Specialty Italian courses in Sicilia

***this programme must be booked in combination with two weeks of Intensive course (4 lessons a day), accommodation not included*** This program is specifically geared to travelers over 50 who want to study Italian and, at the same time, learn more about the history, culture, traditions and society of Sicily including cooking, food and wines of Sicily!!! It's the perfect way to enjoy a full cultural experience in a leisure time while socializing with new friends. Language classes take place in the morning, with...

Our Intensive Italian course is designed to provide the opportunity to attend top quality Italian language classes, while enjoying all that the fascinating city of Siracusa has to offer. This course is in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (A1 – A2 – B1 – B2 – C1 – C2).

This program is for students over 60 only. The program combines a standard course and selected activities.

Sicily is home to no less than seven UNESCO World Heritage sites. It is the sum of the history of Mediterranean civilisations, traditions, history, art, legends, mythology and of course its wine and food.

Sicily boasts one of the richest and most succulent gastronomic traditions in Italy. Come and learn how to cook some of the dishes that have made Sicilian cuisine so popular around the world.

Do you know Etna wines? Have you ever tried them? Over the past 30 years, Etna wines have become among the most popular wines on the Italian wine scene. Every year, investment in vineyards on and around Mount Etna increases.

Etna is the highest volcano in Europe so to come here and not take the time to visit the mountain would really be a crime! Mount Etna is not only about geology, it is also part of mythology, literature and cinema. Etna's red lava flows through the veins of every citizen born in Catania, making them 'volcanic' by definition.

In Sicily ceramics made an appearance during the Neolithic period. This simple, ingenious invention was one of the most important achievements of humanity.

The Ionian Sea below Taormina has beautiful seabeds and in this area especially where the seabed is lava, there are hundreds of ravines, caves, and reefs where marine fauna lives and hides. Diving into the sea that once belonged to the God Neptune and discovering the creatures that accompanied him will be a sensational experience.

The Ionian Sea below Taormina has beautiful seabeds and in this area especially where the seabed is lava, there are hundreds of ravines, caves, and reefs where marine fauna lives and hides. Diving into the sea that once belonged to the God Neptune and discovering the creatures that accompanied him will be a sensational experience.

The NADD EUROPE 'Scuba Diver' license allows you to dive anywhere in the world, as long as you are accompanied by a professional diver. Diving requires a great deal of caution and knowledge of techniques and the human body.

Have you yet to experience the thrill of scuba diving? Has diving always been your dream? Well, the time has come to make this dream come true! With this first dive, accompanied by our professional instructors, you will be able to experience the joy of a dive and assess whether you want to continue on the path that will make you an experienced diver. What better place than Sicily for a Sea Baptism? THIS PROGRAM HAS TO BE COMBINED WITH A LANGUAGE COURSE The 'Italian plus.

Intellectuals, politicians, writers and ordinary people have always been fascinated by this country, the cradle of classical civilization, which, during the Renaissance, gave the world unrivalled masterpieces of art, that delighted the heart with the magic of "Bel Canto", but which has also known several obscure episodes in its history. The profound contradictions of the “Bel Paese” have not escaped the watchful eyes of historians, intellectuals and artists of any time.

Intellectuals, politicians, writers and ordinary people have always been fascinated by this country, the cradle of classical civilization, which, during the Renaissance, gave the world unrivalled masterpieces of art, that delighted the heart with the magic of "Bel Canto", but which has also known several obscure episodes in its history. The profound contradictions of the “Bel Paese” have not escaped the watchful eyes of historians, intellectuals and artists of any time.

A Home Language International immersion course means you live the language you are learning and is the fastest, most natural way to learn. You are staying in your teacher’s home, have one-to-one language lessons and continue to use and practise your language skills sharing the daily life of your teacher’s family during meals, conversations, visits and activities as they all take place in the language you are studying.