Italian Language Courses

In keeping with latest methodologies in modern teaching practices, the Year 9 and 10 courses have been developed to assist students achieve the Syllabus aims and course Outcomes using innovative programs delivered in the e-learning class.

The courses are structured to meet the needs of every student in a blended learning environment. Each student will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of diverse activities and interactive tasks.

These self-directed learning practices are aimed at fostering an environment in which students can work at a pace best suited to individual learning needs in developing their language skills.

The self-correcting grammar exercises are designed to enhance the acquisition of language structures by providing ample practice and on-going self-evaluation. The exercises in Canvas, allow students to measure both success and target areas of weakness.

They further assist the teacher in identifying and promptly addressing targeted areas of weakness in a one-on-one exchange.

Incorporated into the program is an oral component. Students will have a regular weekly phone/video lesson with their teacher to practise their spoken Italian. This is a valuable opportunity for them to seek further assistance and support from their teacher.

The written component in their course work will be submitted for correction upon completion of each unit of work. Each course will comprise ongoing formal assessments. There will be an Examination in Term 4.

For Year 9 students, all the learning materials are available in the e-learning class in Canvas. It is not necessary to purchase additional resources. The course contains a variety of interactive learning activities which cater for all levels of knowledge.

There are 32 modules to complete, ranging in topics such as hobbies and interests, celebrations, food, school. The course programs provide an excellent environment for the learner to gain proficiency and confidence through a flexible approach and a variety of innovative activities.

For Year 10 students the learning materials are also in Canvas. The course contains 32 modules. The topics range from holidays, free time, apps, traditional recipes to talking about films, etc.

The Year 10 Italian 100 hour course is designed for students who have not previously studied Italian. Students who have completed the 100 hour course are eligible for enrolment in the Stage 6 Italian Beginners course.

Italian Beginners

The online Italian Beginners course has been created for students who have been deemed eligible for enrolment (must have no prior knowledge or have completed only 100 hours study in Italian).

The online Italian Beginners course has been created to meet the syllabus objectives and course outcomes.

This course was developed incorporating best practice teaching methodology providing students with a variety of innovative and interactive exercises in a blended learning environment.

Students are able to access all programmed activities on the e-learning site. They will also find links to other sites for maximum exposure to Italian and aspects of cultural interest and importance.

The language exercises will enable students to gain proficiency through graded, self-correcting exercises and instant feedback.

Incorporated into the program is also an oral component in which students engage with their teachers on a weekly basis to practise their spoken Italian. This further provides the students with the opportunity to seek assistance and support, and to have an informal exchange with their teacher.

Ample practice is provided for students to develop their comprehension and writing skills through a number of diverse tasks which they will be required to submit for correction upon completion of each unit of work.

The Italian Beginners program provides an excellent environment for the learner to gain proficiency and confidence through a flexible approach and a variety of innovative activities and all the learning materials are available in the e-learning class in Canvas.