Italian Term 1 Newsletter
Welcome to Term 1
BENVENUTI (Welcome)
Welcome to the Italian newsletter.
I'm so pleased to introduce students to further knowledge and development of language skills in Italian in 2026. I give a warm welcome to the new Foundation students and parents. It has been great to see eagerness to learn at such a young age.
Teaching and Learning in Italian
Foundation
Speaking & Listening
This term the children will focus on developing their speaking and listening skills. There will be a strong emphasis on listening and responding to questions. Students will be encouraged to respond in Italian paying close attention to correct pronunciation and intonation.
Students will have fun listening to Italian stories, singing and participating in chants.
Students will learn about the fairytale of Pinocchio, learn to respond to basic greetings and to count to 10. They will also learn about Easter in Italy and the cultural aspects of this celebration.
Year 1
Speaking & Listening
This term, the children will focus on developing their speaking and listening skills. There will be a strong emphasis on listening and responding to questions. Students will be encouraged to respond in Italian, paying close attention to correct pronunciation and intonation. Students will revise the language learnt last year and extend that knowledge. Topics include an extension of number counting to 15, an extension of greeting responses (e.g., I am happy, sad, angry, etc.), and revision of colours. They will also learn about Easter in Italy and its cultural aspects.
Year 2
Speaking & Listening
This term, the children will focus on developing their speaking and listening skills. There will be a strong emphasis on listening and responding to questions. Students will be encouraged to respond in Italian, paying close attention to correct pronunciation and intonation. Students will revise the language learnt last year and extend that knowledge. Topics include an extension of number counting to 20, developing oral language and vocabulary through classroom instruction and learning about objects in the classroom. Students are encouraged to use simple sentences. They will also learn about Easter in Italy and its cultural aspects.
Year 3 & 4
Speaking & Listening
This term, the children will focus on developing their speaking and listening skills. There will be a strong emphasis on listening and responding to questions. Students will be encouraged to respond in Italian paying close attention to correct pronunciation and intonation. Topics include the extension of number counting. Grade 3 will learn to count by 10's to 100, and Grade 4 will revise and extend number knowledge. Students will be encouraged to develop oral language by using sentences to ask for objects in the classroom and comprehend/follow classroom instructions. They will also learn about Easter in Italy and its cultural aspects.
Writing and Reading
Term 1 is a time when students learn to write small paragraphs by using their knowledge of classroom objects to write simple sentences. They then use these paragraphs to read and share.
Year 5 & 6
Speaking & Listening
This term, the children will focus on further developing their oral language skills. Topics include an extension of number knowledge (mathematical equations), comprehending and following classroom instructions and developing vocabulary of classroom objects. Students will participate in dialogues with peers and communicate, paying close attention to correct pronunciation and intonation. They will also learn about Easter in Italy and its cultural aspects.
Writing and Reading
Term 1 is a time when students learn to write paragraphs about a topic. We use knowledge of new vocabulary and use verbs and adjectives when constructing sentences. Close attention is placed on the use of masculine/feminine differences in writing and the placement of adjectives and verbs in writing. Discussion is also made on plural/singular differences. Students are encouraged to read confidently by sharing their writing with peers.
Supporting learning from home
From time to time, students will be asked to take work home to share with you. This is an opportunity to share their enthusiasm for learning Italian and to an interest in learning about a different culture. Even when not understanding what they are sharing it is a good opportunity for them to show the comprehension of their knowledge.
Communication
If you have any queries along the way, please feel free to contact me using my email
Stella Mondy (stella.mondy@education.vic.gov.au) or using Class Dojo.