What's happening now
April 2018
Win an Italian masterclass!
Learn in Italy, wine-tasting and pasta-making with Gabriele
Barolo wine tours in Piedmont with winemaker Rob Gherardi
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April Update: Win an Italian masterclass!
If you're planning your own Italy Unpacked tour this summer, don't miss the chance to win your very own tailored Masterclass. Get in the holiday mood with our fun competition which gives everyone the opportunity to take part. One lucky winner will get the chance to top-up their Italian (or start from scratch) by participating in our free prize draw. Just scroll down to read the competition rules:In bocca al lupo!
To take part:
� Read our What�s happening now article below to find out more about our Trainer Gabriele's forthcoming Italian language, wine-tasting and pasta-making courses in Italy and reply to the following question:
Question: In which famous parkland haven can Borgo Pianello be found?
� Send your answer, full name by email to Masterclass@fluentintuition.co.uk by Midnight Monday 7th May 2018
� Correct answers will be entered into the prize draw and the winner will be notified by Friday 11th May 2018
The Prize: A weekend personal language package of 2 hours* one-to-one tailored tuition by Skype or Facetime worth �120 to be booked and completed by 30th June 2018 with our trainer Gabriele
The Prize
The masterclass will consist in two hourly sessions or one two hourly session to be taken over the course of 1 weekend by 30th June 2018
Prizes are not transferable and we offer no cash or voucher alternative and prize winners must accept prizes in the form offered.
You can read our full competition rules on the fluentintuition website at www.fluentintuition.co.uk//Terms.html :
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To take part:
� Read our What�s happening now article below to find out more about our Trainer Gabriele's forthcoming Italian language, wine-tasting and pasta-making courses in Italy and reply to the following question:
Question: In which famous parkland haven can Borgo Pianello be found?
� Send your answer, full name by email to Masterclass@fluentintuition.co.uk by Midnight Monday 7th May 2018
� Correct answers will be entered into the prize draw and the winner will be notified by Friday 11th May 2018
The Prize: A weekend personal language package of 2 hours* one-to-one tailored tuition by Skype or Facetime worth �120 to be booked and completed by 30th June 2018 with our trainer Gabriele
The Prize
The masterclass will consist in two hourly sessions or one two hourly session to be taken over the course of 1 weekend by 30th June 2018
Prizes are not transferable and we offer no cash or voucher alternative and prize winners must accept prizes in the form offered.
You can read our full competition rules on the fluentintuition website at www.fluentintuition.co.uk//Terms.html :
April Update:Gabriele's Italian courses in Borgo Pianello
April update - some Spring places left and new Autumn dates available...
Trainer Gabriele's organising Cookery, Italian Language and Wine-tasting Courses in a countryside haven in Italy
Deep in the heart of the countryside between Tuscany and Emilia Romagna lies a heaven of peace,tranquility and genuine Bolognese hospitality. At an hour from Florence and Bologna the ancient hamlet of Borgo Pianello looks out over the Apennine mountains and is immersed in the natural parkland of the Dardagna Valley.This May,June,September and October, Gabriele will be offering week-long courses for beginners on his home territory. Alongside, the chance to take part in cookery courses and wine-tasting experiences at Borgo Pianello winery in the heartland of Italy's culinary capital home to Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, tagliatelle, tortelloni, Mountain grappa and many prestigious local wines.
Upcoming 2018 course dates:
May 26 - June 2 / June 30 - July 7 / September 1 - 8 / October 20 - 27
Contact us at info@fluentintuition.co.uk and we can put you in touch with Gabriele for more information!
Trainer Gabriele's organising Cookery, Italian Language and Wine-tasting Courses in a countryside haven in Italy
Deep in the heart of the countryside between Tuscany and Emilia Romagna lies a heaven of peace,tranquility and genuine Bolognese hospitality. At an hour from Florence and Bologna the ancient hamlet of Borgo Pianello looks out over the Apennine mountains and is immersed in the natural parkland of the Dardagna Valley.This May,June,September and October, Gabriele will be offering week-long courses for beginners on his home territory. Alongside, the chance to take part in cookery courses and wine-tasting experiences at Borgo Pianello winery in the heartland of Italy's culinary capital home to Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, tagliatelle, tortelloni, Mountain grappa and many prestigious local wines.
