Aristonaftes Tourist Program

The Linguistic Lab

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Tourist program for all!
“We are unique in providing the experience of an interactive daily Greek lifestyle !”

Included in the program are:

-Visits to Ancient Olympia ( Birthplace of the Olympic Games ), Delphi, Mycenae, Nafplion, Ancient Corinthos, Athens and the Acropolis Museum, plus a Corinth canal / Isthmus cruise. Entrance to the museums are NOT included!
-Accommodation
-2 meals a day. (Breakfast at the hotel & dinner at a tanern)
-Transfers to and from the airport.
-Welcome and farewell parties for all attendees of our program.

OFFER: FOR EVERY 10 PARTICIPANTS, ONE IS FREE!
Also included in this program will be visits to popular archaeological sites (mentioned above), museums, local festivals and events and much more. You will also enjoy a range of language and historical lessons, as well as Greek dance lessons, and daily interaction in various cuisine related activities.

We would like to announce our new program called “ARISTONAFTES“ which is a tourist program for adults. The program will consist of a number of excursions to various places and points of interest in locations around the Peloponnese region of Greece.

Optional: visit to Kalavrita by train. This will include a visit to a dairy of feta & Greek yogurt production.
Optional: visit to the famous spas of Loutraki.

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Class schedule

Course duration
2 weeks
Start dates
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
5 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Tuesday and Thursday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Xylokastro.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 18 - 80 years old
Average 35 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

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"My experience was educational and welcoming!"

Claire Abell

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.

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Date of study
18 Sep 2019 - 21 Sep 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Two weeks as beautiful, pleasant and effective as I have not dreamed of."

Adrienne Schleifer, student from Austria

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!

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
2 Sep 2019 - 13 Sep 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Labis-Evi, Owners at The Linguistic Lab responded to this review.
23 September 2019

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.

"My listening and speaking skills have definitely improved and I felt myself like in a big family!"

Vilen Starokozhev

  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!

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2 weeks
Date of study
6 Oct 2013 - 25 Oct 2013
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"A marvellous course with very good and nice teacher!"

Ingela Westergren (last year my last name was Johansson)

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!!!

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
2 Jul 2018 - 13 Jul 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Bob and Evi, Owners at The Linguistic Lab responded to this review.
14 August 2019

We really hope to see you again soon! We really thank you and we are happy you enjoyed it!

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Housing

The Linguistic Lab offers the following housing types:
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Hotel - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner

Included
weekly
Housing type: Hotel
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and heating
Availability: 21 Jun 2020 - 23 Aug 2020
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Included
Hotel for our summer Aristonaftes Program- it comes with the program.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.

Flights and airport transfer

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 Xylokastro based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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