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Active travel in Italy – HearSay Italian B2
Explore Italy's stunning landscapes and eco-friendly outdoor trends. Practice your listening and speaking skills on the go as you plan sustainable adventures.
Lessons Planning an eco-friendly trek Giulia and Matteo discuss the principles of sustainable hiking and regenerative travel in the pristine Dolomites.
Vocabulary l'ecoturismo (eco-tourism) il sentiero (trail) sostenibile (sustainable) l'escursionismo (hiking) preservare (to preserve) incontaminato (unspoiled) il rifugio (mountain hut) Objectives Discuss sustainable tourism concepts Describe mountain landscape features Cycling through Tuscany Matteo shares his experience of a slow travel cycling tour, emphasizing the beauty of taking the scenic route.
Vocabulary la pista ciclabile (bike lane) noleggiare (to rent) il paesaggio (landscape) la pedalata (bike ride) la collina (hill) faticoso (tiring) il cicloturismo (bicycle tourism) Objectives Talk about cycling and equipment Express preferences for slow travel Water sports and relaxation They head to a serene lake to explore sailing and the balance between active sports and mental well-being.
Vocabulary la barca a vela (sailboat) il benessere (well-being) rilassarsi (to relax) la riva (shore) l'equilibrio (balance) remare (to row) la muta (wetsuit) Objectives Discuss water-based activities Talk about physical and mental well-being Thrills in the mountains Giulia talks about adrenaline-pumping activities like via ferrata and preparing for winter sports in the Alps.
Vocabulary l'arrampicata (climbing) il brivido (thrill) l'attrezzatura (equipment) la fune (rope) spericolato (reckless) l'alta quota (high altitude) innevato (snow-covered) Objectives Describe extreme sports Discuss safety and preparation The active culinary journey The duo wraps up their itinerary by combining the physical exertion of a hike with the reward of authentic local cuisine.
Vocabulary l'agriturismo (farmhouse stay) gratificante (rewarding) la specialità (specialty) l'itinerario (itinerary) assaggiare (to taste) il prodotto tipico (typical product) genuino (authentic) Objectives Combine physical activities with food culture Recommend authentic local experiences 
