“We started very much as a beginners’ group but with new members from Chieveley and Netheravon with more experience we have definitely moved up a level. As one of our members recently put it “(Learning a language).. has parallels with physical exercise - a stroll is good for you but not as beneficial as a run”. We do have one or two sprinters but mainly we are all jogging along quite nicely now.
The content comes from a variety of Italian sources I have collected through my learning with a lovely Italian lady also called Barbara. I put them through their paces with “quick fire” phrases, Easy Reader texts for comprehension, and audio tracks at normal Italian conversation speed - and they do homework. I’m not sure why but they still keep coming back for more. Perhaps to quote another member “Great brain exercise with lots of laughs together!”

Members who have been unable to attend a session are copies of what of was covered during the session so they don't miss out.