Upcoming 2018 course dates:
May 26 - June 2 / June 30 - July 7 / September 1 - 8 / October 20 - 27
Contact us at info@fluentintuition.co.uk and we can put you in touch with Gabriele for more information!
Take a look at the programme below and if you would like more information or to book email info@fluentintuition.co.uk and we will be delighted to put you in touch with the organiser and trainer Gabriele.
Indicative Programme includes:
- 7 nights 4 *accommodation - single occupancy or shared
- 15 hours Italian tuition for beginners
- 2 cookery classes and wine-tastings
- 4 gourmet restaurant meals
- Recipe book
- Apron
* Holiday does not include transfers or flights
� Prices per week are from 930 Euros per person in shared triple occupancy accommodation;1000 Euros per person in a double room;1140 Euros single occupancy
SATURDAY
Check-in after 3 p.m.
Dinner in Gourmet Restaurant
SUNDAY
Bologna Cooking Class
Making handmade Pasta: tagliatelle, tortelloni, ragu' alla bolognese
Aperitif, lunch and wine tasting
MONDAY
Free Day to visit Florence/Bologna/Lucca/Modena
and local producers of balsamic vinegars, Reggiano parmesan,Grappa,local wines
TUESDAY
Morning:Italian Language ( 2.5 hours)
Afternoon:Italian Language ( 2.5 hours)
Dinner in Gourmet Restaurant
WEDNESDAY
Morning:Italian Language ( 2.5 hours)
Afternoon:Italian Language ( 2.5 hours)
Dinner in Gourmet Restaurant
THURSDAY
Morning:Italian Language ( 2.5 hours)
Afternoon:Italian Language ( 2.5 hours)
Dinner in Gourmet Restaurant
FRIDAY
Cookery Session
Pizza & Tiramis�
Aperitif, lunch and wine tasting
Maximum class size: 20 people
Minimum class size: 4 people
Fly to Bologna or Pisa (flights and transfers are not included)
This course is organised independently from fluentintuition Ltd
The course is run by Italian trainer Gabriele in conjunction with Borgo Pianello Holiday Homes & Winery.
Find out what learners say about Gabriele here or by clicking on his photo at the top of the article!
Indicative Programme includes:
- 7 nights 4 *accommodation - single occupancy or shared
- 15 hours Italian tuition for beginners
- 2 cookery classes and wine-tastings
- 4 gourmet restaurant meals
- Recipe book
- Apron
* Holiday does not include transfers or flights
� Prices per week are from 930 Euros per person in shared triple occupancy accommodation;1000 Euros per person in a double room;1140 Euros single occupancy
SATURDAY
Check-in after 3 p.m.
Dinner in Gourmet Restaurant
SUNDAY
Bologna Cooking Class
Making handmade Pasta: tagliatelle, tortelloni, ragu' alla bolognese
Aperitif, lunch and wine tasting
MONDAY
Free Day to visit Florence/Bologna/Lucca/Modena
and local producers of balsamic vinegars, Reggiano parmesan,Grappa,local wines
TUESDAY
Morning:Italian Language ( 2.5 hours)
Afternoon:Italian Language ( 2.5 hours)
Dinner in Gourmet Restaurant
WEDNESDAY
Morning:Italian Language ( 2.5 hours)
Afternoon:Italian Language ( 2.5 hours)
Dinner in Gourmet Restaurant
THURSDAY
Morning:Italian Language ( 2.5 hours)
Afternoon:Italian Language ( 2.5 hours)
Dinner in Gourmet Restaurant
FRIDAY
Cookery Session
Pizza & Tiramis�
Aperitif, lunch and wine tasting
Maximum class size: 20 people
Minimum class size: 4 people
Fly to Bologna or Pisa (flights and transfers are not included)
This course is organised independently from fluentintuition Ltd
The course is run by Italian trainer Gabriele in conjunction with Borgo Pianello Holiday Homes & Winery.
Find out what learners say about Gabriele here or by clicking on his photo at the top of the article!
