Across Europe, the idea of home is one of the most intimate concepts we carry with us. It is a word that seems simple on the surface (an address, a building, a place on a map) but in every language it expands far beyond bricks and walls. It becomes memory, belonging, identity, and the quiet space where we return to ourselves. Italian: casa as a place of belonging In Italian, casa is both physical and emotional. It can mean the building (la casa), but it also points to the pla

A lively morning in the kitchen, where participants cooked together, used Italian with ease and enjoyed the flow of the workshop. Regional dishes took shape step by step, and the atmosphere grew warmer as people shared small moments and simple discoveries. Sitting around the table at the end felt rewarding, a quiet celebration of what we had created as a group. Follow us to discover upcoming events and new experiences.

We say them every day, often without thinking: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday… Yet the names of the days of the week are tiny archaeological sites. Each one contains fragments of ancient religions, lost gods, and surprising connections between languages that today feel very far apart. From the Romans to the North: Two Traditions Meet The seven‑day week comes from the Romans, who named each day after a celestial body and its associated deity: dies Lunae — day of the Moon dies Mart

Last week we welcomed a wonderful group of Italian students from Babylon Lingue (Rovigo - Italy) to Newcastle for an unforgettable exchange. For a few days, our classrooms became places of discovery, not only of grammar and vocabulary, but of people, stories, and laughter. The Italian students came to improve their English, while our own learners (British and international) practised their Italian. What happened was far more than a lesson: it was a genuine language experience