This course is designed for learners who already have a foundation in Italian but feel unsure when it comes to speaking.
Through the use of carefully chosen easy readers, Read & Chat offers a structured yet relaxed space to practise speaking, consolidate grammar naturally, and expand vocabulary through everyday expressions and chunks. Reading provides a shared context and support, helping you speak more confidently without the pressure of free conversation.
This course is ideal if you understand Italian reasonably well but want more structure, guidance, and time to activate what you already know.
Course Outline
Course start date: Wednesday 21 January
Course end date: Wednesday 1 April
Format: 6 total fortnightly course
Time: 19:30 to 20:30
Location: Camden Collective
Price: £180
About the Course
Fortnightly in-person sessions
Small group (max 6 participants)
Based on easy readers selected by the teacher
Reading acts as a support for speaking and comprehension
Focus on consolidating grammar through context (not explicit grammar teaching)
Strong emphasis on vocabulary building through chunks and everyday Italian
Guided discussion to encourage participation and confidence
Supportive, non-judgemental environment
This course is suitable if you:
Are at A2 or B1 level
Understand Italian but feel hesitant speaking
Want more structure than a conversation club
Prefer having a shared text to support discussion
What You'll Achieve
Speak Italian with more confidence and less hesitation
Activate grammar you already know through reading and discussion
Expand vocabulary using natural, everyday expressions
Improve fluency and clarity when expressing ideas
Feel more comfortable participating in group conversations
Develop 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 small follow-up activity after each session
Reading guidance and prompts provided by the teacher
Resources
Incontri in Sicilia - Short Stories in Simple Italian: Graded Italian Reader Easy Italian Reader (A2, B1 CEFR levels) by Serena Capilli (available in paperback and Kindle)