Barolo wine tours in Piedmont with Winemaker Rob Gherardi
Our popular Italian bookclub has been going for more than a decade. When bookclubber Anna is at her holiday home in Oz, she entrusts her grape harvest to Rob Gherardi at Mr Barval's. For the past 5 years Rob has also been guiding wine tours in Italy. With 5 star ratings on Tripadvisor his Taste of Life Tours fill up quickly. He's now booking for 2019, so if you fancy leisurely gastro-lunches paired with prestigious Piedmont wines, walks in the rolling hills and visits to Turin's oldest chocolatiers and want to know more we can put you in touch.2018 Barolo tours are almost fully booked except for a few places on the 21st-30th August tour. Email barolotours@fluentintuition.co.uk for more info or visit:Taste of Life on Tripadvisor
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''Working one to one has been a revelation! It means being able to stop and explore topics of particular interest and need. I progress at my own pace and review anything I'm having difficulty with. The conversation sessions are much more productive because they are not limited by the language skills of fellow students. They are more comprehensive and varied and the trainer can correct my mistakes as I go. Plus lots more conversation - scary at first but has increased my confidence!"
Katherine M. October 2017
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Learn with a tailor-made one-to-one learning programme
Our Offer: Exclusive learning programme deal available this weekend only!
We too are embracing the Black Friday trend this year. This is a very special Black Friday offer and is only available until Monday 27th November for the first 10 applicants.
Choose a tailor-made one-to-one learning programme for yourself or treat the one you love.
We are offering our bespoke 10 hour Skype Package at 2017 course fees with a one-off �50 discount.
It's our first and only Black Friday offer, when it's gone it's gone!
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10 hours Skype language lessons
Skype language lessons online for 120/60/90 minutes per session
2017 fee �380 BLACK FRIDAY OFFER:
�50 DISCOUNT - BF FEE �330
Format available: 6 sessions of 2 hours or 8 sessions of 90mins or 10 sessions of 60 mins weekly,consecutive weeks, subject to availability.
Languages available: Spanish, Italian, French
To book:
Email blackfriday@fluentintuition.co.uk stating your name, address, contact telephone, preferred language, format and start date. If you are among the first successful applicants you will receive email confirmation of your booking and payment request. All payments must be received by bacs payment by 23:59 on Monday 27th November 2017
Offer expires 23.59 on Monday 27th November 2017
All programmes must commence between 1st December 2017 - 12th January 2018. All programmes will have an expiry date. No programmes will expire after 31st March 2018 so they MUST be completed prior to that date and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers. *Terms and conditions apply.
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''Working one to one has been a revelation! It means being able to stop and explore topics of particular interest and need. I progress at my own pace and review anything I'm having difficulty with. The conversation sessions are much more productive because they are not limited by the language skills of fellow students. They are more comprehensive and varied and the trainer can correct my mistakes as I go. Plus lots more conversation - scary at first but has increased my confidence!"
Katherine M. October 2017
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Learn with a tailor-made one-to-one learning programme
Our Offer: Exclusive learning programme deal available this weekend only!
We too are embracing the Black Friday trend this year. This is a very special Black Friday offer and is only available until Monday 27th November for the first 10 applicants.
Choose a tailor-made one-to-one learning programme for yourself or treat the one you love.
We are offering our bespoke 10 hour Skype Package at 2017 course fees with a one-off �50 discount.
It's our first and only Black Friday offer, when it's gone it's gone!
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10 hours Skype language lessons
Skype language lessons online for 120/60/90 minutes per session
2017 fee �380 BLACK FRIDAY OFFER:
�50 DISCOUNT - BF FEE �330
Format available: 6 sessions of 2 hours or 8 sessions of 90mins or 10 sessions of 60 mins weekly,consecutive weeks, subject to availability.
Languages available: Spanish, Italian, French
To book:
Email blackfriday@fluentintuition.co.uk stating your name, address, contact telephone, preferred language, format and start date. If you are among the first successful applicants you will receive email confirmation of your booking and payment request. All payments must be received by bacs payment by 23:59 on Monday 27th November 2017
Offer expires 23.59 on Monday 27th November 2017
All programmes must commence between 1st December 2017 - 12th January 2018. All programmes will have an expiry date. No programmes will expire after 31st March 2018 so they MUST be completed prior to that date and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers. *Terms and conditions apply.
