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Italian I: Beginners Class With Native Speaker
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This class will teach the basics skills to read write and communicate in Italian. We start from the sound of the vowels and syllables, progressing with grammar rules focusing on pronunciation and intonation. The class will be very interactive with question and answers, listen and repeat sessions. My teaching style is joyful and aims to make the lesson engaging and fun! I will use drawings, songs and Kahoot!
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Italian alphabet and pronunciation 1Sounds of the vowels and syllablesWeek 2Lesson 2Italian alphabet and pronunciation 2More syllables and small sentencesWeek 3Lesson 3The articles (definite)How to use the definite articles with people, animals and things. Masculine and feminineWeek 4Lesson 4The articles (indefinite)How to use indefinite articles with people, animals and things.Week 5Lesson 5Partitive articlesHow to use partitive articles expressing a non precise quantityWeek 6Lesson 6Singular and plural nounsHow to turn a singular noun into plural and vice versaWeek 7Lesson 7Nomi primitivi e derivatiLearn names that derive from each other and how to use themWeek 8Lesson 8Compound namesLearn Italian compound names and simple phrases
- The aim of the course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to being able to understand simple Italian sentences and to elaborate simple phrases in order to achieve basic communication skills.
I am a native Italian speaker. I was born and raised in Italy, and have spoken Italian my whole life. I have decades of teaching experience in both private tutoring and teaching in public schools and a community college.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 per weekFeedback: includedDetails: Students are not required to complete homework. However, I include a review and additional materials in the classroom should a student wish to practice independently. Students are encouraged to contact me for any questions or concerns.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: This class has no formal assessments. However, informal assessments are used to gauge a student's progress and to improve the contents and quality of the class.
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...
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Group Class
$280
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
40 min
Completed by 22 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-4 learners per class