Standard Course
Babilonia

Standard Course (Taormina in Italy)

This program is recommended for those who wish to learn a language and also be able to do other activities. Improve your communication skills through application in a variety of everyday situations. This course enables you to improve your grammatical knowledge, your vocabulary and your pronunciation.
The standard general course is suitable for those who want to learn or improve a language, while having the opportunity to practice it everyday in the country where it is spoken.
A standard course is generally less than 22 hours a week.

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.
  • Minimum level required : Beginner to Advanced
  • Minimum age : 18 years
  • Course : Monday to Friday

Standard Course - Babilonia Choose the number of weeks

Standard Course - Babilonia SEMI-STANDARD COURSE 10 lessons per week (07:30 hours)

1 week2 week3 week4 week5 week6 week7 week8 week1 extra week(s)Add for + 8 weeks
100€
Courses start April 2024

2 lessons per day : language analysis or communicative activities
Designed for those who want to study only for a limited time each day, focusing on language analysis activities or communicative tasks.
Time table : 09.30 - 11.00 or 11.30 - 13.00

Standard Course - Babilonia STANDARD COURSE 20 lessons per week (15:00 hours)

1 week2 week3 week4 week5 week6 week7 week8 week1 extra week(s)Add for + 8 weeks
150€
Courses start April 2024

4 lessons per day : language analysis & communicative activities
Designed for those who want a complete language experience, focusing on language analysis activities and communicative tasks.
Time table : 09.30 - 11.00 and 11.30 - 13.00

Standard Course - Babilonia Choose a type of accommodation

Standard Course - 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€
Number of weeks of accommodations number of extra nights

Standard Course - 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

Standard Course - Babilonia Optional : Transfer upon arrival

This option is available only if you request an accommodation
  • Catania airport
Total booking price:  €

Standard Course Babilonia: activities

Sample program. Babilonia reserve the right to organize different activities every week (activities not included in the price of the course Standard Course)

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

Standard Course - Babilonia Your language travel price

Standard Course

tuition 1 week(s)250 €
Registration fees80
Booking fee40
accommodation
Accommodation 0 week(s)0 €
0 extra night(s)0 €
Transfer
Insurance
 
Total booking price370 €
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