The Linguistic Lab
ADAMOPOULOU 10, Xylokastro, Korinthia 20400, Greece
The Linguistic Lab
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Actividades
Horario de clases está sujeto a cambio dependiendo de la disponibilidad y temporada.
PRICE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ……
*Transfer from Athens International Airport to Host Families and back
*The homestay program with carefully chosen families (1 to 2 weeks)
*3 meals every day
*One trip for sightseeing and museums per week (MEALS ARE NOT INCLUDED)
*Entrance to museums is NOT included!
*In summer, we watch the farmers work in the vineyards and make wine. We also learn to sing some Greek songs, make excursions around the area, and talk a lot in Greek (for Greeks!) and English.
The program is offered free to a guide who accompanies a group of 10 students!
A special experience for young people who are interested in seeing what life is really like in Greece by staying with actual Greek families with young people of the same age.
Our HomeStay program is ONLY available during the summer, and is a 2-week program. (can be arranged for longer)
(Residential option is available)
The program is very attractive to people who are active, open-minded and ready to accept the traditions and life-styles of the Greeks.
The main objective is to bring different cultures together, forming long-lasting friendships. Every year student – visitors enjoy the hospitality for which Greeks are so famous.
The families who are hosts, are looking forward to sharing their homes every time. The “Linguistic Lab” program takes place only in summer.
1) Age requirements: 10 – 19 years old. No color, sex or religious discrimination, whatsoever.
2) About you: Applicants should be socially adept and capable of adapting to and learning about other lifestyles. These students should have an open outlook towards new experiences.
3) Host Families: We take great care in matching the students with Host Families who
have similar hobbies, habits, etc., (For that reason we need as much detailed information about each student as possible).
4) Meals: Students/Participants will have 3 square meals a day with their Host Families.
5) Extra expenses: Any souvenirs or extra snacks etc. besides what the Host Families provide should be paid for by each student/participant on his own.
6) Alcohol: A strict rule against alcohol use of any kind is enforced. If such incidents
should occur the student will be send home immediately.
7) Contact: A 24-hour telephone number will be made available to parents. The
coordinators in Greece can also be reached at all times.
8) Documents: A passport is required, and in some cases, a Visa may be needed.
9) Insurance: All Greek vehicles are obliged by law to be insured, however policies differ from company to company. Therefore it is suggested that health and accident insurance is provided by each student’s family. Keep in mind, however that any medical treatment for minor health problems, injuries, first aid, etc. is provided by local Health Centers, which are totally equipped with modern facilities. These services are free of charge.
In case of serious illness or injury and parents require their child’s return, flight expenses are covered by us.
10) Clothing: Being aware that this program takes place during the hot, dry months of summer in Greece, necessary clothing would be light weight casual wear. Good walking shoes, swim wear, sports equipment (tennis rackets, etc) are strongly recommended.
Chilly weather is unusual but a jacket or sweater might be a good idea. Young people in Greece wear much the same things at night as young American people.
11) Extra activities: Aside from the everyday activities of each Host Family (swimming, movies, taking walks, conversing, etc.) one 1-day trips/week to Ancient sites of historical interest, theaters, etc. have been programmed as well as opportunities to experience Greek traditional dancing, a boat trip through the Corinthian Canal, Greek lessons and other group activities.
12) Lost: Articles, money, property of any kind are the responsibility of the owner. Bear in mind that crime in Greece is practically non-existent, giving us the security to walk freely, especially here, in the villages where our program takes place. It is suggested that students should do all transactions using traveler’s cheques, not cash.
13) The responsibilities of the airline companies are regulated by the Warsaw treaty.
We are NOT responsible for airfare tickets.
Medio | 6 estudiantes |
Máximo | 8 estudiantes |
Rango de edades | 10 - 19 años |
Medio | 15 años |
Nuestra escuela de idiomas está totalmente certificada y registrada-ISO 9001, con maestros certificados.
El laboratorio lingüístico - Language & Beyond!
The Linguistic Lab (LL) comenzó inicialmente como una escuela de inglés por Labis Filis, graduada de la Universidad de Indiana en Economía y Administración de Empresas.
Al regresar a su hogar en la hermosa zona costera de Xylokastro-Grecia, los lugareños llevaban a sus hijos a Labis en busca de ayuda con sus estudios del idioma inglés.
Después de su servicio militar, estableció oficialmente The Linguistic Lab en 1989, que pronto se convirtió en un esfuerzo muy exitoso con 3 almuerzos en la zona.
Con licencia: ISO 9001. Registrados, con cuidado personal, maestros nativos que hablan inglés, inspiradores entornos de aula equipados con la tecnología actual e involucrados en la comunidad, LL ha ganado un nicho especial sobre la gran cantidad de grandes cadenas lingüísticas. Muy respetada en su entorno, la escuela funciona todo el año e incorpora un plan de estudios desde los niveles de Kindergarten hasta el nivel de dominio.
