“I’m too old to learn a new language.” It’s the sentence we hear most often at Babilonia’s front desk from people enrolling in a course after turning 50 — usually said with a smile, right before they go ahead and start anyway. It’s also one of the most mistaken things you can say about language…
There’s a reason Sicily keeps coming up whenever people talk about world heritage. Greek temples that have defied time for over two thousand years, an active volcano towering over the entire island, Roman mosaics that stayed intact underground for centuries, cathedrals where Arab, Norman and Byzantine art merge into a single unmistakable style: few places…
Every year, more European companies face the same question: how do you truly integrate an international team that operates even partially in Italian? Whether it’s a German manager relocating to a Milan office, a Spanish team managing Italian clients, or a multinational opening a new branch in Turin, the answer is almost always the same:…
There’s a precise moment, for anyone learning Italian, when something shifts inside. It isn’t the first time you order a coffee without hesitating, or the first time you catch a joke on the fly. It’s something subtler: the instant you realize you’re thinking in another language, even for a single sentence, even for a single…
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…
