Due Chiacchiere Insieme
(A2)
Follow an American’s quest to uncover Fiona's family heritage in a charming Sicilian village — while naturally improving your Italian.
Meet Fiona, a determined American whose search for Italian dual citizenship leads her to the enchanting medieval village of Montalbano Elicona, Sicily. As she traces her great-grandparents’ footsteps through winding cobblestone streets, she discovers not only her roots but also unexpected connections that will change her life forever.
Course Outline
Course start date: Wednesday 23 September
Course end date: Wednesday 25 November
Time: 18:o0 to 19:00 BST
Location: Zoom
Price: £210
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
Perfect for Lower-Intermediate Learners
5,200 words of carefully crafted A2–B1 level Italian
16 bite-sized chapters that build confidence naturally
Real-world conversations you’ll actually use in Italy
Sicilian cultural insights and traditions
Common Italian idioms in practical contexts
Designed for Effective Language Learning
Chapter summaries in Italian for reading comprehension
Comprehensive bilingual vocabulary lists
Natural dialogue that reflects modern Italian usage
Strategic repetition of essential phrases
Cultural notes that bring Sicily to life
Fall in Love with Italian – One Word at a Time
Join a course, drop into a club, or come for the conversation and culture. However you show up, you’ll be welcomed, supported, and inspired to keep learning.
