Club 50+

BABILONIA – CENTER FOR ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

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Sujets d'instruction

Écouter, parler, prononciation, lecture, rédaction, vocabulaire, grammaire et activités

Emploi du temps

Durée du cours
2 semaines
Débuts de séssion
08 avril 2024, 29 avril 2024, 02 sept. 2024 et 14 oct. 2024
Cours par semaine
20 leçons par semaine (chaque leçon dure 45 min)
Jours de classe
lundi - vendredi
Jours fériés
01 avril 2024, 25 avril 2024, 01 mai 2024, 15 août 2024, 01 nov. 2024

Heures de cours

Session du matin
09:30 - 11:00
Pause
11:00 - 11:30
Session du matin
11:30 - 13:00
Déjeuner
13:00 - 14:00
Activité
14:00 - 17:00

L'emploi du temps du cours peut changer selon la disponibilité et la saison.

Description des cours

***this programme must be booked in combination with two weeks of Intensive course (4 lessons a day), accommodation not included***

This program is specifically geared to travelers over 50 who want to study Italian and, at the same time, learn more about the history, culture, traditions and 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.
Program details:

• Saturday/Sunday Arrival day
• Monday Lunch together at school & orientation and information
“Taormina: an open air Art History lesson!” (guided walking tour)
• Tuesday “History of Sicily” (lecture at school)
• Wednesday Trip to Etna (half-day hiking excursion)
• Thursday “Sicilia in bocca!” (cooking lesson: cooking & tasting)
• Friday free day
• Saturday/Sunday Trip to Siracuse, Neapolis and Ortigia (full day guided excursion)
• Monday free day
• Tuesday “The Sicilian Writers in the Italian Literature” (lecture at school)
• Wednesday Savoca and Forza d'Agrò, the places of movie "Il Padrino" (half-day guided excursion)
• Thursday “Cheese & Wines of Sicily” (lecture & tasting)
• Saturday/Sunday Departure day

More information:

• this programme must be booked in combination with two weeks of Intensive course (4 lessons a day), accomodation not included

• 50+ students can have language classes on their own (50+ students only) for false beginner/elementary/intermediate level, given that we have at least 3 50+ students per level, otherwise we will guarantee the level in our regular classes

• the program is open to Absolute Beginners too. Absolute Beginners 50+ students will have their classes with our regular Absolute Beginners students.

• the social, cultural, leisure program will be run mostly in Italian, some English might be used only to summarize the content of the activities or guided tours

Niveau du cours

Tous les niveaux, de débutant à avancé
Vous passerez un test lors de votre premier jour de classes pour déterminer votre niveau de langue. Vous pouvez aussi prendre cet examen avant votre arrivée à Taormina

Taille du cours

Moyenne 6 étudiants
Maximum 12 étudiants

Age des étudiants

Tranche d'âge 50 - 90 ans
Moyenne 40 ans
(30 en été)

Certificat

Un certificat d'accomplissement vous sera présenté à la fin de votre cours
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"Good stay"

Annette Jessen, etudiant de Danemark

I liked it all, the first day too much confusion about finding the right level. Housing fine.

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Qualité de l'enseignement
Installations scolaires
Activités sociales
Emplacement
Logement
Dates d'étude
23 Oct 2017 - 27 Oct 2017
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"A nice experience in a beautiful place."

Anni Karma, etudiant de Finlande

The class was appropriate according my skills. We were 8 participants in the section communicative,( semistandard course). The location of the school is charming, in the very center of Taormina, an old historical place with a beautiful garden. The school offered extra activities dealing with Italian cooking, knowledge of Italian wines, ceramics, sport activities and diving. In addition it was possible to participate in lessons on Sicilian writers, history of Sicilia and on history of the Sicilian art. The school offered possibilities to accommodate in the rooms arranged by the Babilonia center. I did not take part in any extra activities and lived in a hotel arranged by myself. I traveled with my husband.

