An educational program that nurtures Italian language, culture, and identity — anywhere in the world!
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Many Italian children and teenagers living abroad grow up in bi- or multilingual environments where Italian often becomes a “weaker” language — mostly used at home and lacking formal educational support.
At the same time, a growing number of non-Italian-speaking students wish to learn Italian as a language of affection or academic interest, but struggle to find programs that match their age, interests, and learning context.
Why the curriculum?
Imparando l’Italiano was created to meet the unique needs of Italian children and youth living abroad. It's a unique program that values Italian language as a skill and as a tool to promote culture and identity.
One of the very few curricula in the world specifically designed for:
Italian children living abroad (ages 3–14)
Non-Italian students interested in the language and culture
Schools, families, communities, and teachers in global contexts
What does the curriculum include?
Each program is organised around up to 30 theme-based sessions. These sessions include special activities tied to cultural festivities. (e.g., Christmas, Easter, Republic Day).
Materials include:
facilitator guide
program framework with learning goals
session plans
activity sheets
All provided as resources for language and cultural enrichment.
All materials are designed for both digital and printable use, making them easily adaptable to different educational settings.
Age-Specific Learning Objectives
Preschool Program
(Ages 3–5)
Recognize sounds and letters
Express emotions, needs, and preferences
Understand vocabulary related to family, school, body, and colors
Begin writing simple words
Learn about major Italian holidays
Primary Program
(Ages 6–10)
Understand and write correct sentences
Learn complex phonemes and double syllables
Describe people, animals, and objects
Expand vocabulary related to time, places, and actions
Explore Italian culture and geography in greater depth
Secondary Program
(Ages 11–14)
Use verb tenses correctly (present, past, future)
Write narrative and descriptive texts
Expand thematic vocabulary (food, environment, emotions, technology)
Reflect on bilingual identity
Understand Italian symbols, geography, and institutions
Where Can It Be Used?
The program is adaptable for extracurricular use in:
International schools (as optional enrichment or home-language support)
Cultural and language centers, and Italian communities abroad
Independent faciliators or native-speaking facilitators
Homeschooling families
Educational programs supporting re-entry to Italy
Why Adopt It?
It’s a structured, practical, and ready-to-use tool
It promotes Italian as a living, identity-shaping language—not just an academic subject
It combines language, culture, history, and citizenship
It has been tested and validated in group courses, private lessons, and HLP settings
It’s accessible even for those without a formal teaching background
HOW TO ACCESS THE CURRICULUM?
The program is available in digital format and provided upon request:
To families and facilitators who are members of BimBi Italiani
To organizations, centers, or affiliated associations interested in integrating it into their programs
Would you like to receive a demo or implement the program in your setting?
Contact us to:
Receive a preview of the materials
Get information on how to adopt it in your organization or community
Become a facilitator, or active partner
Request information now to adopt the program!
Imparando l’Italiano can be replicated anywhere in the world!
More than an educational program: it's a journey through the Italian language and culture, designed for those growing up far away but wanting to feel close.
Do you want to be part of it?
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