Teaching Italian in a Nutshell
You teach Italian?!
There are Italian Americans all over! All you have to do is take a closer look there are boundless opportunities to connect students with their community.

Some Ideas:
  • Film festivals
  • The Opera House
  • North Beach
  • Bocce Ball courts
  • Italian restaurants
  • Specialty food stores
  • Grandparents and neighbors

National Standards for Foreign Language Education
Communities
Standard 5.1. Students use the language both within and beyond the school setting.
Standard 5.2. Students show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal enjoyment and enrichment.