Discover Sicily and your Italian voice in this supportive A2-level Reading & Conversation course. Each week we’ll read together from Incontri in Sicilia by Serena Capilli — the story of Fiona, an American tracing her family heritage in a small Sicilian village.
As Fiona explores her roots and navigates daily life in Italy, you’ll build confidence with practical language for introductions, routines, travel, and traditions.
Course Outline
Course start date: Thursday 2 October
Course end date: Thursday 4 December
Time: 18:o0 to 19:00 GMT
Location: Zoom
Price: £195
About the Course
Weekly guided reading of Incontri in Sicilia
Group discussions led by a native Italian teacher
Speaking practice linked to the story’s situations
Feedback and support to help you build fluency step by step
Learning outcomes (what you will be able to do by the end of the course):
Communicate in everyday Italian with more confidence
Understand and discuss simple texts with support
Use connectors to link ideas when speaking
Expand vocabulary for everyday situations, travel, and Italian culture
Included in the course
10 × 1-hour live online sessions with a native Italian teacher
A recording of each session so you can review anytime
WhatsApp group for ongoing support and community
Extra activities between sessions to consolidate learning
Each participant will need to purchase the book Incontri in Sicilia (available in paper or PDF)
Info about the book
Incontri in Sicilia by Serena Capilli is written for A2–B1 learners:
5,200 words across 16 engaging chapters
Real-world conversations and authentic cultural notes
Strategic repetition of essential phrases
Chapter summaries and vocabulary lists for comprehension
You’ll experience Sicily through Fiona’s journey — discovering both Italian culture and your own ability to express yourself in the language.