Para mejorar aún más la misión de la escuela (y debido a la falta de un verdadero programa de intercambio estudiantil en Grecia), Labis lanzó el Programa de Alojamiento en Casa donde los estudiantes angloparlantes se alojan con familias anfitrionas seleccionadas cuyos niños quieren practicar su inglés: un éxito-beneficio exitoso intercambio de conciencia!
Con un espíritu de progreso y crecimiento personal, Labis también patrocina la concientización y la difusión en la comunidad al involucrar a oradores invitados en temas educativos pertinentes tanto para padres como para niños (desde psicología infantil hasta prácticas ambientales, etc.). Basta con decir que el laboratorio lingüístico practica una educación de conciencia positiva que está más allá del lenguaje.
En retrospectiva, LL agregó el Programa de Lengua y Cultura Griega que cumple con nuestras investigaciones de Omogeneia: los griegos en el extranjero que quieren que [sus hijos] mejoren su lengua y cultura griegas. Con el entorno escolar y el programa de estadía en casa en funcionamiento, nos sentimos honrados de atender esta consulta especial. El programa Omogeneia está disponible todo el año, ya sea en arreglos de alojamiento en casa o guiados por el grupo (bienvenidos los no griegos). ¡La Pascua en la Grecia rural es una maravilla espiritual y cultural! ¡Este programa es una experiencia reconfortante en ambos lados!
Además, en lugar de las consultas de los padres, LL ahora es anfitrión de un Programa de Adultos para cualquier persona que desee una interacción local en sus viajes, mejorando su experiencia y conocimiento. Este programa está disponible todo el año, solo para grupos. ¡Estamos orgullosos de celebrar el idioma y la cultura griega con usted personalmente!
Hemos nombrado apropiadamente nuestros programas "más allá del idioma": ARISTONAUTS: ¡diferentes por diseño!
Por misión, no es solo un tour. Son unas vacaciones, son una educación, son interacciones prácticas, en una celebración de la lengua y la cultura griegas, explorando la hélice del tiempo para desarrollar el conocimiento, la sabiduría, la verdad. Todos los programas incluyen transporte terrestre, alojamiento, comidas, visitas a sitios, además de una multitud de cosas que hacer. Todos los programas incorporan clases de idioma por opción, disponibles para todos. Vea las páginas pertinentes para más detalles. Con la crisis financiera de Grecia, nunca ha habido un mejor momento para visitar. Ven, explora con nosotros - ¡SE UN ARISTONAUTA!
OFERTA: POR CADA 15 PARTICIPANTES, ¡EL 16 SE OFRECE GRATIS!
Las nacionalidades y edades de The Linguistic Lab cambian según el período, los cursos y los niveles. A lo largo del año, la edad media es 15 años. En el verano, la edad media is 15 años.
no ofrece clases durante los días festivos debajo. La escuela no da reembolso para estos días perdidos, pues cuídese cuando elige sus fechas de viaje.
Xylokastro es una ciudad pequeña, ubicada en el centro de la costa norte del Peloponeso, con el Golfo de Corinto al frente y las líneas montañosas detrás.
Este antiguo sitio de los Astronautas * es hoy un área rural serena con actividades agrícolas, de pesca y, sin embargo, un estilo de vida griego muy energizante. Aldeas agradables están situadas una tras otra a lo largo de la playa frente a algunas cordilleras hermosas a ambos lados del Golfo de Corinto.
Convenientemente cerca de varios sitios históricos marcados por la tierra, ofrece una gran variedad de cosas para hacer, ¡involucrando todos sus sentidos!
Estamos a solo 75 millas al sur de Atenas, hogar del Partenón.
Acrocorinthos, la fortaleza de los tiempos arcaico, clásico y medieval, está a solo 25 millas de distancia.
Delphi, considerado el centro del mundo en la antigüedad y hogar del famoso oráculo de Delphi, está a solo 60 millas de nosotros.
Kalavrita, (40 millas) donde comenzó el levantamiento contra el gobierno turco de 400 años, así como Mycenae (45 millas) cuyo fundador mitológico fue Perseo, hijo de Zeus y Danae, están aún más cerca.
El más famoso por su acústica y el teatro antiguo bien conservado de Grecia, Epidaurus, está a solo 55 millas, mientras que Nemea, donde se celebran los Juegos Panhelénicos cada 2 años, está a 45 millas de distancia.
Nafplion, fundado mitológicamente por Nafplios, hijo de Poseidón, que participó en la Campaña Argonauta, también está a 45 millas de distancia.
La antigua Olimpia, donde nació el Espíritu Olímpico hace tanto tiempo, está a 125 millas de distancia.
Con tanta belleza y gloria rodeando el área, ¿es de extrañar por qué la gente aquí cree que vive en el Paraíso?
Very well prepared classes, individualization of the education process. The teachers were open, competent and very friendly. I received educational materials on an ongoing basis. The school building has an excellent location - it is in the center of the town.
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We are so happy to have you in one of our programs. We hope to see you again in the future!
Labis
My short time in Xylokastro was spent with Labis Filis. He explained the history of the school as well as his experiences as a teacher. Labis also showed my friend and I each location.
