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Italian for High School Students I: A Beginner's Class

Join 'Italian for High School Students,' a 6-week journey into the Italian language! From basics to A1 proficiency, this engaging weekly lesson fosters language skills and cultural understanding.

Lucia Liano-Button

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5.0

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(207)

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What's included

6 live meetings

3 in-class hours

Homework

included

Class Experience

Beginner Level

I'm committed to providing high school students with a structured and immersive Italian learning experience. Here's what you can expect:

What will be taught?

-Italian pronunciation
-Nouns, articles, and basic grammar
-Common Italian vocabulary and expressions
-Italian culture, traditions, and geography
-Past, future, and conditional tenses

Weekly Breakdown of Topics:

Week 1: Introduction to Italian Language
Lesson 1: Italian Pronunciation

Week 2: Daily Life Expressions
Lesson 2: Greetings and Introductions

Week 3: Nouns, Articles, and Basic Grammar
Lesson 3: Nouns and Gender in Italian

Week 4: Italian Culture and Traditions
Lesson 4: Introduction to Italian Regions and Cities

Week 5: Past and Future Tenses
Lesson 5: Present Tense of Regular Verbs

Week 6: Social and Work Life
Lesson 6: Family and Relationships

How is the class structured?

-Each lesson is a 30-minute exploration of Italian language and culture.
-Engaging lessons with multimedia resources and interactive activities.
-Practice exercises and downloadable materials are provided for reinforcement.

How will I teach?

-My teaching style is dynamic and interactive, emphasizing student participation.
-I incorporate games, slides, video clips, and discussions to make learning enjoyable.
-Clear explanations and practice opportunities to build proficiency.

What's my teaching style?

-I foster a supportive and encouraging learning environment.
-Students are encouraged to ask questions and participate actively.
-Mistakes are viewed as stepping stones to fluency.

How much will learners get to interact with me and each other?

-Students will interact actively with the instructor.
-Collaborative exercises, discussions, and group activities.
-Opportunities for peer interaction to enhance language skills.

Learning Goals

By the end of this 6-week course, students will:

-Improve their pronunciation.
-Build a strong foundation in Italian grammar and vocabulary.
-Hold conversations on daily life topics.
-Gain cultural insights into Italy's regions, cuisine, and traditions.
-Form sentences using different verb tenses.
-Develop confidence in understanding and using Italian.

Other Details

Pre-Requisites

No prior experience is needed for this class.

Supply List

Paper and pencil are recommended for note-taking.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Lucia Liano-Button

Joined June, 2020

5.0

207reviews

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Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

I am a native Italian speaker with a passion for teaching. I was born and raised in Italy and later moved to the United States, where I had to learn English from scratch. This personal experience gives me a unique perspective on language acquisition.

I have a diverse teaching background, including experience in public schools, college-level instruction, and private tutoring. My journey of mastering English as a second language equips me to guide you effectively on your Italian language adventure. I look forward to sharing my expertise and fostering language skills and cultural appreciation.