121 Italian Tuition is a language centre with a difference: we specialise in language courses in where outdoor activities, cultural and gastronomical events seamlessly complement our language classes for an authentic Italian experience. For 2020 we offer three different options: Language Courses in Abruzzo with 25 hours of “formal” learning and a range of activities to suit all tastes;

Language Tours of , with 16 hours of “formal” learning creatively linked to an exciting sightseeing and cultural programme.

Fully customisable mini courses in Rome and Sulmona, available throughout the year.

We adopt a truly "full immersion" approach, with a combination of formal and informal learning:  Cultural, gastronomical and recreational activities experienced entirely through Italian with your teacher.  Qualified native teachers with years of international experience in language teaching and research.  All courses are for small groups to facilitate interaction in Italian in a relaxed atmosphere.

 A choice of locations: same quality teaching, different settings.

Explore hidden gems of Italian heritage. Our locations are carefully selected to give you an authentic Italian experience. Individual attention

Boutique immersion courses www.121italiantuition.net - [email protected]

Rome or Sulmona Intensive Italian Courses 2020 ...... 2 Enjoy a course designed just for you

Language Courses: Based in and around Rome and Sulmona, in Abruzzo, our mini courses give you the freedom Customised mini courses...... 3 to organise your own break and still avail of flexible, tailor-made language classes. Abruzzo: Torrebruna ...... 3

Language Tours: Abruzzo 1. Sicily: Hyblaean Mountains ...... 4 Experience life in an Italian borgo Torrebruna is a small town in the province of 2. Sicily: Aeolian Islands and Stromboli ...... 4 Chieti. At some 850 metres above sea level, it Our Partners ...... 5 offers beautiful views of surrounding hills and mountains, with the Adriatic sea in the distance Our other services ...... 5 Sicily Book / Register your interest ...... 5 Aeolian Islands or the Hyblaean Mountains and Ragusa area

A choice of three stunning locations. From the arresting natural beauty of the Aeolian islands, to rugged landscapes, historical cities and UNESCO heritage sites.

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ROME or ABRUZZO: SULMONA Torrebruna

Enjoy a custom-made mini-course As summer beckons, the small borgo of in the Eternal City or in the historical city of Sulmona and Torrebruna takes on a new life. Festivals and surrounding area, at the hedge of the beautiful Majella National Park, sagre in the surrounding villages celebrate local specialties in a happy and on the Apennines. carefree atmosphere.

For individuals and very small groups. Close to the Adriatic coast, archeological sites and much more.

Completely customised in terms of length and time of classes, level of Evening treks, visits to historical towns and a walk on the Trabocchi Coast informality and tailored to individual needs and interests. will make your learning a unique experience. Dates: Throughout the year Dates: 21-28 June 2020

COST: please contact us for details COST: €800 - The price includes:  As this is a completely customised experience, costs will  The Italian language course, booklet. depend on individual requirements.  7 night accommodation in single / double room, as  In any case the cost will include tailor-made language required; breakfast and lunch OR dinner. sessions and all learning material.  Transfer from/to Rome to your accommodation on arrival /departure as per calendar dates.  Three half-day trips.  One half-day walking tour (level: easy to moderate). The price does not include: The price does not include:  Flights/transport between your home location and Rome  Flights/transport between your home location and Rome at agreed time. at agreed time.  Any transport in Italy.  Transfer from/to any other city or on days different from  Accommodation and meals. calendar dates or outside specified time.  Travel insurance and any other expense not listed above.  Travel insurance and any other expense not listed above.

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SICILY: Hyblaean SICILY: Aeolian Mountains Islands and Stromboli

Inhabited since the dawn of civilisation, the Hyblaean mountains and Immersed in the enchanting blue of the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Aeolian Islands were surrounding areas offer a unique naturalistic, historic and cultural once home to Aeolus, the Greek God of Wind. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, experience. the archipelago boasts amazing landscapes, dominated by the volcanoes and the sea. Our Language Tour will take us through woods and gorges, rock dwellings, ancient burial sites and baroque buildings. Also taking in This Language Tour is inspired by and built around a spectacular walking and Siracusa, our language experience will be enriched by visits experience that will take us through a wealth of contrasting colours and to masserie and agriturismi. landscapes.

Sampling of local specialties will complete this tour and enhance your An ideal trip to combine stimulating language classes with carefree, relaxing gastronomic vocabulary. Detailed programme here. walks. Detailed programme here.

Dates: 9-16 May 2020 Dates: 30th August – 5th September 2020

COST: €1150 COST: €1200 The price includes: The price includes:  The Italian language course, booklet.  The Italian language course, booklet.  7 night accommodation in double room, breakfast and  6 night accommodation in double room, breakfast and lunch lunch OR dinner. Single supplement: €15 per night. OR dinner. Single supplement: 15€ per night  Return transfer from Catania airport to accommodation  Return transfer to Catania airport and Catania-Milazzo port; at specified times; private bus transfers to all excursions. return ferry to the islands; private bus transfers on Salina;  Visit to wine cellar with wine/produce tasting. boat tour of Stromboli; trip to wine cellar.  Walking/Tourist guides.  Walking guides; authorised guides for trip to Stromboli. The price does not include: The price does not include:  Flights.  Flights.  Packed lunches.  Packed lunches.  Travel insurance and any other expense not listed above.  Travel insurance and any other expense not listed above.

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Courses in Puglia and Sicily are organised in collaboration with Ciao Trekking, who have years of experience in designing and delivering original tours in Italy and abroad. USE THIS FORM TO

Based in Ragusa, Sicily, their qualified guides REGISTER YOUR INTEREST share our passion for the Italian cultural or EMAIL US at heritage and natural landscape. [email protected]

With qualified and experienced teachers on an interactive and user-friendly platform. MAY 9-16 Hyblaean Mountains JUNE 21-28 Torrebruna [email protected] AUGUST- 30/8-5/9 Aeolian Islands SEPTEMBER

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR Rome or Sulmona

Additional dates may be added for groups of at least 6 participants, Clear objectives, intuitive design and easy navigation. contact us for details. Available with or without tutor.

mailto:[email protected] Courses in Sicily will go ahead with a minimum of 8 participants

Courses in Torrebruna will go ahead with a minimum of 6 participants English, French, German, Irish, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish. is part of : www.121languagetuition.com/ mailto:[email protected]

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