homestay in italia a Sesto Fiorentino con lisa
Homestay with Lisa in
Sesto Fiorentino (Florence)
Experience Italian language and culture from inside a real Tuscan home with Lisa in Sesto Fiorentino. Just a few kilometers from Florence, Lisa opens her doors to students seeking an authentic, warm, and family-centered immersion in Italian. You’ll live like a true local—sharing meals, conversations, and daily life with a welcoming Italian family who is passionate about language, culture, and connection.
Your homestay with Lisa blends structured Italian lessons with natural, spontaneous opportunities to speak throughout the day. Whether you’re practicing Italian over breakfast, chatting during a walk around the neighborhood, or learning new vocabulary during a cooking lesson in her spacious kitchen, your language progress will unfold organically and joyfully. Lisa tailors each day to your interests, balancing study time with cultural experiences that make learning fun and memorable.
Staying with Lisa means becoming part of a lively, multilingual household. With a background in interpreting, a love of languages, and years spent living abroad, Lisa understands perfectly the challenges—and joys—of learning Italian as a second language. Her twin daughters, her husband, and even her parents downstairs will help you feel instantly at home. Together, you’ll enjoy a dynamic, friendly environment where improving your Italian feels effortless.
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For details on pricing and availability, please contact Melissa directly. If you’ve submitted a homestay request form and haven’t received a prompt reply, send Melissa a message to ensure your submission was received.
Welcome to Sesto Fiorentino—your peaceful home base just 5 km from Florence. Nestled at the foot of Monte Morello and surrounded by nature, olive trees, and ancient paths, Sesto is the perfect blend of quiet village life and easy access to the artistic heart of Tuscany. Here you’ll feel completely immersed in authentic Italian language and culture while enjoying the tranquility of a true local community.
Sesto Fiorentino is a strategic gateway to Tuscany. Exceptionally well connected to Florence Airport, the main train station, and major highways, it offers the ideal starting point for day trips, cultural outings, and vineyard explorations. From Etruscan archaeological treasures such as the impressive Tomba della Montagnola, to the Medici Villa Petraia—one of the most beautiful and historic villas in the region—Sesto is rich with history and beauty at every corner.
And yet, Florence is only minutes away. In just 15 minutes by train or car, you can be in the center of the Renaissance city—strolling through elegant boutiques, visiting world-class museums, savoring an aperitivo on a rooftop terrace overlooking the Duomo, or enjoying a night of theater, opera, or music. Sesto offers the perfect rhythm: peaceful mornings in nature, vibrant afternoons or evenings in Florence, and countless opportunities to learn Italian by living it.
Meet Your Italian Teacher Lisa and her Family
Lisa is an interpreter, translator, yoga instructor—and a warm, enthusiastic Italian teacher who loves sharing her language and culture with students from around the world. Having lived abroad for ten years in Canada, Indonesia, Australia, and Paris, she understands what it’s like to learn a second language and connects easily with people from all backgrounds.
Her family is at the heart of the homestay experience: her husband (an avid hiker), her lively 12-year-old twin daughters who love ballet and chatting with students, and her parents who live downstairs and are always ready to invite guests in for a coffee. With Lisa, you’ll feel immediately welcomed, inspired, and truly “at home.”
Your Home in Sesto Fiorentino
You’ll stay in Lisa’s family home located in the historic center of Sesto Fiorentino, near the ancient Romanic church and at the foot of Monte Morello. The neighborhood is peaceful, walkable, and surrounded by nature—olive groves, wooded trails, and beautiful views.
Your private room is cozy, comfortable, and thoughtfully prepared for guests. You’ll share delicious home-cooked meals, enjoy relaxed conversations around the table, and experience genuine Italian family life.
What to Expect from Lisa’s Homestay Language Course
Italian Lessons with Lisa
Lisa will create a personalized program based on your level, interests, and learning style. Lessons are:
✔ Held at home in a friendly, relaxed environment
✔ Highly interactive, focusing on speaking and understanding
✔ Adapted for all levels—from beginners to advanced learners
✔ Blended with daily life and real-world experiences
✔ Designed to help you improve quickly, naturally, and confidently
Classes may take place: Around the kitchen table, during a cooking class, On a walk to Villa Petraia, drinking cappuccino in a bar, Or even during a peaceful Italian-yoga morning session. You’ll learn vocabulary you’ll actually use—and you’ll remember it because it’s tied to real experiences and memories.
Cultural Activities & Outings
Lisa offers an enriching program of outings that bring Tuscany’s history, nature, and flavors to life.
In Sesto Fiorentino
• Guided walk through the historic center
• Visit to Villa Petraia, a jewel of the Medici family
• Hike on Monte Morello with Lisa’s husband
• Exploration of the ancient Etruscan Tomb of Montagnola
• Visit to the historic Manifattura Ginori porcelain factory
• Stop at the town’s beautiful library full of history
Florence is 15 Minutes Away!
• Museum visits: Uffizi, Accademia, Palazzo Vecchio
• Rooftop aperitivo with panoramic views
• Elegant shopping day along Via Tornabuoni
• Dinner in a trattoria, evening at the theater or opera
• Artist-inspired walks following the footsteps of Dante, Michelangelo, and Botticelli
Food, Wine & Tuscan Living
• Dinner in local restaurants or trattorie
• Wine tasting in the Chianti hills
• Cooking together as a family
• Italian lessons over spaghetti or gelato
• Vineyard walks and visits to local farms
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