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Language program for an adult 50+
Stay young at heart!
This special program is made for adults ages 50+ who want to study a language and also discover exotic countries and cultures. This study abroad trip will be an original way to meet people of the same age with similar interests. In courses, there is emphasis placed on oral expression and on cultural aspects of the country. Rather than questions on grammar or writing, these courses are designed to help you learn about daily life and communicate with ease while going to a restaurant, asking for directions or just grocery shopping.
The classes are in the morning which gives plenty of time for cultural activities or leisurely activities in the afternoon and evening.
The proposed activities include visiting museums and monuments or cooking lessons, dance lessons, or even wine tasting.
We also offer customized programs: do you have a need, a particular desire?
Activa languages will help you find the best solution.
Do not hesitate to contact us directly.
This special program is made for adults ages 50+ who want to study a language and also discover exotic countries and cultures. This study abroad trip will be an original way to meet people of the same age with similar interests. In courses, there is emphasis placed on oral expression and on cultural aspects of the country. Rather than questions on grammar or writing, these courses are designed to help you learn about daily life and communicate with ease while going to a restaurant, asking for directions or just grocery shopping.
The classes are in the morning which gives plenty of time for cultural activities or leisurely activities in the afternoon and evening.
The proposed activities include visiting museums and monuments or cooking lessons, dance lessons, or even wine tasting.
We also offer customized programs: do you have a need, a particular desire?
Activa languages will help you find the best solution.
Do not hesitate to contact us directly.
Language courses for an adult 50+ :
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Teacher’s Home English Course + Edinburgh Festival
Special August Program
This program is designed for those who wish to combine language lessons with discovering the Scottish culture through the Edinburgh Festival.
You live, eat and take part in the social life of the teacher's family. Learn thoughout the day and receive formal one-to-one lessons. Your course is designed especially for your needs, not for a large group. Please note we insist that ALL our teachers MUST have a University Degree or a State Teaching Certificate. Expect to receive individual attention and experience total immersion into both language and culture.
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Teacher’s Home Course + Piano
This program is designed for those who wish to combine language lessons and piano lessons. It is particularly suitable for students wishing to settle all expenses in advance. Home Tutoring Courses are an exciting and effective way to learn a language. Expect to receive individual attention and experience total immersion into both the language and culture.
Live and Study in Your Teacher’s Home
Home Teaching programs are an exciting and effective way to learn a language. Live in your teacher’s home and receive personalized lessons adapted especially to your everyday needs. It guarantees you complete immersion into the language.
Learn throughout the the day and receive formal one-on-one lessons. Your course is designed especially for your needs, not for a large group. Please note we insist that all our teachers must have a University Degree or a State Teaching Certificate. Expect to receive individual attention and experience total immersion into both language and culture.
Live and Study in Your Teacher’s Home Special Christmas
Home Teaching programs are an exciting and effective way to learn a language. Live in your teacher’s home and receive personalized lessons adapted especially to your everyday needs. It guarantees you complete immersion into the language.
Learn throughout the the day and receive formal one-on-one lessons. Your course is designed especially for your needs, not for a large group. Please note we insist that all our teachers must have a University Degree or a State Teaching Certificate. Expect to receive individual attention and experience total immersion into both language and culture.
Live and Study in Your Teacher’s Home Special farmstay
Stay with your host family and experience life on their working farm, take part in the farm activities and enjoy the home cooking, fresh air and fine views of the beautiful countryside of the Golden Vale which borders the counties of Limerick, Tipperary and Cork, Midwest Ireland.
Home Teaching programs are an exciting and effective way to learn a language. Live in your teacher’s home and receive personalized lessons adapted especially to your everyday needs. It guarantees you complete immersion into the language.
Live and Study in Your Teacher’s Home - VIP
This program is designed for those who wish to combine language lessons with their favorite sport. It’s particularly suitable for students wishing to settle all expenses in advance. Home Taught Courses are an exciting and effective way to learn a language. Expect to receive individual attention and experience total immersion into both language and culture.
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Teacher’s Home Course + Fishing
This program is designed for those who wish to combine language lessons and fishing. It is particularly suitable for students wishing to settle all expenses in advance. Home Tutoring Courses are an exciting and effective way to learn a language. Expect to receive individual attention and experience total immersion into both language and culture.
