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This simple but effective recipe will produce a study-holiday with optimum results and just the right quantity of colour and flavour.

Ingredients. Before you start, make sure that you have all the following ingredients:

• 1 language school (large enough to cope but small enough to care) We recommend SunStudies in Posada
• A team of professional staff
• A healthy portion of personal attention
• A relaxed atmosphere
• Fine weather
• Just the right quantity of quality food and wine.

Procedure. Follow these simple step-by-step instructions:

1. Place the language school in Posada, a tranquil seaside town on the beautiful east coast of Sardinia (48 km south of Olbia).
2. Decorate the coast and surrounding area with wonderful, unspoilt nature and breathtakingly, beautiful beaches.
3. Offer guaranteed small groups (max 6 students) ensuring maximum progress.
4. Create highly enjoyable and interesting lessons, using own teaching materials, greatly appreciated by previous students.
5. Reward students for their hard work by offering free-of-charge refreshments during the break.
6. Arrange taxi hire/car hire/bike hire and bus timetables to help students arriving from the port and airport or for those who wish to have the maximum freedom of movement during their stay.
7. Personally meet students at their accommodation, when they arrive and help them settle in.
8. Leave students marinating in the Sardinian sun, while they savour the sea-view from their terrace.
9. Anticipate student requirements by providing them with a “SunStudies Information File” full of useful details, maps, excursions and places to visit.
10. Give students all the necessary help to organize their free time, in order that they see the very best the region has to offer.
11. Offer special combination courses such as “Italian and Sailing” or “Italian and Diving”.
12. Create a new, fun-filled, innovative course, called “Inter-Acting in Italian” ideal for all students who wish to overcome their initial or constant fears of speaking a foreign language.
13. Pour over a large quantity of good humour, mixed with friendly smiles.
14. Serve and enjoy the SunStudies experience!!

If you now have an “appetite” to know more then … read on

If you are asking yourself: “Why Sardinia?” then that is because you have obviously never visited this wonderful island.

Sardinia, the second largest island in the Mediterranean, is a marvel of natural, unspoilt beauty. The island, rich in history and tradition, is surrounded by a remarkably beautiful, crystal-clear, turquoise sea.

The geographical location of Posada ( on the east coast,48 km south of Olbia), makes it an ideal location for visiting the best the island has to offer. Short trips from Posada take students to secluded, award-winning beaches, ancient Nuragic forts and internationally famous festivals.

The medieval town of Posada is perched on a rocky hill-top, overlooking the river valley, the local fruit orchards, lagoon and five kilometre-long sandy beach.

The wet-land nature reserve, comprising the Posada river and the extensive lagoon, is home to a multitude of waterfowl including the
colourful gruccione and elegant pink flamingo, who annually visit this area.

Montalbo, an imposing white-granite mountain, dominates the horizon and is an ideal location for nature lovers and hikers.

The cobbled streets running through the old town are a delight to wander along and the 360°C view from Posada’s 12th century tower is breath-taking.

Sunstudies chose this “all-Italian town,” firm in the belief that in order for students to effectively study and practise their language skills, it is necessary for them to have a situation where, once lessons have finished, meeting the locals, ordering meals, or choosing wine, will necessitate them experimenting with the Italian language. Don’t be too concerned, for here in Posada, time takes on a different aspect, patiently waiting while you think and never hurrying you as you speak.
So simply relax, chat and have fun…