Discover the Aosta Valley and your Italian voice in this supportive A2-level Reading & Conversation course. Each week we’ll read together from Due Amiche e una bufera di neve by Serena Capilli.
Join Costanza and Anna as they travel to the Aosta Valley to house-sit a beautiful home nestled in the Italian Alps. As they explore this breathtaking region, where Alpine landscapes meet Italian culture, you’ll build confidence in Italian through a simple and engaging story, while discovering one of Italy’s most underrated regions.
Course Outline
Course start date: Wednesday 22 April
Course end date: Wednesday 1 June
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 (max 6 participants)
Based on Due Amiche e Una Bufera di Neve easy reader
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 and 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
Due Amiche e una bufera di neve - Short Stories in Simple Italian: Graded Italian Reader (Beginners - A1, A2 CEFR Levels) by Serena Capilli (available in paperback and Kindle)
Due Amiche e una bufera di neve by Serena Capilli is written for A1–A2 learners:
16 short chapters written in simple, natural Italian
Real-world conversations and authentic cultural notes
Strategic repetition of essential phrases
Chapter summaries and vocabulary lists for comprehension
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.