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Nowadays Ferragosto is considered a national holiday synonymous with seaside in Italy, but its origins date back to ancient times.
Celebrated on 15 August, Ferragosto was first proclaimed by the Emperor Augustus in 18 BC. The feriae Augusti, or August rest, was first a month-long event that granted workers a time of rest after the main farming period. It was a time when the Romans feted the gods of agriculture and those associated with the change of seasons, and, unusually, nobility mixed with the labouring classes.
Eventually the Ferragosto holiday became a one-day celebration and Christians began to celebrate the 15 August for its religious significance as the assumption of the Virgin Mary.
Today, it�s a holiday for most people, everything is closed and there are celebrations everywhere often including music, parades, fireworks and fantastic feasts. Cities are deserted and the beaches are packed with people playing tricks on one another - make sure you watch out for the infamous gavettoni*!
*gavettoni - buckets of water thrown at people. Click on the title to watch this video on YouTube and find out more about them >
Celebrated on 15 August, Ferragosto was first proclaimed by the Emperor Augustus in 18 BC. The feriae Augusti, or August rest, was first a month-long event that granted workers a time of rest after the main farming period. It was a time when the Romans feted the gods of agriculture and those associated with the change of seasons, and, unusually, nobility mixed with the labouring classes.
Eventually the Ferragosto holiday became a one-day celebration and Christians began to celebrate the 15 August for its religious significance as the assumption of the Virgin Mary.
Today, it�s a holiday for most people, everything is closed and there are celebrations everywhere often including music, parades, fireworks and fantastic feasts. Cities are deserted and the beaches are packed with people playing tricks on one another - make sure you watch out for the infamous gavettoni*!
*gavettoni - buckets of water thrown at people. Click on the title to watch this video on YouTube and find out more about them >
Celebrate the European Day of Languages with us this 26 September!
Did you know that every year millions of people across Europe celebrate the European Day of Languages on 26 September? This special day emerged in 2001 as a result of the success that the European Year of Languages (which was organised by the Council of Europe and the European Union) had enjoyed. Its purpose is to celebrate linguistic diversity in Europe and encourage language learning across Europe's 47 member states. So why not join in on the fun too and put your language and cultural skills to the test? This Thursday we'll be posting an international logo quiz on Facebook for those who fancy a bit of fun or have a competitive streak!
Love Italy? Tell us about your Italian loves for a chance to win a mixed case of Italian red wines!
Over the years you�ve been asking us for tips on learning, but also help with travel, destinations, gifts, cooking, and foodie experiences. As Italian specialists we�re passionate about recommending people we�ve worked well with and are thinking of providing our own Italian marketplace of hand-picked independent suppliers for our website. We want to offer �best quality Italian� at affordable prices, all in one place to make life simple!
We�d love to hear from you about the things you�d like us to provide you with. Simply click on the title above and follow the link to a short 7 question survey to help us understand what you would like and enjoy! As a thank you we'll enter you into a draw for your chance to win a mixed case of Italian red wines (to be picked up from our Woking office). Good luck and thank you!
We�d love to hear from you about the things you�d like us to provide you with. Simply click on the title above and follow the link to a short 7 question survey to help us understand what you would like and enjoy! As a thank you we'll enter you into a draw for your chance to win a mixed case of Italian red wines (to be picked up from our Woking office). Good luck and thank you!
In the light of Carnival, International Women's Day and Mother's Day this month, at fluentintuition we're celebrating the great women of our time. From female activist Emmeline Pankhurst to tennis champion Serena Williams, inspirational women all over the world have worked hard to drive change and shape the society in which we live today. Join us on Facebook this March to learn more, remember and thank these women. Don't forget to share your own recommendations, who has inspired you? Simply click on the title above to take you there >
With GCSEs and A-levels around the corner, revision seems to be the hot topic of the moment. But you don�t have to be taking any exams in order to benefit from revision. In fact, language learners who regularly practise and revise what they�ve learnt get fluent more quickly. So, to help you get your confidence sky high and your language fluency soaring this month we�ll be sharing our top 5 revision tips with you. Simply click on the title above and see how our helpful tips can get you to fluency more quickly!
