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BABILONIA – CENTER FOR ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

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Cursus onderwerpen

Het luisteren, sprekend, uitspraak, lezing, het schrijven, woordenschat, grammatica en activiteiten

Klas schema

Tijdsduur van de cursus
2 weken
Start data
08 apr 2024, 29 apr 2024, 02 sep 2024 en 14 okt 2024
Lessen per week
20 lessons per week (elke les duurt 45 min)
Lesdagen
maandag - vrijdag
Schoolvakanties
01 apr 2024, 25 apr 2024, 01 mei 2024, 15 aug 2024, 01 nov 2024

Lestijden

Ochtendsessie
09:30 - 11:00
Pauze
11:00 - 11:30
Ochtendsessie
11:30 - 13:00
Lunch
13:00 - 14:00
Activiteit
14:00 - 17:00

Les rooster kan veranderen afhankelijk van beschikbaarheid en seizoen.

Cursus beschrijving

***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

Klasniveau

Alle niveau's, beginner tot geavanceerd
U zult een toets afleggen op je eerste dag om zo te kunnen evalueren welke uw klasniveau is. U kunt deze test ook doen voor aankomst in !Regio.

Klasgrootte

Gemiddeld 6 studenten
Maximaal 12 studenten

Studenten leeftijd

Leeftijdsgroep 50 - 90 jaar oud
Gemiddeld 40 jaren oud
(30 tijdens de zomer)

Certificaat

Een certificaat van voltooiing zal uitgereikt worden aan het einde van de cursus.
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  • City of Taormina 4/13
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  • 1-op-1 klassen bij BABILONIA – CENTER FOR ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 13/13
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Beoordelingen

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Huisvesting

"Good stay"

Annette Jessen, student van Denemarken

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

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Mijn waardering voor deze school

Onderwijskwaliteit
School faciliteiten
Sociale aktiviteiten
School locatie
Huisvesting
Studie datum
23 Oct 2017 - 27 Oct 2017
Zou u deze school aanbevelen?
Ja
Dit is een geverifieerde recensie. Deze student heeft een opleiding aan deze school geboekt via Language International.

"A nice experience in a beautiful place."

Anni Karma, student van Finland

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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Mijn waardering voor deze school

Onderwijskwaliteit
School faciliteiten
School locatie
Studie datum
16 Oct 2017 - 20 Oct 2017
Zou u deze school aanbevelen?
Ja
Dit is een geverifieerde recensie. Deze student heeft een opleiding aan deze school geboekt via Language International.
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Huisvesting

BABILONIA – CENTER FOR ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE biedt de volgende soorten huisvesting aan:
homestay

Homestay - 2-persoons gedeelde kamer - Ontbijt

280 €
wekelijks

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

Leeftijdsgroep: 17 - 99 jaar oud
Locatie: In the city center of Taormina
Soort huisvesting: Homestay
Kamertype: 2-persoons gedeelde kamer
Maaltijden: Ontbijt (7 maaltijden per week)
Afstand tot school: 3 - 20 minuten met de walk
Beschikbaarheid: januari - december
Aankomstdag: zaterdag, na 12:00
Vertrekdag: zaterdag, voor 10:00
Beperkingen: 2 studenten moet boeken bij elkaar
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.

Homestay - Single-person room - Ontbijt

350 €
wekelijks

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

Leeftijdsgroep: 16 - 99 jaar oud
Locatie: In the city center of Taormina
Soort huisvesting: Homestay
Kamertype: Single-person room
Maaltijden: Ontbijt (7 maaltijden per week)
Afstand tot school: 3 - 20 minuten met de walk
Beschikbaarheid: januari - december
Aankomstdag: zaterdag, na 12:00
Vertrekdag: zaterdag, voor 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.

Homestay - 2-persoons gedeelde kamer - Ontbijt en avondeten

350 €
wekelijks

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

Leeftijdsgroep: 17 - 99 jaar oud
Locatie: In the city center of Taormina
Soort huisvesting: Homestay
Kamertype: 2-persoons gedeelde kamer
Maaltijden: Ontbijt en avondeten (14 maaltijden per week)
Afstand tot school: 3 - 20 minuten met de walk
Beschikbaarheid: januari - december
Aankomstdag: zaterdag, na 12:00
Vertrekdag: zaterdag, voor 10:00
Beperkingen: 2 studenten moet boeken bij elkaar
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.

