Languages (Italian)

Languages (Italian)

The students at St Martin’s are immersed in the language and culture of Italy. All students participate in a 40 minute weekly lesson of Italian with our Specialist Language Teacher in our dedicated language room, which is well equipped with resources.

Learning a language other than English helps us become conscious thinkers, listeners and problem solvers.

During our Italian classes, students actively participate in interactive dialogue using simple language to talk about themselves, their family, friends, hobbies, interests, school life and routines.

Each week there is a focus on oral language to practise pronunciation and fluency. By using familiar language and structures, students create short written texts and role plays which they are encouraged to share with others.

We encourage all students to use as much Italian as possible in the classroom, when sharing ideas and thoughts with each other.

Incursions and cultural immersion activities such as Italian days and drama performances are also part of the curriculum.

We recognise the dynamic nature of language and culture. Through their immersion in the Italian language, students increasingly notice the many similarities and differences that exist between Italian and Australian cultural practices as well as helping them understand their own cultures.

Together the students learn to recognise, appreciate and respect these cultural differences as they grow in their understanding of each other and society.