There’s a reason writers, artists and travelers have kept arriving in Taormina for over two centuries and struggled to leave. Goethe called it a piece of paradise, D.H. Lawrence lived here for years, and to this day, anyone arriving in Taormina for the first time stops, turns toward the sea, and understands why this small…
Language travel Italy over 50: because there’s no right age to fall in love with a new languageIt’s never too late to learn Italian. In fact, for people over 50, studying a language in Italy can become an experience of personal growth, socialising and cultural discovery that goes far beyond grammar. More and more people…
Sicily has become one of the most sought-after destinations for remote workers dreaming of a life in Italy. It’s no surprise that more and more people search online for phrases like “digital nomad Sicily”: mild year-round climate, a cost of living far lower than northern Italy, steadily improving internet infrastructure, and a quality of life…
Anyone studying Italian as a foreign language will sooner or later face a recurring question: which certification should I choose to prove my level of competence? Among the most internationally recognised options is the CELI – Certificato di Conoscenza della Lingua Italiana (Certificate of Knowledge of the Italian Language), issued by the Università per Stranieri…
Everything you need to know before heading off to an Italian language course in Taormina, between culture, sea, and Sicilian traditions. Learning Italian in Sicily isn’t just about studying grammar and vocabulary: it means living the language every day, between a coffee at the bar, a chat at the market, and a walk through the…
Learning how to greet in Italian properly helps you blend into the culture, whether you’re in class, shopping, or meeting new people. Whether it’s a formal greeting in a professional setting or a cheerful ciao with a friend, choosing the right words makes a difference. If you’re starting to learn Italian, one of the first things you’ll want to master is how…
Is it really possible to learn basic Italian in just one week ? And if so, why seven steps? Learning a new language can seem a difficult, if not impossible task, yet in reality all you need are a few clear simple concepts to take your first steps into a new linguistic world. The first…
by Stefy Marti, Swiss student at the Italian Language Center Babilonia – Taormina, Sicily It’s not early in the morning, school starts at 9:30 a.m. for me. So I can comfortably get up and enjoy a coffee. There is already a pleasant warmth outside. The sun is shining in all its glory. At 8.45 a.m.…
If you are even a little familiar with the language of Dante, Boccaccio and Petrarch, you probably know how many letters there are in the Italian alphabet. Taking into consideration only the basic letters, we can say that there are 21, considering the additional letters – 26. The Italian alphabet is the shortest among other…
by Cheryl Spangler Dear Team Babilonia, Sorry to write in English but I graduated at level A2.2 🙂 I writing to thank the entire team for another great experience. I enjoyed every aspect of my week. Thank you to the staff in the restaurant for always making us feel welcome and providing outstanding service. You…
