This course is designed for learners who have some basic Italian and want to feel more confident using it in everyday situations.
Through carefully chosen easy readers, Read & Chat offers a friendly, supportive, and structured space to practise speaking at a comfortable pace. Reading provides clear context and guidance, helping you understand and reuse useful phrases, consolidate basic grammar naturally, and expand your vocabulary through everyday topics and expressions.
You will be gently guided to speak, without pressure or expectations of perfect Italian. The focus is on building confidence, recognising familiar structures, and starting to communicate more comfortably.
This course is ideal if you:
can understand simple spoken and written Italian
know some basic grammar and vocabulary
want more practice, repetition, and support to start speaking with confidence
Course Outline
Course start date: Wednesday 21 January
Course end date: Wednesday 01 April
Format: 6 total fortnightly course
Time: 18:00 to 19:00
Location: Camden Collective
Price: £180
About the Course
Fortnightly in-person sessions
Small group (maximum 6 participants)
Based on easy readers selected by the teacher (A1–A2 level)
Reading is used as support for understanding and speaking
Focus on reinforcing basic grammar through context (no explicit grammar teaching)
Strong emphasis on useful vocabulary and everyday expressions
Guided discussion to encourage participation at a comfortable pace
Supportive, friendly, and non-judgemental environment
This course is suitable if you:
Are at A1+ or A2 level
Can understand simple written and spoken Italian
Feel hesitant or unsure when speaking
Want more structure and guidance than a conversation drop-in
What You'll Achieve
Feel more confident speaking Italian in a supportive group
Start using grammar and sentence patterns you already recognise
Expand your vocabulary with practical, everyday language
Speak with less hesitation and more ease
Feel more comfortable taking part in guided group conversations
Improve reading comprehension alongside speaking skills
Included in the course
Fortnightly 1-hour face-to-face sessions
WhatsApp group for support, reminders, and gentle practice
Vocabulary recap and a short follow-up activity after each session
Reading guidance and discussion prompts provided by the teacher
Resources
Le avventure di Paul a Roma - Short Stories in Simple Italian: Graded Italian Reader (Beginners - A1, A2 CEFR Levels) by Serena Capilli (available in paperback and Kindle)
