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9 TO 12 YEAR OLDS

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS AS MELBOURNE'S
LEADING ITALIAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL

Time: Saturday 11.30 am to 12.30 pm Beginners

           Saturday 11.30 am to 1 pm Advanced

Fee: $179.00 (incl. GST) per term (Beginners)
         $265.00 (incl.GST) per term (Advanced)
         (The second child and there after receive a 10% discount)

Aim: To expand students' knowledge of the Italian language and provide them with an opportunity to speak in Italian as much as possible. To expand their vocabulary and extend their reading, writing and grammatical skills in Italian.

Description: As this level the class is conducted totally in Italian. Students are encouraged to use the language in as many different situations as possible. Whilst conversation remains the main focus of this level, grammar, reading and writing are also covered thoroughly. Students will examine contemporary Italy through various cultural units and their language studies may extend to other subject areas such as History, Geography, Art etc. Small class sizes ensure students receive lots of individual attention.

Class Text: 'Avanti is used for Beginners and 'Sempre Avanti' is used for Advanced. These are available at the CIS Bookshop.

Homework: Students are encouraged to learn new vocabulary and practice various phrases at home. Written exercises and cultural assignments will be set.

Possible communicative tasks:

• understanding and carrying out commands

• talking about where you live

• asking and telling the time

• asking for and giving permission

• expressing likes and dislikes

• asking and saying how much something costs

• asking and giving directions

• buying & ordering food

• following a recipe

Possible themes:

• environment

• sport and leisure

• history of Italy

• geography of Italy

• shops and shopping

• the home

• school

• family

• food

• and much, much more