These programme gives a wonderful opportunity to improve your knowledge of the Italian language in the comfort of a welcoming Italian home. Choosing a home tuition course is probably the best way to improve your Italian quickly, effectively and enjoyably. Not only will you make noticeable progress in your language skills, but you’ll actively experience day to day Italian family life. The courses are designed specifically for you according to your needs, age, level of Italian and personal interests. You will find yourself totally immersed in a typical Italian-speaking environment. The city of Viterbo - The beautiful Etruscan city of Viterbo lies in a convenient position not far from Rome, many important Etruscan centers and the sea. Viterbo is on the ancient Via Cassia, built in Roman times, in the heart of the Etruscan region called Tuscia, which despite its fame and beauty remains largely unspoilt and untouched by mass tourism. Reminders of medieval times can be seen all over the city, especially in the ancient walls that surround the historical city centre. Many interesting villas and gardens, dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries, can be seen around Viterbo. The region’s nature is also very varied, from hills to seaside; countryside to small lakes.
| Type of course | Code | hours of lesson / week | Individual fees/week | mini-group fees/week |
| General Italian | VG1 | 15 | 1.150.00 € | 890.00 € / person |
| VG2 | 20 | 1.335.00 € | 1.080.00 € / person | |
| VG3 | 25 | 1.440.00 € | 1.090.00 € / person | |
| Italian for business, commerce & tourism | VI2 | 20 | 1.390.00 € | 1.090.00 € / person |
| VI3 | 25 | 1.490.00 € | 1.150.00 € / person | |
| Speak culinary (language + gastronomy) | VC2 | 20 | 1.545.00 € | 1.290.00 € / person |
LocationThe house is situated in the more modern residential section of Viterbo, about five minutes’ drive or fifteen minutes’ walk from the old medieval city. Even though it is in the newer part of Viterbo, the house was built in the 1700’s, and it is very well-constructed, large and comfortable – cool in summer and warm in winter. The house is ideal for accommodating students, because it is built on three levels: on the bottom level there is a large kitchen and dining area, a lounge room, a studio where the lessons take place, and of course a laundry and bathroom. The second level contains the family quarters, whilst the third level is for the students. The student accommodation is very comfortable, with a large bedroom with very elegant antique-style furniture, a kingsize bed, a large bathroom and a large sitting room and study area. Each level of the house is truly separate, thus affording both the student and the family time to relax in their own private quarters. The house has an inviting cottage-style garden surrounding it, with various fruit trees that are not just ornamental. The fruit always finds its way in due course onto the table or into the pot to make a very fine marmellata! In spring and summer the garden is a riot of colour provided by all types of annuals, perennials, roses and hybiscus. A number of other well-established majestic trees surround the house, giving privacy and also a good sun-screen throughout the summer months.
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The teacherAlessandra: graduated in English Literature in Rome in 1977. She taught in public schools for a number of years, and worked as translator on a number of projects at the Università degli Studi della Tuscia. She specialized in teaching Italian to Foreigners, and for the past ten years she has been conducting Home Stay Courses at Viterbo as part of the language and culture program of Society Dante Alighieri at Siena.
The familyAngiola: graduated in Italian Literature in Milan, she always been devoted to the family. She is “La nonna” of all students who come to do the Viterbo Home Stay Course. She prepares the meals for the family and guests, as well as this she teaches the students the art of Italian cooking.
Angelo: graduated in Pubblic Administration. He works in the administration office of the Dipartimento di Conservazione dei beni Culturali dell’Università della Tuscia. He loves Italian art and culture, animals and walks.
Marianna & Francesca: they are the grown-up daughters of Alessandra e Angelo. Marianna gratuated from univeristy some years ago, and now lives away from home, whereas Francesca still goes to university and divides her time between the family, her studies,her friends and her grat passion, horse-riding.
The dogsthey are an important part of family. Three of them are little West Highland White Terriers, and one is a big Marmon Shephard. He is very good and gentle, and welcomes the guests with great respect. They enjoy being in the garden, and when they come inside for meals and at night-time they never disturb the family guests.