Step into Sicily and strengthen your Italian through this lively B1-level Reading & Conversation course. Together we’ll read Incontri in Sicilia by Serena Capilli.
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-grandparent's footsteps through winding cobblestone streets, she discovers not only her roots but unexpected connections that will change her life forever.
Course Outline
Course start date: Wednesday 15 April
Course end date: Wednesday 24 June
Format: 6 total fortnightly course
Time: 19:00 to 20:00
Location: Camden Collective
Price: £180
About the Course
Fortnightly in-person sessions
Small group (max 6 participants)
Based on Incontri in Siclia easy reader
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 and 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
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)
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