"Uomo vitruviano" (Vitruvian Man);
this world-renowned drawing
by Leonardo da Vinci represents
proportion, balance, and the relationship
between man and the universe.
With CyberItalian you learn the
Italian language and culture,
and you also learn and experience
some important humanistic concepts.

Ciao!

Welcome to CyberItalian TUTORED Course

BEGINNER 1 ~ session 1

 

Here you will:

• learn the Italian alphabet
• sing in Italian (listening and pronunciation exercise)
• learn how to use the CyberItalian lessons
• introduce yourself and greet someone

This session is to be completed during a period of 1 week. You will find here the recommended learning activities for the week (you should practice at least 3 or 4 hours per week).

 

Each of us has a different learning and acquisition time.

 

If you take longer than the recommended time to study and practice, or to get accustomed to the computer and the Internet studying, it is absolutely fine.

 

If you take less than the recommended time for studying, it is fine as well: just don't rush through the lessons, complete all exercises and activities, and give yourself the time to assimilate and practice what you learn :–)

 

Follow all the recommended steps and learning activities, and complete the given assignment.

 

Fase 1 - introduzione (introduction)

• Take your time to enjoy your studies and to practice the pronunciation.
• Open the Alphabet and Pronunciation page and follow the activity suggested.
• Learn the CyberItalian song
• Take a break!

Fase 2 - studio (study)

• In this session you learn and practice how to introduce yourself and greet people.
• Open Lesson b_1
• Read and listen to the "Dialogo" (Dialogue)
• Read the "Commento" (Comment)
• Complete the "Bocconcino Culturale" (Cultural Tidbit) When you listen to the audio in the "Bocconcino Culturale", do not worry if you find it hard to complete the required exercise. Do what you can! You have just started your Italian studies and your ear is getting accustomed to the new sounds! TAKE YOUR TIME!
• Analyze the "Bocconcino Grammaticale" (Grammatical Tidbit) and study the present of the verb “essere” .
• Complete the Exercises
• Complete the Activities and the Exam in the lesson (click on the Menu to the right)
• Take a break!

Fase 3 - compito speciale (special assignment)

PLEASE NOTE, post this assignment in the Class Forum by this coming Sunday.

Minimum total number of words to write: 80
In your assignment include all the following points:

• Introduce your self (as you learned in lesson 1 Dialogue and Grammatical Tidbit) and greet the tutor.
• Your answers to exercises 9 and 10 - Lessons 1.
• Write your answers to the following questions from the Alphabet Activity:

• Di che colore è questa casa?

 

• La penna è piccola?

 

• Questa camicia è stretta?

 

• Questo quadro è bello?

 

• Il sole è freddo o caldo?

 

• La pizza è buona?

IMPORTANT: Please note: DO NOT use English words in your assignment! If you need, use the dictionary. Use a text editor (like Microsoft Word) to write the assignments. In this way you do nor run the risk to lose your work if there is a connection failure. When your assignment is complete, copy it and paste it from the text editor into the Class Forum.

 

If you have a CD with Italian songs, include in your posting the title of the CD, author and title of a song. For a selection of Italian music check our Music area

 

If you have questions about this session post them in the Class Forum.

 

Take a break! You will receive the instruction for the next session on the beginning of the next week. "Buon fine settimana!" (Have a nice weekend!)