AimeeM Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 like First Start French from Memoria Press. Just sayin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carina Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I was wondering about Italian as well, except we'd be starting younger. I'll be following this thread to see what others have to say. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcara Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I would LOVE an Italian curriculum like MP! We will be using the Italian Little Pim DVDs and then the green Practice Makes Perfect workbooks from Amazon for my older ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateLeft Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I know what you mean! My 14yo has been taking classes at our local Italian Cultural Center for the last few years. They're taught by native speakers, and she's surrounded by bilingual kids. If you live near an urban area, check to see if you've got an Italian cultural or heritage organization. Ours also has a resource library, so we can check out books and materials. Applause Learning carries a lot of Italian curriculum materials. It's where we buy the books for my daughter's classes. You might find something there that would work for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 I know what you mean! My 14yo has been taking classes at our local Italian Cultural Center for the last few years. They're taught by native speakers, and she's surrounded by bilingual kids. If you live near an urban area, check to see if you've got an Italian cultural or heritage organization. Ours also has a resource library, so we can check out books and materials. Applause Learning carries a lot of Italian curriculum materials. It's where we buy the books for my daughter's classes. You might find something there that would work for you! We live in upstate South Carolina. Lol. No Italian classes (really, no Italians). I do have the advantage that my husband is the son of Italian immigrants... so my FIL may be able to help via skype (hubby's from outside of philly and FIL still lives there), but I also need something in the way of curriculum. I will definitely check out the link you provided. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily_Grace Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Here: Italian curriculum :D Okay, not really, but if you have a small grasp of the language you can use the printables on that site. They're meant for 5-7yos so everything from letters to easy readers to math papers can be downloaded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiobrain Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Isn't it a drag looking for good Italian curriculum? EVERYTHING is Spanish. Ugh. I bought this last week, from a woman whose son used it in a CC class. My husband (native Italian) gave it a big thumbs up. http://www.amazon.com/Oggi-In-Italia-Course-Italian/dp/0618678123/ref=pd_sim_b_1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspasia Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Isn't it a drag looking for good Italian curriculum? EVERYTHING is Spanish. Ugh. I bought this last week, from a woman whose son used it in a CC class. My husband (native Italian) gave it a big thumbs up. http://www.amazon.com/Oggi-In-Italia-Course-Italian/dp/0618678123/ref=pd_sim_b_1 This is the text my university Italian class used (an older version, of course). :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspasia Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Here: Italian curriculum :D Okay, not really, but if you have a small grasp of the language you can use the printables on that site. They're meant for 5-7yos so everything from letters to easy readers to math papers can be downloaded. This is fantastic! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspasia Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I think for those who aren't able to speak to their children in Italian, this is a great way to make the language a part of your everyday life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carina Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 I think for those who aren't able to speak to their children in Italian, this is a great way to make the language a part of your everyday life. I like that! Thanks for posting :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srs Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Here: Italian curriculum :D Okay, not really, but if you have a small grasp of the language you can use the printables on that site. They're meant for 5-7yos so everything from letters to easy readers to math papers can be downloaded. My college Italian is a bit rusty, but my favorite part of this site so far is the ad at the top that I think says "Learn English online" in Italian. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabertmom Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Another great one for young kids just starting out with Italian is the Berlitz Italian for Kids tape set. It consists of songs and activities along with a workbook that goes with it. Our kids listened to it again and again, and I'm planning on using it with the little guys while the bigger kids do Fluenz, which I just purchased but haven't used yet. That said, I would definitely not recommend the Berlitz adult Italian program. It may have gotten better, but while trying to use it before leaving for Italy, our Italian exchange student said that it was riddled with errors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Thanks for the ideas! I need a good Italian curriculum, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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