The top 10 love phrases for Valentine's Day. Le 10 pi� famose frasi d�amore per San Valentino:.
1. We loved with a love that was more than love - Edgar Allen Poe
Ci amavamo con amor ch'era pi� che amore
2. A night of love is one book less read - Balzac
Una notte d'amore � un libro letto in meno
3. Love restores as the heat of the sun after the rain - William Shakespeare
L'amore ristora come il calore del sole dopo la pioggia
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1. We loved with a love that was more than love - Edgar Allen Poe
Ci amavamo con amor ch'era pi� che amore
2. A night of love is one book less read - Balzac
Una notte d'amore � un libro letto in meno
3. Love restores as the heat of the sun after the rain - William Shakespeare
L'amore ristora come il calore del sole dopo la pioggia
Read on for the remaining 7 by clicking on the title of the article above >
Yes, that's absolutely right, we're offering new customers an early bird discount on all our courses starting this February! So, if you've been dreaming about speaking Italian over a romantic pizza and a glass of vino in Italy or fancy talking football tactics to a Barcelona fan whilst enjoying a cerveza in Spain, now is the time to book. It doesn't matter whether you're a beginner or more advanced learner, as long as you book online by Saturday 1 February you'll enjoy money off (money you can start putting aside for that all important trip!). Simply select the course you want to book, add to cart and type in the following promotional codes for discounts to apply: EB6 on all 6 week courses (�120) to get �10 off and EB12 on all 12 week courses (�239) to get �20 off. Go on, give it a go and surprise yourself!
We�re a week into 2014 and raring to go! Our New Year�s resolutions are in place, our diets are underway and we�ve been thinking about plans for the year ahead. But what�s going to make this year different from any other? Why will this year be a success? And what makes us so sure we�ll realise our New Year�s resolutions this time round? When thinking about our own goals and New Year�s resolution for 2014, we try to think of them as....read more by clicking on the title above>
Research findings from a recent study carried out by Edinburgh University and Nizam�s Institute of Medical Sciences in Hyderabad, India, suggest that knowing a second language may delay dementia by up to five years � this is more than powerful drugs. Incredibly, scientists indicated that being bilingual exercises the mind and that switching between different sounds, concepts and grammar structures trains the brain so it has greater reserves when disease takes hold. In light of this research, it seems that there really are more benefits to learning a language than you'd think. Not only is it a rewarding pastime that's good for the spirit but it's good for long term health too!
We've now introduced a better way of learning for people on the move! If you're too busy to attend lessons every week or travel a fair bit and simply can't commit to being in the same place at the same time each week, we've got the perfect online learning solution for you. With fluentintuition's Skype lessons, you'll get to learn online at a time and place that is convenient for you. You'll receive the same high quality tuition that you'd find in our group and private courses in Woking but with the added bonus of flexibility. Find out more about our Spanish Skype packages by clicking on the article title and visit our Italian page to learn more about our Italian Skype packages.
To celebrate the European Day of Languages, we've launched a fun logo game that will get you thinking! Suitable for anyone and everyone, you don't need to be a linguist to play this game although travel experience will cerntainly help! Just work your way through the PDF of logos and simply tell us on Facebook (fluentintuition languages school) which brand you think each logo represents, what country each comes from and what product or service they represent. The person with the most correct answers will be crowned champion next Friday 4th October and will also win a prize! Have fun and good luck! To download PDF, simply click on the article title above.
This summer Kew Gardens has partnered up with Luna to offer an incredible open-air cinema. Amongst the timeless selection of films on offer, you'll have a chance to see Italy's 1988 classic 'Cinema Paradiso'. For those who don't already know it, this is a beautiful bittersweet Oscar-winning film (by Giuseppe Tomatore) about a little boy�s love affair with the cinema. Gates open at 6.30pm and tickets cost �16.20 for adults, �13.20 for children, and �45.50 for a family ticket. For more information visit www.kew.org >
Get 15% off all Autumn courses with our early bird offer!
Yes, that's right, it's our early bird special! Simply select the course you'd like to join and book by this Monday, 2nd September to get a 15% discount on Autumn course prices. Book online and just type in code EB0813 to validate the offer. Enjoy!
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