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Live and Study in Your Teacher’s Home - Specialized Vocabulary Course
Your teacher will design a course to prepare you for an exam (Cambridge First Certificate/Proficiency, TOEIC, TOEFL etc.), or to help you learn specialized vocabulary and technical terms, in areas such as medicine, engineering, law, computing, architecture, tourism, etc.
Please note that this program does not include the taking and organization of the exams. Expect to receive individual attention and experience total immersion into both language and culture.
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Chinese for Adults 50+
This program consists of intensive Chinese courses in small groups for adults of 50 years and over. Guided sightseeing tours of Chinese tourist places in the afternoon and weekend excursions.
English for Adults 50+
Intensive English course in small group for adults ages 50 and up. There is a guided sightseeing tour of London in the afternoon and optional weekend excursions.
French for Adults 50+
This course is designed for the 50+ student and combines French language classes and study of French culture.
Italian for Adults 50+
This is a two week program reserved for students 50+ who wish to learn the Italian language, while also experiencing Italian art and culture.
Spanish for Adults 50+
This program is perfect for the 50+ student! Students will learn Spanish or improve on current language skills while discovering firsthand Spanish art and culture .
Other language courses possible for an adult 50+
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One-to-One Course
This program offers personalized teaching in individual language courses in order to accomplish specified goals in a short amount of time.
This is the perfect option for those who have certain goals or a time limit. It is particularly useful for professionals who would like to prepare for a presentation, negotiations or a trip abroad. This is a tailor-made course in which you may evolve at your own pace and work at your own level.
Teacher’s Home Course + Dance
This program is designed for those who wish to combine language lessons and dance. Particularly suitable for students wishing to settle all expenses in advance. Home Tutoring Courses are an exciting and effective way to learn a language. Expect to receive individual attention and experience total immersion into both language and culture.
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Combined Course
This program combines group language courses in the morning that encourage students to interact and help a student to improve practical communication skills. The individual language classes in the afternoon allow you to concentrate on your areas of weakness and on things that interest you personally.
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Standard Course
This program is recommended for those who wish to learn a language and also be able to do other activities. Improve your communication skills through application in a variety of everyday situations. This course enables you to improve your grammatical knowledge, your vocabulary and your pronunciation.
The standard general language course is suitable for those who want to learn or improve a language, while having the opportunity to practice it everyday in the country where it is spoken.
Intensive Course
Both the standard and intensive language course increase your general knowledge of the language, and allow you to acquire everyday communication skills. The intensive language course is great for those who prefer a more focused and intensive environment in which to learn a language.
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English + Golf
This program is designed for those who wish to combine language lessons with their favorite sport.
Improve your skills in golf and practice your English in a fun way. Here you will have the opportunity to study abroad and play a sport!
English + Tennis
This program is designed for those who wish to combine language lessons with their favorite sport.
Improve your skills in tennis and practice your English in a fun way. Here you will have the opportunity to study abroad and play tennis!
Italian + Golf
This program combines 20 Italian language lessons and golf lessons. Here students will have the opportunity to study abroad and play a sport!
Italian + Horseback Riding
This program combines 20 Italian language lessons and horseback riding lessons. Here students will have the opportunity to study abroad and play a sport!
Spanish + Golf
This program combines 20 morning Spanish lessons and 10 afternoon golf lessons per week. Here students will have the opportunity to study abroad and play a sport!
English + Diving
This program is designed for those who wish to combine language lessons with their favorite sport. Improve your skills in diving and also practice your English in a fun way. Here you will have the opportunity to study abroad and participate in a sport!
Spanish + Tennis
This program combines 20 morning Spanish language lessons and 10 afternoon tennis lessons per week. Here students will have the opportunity to study abroad and play a sport!
Teacher’s Home Course + Golf
This program is designed for those who wish to combine language lessons and play golf, too. Particularly suitable for students wishing to settle all expenses in advance.Home Tuition Courses are an exciting and effective way to learn a language. Expect to receive individual attention and experience total immersion into both language and culture.
