Our week-long Language and Culture Course has been a regular fixture in the Croatian Language School calendar since its pilot back in These annual trips embody much of our philosophy and are an informal and enjoyable way for students to consolidate and accelerate their learning, dive deeper into Croatian culture, and share tips and fellowship with like minded people.
Apart from immersion in the culture of our chosen location for the week, students also receive twelve hours of intensive language tuition, in small groups with native speakers.
In we ventured inland for the first time, to Osijek, from where we dipped into the culture and history of Slavonia and Baranja. In we returned to the coast and focused on the culture and history of the island of Vis. Our adventure started as we sailed away from Split and a couple of hours later we arrived on Vis.
We set off in search of our schoolhouse, which was in the middle of nowhere with beautiful views down to the coast and across open land. It felt almost immediately like a real home. After a lovely lunch nearby, we came back to rest and prepare for the evening party. We set up a spread of food which was really impressive, stood all the bottles up ready to pour and then awaited the appointed time.
Bit by bit all the expected guests arrived and were very complimentary about our summer trip base. Everyone sat around eating, drinking and chatting, getting to know each other and setting the scene for the week ahead. The following day the first excursion started at in two Land Rovers driven by knowledgeable, young guides who set off with us on a whistle stop tour of many of the historical military sights of the island.
