Babilonia for studend 50+

Babilonia for studend 50+ (Taormina in Italy)
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.

BABILONIA is situated in the heart of Taormina, Sicily’s most world known town.
The atmosphere in Taormina is very peaceful and relaxed. Taormina is located high atop Mount Tauro, just above the Bay of Naxos. The magnificent Mediterranean-blue bay and the not so distant, often smouldering Mount Etna offer a spectacular view which can be seen from almost any point in Taormina.

  • Environment : Town Center
  • Transportation : Bus, Metro, Train
  • In proximity : Bars, Restaurants, Groceries
  • Leisure activities : Cinema, Museums, Theater, Tourist sites
  • Accreditations:
    IALCASILS

Our advice 5 / 5

The courses and programs are held at “Casa Silva” an historic villa, just 200 metres from the Greek Theatre.
While maintaining a high calibre of academic teachning qualities, BABILONIA is not just a language school, but truly a Cultural Centre, open both to the local community and to the international students who will gain a wider cultural experience and the chance to easily interact and integrate with the local community.
This is the concept of the school : students immersed not only in the language but also in the culture WITH the local community.

Babilonia studend 50+ Courses and prices

Babilonia for studend 50+ (in Italy)

Italian for Adults 50+

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

Italian + Italian Cooking and Wines

Italian + Italian Cooking and Wines

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 studend 50+ Pedagogy

All teachers at BABILONIA are university graduates and many speak at least one or two other foreign languages. Most have studied foreign languages at university and abroad and all have been trained to teach Italian as a foreign language in order to conform to the teaching methodology and teaching philosophy at BABILONIA.
All of our teachers have gotten the second level DILS Certification in Didactics of Italian as Foreign Language by the University for Foreigners of Perugia.

Babilonia studend 50+ Equipment

Quick overview :
  • PCs for students
  • Internet connection & Wi-Fi
  • Cafetaria
  • Library for students, TV, stereo, videotapes, music tapes, CD
  • Student lounge & botanical garden