homestay in italia a pisa con emma
Homestay with Ema
in Pisa
Homestay in Pisa. I’d like to introduce my friend Emma, an Italian language teacher in Pisa. A few years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Emma in Rome. We spent a memorable day exploring the Roman ghetto and capped it off with dinner at a charming trattoria. There, we enjoyed artichokes and pasta carbonara, accompanied by fine red wine. As we dined, the restaurant owner, busy peeling artichokes nearby, occasionally joined our conversation, adding to the evening’s charm.
Emma is delightful and now welcoming language students into her home in Pisa, providing a deep dive into the Italian language and culture. Her homestay is conveniently located in the historic center of Pisa, just a short walk from the main street and about 15 minutes from the Leaning Tower. Initially hosting students in Rome, Emma has now opened her beautifully renovated apartment in Pisa to students. Living just down the street, she offers extensive access to language lessons, cooking classes, walking tours, and conversational Italian, enriching cultural and educational experience.
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Welcome Home to Pisa: Pisa, nestled in the heart of Tuscany, is a city rich in culture and history, conveniently located just two hours by train west of Florence and about 20 minutes from Lucca. Positioned along the scenic Tuscan coast, Pisa is famed for its iconic architectural complex, the Camposanto. This includes the stunning Piazza dei Miracoli, the Duomo, the Baptistry, and the world-renowned Leaning Tower, all of whose construction began in 1174 and concluded in the 14th century.
Pisa is prominent in scientific history as the birthplace of Galileo Galilei, the renowned scientist. It is also an academic hub, home to one of Italy’s major universities, which dates back to the 12th century, and the prestigious Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa, established by Napoleon in 1810.
The city’s coastal location makes it an ideal base for exploring the local area and other renowned Italian destinations. During your stay with Emma in Pisa, you can easily visit enchanting places like the Cinque Terre, Lucca, Viareggio, and Florence, offering unique experiences and insights into Italian culture and heritage.
Emma’s Home in Pisa
Emma’s Homestay offers an immersive language and cultural experience from her beautifully renovated apartment in the historic center of Pisa. Conveniently located just 5 minutes from the main street and 15 minutes from the Leaning Tower, Emma has transitioned from hosting students in Rome to welcoming them into her Pisa residence. Here, you will live independently in an apartment with a private bathroom, kitchen, and living room (soggiorno), ensuring comfort and privacy.
Emma resides just down the street, providing easy access to tailored educational activities. She offers morning language lessons in the apartment’s living area and leads walking tours around the city to enhance your learning with real-world practice. Additionally, you can enjoy cooking lessons and practicing daily Italian conversation with Emma, making your stay a comprehensive and engaging cultural immersion.
What to Expect from Emma’s Homestay Language Course
What to Expect from Emma’s Language Course: Emma is highly qualified, holds a degree in Modern Literature from the University of Pisa, and has advanced credentials in teaching Italian as a foreign language. Her postgraduate specialization was completed at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, focusing on the didactics of Italian as a foreign language. She is certified in Italian language teaching competence at the DITALS 2nd level through the University of Siena’s DITALS Centre. Additionally, Emma is an authorized examiner for CELI and CIC language certification exams, further underscoring her expertise in the field.
Emma’s Homestay courses are tailored to the student’s interests and levels. Learning is both formal and informal. Emma has developed a teaching style combining classic educational methods with afternoon cultural activities. Her lessons are designed to stimulate and enhance the learner’s communicative skills through conversation practice. Each Homestay program will be tailored to each student’s individual needs. They will include guided tours, reading books and magazines, listening to CDs, watching videos in Italian, and using the Internet. Lessons will be designed to help the student improve language skills while at the same time being fun and relaxing.
You can choose to have either 10, 15, or 20 hours of lessons weekly. Generally, the lessons are taken during the morning, with the afternoon reserved for tours and other activities.
Booking Your Homestay with Emma: Emma offers a special rate for her Homestay experience in Pisa to readers of the Matta Blog.