I had two teachers during the week: A young lady and a young man. The lady was very talented and I felt that I progressed in my skills a bit. The same I cannot say of the male teacher: I had a feeling that he did not concentrate on the teaching enough. The subjects he spoke about were too large, too difficult and he did not clarified properly on the matter. He was too "high" and too quick for me, and also left us for many minutes alone, while we were trying to speak with each other.

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Qualité de l'enseignement
Installations scolaires
Emplacement
Dates d'étude
16 Oct 2017 - 20 Oct 2017
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Logement

BABILONIA – CENTER FOR ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE offrent les types de logement ci-dessous:
homestay

Chambre chez l'habitant - 2-personne en chambre partagée - Petit déjeuner

280 €
hebdomadaire

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast - 2 students must book together

Tranche d'âge: 17 - 99 ans
Emplacement: In the city center of Taormina
Type de logement: Chambre chez l'habitant
Type de chambre: 2-personne en chambre partagée
Plan repas: Petit déjeuner (7 repas par semaine)
Distance à l'école: 3 - 20 minutes en promenade
Disponibilité: janvier - décembre
Jour de l’arrivée: samedi, après 12:00
Jour du départ: samedi, avant 10:00
Condition: Les 2 étudiants doivent s'inscrire ensemble
280 €
The price is per person. Available with single or double rooms. We have a limited number of families, couples and single adults who make available rooms in their residences. Many are available with boarding options (meals), which include breakfast only, half-board (breakfast & lunch or dinner) and full board. Obviously this accommodation option requires a greater commitment not only on the part of the property owner, but also on the part of the student. It is well suited to those who desire a more immersive learning experience and additional daily practice speaking Italian.

Chambre chez l'habitant - Chambre simple - Petit déjeuner

350 €
hebdomadaire

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

Tranche d'âge: 16 - 99 ans
Emplacement: In the city center of Taormina
Type de logement: Chambre chez l'habitant
Type de chambre: Chambre simple
Plan repas: Petit déjeuner (7 repas par semaine)
Distance à l'école: 3 - 20 minutes en promenade
Disponibilité: janvier - décembre
Jour de l’arrivée: samedi, après 12:00
Jour du départ: samedi, avant 10:00
350 €
Available with single or double rooms. We have a limited number of families, couples and single adults who make available rooms in their residences. Many are available with boarding options (meals), which include breakfast only, half-board (breakfast & lunch or dinner) and full board. Obviously this accommodation option requires a greater commitment not only on the part of the property owner, but also on the part of the student. It is well suited to those who desire a more immersive learning experience and additional daily practice speaking Italian.

Chambre chez l'habitant - 2-personne en chambre partagée - Petit-déjeuner et le dîner

350 €
hebdomadaire

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner - 2 students must book together

Tranche d'âge: 17 - 99 ans
Emplacement: In the city center of Taormina
Type de logement: Chambre chez l'habitant
Type de chambre: 2-personne en chambre partagée
Plan repas: Petit-déjeuner et le dîner (14 repas par semaine)
Distance à l'école: 3 - 20 minutes en promenade
Disponibilité: janvier - décembre
Jour de l’arrivée: samedi, après 12:00
Jour du départ: samedi, avant 10:00
Condition: Les 2 étudiants doivent s'inscrire ensemble
350 €
Available with single or double rooms. The price is per person. We have a limited number of families, couples and single adults who make available rooms in their residences. Many are available with boarding options (meals), which include breakfast only, half-board (breakfast & lunch or dinner) and full board. Obviously this accommodation option requires a greater commitment not only on the part of the property owner, but also on the part of the student. It is well suited to those who desire a more immersive learning experience and additional daily practice speaking Italian.

