Italian for Children
We teach children Italian as they would learn it while growing up in Italy—by hearing it. They play games, listen to stories, do crafts, and sing songs. As they participate in these pleasant activities, the children develop vocabulary, improve conversation skills, and develop writing ability.
Three levels of classes, each building on the previous one, are now being offered. The classes are organized by student age, but accommodations can be made depending on language skill and level.
Please note that additional classes could be arranged upon request during the week, in the afternoon. If you are interested in this or another class not presently offered, please contact us at info@icc-sd.org
NEW! PARENT AND ME
Give your child the gift of a second language
Did you know that learning a second language at an early age develops the intellectual potential of our brain?Take your toddler to a fun filled class of movement and song at the ICC and introduce your child early to the sounds of the Italian language. During the pre-school years, children take in sounds and language as they move around or simply stay in their mother's arms. They can effortlessly develop perfect pronunciation without any accent all while playing and having fun.
Caregivers can learn right along with the children!
This is not a drop off class; parents or caregivers must stay and are an important part of the learning process.
Italiano attivo I - ages 5-8 students develop vocabulary and simple phrases and questions through fun and stimulating games, stories, crafts, and songs.
Italiano attivo II - ages 7-10 students continue to develop vocabulary and conversational skills and simple reading comprehension, writing and grammar skills are introduced through fun and stimulating themes and activities.
Italiano attivo III - ages 9-12 for heritage speakers and advanced students, to increase vocabulary, improve conversational skills, and expand reading, writing and grammar skills through fun and stimulating themes and activities
MEET OUR TEACHERS
Ms. Francesca Petrone
Francesca comes to us directly from Italy where she matured extensive teaching experience with children and adults - and has a BA in Foreign Language and Literature as well as two Masters Degrees (one in Teaching English and one in Teaching Kids with special needs).
She’s been in San Diego just a few months and brings with her the fresh look at Italian culture as well as the enthusiasm to promote it.
She is sweet and patient and is bringing with her new innovative ideas to run our Italian classes for both children and adults.
Francesca will be working with Gabriella Pozzoli, who many of you already know.
Gabriella, who is also part of the Children Educational Committee, joined the ICC several months ago. She has a BA in Foreign Language and Literature from the University of Naples . She has developed extensive teaching experience in Italy as a High School Teacher and in the US as a children as well as adults educator. Gabriella is very stimulating and proactive and we are very happy to have her onboard.
Gabriella has some interesting plans for her advanced class.
Starting February your kids (who are already doing a fantastic job speaking the Italian language) will have a wonderful chance to also learn writing it while having fun! They will in fact be writing a “Giornalino” (newsletter) in Italian which will be also published in the ICC official quarterly Newsletter.
