It pays to be an Early Bird – see below
We have just had a lovely comment on Trip Advisor about our Italian Language course at the Watermill, for which many thanks. ‘Chammik’ says: “ I went on an Italian Language week. My bedroom was spotless and so comfortable. The water in the shower was always hot. The food was delicious. We were taken to one or two other venues for meals and to a gourmet restaurant. Nothing compared to the food at the Watermill. Everything was handled with competence and warm hospitality. Lois and Bill, together with Karsten were superb hosts. I will never forget my week at the Watermill. It was one of the highlights of my life.â€
Why not make next year’s Italian Language course at the Watermill one of the highlights of YOUR life? We still have places left on the course next October (details and link below) and we would be delighted to welcome you here.
Our unique Italian course is suitable both for beginners and for those with more knowledge of the language, because we use a special method of teaching to adults which is focused and fun and enables each individual not only to learn from our teacher, (the wonderful Giulia Balestri), but from each other. But don’t take my word for it. Lois talked to a few of this year’s participants to see what they thought:
We use the special approach of the Langues Services language school in Florence, who initially developed the workshop for the Watermill. The philosophy and method are inspired by Professor Bertrand Schwartz of Paris University, who overturned the concept of teaching to adults, with a method that not only develops theoretical knowledge, but practical expertise as well. Well before the course we will quiz you about your interests and aspirations and integrate your answers in the week’s tuition.
The aim is to enhance the personal qualities of each student, tailoring the teaching to their needs and ambitions, establishing active and confident relationships, where the student is the true protagonist in the course
This really is a ‘course with a difference.’ Not only are there formal lessons on the vine verandah and walled garden (some 20 hours in the week), but you also make visits, guided tours and excursions to savour the natural beauty of Lunigiana, the area around the mill, to explore its history and culture, to sample its traditional foods – and above all, to meet the people, speak Italian, and practise what you’ve learned.
The Watermill has teamed up again next year with Giulia, to produce a week in which you can learn Italian in the most natural and enjoyable way, helping you to treasure everything you learn and make it a seamless part of who you are. As another course participant said: “A super language week: well organised, giving us a taste of the ‘real Italy.’ Despite the disparity in ability our tutor managed to help all of us towards a better understanding and production of the Italian language. The lessons were fun, interactive and helped me enormously.â€
Don’t forget our special Early Bird offer: if you book or any of our other 2023 creative courses now, there’s a £75 (English pounds) discount. The offer runs until 31 December 2022, but to be sure of a place on this popular course you need to get your booking as soon as you can.
Giulia Balestri
14 – 21 October 2023
A novel approach to learning Italian
To learn more about our unique Italian language course please visit our Language Programme page