Web Links
Free teacher resources
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Linguanet is the most comprehensive European resource site for modern languages. Its multilingual resources centre supports
language teaching and training and provides an impressive amount of information and links on language matters, including a
section devoted to the use of the Internet in language teaching. Also includes many links to a huge variety of external websites
dedicated to teaching and learning materials and reference resources in the target language.
iLoveLanguages is a comprehensive catalogue of language-related internet resources. The 2400+ links have each been reviewed
to present the best language links the Web has to offer. Whether you're looking for online language lessons, translation dictionaries,
native literature, translation services, software, or language schools, iLoveLanguages probably has something to suit every
language teacher’s needs.
The Association for Language Learning (ALL) is the major subject association for those involved in teaching foreign languages
at all levels. An invaluable first-stop portal for all teachers of MFL.
The website of the only dedicated television channel for teachers. MFL teachers can access many video clips of real MFL lessons
and there are some interesting tips, especially on how to motivate young learners of MFL. However, there are no Italian TV
series here at present.
From the Anderson Language Technology Centre at the University of Colorado. Links to tourist and media sites in the main.
The website for Education on the Isle of Wight. An extremely useful site with lots of links to a huge variety of resources
and cultural information.
Paid-for teacher resources
The Chalkface project is a well-known publishing brand in secondary schools whose mission is to make the best teaching ideas
available to every teacher in the most practical way. Chalkface produces detailed lesson plans (available in electronic and
paper format) complemented by photocopy-master worksheets across the secondary curriculum. There are free downloadable samples
available too although nothing that’s Italian-specific.
Teach languages with Talking Dice. An innovative site claiming to make language teaching (especially in mixed-ability classes)
easier and more fun. Talking Dice were the brainchild of language teacher Emily Daly, who created them as a novel way of teaching
her students German & French. Using just pictures, they are suitable for any language.
A subscription site with educational games and almost 600 activities (flashcards, matching, memory, etc.).
Subscription-only, downloadable vocabulary images and grammar image sets but no Italian lesson plans (although these are available
for French and Spanish).
Revision sites
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An established site for learning about Italian Language and culture. Students can use the ‘Italian Steps’ online courses to
improve their language skills or familiarize themselves with Italian news, society and even street slang. There’s also a section
for teachers, an online course from RAI, Italy’s main broadcasting network, and lots of information on available resources
for Italian language learners.
SAM Learning Ltd offers 50 online courses for SATs and GCSE that have been proven to raise achievement in schools. Courses
are written by experienced subject teachers and examiners who help learners to understand what examiners are looking for in
answers to exam questions. Learners receive instant feedback and marks giving them the opportunity to identify strengths,
areas for improvement, and revision targets before the exams.
Learn the basics of Italian grammar, from indefinite articles and subject pronouns to parts of speech. Then use the tests
and quizzes to challenge your skills and measure your competency in the Italian language. Prove your ability in writing, reading,
listening, and speaking the language.
Business Italian websites
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Available in all EU languages, this informative site lists all of the EU’s activities, institutions, and services.
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The official website for the European Central Bank supplying all the data required for business in the European Union.
The media
TV
Comprehensive list of all Italian language TV channels.
Italian public service broadcaster operating three terrestrial television channels and three radio channels, in addition
to several satellite and digital offerings.
NEWSPAPERS/MAGAZINES
Online Daily from Trieste.
News and politics online.
Fashion and everyday life online.
Health and slimming site.
News and politics.
Italy’s ‘Evening Courier’ online.
A weekly magazine of articles in Italian from newspapers and magazines throughout the world. Normally contains summary of
latest issue, world news in brief, and a few selected feature articles. Based in Rome.
Internet edition of the Sardinian daily paper from the Finegil-Espresso group.
Italy's largest sports newspaper.
A listing of several special interest and general Italian language newspapers and magazines online from the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology.
The online magazine for all Italian car enthusiasts!
RADIO
Vatican Radio broadcasts over five continents and programmes in 40 different languages produced by 200 journalists from 61
different countries. There’s more than 50 hours of simultaneous broadcasting every day on different frequencies, including
news, live reports, religious celebrations, in-depth programmes on questions of morality, and music. Plus live video clips
and RSS feeds.
Popular music radio station online from Italy.
Exhaustive list of Italian radio and video stations.
MISCELLANEOUS
Extensive Italian information portal.
Culture and tourism
The official Italian Government agency for the promotion of cultural exchanges between Great Britain and Italy. Great site
with masses of information about events, libraries, job opportunities, language courses, grants and scholarships, and more.
Guidebooks, maps, and other travel information for tourists in Italy.
Official tourist guide to Rome.
The official web portal for the city of Milan.
A community guide for inhabitants of and visitors to Florence.
Florence’s official tourist office.
Naples’ main tourist site.
An independent holiday accommodation company containing further links to sites for foodies!
Cultural portal for the Lombardy region of Italy.
Theatre, dance, film, art and more from this world-famous festival. Includes the Venice film festival which takes place at
the end of Summer 2007.
Museums and art galleries
Links to all the main art galleries in Florence. Similar sites exist for Venice, Rome, and Milan. Simply substitute the name
of the city in the URL.
Travel and accommodation information plus a complete tourist guide of all major Italian cities, with links to the Uffizi Gallery
in Florence, The Colosseum in Rome, the Venice Accademia Galleries, and the Pinacoteca de Brera.
A thorough listing of all of Italy’s major geological museums, with links.
Official website of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
Italian Language and Literature
Collection of Italian literature (stories, poems, essays, etc.) available in PDF and MP3 formats.
Online biographies of Italian authors and reviews of Italian literature, including essays, novels, and music.
Fascinating article about Sicily and, in particular, the origins of the Sicilian dialect.
Major Italian bookshop online.
Travel and public transport
Italy’s main airline.
Train travel in Italy.
Rome’s public transport site.
Milan’s public transport site.
Florence’s public transport site.
Everything you could possibly need to know about the city of Bologna!
Government, administration, and practical information
Official website of the Italian government.
Useful information about the Italian postal system, with some related vocabulary for Italian learners.
Official site of the President of the Republic of Italy.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
National Statistics Office of Italy with lists of activities, an organization chart, programmes of conferences, workshops,
and other events open to the public.
Music
A cheerful site for opera lovers everywhere with links to biographies of famous opera singers past and present, opera houses
in Italy, opera terms, and opera festivals.
Useful links to all the major Italian opera houses.
Official website of Milan’s famous opera house.
Huge list of all music competitions taking place in Italy.
With links to print media and online magazines for fans of Italy’s music.
Taking place in Perugia, July 2007.
The annual festival includes concerts, opera, dance, drama, art, and more.
Food
An interesting, all-Italian site from the pasta makers, Barilla. Lots of recipes, articles about Italian food, and ideas for
budding cooks!
To quote, 'All the recipes for your sweet moments'!
Portal of traditional Italian recipes online.
Culinary activities and gastronomic experiences a-plenty.
Sport
Official website of Inter Milan football club.
Italy's largest sports newspaper.
Essential for lovers of Italian motors.
Miscellaneous
Find numerous links to websites about Italy, Italian culture, Italian-American communities, Italian cuisine, music, movies,
art, and products made in Italy.
This is well worth a look. A magnificent collection of hundreds of interesting websites compiled by the American, Jim Becker.
Includes links to sites on many subjects: agritourism, food, the media, language games, art, plus Italian grammar aids, online
translators, travel guides, and so much more.
Guide to websites related to Italy and the Italian language, including dictionaries, online courses, news, quizzes, and more.
Powered by Yahoo, this search engine includes Yellow Pages, news, shopping, video, cinema, and many advertisement links.
Interesting US site with helpful links to Italian studies, news, government, embassies, etc.
The official Vatican website with links to the Vatican library, the secret archives, the museums, and the Vatican Publishing
house. Beautifully designed!
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Four Italian short stories from the turn of the 20th century. This multimedia website contains the stories both in audio and
written format with glossaries as well as Quicktime video interviews and instructional activities. Potentially an excellent
teaching tool.
