Italian + Italian Cooking and Wines
Babilonia

Italian + Italian Cooking and Wines (Taormina in Italy)

This course combines classes on Italian language, general language comprehension and learning about Italian cuisine and wine from both a theoretical and a practical point of view. This is a great linguistic and cultural program!

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.

  • Lesson Length : 45 min.
  • Class size : 10 max.

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Italian + Italian Cooking and Wines - Babilonia FOOD & WINE OF SICILY 20 lessons per week (15:00 hours)

  • Minimum age : 18 years

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Courses start every Monday April 2025

2 lessons “Food & wine of Sicily” (2 hours each) per week
Sicily has an extraordinary production of excellent wines, oils, cheeses, conserves, pastries, jams, etc. Come and learn more about the history and the traditions of the different products with a personal tasting experience. The course includes tasting and explanations about origin, production, recipes.

Italian + Italian Cooking and Wines - Babilonia COOKING CLASS WITH CHEF 20 lessons per week (15:00 hours)

  • Minimum age : 50 years

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Courses start every Monday April 2025

In addition of the 20 language courses, 2 afternoons a week,3 hours per session
This course is meant for those who wish to learn a more professional and sophisticated cuisine. In each session, you will learn how to prepare a full meal with a appetizer, 2 first cours (pasta, risotto or soup), a second course (vegetarian, meat or fish), side dish (salad or vegetables) and one dessert.

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Italian + Italian Cooking and Wines - 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€
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Italian + Italian Cooking and Wines - 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€
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Italian + Italian Cooking and Wines - Babilonia Optional : Transfer upon arrival

This option is available only if you request an accommodation
  • Catania airport
Total booking price: 630 €
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Italian + Italian Cooking and Wines Babilonia: activities

Sample program. Babilonia reserve the right to organize different activities every week (activities not included in the price of the course Italian + Italian Cooking and Wines)

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 + Italian Cooking and Wines - Babilonia Your language travel price

Italian + Italian Cooking and Wines

tuition 1 week(s)510 €
Booking fee40 €
Registration fees80 €
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0 extra night(s)0 €
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Total booking price630 €
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