Italian for Adults 50+
Babilonia

Italian for Adults 50+ (Taormina in Italy)

This is a two week program reserved for students 50+ who wish to learn the Italian language, while also experiencing Italian art and culture.

BABILONIA is the perfect school if your goal is to develop your communication skill, both oral and written.
The program has been developed from a communicative based approach and focuses on the four language abilities : listening, speaking, reading, writing.
Most of the course are divided into two parts : language analisys session followed by communicative activities session.
Plus, progress is monitored and all teachers meet weekly to faciliate organization and ensure proper student placement.

  • Minimum age : 50 years
  • Course : Monday to Friday

Italian for Adults 50+ - Babilonia Choose the number of weeks

Italian for Adults 50+ - Babilonia CLUB 50+ with 10 italian language lessons per week 10 lessons per week (07:30 hours)

2 weekCourses start April 2024

The programme in detail
10 Italian lessons per week combined with the following activity programme:
First week :
• Monday lunch together at school & orientation and information
• Tuesday “History of Sicily” (lecture at school)
• Wednesday trip to Etna (half-day hiking excursion)
• Thursday Cooking class: Sicilian cooking lesson
• Friday Free day to explore
• Saturday/Sunday Trip to Siracuse, Neapolis and Ortigia
• Monday Free day to explore
• Tuesday Lecture on The Sicilian Writers in the Italian Literature
• Wednesday trip to Trip to Savoca e Forza d’Agrò
• Thursday “Cheese & Wines of Sicily” (lecture & tasting)
• Friday Free day to explore
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Italian for Adults 50+ - Babilonia CLUB 50+ with 20 Italian language lessons per week 20 lessons per week (15:00 hours)

2 weekCourses start April 2024

This program is specifically geared to travellers over 50 who want to study Italian and, at the same time, learn more about the history, the culture, the traditions and the society of Sicily including cooking, food and wines of Sicily ! It’s the perfect way to enjoy a full cultural experience in a leisure time while socializing with new friends.
Language classes take place in the morning, with a whole range of cultural activities and excursions following in the afternoons and evenings.


The programme in detail
20 Italian lessons per week combined with the following activity programme:
First week :
• Saturday/Sunday arrival day
• Monday lunch together at school & orientation and information
• Tuesday “History of Sicily” (lecture at school)
• Wednesday trip to Etna (half-day hiking excursion)
• Thursday Cooking class: Sicilian cooking lesson
• Friday Free day to explore
• Saturday/Sunday Trip to Siracuse, Neapolis and Ortigia
• Monday Free day to explore
• Tuesday Lecture on The Sicilian Writers in the Italian Literature
• Wednesday trip to Trip to Savoca e Forza d’Agrò
• Thursday “Cheese & Wines of Sicily” (lecture & tasting)
• Saturday/Sunday departure day
More information:

Italian for Adults 50+ - Babilonia Choose a type of accommodation

Italian for Adults 50+ - Babilonia Homestay Homestay

  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 10-20 min.

We have a certain number of families, couples and single adults, who make available room in their residence. Many are available with boarding options (meals), which include breakfast only, half-boar (breakfast & lunch or dinner). Obviously this accomodation option requires a greater commitment not only on the part of the property owner, but also on the part the student. It is well suited to those who desire a more immersive learning experience and additional daily practice speaking Italian. THE AIR CONDITIONING SUPPLEMENT IS €50.00 PER WEEK TO BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE ACCOMMODATION OWNER

Accommodation options1 week1 night
364€52€
294€42€
434€62€
364€52€
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Italian for Adults 50+ - Babilonia Studio Independent studio apartment

Air-conditioningBarbecueBilliardInternet accessKitchen accessLaundry facilitiesMicrowaveRefrigeratorSwimming poolTable FootballTelephoneTVWifi
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 10-20 min.

We have a number of independant apartments available for those who prefer private accomodation. Frequently, we have single students or couples who prefer the privacy of their own apartement.

Accommodation options1 week
364€
539€
Number of weeks of accommodations

Italian for Adults 50+ - Babilonia Optional : Transfer upon arrival

This option is available only if you request an accommodation
  • Catania airport
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Italian for Adults 50+ Babilonia: activities

Sample program. Babilonia reserve the right to organize different activities every week (activities not included in the price of the course Italian for Adults 50+)

Week 1

Day 1

Saturday / Sunday :
Arrival day

Day 2

Monday :
Lunch together at school & orientation and information
“Taormina: an open air Art History lesson!” (guided walking tour)

Day 3

Tuesday :
“History of Sicily” (lecture at school)

Day 4

Wednesday :
Trip to Etna (half-day hiking excursion)

Day 5

Thursday :
“A sweet journey through Sicily” : visit to the Chocolate Museum in Forza d’Agrò

Day 6

Friday :
“Sicilia in bocca!” (cooking lesson: presentation, cooking & tasting)

Day 7

Saturday :
Free day

Week 2

Day 1

Sunday :
Trip to Agrigento, visiting the Greek temples valley and Piazza Armerina, visiting the Roman Villa del Casale (full day guided excursion)

Day 2

Monday :
“The Sicilian Writers in the Italian Literature” (lecture at school)

Day 3

Tuesday :
“A Cup of Tea at Casa Cuseni Museum” (guided tour of Casa Cuseni)

Day 4

Wednesday :
Trip to Syracuse, visiting the archaeological site and Ortigia, Syracuse baroque area (half-day guided excursion)

Day 5

Thursday :
“Cheese & Wines of Sicily” (lecture & tasting)

Day 6

Saturday / Sunday :
Departure day

Italian for Adults 50+ - Babilonia Your language travel price

Italian for Adults 50+

tuition 2 week(s)1160 €
Booking fee40
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Total booking price1200 €
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