Ver los detalles » Leer más...The Linguistic Lab is a very personal oriented, flexible and hospitable school. I could choose between different options. My wishes were taken seriously and fulfilled in the most beautiful way. With honest effort, a lot of experience and commitment the school makes Greece and its high culture accessible to strangers.
I was the only student of a young, radiant and charming teacher. She was motivating, spreading good energy and enhanced me to make a big step forward in my knowledge. The targets were well organized and her explanations clear. Learning was fun, without too much effort. At the end of a lesson a practical exercise: e.g. buying necessary medicine in the pharmacy or specialties on the market, photo shooting …etc..
Because I have problems with air conditioning, our lessons could take place in the little garden in a wooden Pavilion. If we needed a knife to cut some fruit or if I had forgotten my water bottle – no problem, the school was always ready to help.
Xylokastro is a small seaside resort, with a stone beach, gentle waves and very clean water. From a picturesque harbor starts a long promenade along the shore until a forest and further … Bike paths and many restaurants, coffee houses, ice cream parlors, bars etc.
There are playgrounds for children, different sport facilities like biking (with possibility to rent), football, tennis, beach volleyball, etc.
You will find souvenirs, fashion jewelry, clothes, usual supermarkets, once a week a folk market – Greek fruit and vegetables are especially tasty!
Highlight were two excursions on my choice to a) Kalavryta and b) Nafplion, to which the director of the Linguistic Lab, Mr. Labis Filis, invited and drove in his private car! The English speaking girl of my host family could join us, Mr. Filis invited generously. Explanations, interesting comments and the provided background story led to a good exchange. At the second trip Mr. Filis’ two sons joined us. I liked their company very much.
Due to my experience in language learning, I wanted to live with a Greek family. Finding them was kind of a challenge for Mr. Filis. But finally solution was found. I was staying with a couple, who could not have been better: easy going, tolerant and warm hearted! They prepared wonderful Greek food. They had two lovely daughters, 6 and 12 years old, 3 big rescued dogs, and 3 cats, and were also willing to take an old lady like me as guest. Soon I was part of the family.
For years my happiest holiday!
Adrienne,
We really feel very lucky to have you for two weeks.
We all are going to miss you.
Incredibly sweet, polite, discreet, compassionate, patient and with a huge smile.
I spent with «The Linguistic Lab (LL)» memorable three weeks in October 2013. The school is very conveniently located in the center of Xylokastro and the sea nearby. Headmaster LABIS FILIS, a friendly and attentive person, supported me from the beginning and we became friends. He selected for me excellent teachers. They specially designed my individual tuition plan for adult to improve my English in the short time period. They helped me along the whole course, correcting all the errors, thus allowing me to acquire the level of my proficient speaking skills. I studied English in classes until lunch, and in my spare time the LL organized for me interesting excursions to various unforgettable places, to the mountains, ancient sites. LL also provides a cultural program. It was truly remarkable! I have learnt a lot from this course and also met some interesting people. I had a lot of fun! I would like to express my gratitude to the excellent tutors: mss. Aggeliki, Angela, Louise, they are qualified, experienced, patient and affable persons! I became more confident and fluent in speaking English. My listening and speaking skills have definitely improved and I felt myself like in a big family!
Ver los detalles » Leer más...I was taking a beginner course in the beautiful Greek language during 2 weeks in 2018!
Got a very nice and good female teacher and a very flexible schedule.
As it was very hot that summer it was a good thing to divide my schooldays so
I could be able to “think” and relax in the middle of the week!
The classroom was nice and with air conditioner. To be able to get some little to
eat and drink during the little brake was a good thing!
To have a goodbye-lunch was a very nice initiative to be invited to because
I couldn’t take part of the party the evening before my last day due to transportation problem!
I will certainly come back to this school when I wish to learn some more!
It will not be during summertime as it was too hot to think sometimes!!!
We really hope to see you again soon! We really thank you and we are happy you enjoyed it!
Las familias anfitrionas son seleccionadas muy cuidadosamente y le ofrece al estudiante una oportunidad de aprender mucho más sobre la cultura local en un ambiente cómodo mientras estudia Griego en Xilokastro. Estas familias generalmente quedan between 10 - 20 minutos de la escuela por transporte público. Las familias normalmente ofrecen un plan de comidas económico que lo permite probar la cocina del país. Si tiene requisitos especiales o restricciones de dieta (debido a su religión o razónes de salud), por favor infórmenos de antemano. Su alojamiento empieza el domingo antes del primer día de clases y termina el sabado después del último día de clase a menos que se indique de otra manera. Aprenda más sobre las familias anfitrionas
Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
La escuela no puede realizar el proceso de aplicación de visas en nombre de los estudiantes.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Xilokastro based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Estudia en el extranjero sin preocupaciones con la cobertura del seguro de salud y de efectos personales de Language International. Cuando reservas un curso con nosotros, puedes optar por comprar un plan de seguro amplio que cubra no sólo tus costos de atención de la salud, ¡sino también la pérdida de tus pertenencias personales. Necesita reservar su seguro de antemano.
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