Teacher’s Home Course + Horseback Riding
This program is designed for those who wish to combine language lessons and horseback riding. Particularly suitable for students wishing to settle all expenses in advance. Home Tuition Courses are an exciting and effective way to learn a language. Expect to receive individual attention and experience total immersion into both language and culture.
Teacher’s Home Course + Tennis
This program is designed for those who wish to combine language lessons and tennis lessons. Particularly suitable for students wishing to settle all expenses in advance. Home Tuition Courses are an exciting and effective way to learn a language. Expect to receive individual attention and experience total immersion into both language and culture.
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Spanish and Salsa Dancing
This program includes:- 20 lessons per week of general Spanish language practice with an emphasis on four main disciplines including reading, writing, speaking and listening with grammar exercises and vocabulary development
- Aspects of Spanish culture are introduced progressively as deemed appropriate by instructors.
- 2 hours per day of Salsa dance classes, Monday-Friday
This is a great linguistic and cultural program!
Spanish and Cooking
This is a 2 week program that combines general Spanish courses including 20 language lessons per week, with cooking lessons, and visits and activities related to food and wine.
Students will have cooking classes, followed by dinner twice a week, discussions about local food and wine, local food and wine related excurions, and a farewell lunch. This is a great linguistic and cultural program!
Italian + Roman Archaeology
This program is a combination of general language courses and an introduction to Roman Archaeology. This program allows you to develop not only your language level, but also your knowledge of the customs and traditions of Ancient Rome. This is a great linguistic and cultural program!
French + French culture
This linguistic and cultural program allowe you to discover the main attractions of the French cultural heritage.
Italian + Art History
This program allows students to study all the richness of Italian art, and to develop Italian language skills at the same time. This is a great linguistic and cultural program!
Italian + History of Italian Cinema
These courses combine general language courses with courses on the history of Italian cinema
This is a great linguistic and cultural program!
Italian + Italian Cooking and Wines
This course combines classes on Italian language, general language comprehension and learning about Italian cuisine and wine from both a theoretical and a practical point of view. This is a great linguistic and cultural program!
Italian Language + Arts, Design or Photography
The program combines Italian lessons in the morning, and art and design courses in the afternoon. This is a great linguistic and cultural program!
Teacher’s Home Course + Music
This program is designed for those who wish to combine language lessons and music. Particularly suitable for students wishing to settle all expenses in advance. Home Tutoring Courses are an exciting and effective way to learn a language. Expect to receive individual attention and experience total immersion into both language and culture.
Teacher’s Home Course + Painting
This program is designed for those who wish to combine language lessons and painting. Particularly suitable for students wishing to settle all expenses in advance. Home Tutoring Courses are an exciting and effective way to learn a language. Expect to receive individual attention and experience total immersion into both language and culture.
Spanish + Flamenco Dancing
This program offers the opportunity to combine a general Spanish language course with a Flamenco dancing workshop where there will be professional flamenco dancers to teach students technical and cultural aspects of this incredible art form. This is a great linguistic and cultural program!
Spanish + Guitar
This program offers students the opportunity to combine a general Spanish course with a guitar workshop where professional guitarists will teach about style and technique.
Guitar courses are designed for those who want to improve their guitar skills and learn to play different types of music, even including Flamenco. This is a great linguistic and cultural program!
Portuguese + Portuguese cooking
This program combines general language courses and Portuguese cooking. Here you will learn how to cook classic Portuguese dishes with local ingredients. This is a great linguistic and cultural program!
General Spanish Language + Spanish Culture
With this course students will work on language skills and also learn about Spanish culture with 5 lessons per week. This is a great linguistic and cultural program!
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General English + TOEFL Preparation
This program allows you to perfect your English, while also preparing for the TOEFL. The TOEFL test measures the ability of non-native English speakers to use and understand English as it is spoken, written, and heard in college and university settings.
You will take the standard language class in the morning and test preparation classes in the afternoon.
CELI Preparation Course
Official certificate of knowledge of Italian, recognized by the Council of Europe.
DELF Preparation Course
The DELF is an official examination of French language administered by the Ministry of Education.
This diploma is recognized in numerous countries.
All non-native French speakers who are looking for certification of their level of French language may take this test.
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