Step into Florence and strengthen your Italian through this lively B1-level Reading & Conversation course. Together we’ll read Gioielli, caffè e Firenze by Serena Capilli — the story of Marie, a French jeweler whose romance with a mysterious Italian man reveals both cultural wonders and hidden secrets.
Through the unfolding mystery, you’ll practise vocabulary for culture, travel, and everyday life while sharpening your grammar and conversation skills.
Course Outline
Course start date: Wednesday 1 October
Course end date: Wednesday 3 December
Time: 18:o0 to 19:00 GMT
Location: Zoom
Price: £195
About the course
Weekly guided reading of Gioielli, caffè e Firenze (text provided)
Small-group discussions to bring the story to life
Activities to strengthen connectors and fluency
Ongoing feedback from a native Italian teacher
Learning outcomes (what you will be able to do by the end of the course):
Express your opinions and ideas with more ease
Use connectors like anche se, nonostante, mentre, quindi to speak more fluidly
Improve accuracy with past tenses, subjunctive, and pronouns
Expand vocabulary for art, culture, and daily life in Italy
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 Gioielli, caffè e Firenze (available in paper or PDF)
Info about the book
Gioielli, caffè e Firenze (Serena Capilli) is written for B1–B2 learners:
7,000 words of contemporary Italian, rich in idioms and natural dialogue
Chapter summaries, bilingual vocabulary lists, and grammar tips
Strategic repetition to reinforce patterns
Cultural insights into Florence’s artistic heritage
Through Marie’s journey, you’ll not only immerse yourself in Italian but also learn to talk about art, romance, and mystery in a more natural way.
