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Discovering Italian nature and trails – HearSay Italian B2
Explore Italy's breathtaking landscapes and hiking routes. Practice your listening and speaking on the go as you learn to navigate trails and discuss sustainability.
Lessons Planning the mountain excursion Giulia and Marco discuss the CAI trail maps and prepare for a challenging trek in the Alps.
Vocabulary il sentiero (the trail) la mappa (the map) il dislivello (the elevation gain) la vetta (the summit) l'escursione (the hike) l'equipaggiamento (the gear) Objectives Discuss hiking trail difficulty Plan a route using a map Trekking in the Dolomites Reaching the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, they marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage site and rugged terrain.
Vocabulary il paesaggio (the landscape) il rifugio (the mountain hut) la roccia (the rock) ripido (steep) mozzafiato (breathtaking) il patrimonio (the heritage) la valle (the valley) Objectives Describe mountainous landscapes Express awe at natural beauty The Path of the Gods Changing scenery, Marco recounts his hike along the Amalfi Coast, focusing on the dramatic coastal cliffs.
Vocabulary la costa (the coast) la scogliera (the cliff) il panorama (the panorama) pittoresco (picturesque) il belvedere (the viewpoint) il mare (the sea) Objectives Compare coastal and mountain trails Talk about scenic viewpoints Volcanoes and southern trails They discuss the unique volcanic landscapes of Mount Etna in Sicily and the arid trails of Gargano.
Vocabulary il vulcano (the volcano) il cratere (the crater) la cenere (the ash) arido (arid) il terreno (the terrain) meridionale (southern) Objectives Describe geological features Talk about regional differences in terrain Wildlife and alpine biodiversity While hiking in Gran Paradiso National Park, they spot local wildlife and discuss delicate alpine ecosystems.
Vocabulary la fauna (the wildlife) la flora (the flora) lo stambecco (the ibex) l'ecosistema (the ecosystem) il bosco (the woods) incontaminato (unspoiled) avvistare (to spot) Objectives Identify local flora and fauna Discuss biodiversity and ecosystems Promoting sustainable tourism Reflecting on overtourism in Cinque Terre, they debate eco-friendly practices and respecting nature.
Vocabulary l'ecoturismo (the ecotourism) la sostenibilità (the sustainability) il sovraffollamento (the overcrowding) l'impatto (the impact) tutelare (to protect) responsabile (responsible) Objectives Discuss sustainable travel practices Express concerns about overtourism Overcoming trail challenges A sudden weather change tests their preparedness as they safely navigate back to the trailhead.
Vocabulary il temporale (the thunderstorm) il riparo (the shelter) l'imprevisto (the unexpected event) la sicurezza (the safety) scivoloso (slippery) rientrare (to return) Objectives Describe weather conditions Talk about safety and emergency procedures 