# Hiking the Cinque Terre

**Language:** Italian  
**CEFR Level:** A2  

> Listen in as Chiara and Tommaso talk about navigating the coastal trails, trains, and local food of the Cinque Terre in real, everyday Italian. By the end of this course their conversation will feel easy to follow, and you'll be ready to join in.

**Setting:** Chiara and Tommaso are hiking the scenic coastal trails of the Cinque Terre together during a shared vacation week in Liguria. They naturally chat while navigating the steep steps, waiting for trains, and sharing meals at the end of their active days.

## Lessons

### 1. Discussing a hiking route

Chiara and Tommaso discuss hiking to Vernazza, checking a trail sign to find out the distance and difficulty of the path.

### 2. Describing scenery and weather

Chiara and Tommaso admire the vineyard landscape and talk about how much better today's sunny weather is compared to yesterday's rain.

### 3. Comparing daily work routines

Chiara and Tommaso compare their jobs, discussing how working in a hospital and standing behind a bar counter affect their stamina.

### 4. Asking for train information

Chiara asks a local about the train to Corniglia and learns it is delayed, so she and Tommaso decide to buy focaccia while they wait.

### 5. Discussing alternative travel options

Tommaso and Chiara watch a boat enter the harbor and decide to take a ferry instead of the train tomorrow to enjoy the coastal views.

### 6. Choosing where to eat dinner

Tommaso and Chiara discuss their dinner plans, with Chiara recommending a small restaurant near the port known for its delicious pesto.

### 7. Expressing hunger and urgency

Tommaso wants to speed up because he is hungry, but Chiara reminds him to slow down and enjoy the walk to the restaurant.