Homestay with Virginia!
I am an experienced home tutor (certified Italian teacher by University for Foreigners of Siena) and homestay host. I have been hosting Italian language students at my home for the past years and it has turned into my main profession. but I also know the other side from when I stayed with two Japanese families in Tokyo for more than four months in 1995 and 1998. Furthermore I have worked as a teacher of Italian in Osaka for a year in 2001.
Virginia V. Profile
Languages Speaks: italian, english, french, japanese and german
Category taught Italian, Cooking
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Marsiliana, Toscana
Who can participate in this program
- Adult (over 18 years old)
- Seniors and small groups (I have 3 bedrooms with private bathroom for students)
- Quiet people, who love countryside and are eager to the discover the real italian traditions and lifestyle.
Students are required to have taken at least two lessons with the tutor before they apply for the homestay program.
My country
My house is in the countryside. The main town in the area is called Grosseto, the nearest village is Marsiliana.
The area, Maremma, is famous for its landscape, archeological and historical spots. It is a popular destination for agritourism. Especially the wine in the region is famous. Some of the main attractions are: Saturnia Natural Hot Springs, the Tarot's Garden, Pitigliano, Monte Argentario, Giglio Island, Tarquinia.
My home and I / My family
I am a family person. My family consists of my husband Gianni and our daughters. We have a small cat. We are a no smoking family. As a family we like to spend time in our garden, ride bicycle and have friends over for dinner.
My house is a villa on the top of a small hill surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. We have a big garden where students can relax and spend time. We are a quiet family, in love with nature and environment.
During the homestay experience the student will be incorporated into our daily activities as much as possible.
Transportation
The nearest airport is Roma Fiumicino International Airport (1 hour 30 minutes by car, 2 hours by train). Usually students arrive here by train and I pick them up at the train station (15 minutes by car) or I can organiz a pick up at the airport (a fee will be applied).
This place is well connected by train to Pisa, Roma and by bus to Siena and Florence. Since it is countryside transportation getting to the near villages is not very convenient, but it's possible and very safe.
Climate
All year round. The coldest month is February but the temperature seldom run under 8 °C. July is a bit hot (38-40°C)
Included in your stay
- Private room with private bathroom and private access from the garden
- Double bed.
- Free wifi
- Electric kettle in the room
- Meals
- Lessons (2 hours per day - 5 days a week)
- Afternoon activities.
Student will be driven to activities/ places in the area during free afternoons.
Included activities (5 visits per week)
- A tour of the near villages
- Visit to a cheese factory (depending on availability)
I'm also a professional tour leader with a license from Regione Toscana.
Pricing (in points)
**Base price / Cafetalk points
29,000 points per day (1 person)
50,000 points per day (2 people)
Minimum stay 1 week (8 days, 7 nights)
25,000 points per day (1 person)
43,000 points per day (2 people)
2 weeks stay (14 nights)
21,000 points per day (1 person)
37,000 points per day (2 people)
Optional Day trip activities
A one day trip to a further destination like for example Orvieto, Siena, San Galgano, Tarquinia.
- 25,000 points per person
- 40,000 points per two people
*I usually do this during the weekend if the student books a 2 weeks stay.
Pick up at the airport or drop off (Roma Fiumicino)
- 18,000 points (one way, 1 or 2 people)
Cooking lesson
If the students would like to have a cooking lesson from a professional cook, I could organize it. Lesson is reserved in advance but payed at the location to the chef.
3 hours to prepare homemade pasta and sauce or bread and pizza.
- 70 euro
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Testimonials
Feedback from previous participants
Virginia宅のホームステイは、素晴らしい体験となりました。ご家族も親切できさくでとてもよい方です。
イタリア語レッスンはもちろんのこと、チーズ工房、美しい村々などに連れていってもらいました。アクティビティで訪れる村々は、日本のイタリアのガイドブックでは、あまりまだ紹介されていない素敵な場所です。
出発前からVirginiaがその村に関してのこと、特産物などの読み物を送ってくださり、それを元にレッスンをしていました。その村々に実際行って、すんなり入ることができ嬉しかったです。
Virginia自身、日本でのホームステイ経験もあり、日本のこともよく理解されています。中級以上の方は、もちろん、初級の方でも不安なくホームステイをできると思います。特に、一歩奥入ったイタリア、トスカーナの体験をしてみたい方にはおすすめです。
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