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THE SCHOOL

The school in Orbetello is situated in a quiet place just a short walk from the historical centre. It has been recently completely refurbished and is surrounded by a beautiful garden, an ideal place to have lessons in the open air or to relax in your free time.

ORBETELLO

Pearl of Costa dÂ’Argento, Orbetello lies in the heart of the Maremma region, less than two hours from Rome, Florence, Pisa and Siena. In the centre of a sparkling lagoon, Orbetello is joined to the promontory of the Argentario by two long golden sand dunes, known as the Â“Tomboli della Feniglia e della GiannellaÂ” that offer the visitor kilometers of enchanting unspoilt beaches interrupted here and there by inviting pine woods. The spectacular panorama around the Argentario offers a range of breathtaking scenery; high cliffs rising sheer from the sea that alternate with inlets and bays where the transparent blue sea invites visitors to enjoy a relaxing swim. And just in front of Orbetello, in less than an hour by ferry, the islands of Giglio and Giannutri with their crystalline water and limpid seabeds offer scuba divers an unforgettable experience. Among the many places close to Orbetello worth visiting, Porto Santo Stefano and Porto Ercole with their distinctive coloured houses and their picturesque fishing ports are certainly not to be missed. All this and 50 kilometers of unspoilt beaches and rocky coastlines set between two of the biggest protected natural reserves in Italy make Orbetello an ideal place for a study holiday in one of the most beautiful areas of Tuscany.

METHOTOLOGY

The school adopts a fully communicative approach to the teaching of Italian, and the approach is being up-dated all the time. Language is never presented out of context; and grammar, phonology, lexis and all other features of actual language use in everyday situations are analysed. A wide variety of up-to-date authentic material is used in class, thus giving the students valuable information about modern-day Italian Culture and society at the same time as developing the studentsÂ’ authentic linguistic and communicative skills. Amongst the principal techniques and procedures employed in class are: communicative tasks, group work, and dramatisation. The accent is on activity rather than on passive receptivity.

THE COURSES

We offer various types of courses to meet the needs of different students: