forum italiano is committed to achieving excellence in the delivery of its courses. Therefore, only qualified and competent language teachers are employed.
forum italiano determines competency as experience in second language teaching and learning as well as a high degree of competency in Italian. Qualifications are those set by the Victorian Department of Education.
Antonella
B.A. (hons), Grad. Diploma in Education, Certificate IV, Esaminatore CELI/CIC ( Universita` per Stranieri di Perugia) (University of Perugia for Foreigners accredited examiner for the CELI and CIC certificates in language proficiency)
Antonella, a native speaker, was born in Umbria, Italy. She has many years experience in teaching Italian language and culture to adults both in Australia and overseas in such institutions as Sydney University and the Dante Alighieri Society (Hong Kong).
She has a particular interest in the didactics of the Italian language for foreigners and consequently has an on going relationship with the University of Perugia which specialises in teaching Italian to foreign students. She is passionate about all things Italian and she believes that one learns best in a relaxed and less regimented environment.
Yvonne
B.A. (hons), Grad. Diploma in Education, B.Litt., M.A. (Applied Linguistics), Certificate IV
Yvonne was born in Melbourne, Australia and is of Italian descent and has spent some time studying and teaching in Italy. She also has extensive experience in teaching both adults, primary and secondary school students in various institutions in Australia and overseas such as il Liceo Linguistico Manzoni (Milano), and Monash University.
She is also an Italian examiner-moderator for the International Baccalaureate.
Her special interests are second language communication and learning strategies. She believes that students achieve the best learning outcomes when they are relaxed and enjoying themselves.
Karen
B.A in Italian, Latin and classical literature. University of Rome. "La Sapienza". B.Ed. in LOTE, RMIT University
Karen was born in Italy and is a graduate of the prestigious University of Rome "La Sapienza". In 2007 she came to Melbourne to complete a B.Ed. specialising in the teaching of Italian as a foreign language. She is currently working as an Italian teacher in a High School in Melbourne. Her great passions are classical Italian literature, fashion, and holidays by the beach.