Homestay - Single-person room - Ontbijt en avondeten

420 €
wekelijks

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

Leeftijdsgroep: 17 - 99 jaar oud
Locatie: In the city center of Taormina
Soort huisvesting: Homestay
Kamertype: Single-person room
Maaltijden: Ontbijt en avondeten (14 maaltijden per week)
Afstand tot school: 3 - 20 minuten met de walk
Beschikbaarheid: januari - december
Aankomstdag: zaterdag, na 12:00
Vertrekdag: zaterdag, voor 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.

Homestay - 2-persoons gedeelde kamer - Ontbijt, lunch en avondeten

420 €
wekelijks

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

Leeftijdsgroep: 17 - 99 jaar oud
Locatie: In the city center of Taormina
Soort huisvesting: Homestay
Kamertype: 2-persoons gedeelde kamer
Maaltijden: Ontbijt, lunch en avondeten (21 maaltijden per week)
Afstand tot school: 3 - 20 minuten met de walk
Beschikbaarheid: januari - december
Aankomstdag: zaterdag, na 12:00
Vertrekdag: zaterdag, voor 10:00
Beperkingen: 2 studenten moet boeken bij elkaar
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.

Homestay - Single-person room - Ontbijt, lunch en avondeten

490 €
wekelijks

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

Leeftijdsgroep: 17 - 99 jaar oud
Locatie: In the city center of Taormina
Soort huisvesting: Homestay
Kamertype: Single-person room
Maaltijden: Ontbijt, lunch en avondeten (21 maaltijden per week)
Afstand tot school: 3 - 20 minuten met de walk
Beschikbaarheid: januari - december
Aankomstdag: zaterdag, na 12:00
Vertrekdag: zaterdag, voor 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-persoons gedeelde kamer - Geen maaltijden

245 €
wekelijks

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

Leeftijdsgroep: 18 - 99 jaar oud
Locatie: In the city center of Taormina
Soort huisvesting: Gedeeld appartement
Kamertype: 2-persoons gedeelde kamer
Maaltijden: Geen maaltijden
Afstand tot school: 3 - 20 minuten met de walk
Beschikbaarheid: januari - december
Aankomstdag: zaterdag, na 12:00
Vertrekdag: zaterdag, voor 10:00
Beperkingen: 2 studenten moet boeken bij elkaar
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 - Single-person room - Geen maaltijden

315 €
wekelijks

Shared apartment - Single-person room - No meals

Leeftijdsgroep: 18 - 99 jaar oud
Locatie: In the city center of Taormina
Soort huisvesting: Gedeeld appartement
Kamertype: Single-person room
Maaltijden: Geen maaltijden
Afstand tot school: 3 - 20 minuten met de walk
Beschikbaarheid: januari - december
Aankomstdag: zaterdag, na 12:00
Vertrekdag: zaterdag, voor 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-persoons gedeelde kamer - Geen maaltijden

350 €
wekelijks

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

Leeftijdsgroep: 18 - 99 jaar oud
Locatie: In the city center of Taormina
Soort huisvesting: Privé-appartement
Kamertype: 2-persoons gedeelde kamer
Maaltijden: Geen maaltijden
Afstand tot school: 3 - 20 minuten met de walk
Beschikbaarheid: januari - december
Aankomstdag: zaterdag, na 12:00
Vertrekdag: zaterdag, voor 10:00
Beperkingen: 2 studenten moet boeken bij elkaar
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 - Single-person room - Geen maaltijden

525 €
wekelijks

Private apartment - Single-person room - No meals

Leeftijdsgroep: 18 jaren oud en ouder
Locatie: In the city center of Taormina
Soort huisvesting: Privé-appartement
Kamertype: Single-person room
Maaltijden: Geen maaltijden
Afstand tot school: 3 - 15 minuten met de walk
Beschikbaarheid: januari - december
Aankomstdag: zaterdag, na 12:00
Vertrekdag: zaterdag, voor 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

Hotel - Single-person room - Ontbijt

525 €
wekelijks

2-star hotel - Single-person room - Breakfast

Leeftijdsgroep: 17 - 99 jaar oud
Locatie: In the city center of Taormina
Soort huisvesting: 2-sterren hotel
Kamertype: Single-person room
Maaltijden: Ontbijt (7 maaltijden per week)
Faciliteiten: Eigen badkamer, draadloos internet, gratis internet, tv-kamer, en tuin
Beschikbaarheid: januari - december
Aankomstdag: zaterdag, na 11:00
Vertrekdag: zondag, voor 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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Visa assistentie

We kunnen geen visas voor studenten aanvragen. De school kan u echter wel met alle benodigde documentatie voorzien die u nodig heeft voor uw visa aanvraag.

Uw acceptatiebrief zal gratis naar uw huisadres per post worden gestuurd.

Vlucht en airport transfer

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.

Reisverzekering

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