Chambre chez l'habitant - Chambre simple - Petit-déjeuner et le dîner

420 €
hebdomadaire

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

Tranche d'âge: 17 - 99 ans
Emplacement: In the city center of Taormina
Type de logement: Chambre chez l'habitant
Type de chambre: Chambre simple
Plan repas: Petit-déjeuner et le dîner (14 repas par semaine)
Distance à l'école: 3 - 20 minutes en promenade
Disponibilité: janvier - décembre
Jour de l’arrivée: samedi, après 12:00
Jour du départ: samedi, avant 10:00
420 €
Available with single or double rooms. We have a limited number of families, couples and single adults who make available rooms in their residences. Many are available with boarding options (meals), which include breakfast only, half-board (breakfast & lunch or dinner) and full board. Obviously this accommodation option requires a greater commitment not only on the part of the property owner, but also on the part of the student. It is well suited to those who desire a more immersive learning experience and additional daily practice speaking Italian.

Chambre chez l'habitant - 2-personne en chambre partagée - Petit déjeuner, déjeuner et dîner

420 €
hebdomadaire

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner - 2 students must book together

Tranche d'âge: 17 - 99 ans
Emplacement: In the city center of Taormina
Type de logement: Chambre chez l'habitant
Type de chambre: 2-personne en chambre partagée
Plan repas: Petit déjeuner, déjeuner et dîner (21 repas par semaine)
Distance à l'école: 3 - 20 minutes en promenade
Disponibilité: janvier - décembre
Jour de l’arrivée: samedi, après 12:00
Jour du départ: samedi, avant 10:00
Condition: Les 2 étudiants doivent s'inscrire ensemble
420 €
Available with single or double rooms. The price is per person. We have a limited number of families, couples and single adults who make available rooms in their residences. Many are available with boarding options (meals), which include breakfast only, half-board (breakfast & lunch or dinner) and full board. Obviously this accommodation option requires a greater commitment not only on the part of the property owner, but also on the part of the student. It is well suited to those who desire a more immersive learning experience and additional daily practice speaking Italian.

Chambre chez l'habitant - Chambre simple - Petit déjeuner, déjeuner et dîner

490 €
hebdomadaire

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Tranche d'âge: 17 - 99 ans
Emplacement: In the city center of Taormina
Type de logement: Chambre chez l'habitant
Type de chambre: Chambre simple
Plan repas: Petit déjeuner, déjeuner et dîner (21 repas par semaine)
Distance à l'école: 3 - 20 minutes en promenade
Disponibilité: janvier - décembre
Jour de l’arrivée: samedi, après 12:00
Jour du départ: samedi, avant 10:00
490 €
Available with single or double rooms. We have a limited number of families, couples and single adults who make available rooms in their residences. Many are available with boarding options (meals), which include breakfast only, half-board (breakfast & lunch or dinner) and full board. Obviously this accommodation option requires a greater commitment not only on the part of the property owner, but also on the part of the student. It is well suited to those who desire a more immersive learning experience and additional daily practice speaking Italian.
apartment

Appartement - 2-personne en chambre partagée - Sans repas

245 €
hebdomadaire

Shared apartment - 2-person shared room - No meals - 2 students must book together

Tranche d'âge: 18 - 99 ans
Emplacement: In the city center of Taormina
Type de logement: Appartement partagé
Type de chambre: 2-personne en chambre partagée
Plan repas: Sans repas
Distance à l'école: 3 - 20 minutes en promenade
Disponibilité: janvier - décembre
Jour de l’arrivée: samedi, après 12:00
Jour du départ: samedi, avant 10:00
Condition: Les 2 étudiants doivent s'inscrire ensemble
245 €
We can provide several shared students’ apartments located throughout Taormina, available with single or double rooms. In shared apartments students have their own private room (single or double) and will share a common kitchen and bathroom(s). We recommend shared apartments as a great way to facilitate social/personal interactions with fellow students. Double rooms cannot be shared by 2 people who don’t know each other previously and have not previously decided to share the room. The school does not pair people who do not know each other previously. The price is per person.

