessary.

I highly recommend the Trulli Italian School to everyone who wants to learn Italian in beautiful surroundings with phantastic people!
Arrividerci!

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
10 Nov 2019 - 22 Nov 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"A wonderful place to study Italian, tremendous teachers to learn from and excellent activities arranged to bring learning to life."

Joe Murphy

Andrea, Paola and Tiziana did a wonderful job putting together an excellent mix of one 2 one learning, complimentary tours infused with care, attention to detail and supportive insights. My week at the school was an outstanding experience which exceeded my expectations. It is hard to imagine how one might improve on the tuition provided. I would thoroughly recommend the Trulli School without any hesitation.

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Date of study
1 Jul 2019 - 6 Jul 2019
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"The Triple "I" Impressive Italian Immersion"

Ana Isabel Millán

My +50 program is fantastically planned in times, activities and number of students. The methodology used by the teacher, Tiziana, is excellent and the school facilities are modern and welcoming.
The activities (spectacular excursions in this region, cooking courses, tastings in wineries and oil mills...) thought out to the last detail and all of them fascinating.
The coexistence with Andrea and her team has been very endearing, full of details and kindness. The programmates of different nationalities, all a luxury.
In short, experience to try and repeat. Without any doubt, a program of authentic immersion and totally recommendable.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
30 Jun 2019 - 13 Jul 2019
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Yes

"A perfect place to learn italian!"

Martin Welser

I spent 2 wondeful weeks in Alberobello. My italian made more progress than in 1 year at home. The location is perfect, Alberobello is such a wonderful place. Nearly every day there was an afternoon activity, from excursions to the near lovely towns like Matera or Monopoli, a boat trip, an e-bike tour, a cooking class with nonna, etc. Andrea is really making every effort to make the student's life pleasant.
The accomodation was near the school - the neigbours and the landlord of the apartment were very nice to me.
The teachers are qualified, particularly the lessons with Tiziana were a great pleasure. During my stay, there were only 3-4 students. An ideal size for a class!

(PS - private comment): I regret Tiziana was not available in the second week. Vito was ok, but by far not as good as Tiziana. He sometimes follows stubbornly his teaching concept and has a lesser good feeling what the students are able to or want to do)

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
2 Jun 2019 - 14 Jun 2019
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"Great experience in all aspects: language, people and country"

Alicja Wiszowaty

Great place to learn and relax. School is not big, well organized, the teachers are great. We learned in small groups, it was very effective. The whole team is very engaged to make the stay pleasant and interesting. this personal approach is a huge advantage.
Andrea, who is leading the school, is a great guide and takes good care of all guests.

It is a pleasure to spend time with nice, intelligent people truly passionate about their country and it's culture.

Alberobello and surround is very nice (trulli everywhere - one has to see it!). The school offers many interesting activities, worth attending to learn more about the region and tradition and have conversation in Italian also in the afternoon.

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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
3 Jun 2019 - 12 Jul 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Personal attention and great help and support in everything. Small classes, good programme."

Lenny Bouman

My expectations were average, but my experience in the Trulli school have surpassed them all. Very pleasant ambiance, with a common coffee room, always coffee ready for use, pleasant classroom, good teacher who was interested in everything had to say, correcting us when necessary and very accommodating in stimulating and motivating us the use the Italian language.

Facilities were modern and up-to-date. Location was fine for me, just a 5 minute walk from my apartment. Activities in the afternoon were well-organised and very pleasant in the small minibus.

There is not flaw in the organisation or on the whole in my experience. It was fine and I am very grateful for all the service and the schooling I received.

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Date of study
2 Jun 2019 - 8 Jun 2019
Would you recommend this school?
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Housing

Trulli Italian School offers the following housing types:
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Private apartment - Single-person room - No meals

£ 417
weekly
Age range: 18 - 99 years old
Location: In the city center of Alberobello
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 417
You’ll have the chance to choose among a series of shared apartments or single rooms just minutes away from the school and located in the centre of Alberobello. Every apartment is furnished with a kitchen, communal bathroom, Wifi in the bedroom, sheets and towels. You’ll be within walking distance from the school and a supermarket.

This is the best option for those who wish to share, learn and practice Italian with other foreign language students, spending little money by cooking together.

Private apartment - 2-person shared room - No meals

£ 546
weekly
Age range: 18 - 99 years old
Location: In the city center of Alberobello
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 546
You’ll have the chance to choose among a series of shared apartments or single rooms just minutes away from the school and located in the centre of Alberobello. Every apartment is furnished with a kitchen, communal bathroom, Wifi in the bedroom, sheets and towels. You’ll be within walking distance from the school and a supermarket.

This is the best option for those who wish to share, learn and practice Italian with other foreign language students, spending little money by cooking together.
hotel

3-star hotel - Single-person room - Breakfast

£ 610
weekly
Age range: 14 - 98 years old
Address: Largo Svevo, Alberobello, Bari 70011, Italia
Location: In the city center of Alberobello
Housing type: 3-star hotel
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 610
We suggest this cosy hotel, a stone’s throw away from the centre and just 500 metres from the school. The rooms are spacious, bright and welcoming. Furnished practically and equipped with air conditioning, bathroom and a TV.

The Wifi is free in every room. You can have breakfast in the hotelr and, just two minutes away on foot, there’s a convenient supermarket for groceries and an excellent restaurant, serving traditional foods.

3-star hotel - 2-person shared room - Breakfast - 2 students must book together

£ 674
weekly
Age range: 18 - 98 years old
Address: Via San Giovanni, Alberobello, Bari 70011, Italia
Location: In the city center of Alberobello
Housing type: 3-star hotel
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 674
We suggest this cosy hotel, a stone’s throw away from the centre and just 100 metres from the school. The rooms are spacious, bright and welcoming. Furnished practically and equipped with air conditioning, bathroom and a TV.

The Wifi is free in every room. You can have breakfast in a nearby bar and, just two minutes away on foot, there’s a convenient supermarket for groceries and an excellent restaurant, serving traditional foods.

Trullo in countryside with pool

£ 866
weekly
Age range: 18 - 96 years old
Location: Alberobello
Housing type: 3-star hotel
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 5 - 6 minutes by shuttle
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
£ 866
If you like nature and a place out of tourism, this trulli village run by us and close to a unique woodland it will a paradise. Silence, relax and nature: www.trullidelbosco.com .
It will be included in your exclusive stay: the breakfast everyday rich and made home, the use of private kitchen, an private outdoor space where relax, the private bathroom, the wifi in the common room, the free us of the bikes. We suggest to rent a car for this accommodation or the school can menage a shuttle transfer each day.
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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. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 35 € when you register.

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 Alberobello based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

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