High School Italian I: An Introduction to Speaking & Reading.
In this course, you will learn to develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing in Italian, working on lessons adapted to your needs, capabilities and goals. Lessons are customized based on your strengths and weaknesses.
Lucia Liano-Button
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5.0
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What's included
6 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
I don't assign homework, but I encourage doing something throughout the week, such as picking out an everyday object and then learning its name in Italian, or choosing a favorite recipe we can translate while practicing vocabulary during the lesson.Assessment
I do informal assessments as we go to evaluate learning progress.Class Experience
In this course, you will learn to develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Italian. I will teach conversational Italian and pronunciation, grammar, as well as Italian culture. Topics include food, travel, music, and daily activities. I encourage students to suggest new topics based on their interests. If possible, I will incorporate them into the lessons I will expose the students to the language using a variety of different methods. I am a patient, enthusiastic, positive, challenging, and motivating teacher. I was once a language student myself. I still remember how I felt while I was learning English; the process was frustrating and, at times, discouraging. Through trial and error, I have learned different strategies on how to learn a language effectively. As a result, I can employ the things I have learned to help you in your Italian-learning journey. I always have a lesson plan, but can be flexible if required. All are welcome. No prior knowledge is needed.
Learning Goals
In this course, students will learn to understand and communicate in Italian in a range of everyday situations.
Students will develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Italian, learn vocabulary, expressions, and how to talk about everyday and familiar topics. During the course, students will also learn about Italian culture and develop the study skills needed to learn a language.
Session I Summary:
Week 1: Introduction to the Italian Language. Discuss what makes Italian an easy language to learn and how we can speed up our learning. Similarities between English and Italian. Learn the sound of consonants and vowels in Italian, as well as some practical vocabulary words.
Week 2: Introduction to conversations. How to use "le parole gentili", or polite words. Learn how to greet others and present ourselves.
Week 3: Introduction to composite and complex sounds (gli, sce-sci, sche-schi) and how to read them within a word.
Week 4: The numbers 1 -20. Counting by 10's up to 100. The parts of the body.
Week 5: The days of the week. How to write the date. Introduction to small sentences.
Week 6: The months of the year. Vocabulary regarding the weather. Review.
Other Details
Supply List
I encourage students to stay organized with the use of notebooks and a folder to keep worksheets organized.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
216reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Lucia, and I am an Italian and English language teacher. Born in Italy, I moved to the US as a child and made it my home. I am a native Italian speaker fluent in English, which I learned as a second language. Drawing from my own bilingual journey, I'm eager to share the effective tools and tips that helped me master English.
For the past 15 years, I have refined my teaching methodology through a variety of class settings and educational environments. My expertise includes a diverse range of tailored courses: language and cultural immersion for children aged 6-12; interactive sessions that combine Italian language lessons with cultural and culinary experiences for all ages; conversational Italian classes tailored to individual needs; academic lectures at Lake Michigan College; and foundational Italian at Lincoln Elementary School.
Additionally, I have taught English to my children and now extend this legacy to the new generation of my family, providing online lessons to my grandchildren and nephews in Italy.
I look forward to helping you embark on your language-learning journey. Ciao, a presto!Reviews
Live Group Class
$144
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
30 min
Completed by 24 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-5 learners per class
