CC3000 language requirements

After reading many of the posts here I'm a little intimated about getting a CC3000 operational. (http://www.kynix.com/Parts/2705118/CC3000MOD.html) Currently, I use PICBasic Pro for my projects. I know compared to "C" there are limitations but for the most part I have been successful. Now that I'm considering moving to wifi I don't think PicBasic can accommodate the process. But before I spend additional money on a "c" compiler I want to make sure.
PicBasic does offer routines for communicating via SPI but based on what I've read so far if I want to program a PIC MCU to communicate with the CC3000 I don't think PicBasic will suffice.
I know based on the level of knowledge on this forum this probably comes across as elementary but at this point I'm just trying to get my mind wrapped around the concepts before moving forward.
So my question is: Has anyone been successful using PicBasic or do I need to purchase a "c" compiler.
Much appreciated

BTW I see that CC3000 is deprecated.

I don't know how complex your requirments are but the ESP8266 is dirt cheap and easy to use, connect rx and tx and send it AT commands (like a modem). In fact it has an on-board 8051 that can be re-programmed - unfortunatly not by PicBasic. There are a number of hobbyist ESP8266 web sites, once again goggle is your friend.

What is it that you think is lacking in PBP for the application?
I don’t know the module, but at a glance I can’t see anything.