COURSE:  ITALIAN BEGINNERS

Leader of Learning: Mrs. M. Campey

2 units for each of Year 11 and HSC / Board Developed Course.
EXCLUSIONS:  Italian - Continuers; strict eligibility rules apply to the study of this subject.  

Check with your teacher or the Board’s ACE Manual.

Do you love learning languages? Would you like to try a new language or combine Italian Beginners and French Continuers? Italian Beginners would be a great choice for you!

We assume that you have no previous knowledge and start from the basics. Over the two years, we build up a sound knowledge of Italian language and culture. In today’s world, speaking one foreign language is not enough. Students who speak several languages will increase their chances of finding a job, whether at home or abroad. Learning another language enriches the mind and opens up new horizons, both personal and professional.

Of all the romance languages, Italian is the closest to Latin and it is estimated that 60% of English words derived from Latin. Learning Italian will make any other romance languages, including Spanish, French, Portuguese and Romanian, more approachable and easier to learn.

Course Description:

In the Year 11 Course students will develop their knowledge and understanding of Italian across a range of topics. These will be explored through the integrated use of the four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

In the HSC Course students will continue to develop their knowledge and understanding of Italian through the four skills:
listening, speaking, reading and writing. Study may cover new topics or more detailed treatment of topics previously studied.

Main Topics Covered:

The Personal World & The Italian-speaking Communities:

• Family life, home and neighbourhood

• People, places and communities

• Education and work

• Friends, recreation and pastimes

• Holidays, travel and tourism

• Future plans and aspirations