Appartement - Chambre simple - Sans repas

315 €
hebdomadaire

Shared apartment - Single-person room - No meals

Tranche d'âge: 18 - 99 ans
Emplacement: In the city center of Taormina
Type de logement: Appartement partagé
Type de chambre: Chambre simple
Plan repas: Sans repas
Distance à l'école: 3 - 20 minutes en promenade
Disponibilité: janvier - décembre
Jour de l’arrivée: samedi, après 12:00
Jour du départ: samedi, avant 10:00
315 €
We can provide several shared students’ apartments located throughout Taormina, available with single or double rooms. In shared apartments students have their own private room (single or double) and will share a common kitchen and bathroom(s). We recommend shared apartments as a great way to facilitate social/personal interactions with fellow students. Double rooms cannot be shared by 2 people who don’t know each other previously and have not previously decided to share the room. The school does not pair people who do not know each other previously.

Appartement - 2-personne en chambre partagée - Sans repas

350 €
hebdomadaire

Private apartment - 2-person shared room - No meals - 2 students must book together

Tranche d'âge: 18 - 99 ans
Emplacement: In the city center of Taormina
Type de logement: Appartement privé
Type de chambre: 2-personne en chambre partagée
Plan repas: Sans repas
Distance à l'école: 3 - 20 minutes en promenade
Disponibilité: janvier - décembre
Jour de l’arrivée: samedi, après 12:00
Jour du départ: samedi, avant 10:00
Condition: Les 2 étudiants doivent s'inscrire ensemble
350 €
We also have a number of independent apartments available for those who prefer a private accommodation. . Nearly all are intended for double occupancy (2 people). The price is per person.
Frequently however, we have single students who prefer the privacy of their own apartment and these apartments are also made available to them on a first reserved, first served basis.

Appartement - Chambre simple - Sans repas

525 €
hebdomadaire

Private apartment - Single-person room - No meals

Tranche d'âge: 18 ans et plus
Emplacement: In the city center of Taormina
Type de logement: Appartement privé
Type de chambre: Chambre simple
Plan repas: Sans repas
Distance à l'école: 3 - 15 minutes en promenade
Disponibilité: janvier - décembre
Jour de l’arrivée: samedi, après 12:00
Jour du départ: samedi, avant 10:00
525 €
We also have a number of independent apartments available for those who prefer a private accommodation. Nearly all are intended for double occupancy (2 people).
Frequently however, we have single students who prefer the privacy of their own apartment and these apartments are also made available to them on a first reserved, first served basis.
hotel

Hôtel - Chambre simple - Petit déjeuner

525 €
hebdomadaire

2-star hotel - Single-person room - Breakfast

Tranche d'âge: 17 - 99 ans
Emplacement: In the city center of Taormina
Type de logement: Hôtel 2 étoiles
Type de chambre: Chambre simple
Plan repas: Petit déjeuner (7 repas par semaine)
Installations: Salle de bain privée, internet sans fil, internet gratuit, salle de télévision, et jardin
Disponibilité: janvier - décembre
Jour de l’arrivée: samedi, après 11:00
Jour du départ: dimanche, avant 10:00
525 €
Taormina offers an abundance of accommodations at all price levels. The school has negotiated special rates with a few 2 and 3-star hotels and can provide information on hotels at all levels as well as rooming houses. Please be advised that given the cyclical nature of the tourist industry, availability is highly unpredictable and, as with private accommodations, we recommend making reservations well in advance.

Tourist Tax at Hotels to be paid by the client directly at hotel = 1,50 euro per day for the first 10 days
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Assistance visa

Nous ne pouvons pas faire de demande de visa au nom des étudiants. Cependant, l'école peut vous fournir tous les documents dont vous avez besoin pour préparer votre demande.

Votre lettre d'acceptation sera envoyée à votre domicile par la poste sans frais.

Vols et transfert à l'aéroport

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Taormina based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Assurance voyage

Etudiez a l'étranger sans souci avec notre assurance maladie et voyage. Lorsque vous réservez un cours avec nous, vous pouvez opter pour l'achat d'une assurance internationale qui couvre non seulement le coût des soins de santé, mais aussi la perte de vos affairs personnels. Vous devez réserver votre assurance à l'avance lorsque vous vous inscrivez.

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