Total immersion in Italian life and language
An unforgettable study - holiday in Alicudi,
in the Aeolian Islands, in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea,
proclaimed by UNESCO World Heritage as an area of
special interest. 
 Alicudi is a tiny island only two and a half kilometres
wide. A small (steep!) uncontaminated paradise off the
north coast of Sicily. Spring and autumn offer a host of
wild flowers and migrating birds. Summer brings the heat
of the Southern Mediterranean and sparkling seas. All
year round there is a culture touched by Greeks,
Normans, Romans, Africans, and, of course, Sicilians.
The islands were a major grain producer and an important
strategic passing point for the peoples of the past.
Alicudi is unique. A
fascinating volcanic rock in the middle of the sea,
inhabited by about a hundred people. They are the last
of a population of 800 souls pushed by poverty to
emigrate in the mid-twentieth century mainly to
Melbourne, Australia, to abandon their old world houses
that today, solitary and run-down, remind one of an
ancient agricultural culture and have become an
attraction for the adventurous tourist in search of
something unspoilt.
The island has no roads and no traffic. It can be
travelled over only on foot, along century-old stepped
paths. August sees a little more in the way of tourism,
but there is always a stretch of beach where you can
find solitude and the quiet sound of the sea on the
rocks. The water quality is fantastic, and marine life
varied. Great for an hour or two of snorkelling or
tanning. The mountain is rugged and grand. You can
explore its wild beauty unfettered by fences and limits.
Would you like to share all this with me? I would be delighted to welcome you to my home for an unforgettable study В– holiday.
 My name is Giovanna Mannino. For 20 years I worked as a
qualified teacher of English as a second language in State
Secondary schools in Padova, in northern Italy. A few
years ago I moved to Alicudi to live in a restored old
Aeolian house. Accommodation includes an independent room,
with bathroom and kitchenette, that can sleep up to 3
people. For larger groups, independent houses are
available nearby.
My
house is at about 180m. above sea level, with a large
terrace overlooking the sea; a deserved reward for the
climb and offering dramatic views of the other islands in
the Aeolian Archipelago. At night, the absence of street
lighting allows
a breath-taking view of the stars.
Come
to this last corner of traditional Italy for a study-holiday that
you will not easily forget! If you are studying Italian and need to deepen your knowledge of the language or if you are a teacher of Italian who wants to practise the language full time with a well qualified person, in a В“total immersionВ” situation or if you simply want to learn Italian because it is a beautiful, melodious language
HOW IT WORKS
 Accommodation and lessons
for only 60
Euro (approximately US$ 50) per person, per night. 2
daily hours of Italian
lessons will be provided. Of
course, Italian will be spoken all day long.
Dinners on the terrazzo
can also be provided at an extra cost of
13 Euro. Cheap house insurance
CONTACT
DETAILS
Telephone Number: 0039 090 9889804
Email: giovanna99@interfree.it
Postal Address: Giovanna Mannino - Serro Zagami - 98050 Alicudi (ME) - Italia
REFERENCES:
janclothier@bigpond.com.au
johnmcgrath@bigpond.com.au
jennyb@netnet.it
aldo@satlink.com.au
MloBO1@aol.com
Drpett@snafu.de
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