Welcome Home to Trento: Maria Cristina’s Homestay in Trento, positioned near Verona and Lake Garda, presents a delightful opportunity to learn Italian with an experienced teacher in Italy’s northeast. Steeped in art and history, Trento features frescoed palaces, a charming castle, Renaissance monuments, and intricate squares and alleyways. The city is also famous for its wineries and celebrated grappa.
Trento offers a wealth of activities to enjoy year-round, each season bringing its unique charm. During the winter months, the landscape transforms into a snowy wonderland, perfect for picturesque walks followed by cozy meals in warm mountain shelters. Trento’s climate heats up in the summer, making it ideal for swimming and sunbathing along the lake shores. Whether it’s exploring the natural beauty or indulging in seasonal activities, Trento provides a delightful experience in every season.
Additionally, you can easily access other major Italian cities from Trento: Verona is just an hour away, Mantua is 90 minutes away, and Venice can be reached in two hours.
Cristina’s Home in Trento
Since 2013, Maria Cristina has welcomed foreign students into her spacious, airy home in Trento, just five minutes from the city center and right behind the Buonconsiglio Castle. Maria Cristina, whose interests in art, cinema, literature, and nature hikes with friends, creates a lively and culturally rich environment.
Her home is well-appointed and air-conditioned, ensuring all guests’ comfortable and relaxed stay. Accommodations include a choice of twin or double rooms, each with a private bathroom. Guests are invited to make themselves at home, sharing the family’s living room and kitchen, making for a welcoming and communal living experience.
What to Expect from Maria Cristina’s Homestay Language Course
What to Expect from Maria Cristina’s Language Course: Maria Cristina’s Italian Homestay offers an immersive language and cultural experience tailored for individuals and couples at all proficiency levels. The program includes daily Italian conversation practice and lessons with all learning materials provided, along with a thoughtfully curated schedule of activities, including excursions around Trento and surrounding towns, visits to local wineries, museums, and concerts. Accommodation is full board, with weekly cleaning, laundry service, and Wi-Fi access.
Each day begins with breakfast and a relaxed Italian chat, followed by structured Italian lessons. The learning continues with real-world practice during outings in Trento and its surroundings. Destinations may include Rovereto, home to the Mart museum; Bolzano, with its Castel Roncolo and panoramic Dolomite views; Arte Sella’s Land Art museum in Valsugana; the castle-studded Val di Non; the picturesque Adige Valley with Castello di Avio; Caldaro’s Wine Route; Madonna di Campiglio; and Trentino’s many enchanting lakes and ponds.
Maria Cristina tailors lessons to each student’s proficiency level and interests, incorporating local events like art exhibitions, concerts, and food and wine tastings. Almost every day includes a planned excursion with lunch at a traditional trattoria, merging cultural and culinary experiences. The program also covers aperitifs, coffee, gelato, and snacks, creating an all-inclusive environment where guests rarely need to reach for their wallet.
To further enhance the experience, there’s a day trip to either Verona or Mantua, enriching the cultural journey. Transportation to and from Verona’s airport is also included, along with Maria Cristina’s dedicated guidance each day. This holistic approach ensures meaningful progress in Italian language skills while fully immersing guests in Italian culture and lifestyle.
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