CULTURAL PROGRAMME FOR SENIORS IN MILAN
Italian language and culture in Florence: Linguaviva Senior Programme
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
Our Italian language and culture programme in Milan is aimed for over-50s wishing to combine a holiday in Italy with the opportunity to learn the language and embark on fascinating cultural trips in Milan, Lombardy.
OBJECTIVES
The course aims to offer a stimulating experience while learning Italian in Italy. Students will immerse themselves in the Italian lifestyle and meet people from all over the world who share the same interests. The two-week programme is available in spring and autumn.
CONTENT
The programme offers a pleasant combination of activities including Italian lessons, day trips, and food and wine tours.
Italian language lessons – 36 lessons
The course offers 36 Italian lessons with a focus on developing speaking skills. Class sizes are small and participants take a placement test on their first day to ensure they are placed in the right class. The course is not suitable for absolute beginners; a basic knowledge of the Italian language is required.
Guided art history tours
The Linguaviva Italian language and culture programme includes guided tours of famous museums, academies, monuments, and churches. Participants will be guided by Linguaviva teachers. Transport, guided tours, and entrance fees are included in the price. Meals are not included.
Food and wine
During your stay in Milan, participants will have the opportunity to discover the secrets of Italian gastronomy and wines with a cooking lesson and a wine tasting experience in Milan.
MILAN AWAITS!
Jet off to Italy with Linguaviva’s Senior 50+ programme and get ready for an unforgettable experience in Milan!
| KEY FACTS – ITALIAN LANGUAGE | ||
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| Lessons | 4 lessons per day in the morning. Each lesson lasts 45 minutes | |
| Duration | 2 weeks | |
| Groups | Max 14 students | |
| Requirements | Elementary level of Italian. Not suitable for beginners | |
| Starting dates 2025 | 18th September | |
| FIRST WEEK | |||||||
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
| MORNING | Orientation +placement test+Italian lessons | Italian classes | Italian classes | Italian classes | Italian classes | Trip to the lake | Optional activity: Shopping at the Outlet |
| AFTERNOON | Pizza lunch in Navigli area + visit to the Cathedral Roof top | Lecture Italian design + Visit the Triennale museum+ Sforzesco castle | Visit Brera Gallery | Lecture Italian opera + evening at the theatre alla Scala | Italian wine tasting | ||
| SECOND WEEK | ||||||
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
| MORNING | Italian classes | Italian classes | Italian classes | Italian classes | Italian classes | Departure day |
| AFTERNOON | Lecture of Italian History of art+ visit the Ca’ Granda University | Italian cooking lesson+ Dinner | Lecture of Italian fashion + visit the Armani Silos Museum | Visit Villa Necchi Campiglio and the golden shopping triangle | Visit the church of Sant’Ambrogio and Santa maria delle Grazie and Leonardo last Supper fresco | |
| TUITION FEES 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| CULTURAL PROGRAMME FOR SENIORS | 2 weeks | € 1.300 | |
INCLUDED IN THE TUITION FEES
Lessons
Full activity programme
NOT INCLUDED IN THE TUITION FEES
Accommodation
Airport transfer