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Language Tours in Australia

LANGUAGE IMMERSION & CULTURAL TOURS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS IN AUSTRALIA

Are you looking for ways to expand your students’ vocabulary, improve their accents and build confidence? A language tour right here in Australia may be the answer. You don’t have to travel overseas to gain real-world experience! Your students can fast track their skills while simultaneously being immersed in creative, cultural and experiential learning activities.

Immerse students in active learning opportunities that straddle the continents such as Arabic, French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Mandarin, Thai and Vietnamese

 

Students can expect to :
Fast track their language proficiency through intensive customised classes
Participate in meaningful, intercultural experiences, through cooking classes, artistic analysis (art, theatre, music, literature), guided tours of cultural districts, workshops, meeting local characters and subject matter experts
Have opportunities to develop all four abilities (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
Revise and improve their vocabulary, grammar and accent
Learn about the culture through an Australian perspective

Can’t find what you need? No problem. We can custom design a program for you!

La Bella Lingua
Designed for: Italian Language Students – Customised to your desired level

Students enrich their Italian speaking, listening, reading and writing skills through a selection of cultural workshops, language classes and guided tours. Curriculum aligned learning outcomes are delivered through a range of topics and thematic experiences that traverse the regions of Italy, such as dance, art, history, cooking and cultural integration.

Tour Highlights:

  • Engage in the personal stories of Italian café and restaurant communities, practicing your Italian speaking on a custom designed Italian language guided tour.
  • Participate in a regional Italian cooking class, learning the traditions, techniques, culture and linguistic nuances of the region
  • Trace the influence of Italian painters, sculptors and thinkers on western art and philosophy
  • Explore the characters of Commedia dell’ Arte and delve into the world of improvisation while developing speaking skills
  • Develop your vocabulary through cuisine with a pasta making and gelato workshop

This program can be tailored to your individual needs. It can also be adapted to younger year levels or to be in one location/state. Please contact us for further information.

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La langue et l’art de vivre à la française
Designed for: French Language Students – Customised to your desired level

Immerse your students in an active exploration of French language and culture. Exploring a range of themes and topics, students develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, through tailored workshops, cultural activities and guided tours, designed to meet your schools learning outcomes. Activities on tour are conducted in French (where possible), providing students an opportunity to put into practice their language skills, in a wide range of contextual settings.

Tour Highlights:

  • Participate in the lifestyle and culture of France playing petanque
  • Explore iconic locations on an immersive French speaking guided tour
  • Instructed in French, create an array of delicious French recipes, from crepes to cassoulet
  • Engage in collaborative acting experiences that facilitates interactions in common social situations

This program can be tailored to your individual needs. It can also be adapted to other year levels or to be in one location/state. Please contact us for further information.

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Chinese Mandarin Language Program
Designed for: Chinese Mandarin Language Students – Customised to your desired level

Dào shān xué hǎi is an immersive Chinese cultural and language tour designed to enhance your students Mandarin speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Students explore the history of Chinese migration, its impact on Australian history and engage in a range of experiential activities and cultural workshops including exposure to regional cuisines, unique arts and crafts, dance and sport.

Tour Highlights:

  • Take part in a wushu training class
  • Discover the Chinese Australian experience during a Mandarin led guided tour through Chinatown
  • Create signature tea blends with access to 40 different botanical herbs, roots, seeds and barks used in traditional Chinese teas and medicine.
  • Learn how to write Chinese characters with a brush, beginning with simple exercises on brushstrokes and graduating to “standard script” (Kaishu)
  • Make handmade dumplings while exploring the various folding techniques and fillings common across China

This program can be tailored to your individual needs. It can also be adapted to other year levels or to be in one location/state. Please contact us for further information.

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Japanese Language Program
Designed for: Japanese Language Students – Customised to your desired level

Exploring a range of topics and themes such as music, dance, art, cooking and influence on Australian culture, students enrich their Japanese speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, through a selection of cultural workshops, language classes and guided tours. Activities and workshops on tour are conducted in Japanese (where possible). Engage in cultural activities that explore the concept of ‘wabi, sabi’ or transience and imperfection.

Tour Highlights:

  • Discover the history of origami, hanko and sumi-e painting in an immersive workshop
  • Unleash your inner artist by learning to draw Manga style faces and even chibi (cute style) Japanese characters.
  • Engage in Yukata dress up, the casual style of kimono worn in Japan to summer festivals
  • Learn the fundamentals of Japanese ingredients and flavours with cooking tips, tricks and techniques in a traditional Japanese cooking class
  • Participate in an Aikido group session that involves breath work, meditative movement, technical instruction, and the practice of spontaneous harmonic action

This program can be tailored to your individual needs. It can also be adapted to other year levels or to be in one location/state. Please contact us for further information.

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German Language Program
Designed for: German Language Students – Customised to your desired level

German culture in Australia has a long and rich history, being one of the first of the European settlers to arrive to Australia. The German language tours in Australia capitalise on this longevity and provide unique learning opportunities across a broad spectrum of immersive experiences ranging from cuisine, music, philosophy and design. Each interaction is crafted to maximise speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.

Tour Highlights:

  • Translate a German recipe before trying your hand at a cooking one of Germany’s regional specialities
  • Singing is a popular recreational activity in Germany, join a local German singing club to practice your language skills in full voice!
  • Take a German language guided tour to explore the influence of German design principles in Australian architecture while expanding your vocabulary as you tour iconic locations.
  • Explore the German identity as you engage in a German language Traditional Folk-Dance session facilitating spoken German in a social context
  • Understanding German society through its philosophy and music

This program can be tailored to your individual needs. It can also be adapted to other year levels or to be in one location/state. Please contact us for further information.

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Delivering your desired learning outcomes

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No pre-packaged tours

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We maximise relevant learnings and then measure student outcomes

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Contact us to discuss your unique requirements. After providing us with a comprehensive brief, you will receive an individually researched and comprehensive itinerary, directly linked to your curriculum and desired learning outcomes

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