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About us |
Weekend Italiano is the evolution of a project which began a couple of years ago.
Noticing the lack of opportunity to learn Italian outside the institutional circuits of schools and universities, a group of experienced language tutors and trainers organised a series of full immersion in-residence Italian Camps.
We wanted to create an arena for creative and non-conventional but highly effective workshops. Instead of a classroom formula, we wanted students to learn more dynamically by engaging in real activities such as playing Italian card games or writing and performing a teatro dell’arte piece.
Feedback was excellent in terms of language learning, cultural immersion, meeting people, and enjoyment. Participants of all ages and abilities improved their Italian, engaged in activities and had a lot of fun.
Weekend Italiano draws on the experience of the Camps, offering a relaxed learning environment but with more flexibility as many people don’t have the time to attend a full residential weekend. |
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Antonella Biscaro BSc, Hons (Communication & Media Studies, University of Trieste) moved to Sydney to follow her heart and pursue a career as an Italian language and culture teacher. Awarded a scholarship from the Institute for International Studies/UTS, she is currently completing a PhD in Italian migration as well as tutoring and lecturing across various campuses in Sydney. She is passionate about Italian popular culture, and thinks that a visit to your local wine shop is as arty as the Uffizi. At Weekend Italiano she will run workshops on music and card games. |
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Luana Ciavola BSc, Hons (Arts, University of Rome) is a punk at heart who grew up in Rome. Since her arrival in Australia in 2001, she has been teaching Italian in continuing education and tertiary institutions. Luana – who is completing a Phd in Cinema Studies - is the current coordinator of the Italian language and culture programme at Macquarie University. Her expertise and love for Italian cinema has gained Luana the position of film reviewer at SBS radio. At Weekend Italiano, of course, she will lead a workshop on cinema. |
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Sandra Pitronaci BA Hons (Italian, The University of Sydney), Grad Dip in Education has taught Italian language and culture at various universities in Sydney. She recently moved to Melbourne to continue her career as a teacher of Italian, as well as English. Sandra lived and taught in the south of Italy for a number of years. Her teaching approach is varied, combining grammar with communicative tasks, multimedia, games and role-plays. Sandra coordinated the last two Italian camps in Sydney, writes for Italianicious magazine, co-leads student tours to Italy, and is heavily involved with Italian youth associations in Australia. |
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Marina L. Zochil BSc (Psych & Mgmt) PGrad Dip Sc (Mental Health) is a Registered psychologist with a larger-than-life personality, and a true talent with people. She is an experienced trainer in a variety of fields. Marina grew up in Trieste, the melting pot of Eastern and Western European cultures. At Weekend Italiano she will teach Italian yoga in a fun and gentle way. |
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