A linguistic and cultural immersion
Imagine waking up among the green hills of Tuscany, with the air scented by olive trees and rosemary. Every day you will immerse yourself in the Italian language and culture, between engaging lessons, walks in medieval villages, tastings of fine wines and evenings under the stars. But this is not just a journey: it is an experience that will come to life through your words. With our writing workshop , you will transform emotions and discoveries into a unique travel diary, to be treasured forever. Are you ready to live and tell your Tuscan adventure?
What will we do?
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Italian lessons
We will have Italian lessons together in a magical environment, immersed in nature.
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Excursions
We will visit medieval towns and villages in the surroundings of the villa to fully immerse ourselves in the culture of Tuscany.
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Oil and wine tasting
We will do tastings of quality oils and wines directly on the estate and in the nearby vineyard.
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Pizza night
We will prepare and cook our pizzas together in an authentic wood-fired oven.
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Cooking lessons
Mrs. Cristina, a local cook, will cook for us all week. We will also have cooking lessons with her.
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...and lots of relaxation
We will be able to enjoy exclusive use of the infinity pool, hot tub, sauna and gym on the estate.
Where are we staying?
We will be staying at Villa Hortulanus , a luxury estate in the Tuscan countryside, in the province of Grosseto.
The estate is owned by the Steinberg family who have taken care of the property down to the smallest details and made it a perfect corner of calm and tranquility, immersed in nature.
We will have exclusive use of the entire villa.
The Italian workshop
A journey, a story to live and tell. It is not just a holiday, but an immersive experience in the Italian language and culture. During this week in Tuscany, not only will you discover breathtaking landscapes and authentic flavours, but you will also work on a multimedia travel diary. This project combines writing, images, and sounds to tell your experience in a unique and engaging way.
💡 How does the workshop work?
✔️ Three group lessons: together we will explore writing techniques, useful vocabulary, and creative ways to tell a journey.
✔️ Itinerant and interactive activities: during excursions, tastings and cooking lessons, you will collect notes, images and recordings.
✔️ Group and individual work: we will collaborate to create a collective story, but each participant will also have their own space to express themselves.
✔️ A final project: a multimedia travel diary combining text, photographs and short audio-visual recordings, to be shared with the group and kept as a unique memory.
🌿 Join us and tell us about your Tuscany!
The schedule
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Day 1
Arrival at the villa and welcome dinner
On the first day we meet at Rome airport (Fiumicino) or Termini station and go together to the Villa. It is about a 3 hour journey. Upon arrival, we will have time to settle into our rooms. In the evening, we will have dinner together and toast to the beginning of this beautiful experience!
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Day 2
Italian lesson and oil tasting
In the morning, after breakfast, we will have our first Italian lesson together. In the afternoon, instead, we will have the opportunity to do a tasting of local oils. In the evening, a fantastic pizza-night awaits us, cooked in an authentic wood-fired oven!
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Day 3
Trip to Montalcino and Pienza
After a nice breakfast together, we leave for our excursion! We will visit two wonderful villages of the Val d'Orcia together: Montalcino (famous for its Brunello wine) and Pienza (whose historic center is a UNESCO heritage site). In Pienza, a nice lunch of typical Tuscan cuisine awaits us!
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Day 4
Cooking lesson and Italian lesson
While in the morning we will be busy with our second Italian lesson together, in the afternoon we will have our cooking lesson: with Mrs. Cristina, we will learn how to make homemade pasta, which of course we will eat together for dinner!
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Day 5
Vineyard Trip and Wine Tasting
Ready for the vineyard trip? The fifth day is dedicated to wine tasting in a beautiful local vineyard.
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Day 6
Italian lesson and end of holiday dinner
We will dedicate the last day to a nice Italian lesson. The afternoon will be free. In the evening there will be a presentation of the week's work followed by a delicious dinner!
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Day 7
Breakfast together and departure
Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end 😢
After having breakfast together, we will head to the Rome airport and it will be time to go home.
💡The program may be subject to changes due to the weather or unforeseeable circumstances.
📆 The official and detailed program with days and times will be provided before departure.
What's included?
✅ 6 nights accommodation
✅ Full board in villa (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
✅ Lunch during the excursion
✅ Transportation to and from Rome Airport (Fiumicino)
✅ Transport during the week
✅ All activities and excursions
✅ All Italian lessons
✅ The materials for the workshop
✅ The cooking lesson
✅ City tax
Book your place
Single room in the villa
Full price: €3,850
Special offer: €3,750*
*if you book your place by April 10, 2025
Camera nella villa principale con bagno e balcone.
Camera nella villa principale con bagno.
Camera nel villino della palestra adiacente alla villa principale. Il bagno privato è fuori dalla camera.
Camera nella villa principale con bagno e balcone.
Do you want to share a room with a friend or partner who shares your passion for Italy and the Italian language? The price is €3,450 per person. Write to us at info@imitalish.com.
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How long does the course last?This is up to you! You'll have access to all 10 modules on January 22 and you can watch the pre-recorded lessons whenever you have the time. You could potentially finish the course in 10 weeks if you complete one module every week.
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Is this course for me?PARLA ITALIANO is for you if you're a beginner student and don't know where to start, you're looking for structure, support, and a community to practice with. The program is also perfect for all those who already know a little bit of Italian and would like to have a nice revision of the basics of the language. The course is not suitable for intermediate and advanced students. This course is particularly suitable for those who speak English or another Romance language (e.g. Spanish, French, etc.).
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What level will I reach by the end of the course?This mainly depends on how much time you will dedicate to the course and on wether you'll integrate it with some self-study or not. The course covers the grammar of the A1 level and some of the grammar of the A2 level. By the end of the program, you should be able to reach a basic conversational level: you'll learn to talk in the present, past, and (to some extent) the future as well, and we'll also introduce the condizionale for polite requests. We'll get familiar with pronouns and prepositions, and we'll learn plenty of useful phrases to use in different contexts: restaurants, birthdays, parties, buying tickets, booking tables, ecc.
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Is the course taught in English?No, the course is entirely taught in Italian. I want you to hear me speak Italian from the very beginning. With that being said, English subtitles are available. I believe in the language immersion from day 1 but I also don't want you to feel completely lost, don't worry! Hopefully, I'll be able to provide subtitles in other languages in the future.
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Will there be exercises to practice?Yes, absolutely! There is plenty of quizzes and interactive exercises. Also, at the end of every week, you'll find a prompt to practice your writing. You can submit your text via e-mail and I'll send it back to you with corrections.
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Will I be able to practice the speaking?Yes, you can book up to three private live session with me or another teacher. These classes are a perfect opportunity to ask questions, ask for additional explanations, and practice your Italian. At this time, these classes are only available during February and March. They're NOT mandatory, just an extra opportunity to practice!
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I have other questions!You can contact me at giorgia@imitalish.com or on instagram should you have other questions!