The benefits of being bilingual.....so learn Italian!!!!

Some reasons why children should be bilingual....

Young Italian student 

• Has a positive effect on intellectual growth.
• Enriches and enhances a child's mental development. Languages can be seen as a 'useful support' for other curriculum areas (for example: for improved cognitive flexibility, for supporting and enhancing literacy in English and other academic areas.
• Leave students with more flexibility in thinking, greater sensitivity to language, and a better ear for listening.
• Improves a child's understanding for hi/her native language.
• Gives a child the ability to communicate with people he/she would otherwise not have the chance to know.
• Opens the door to other cultures and helps a child to understand and appreciate people from other countries.
• Gives a student a head start in language requirements for high school/university.
• Increases job opportunities in many career where knowing another language is a real asset.

Italian animals @ Italian Cultural Experience 

Italian Beginners

The Italian Beginners course is for people who do not have any previous knowledge of Italian.


During the 8 weeks you will learn to read, write and speak basic Italian; introduce yourself and others; count, describe people; talk about yourself and ask others about their family, professions and hobbies. You will also be able to order in a restaurant and ask how much things cost.


Italian Beginners provides you with the basic grammatical knowledge that you need for further studies of the Italian language.


I will provide material for each class, and audio media who will assist in the understanding of spoken Italian language. Exercises and activities in class will be provided for a faster learning.

Date: Monday 19 April
Time: 7pm-9pm
Where: New Farm State School in New Farm (Brisbane)