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Beginners/improvers
intensive course
Our beginners' intensive course builds on the complete beginners intensive course and is also ideal for for students with 20 hours approx. of learning. This course enables scaffolding of knowledge along with speaking proficiency.
The course will cover the following:
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Modal and auxiliary verbs in present indicative
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Irregular verbs in present indicative
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Reflexive verbs in present indictive
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Prepositions of place
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Simple & articulated prepositions
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Possessive adjectives
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Introduction to the past
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Emergency assistance
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The body
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Illnesses and visiting the doctor
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Hobbies and Occupations
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The Family
Samnite temple/theatre
Pietroabbondante door arch
Bodega Bay Bells created by the Marinello foundary for the memorial to Nicholas Green
Samnite temple/theatre
Full day activity Visit to Pietrabbondante & Agnone
Spend the day in two of the most culturally significant areas of Alto Molise.
First visit the town of Pietroabbondante
Pietrabbondante was a thriving Samnite town in the 6th century BC and archaeological explorations have revealed it to have been an important town and indeed it is widely thought to have been the location of assemblies of the Samnite government. Excavations of the ancient Samnite town have unearthed an important theatre-temple complex which consists of a horse-shoe theatre/temple and two buildings. The theatre could seat 2500 spectators and has excellent acoustics.
Present Day Pietrabbondante
The town of Pietrabbondante is situated at the base of towering rocks called "Morg" Caraceni, which is located at the foot of a mountain on whose slopes have been found many megalithic remains. The town is also rich in flora, bordering large expanses of conifers and hardwoods.
Agnone
Next visit the hilltop town of Agnone, home to the world-famous Marinelli Pontifical Bell Foundry. It is the oldest foundry in Italy and one of the oldest in the world specializing in the art of bells. The village of Agnone was home to several family dynasties that specialized in crafting bells, but the Marinelli Pontifical Bell Foundry is the only one that has survived eight centuries of repeatedly handing down this ancient art from father to son.
Please note:
Lunch is not provided on this activity but there are plenty of places to eat in Pietrabbondante and Agone
Half day activities
MaB Alto Molise Reserve, San Pietro Avellana & Truffle Museum
Visit the MaB (Man and Biosphere) Alto Molise Reserve, a centre for the recovery and conservation of flora and fauna. Followed by a visit to the Truffle Museum of San Pietro Avellana and the Museum of Rural Life.
Admission: Price includes entry to the Museum of Rural Life. Admission to the Truffle Museum must be paid on-site.
Excursion to Castel San Vincenzo and the Abbey of San Vincenzo al Volturno
Stroll through the picturesque village of Castel San Vincenzo and visit the Abbey, one of Europe's most significant medieval monastic sites.
Admission: Entry to the Abbey of San Vincenzo al Volturno is not included. Additional cost of €15 for admission and a guided tour of the Crypt of Abbot Epifanio.
