GCSE Italian Edexcel
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59 topics in 4 modules
☑️ Identity and Culture 22 topics
- Numbers
- Time and Date
- Questions
- Being Polite
- Opinions
- Putting it All Together
- About Yourself
- My Family
- Describing People
- Personalities
- Relationships
- Partnerships
- Music
- Cinema
- TV
- Food
- Eating Out
- Sport
- Technology
- Social Media
- Problems with Social Media
- Customs and Festivals
☑️ Local, National, International and Global Areas of Interest 16 topics
- Where You Live
- The Home
- What You Do at Home
- Clothes Shopping
- Giving and Asking for Directions
- Weather
- Healthy and Unhealthy Living
- Illness
- Environmental Problems
- Problems in Society
- Contributing to Society
- Where to Go
- Accommodation
- Travel - Getting Ready
- Travel - Getting to Your Destination
- Travel - What to Do
☑️ Current and Future Study and Employment 6 topics
- School Subjects
- School Routine
- School Life
- School Pressures
- Education Post-16
- Career Choices and Ambitions
☑️ Grammar 15 topics
- Grammar: Nouns
- Grammar: Articles
- Grammar: Adjectives
- Grammar: Adverbs
- Grammar: Pronouns
- Grammar: Verbs - Regular and Irregular Verbs
- Grammar: Verbs - All Persons of the Verb
- Grammar: Verbs - Negative Forms
- Grammar: Verbs - Present Tenses
- Grammar: Verbs - Past Tenses
- Grammar: Verbs - Future Tenses
- Grammar: Prepositions
- Grammar: Conjunctions
- Grammar: Number, Quantity, Dates
- Grammar: Time
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Identity and Culture
Numbers
Numerical Landscape in Italy
Recognizing Italian Numbers
- Familiarise with the Italian number system, starting from zero (zero) to one hundred (cento).
- Study the pattern for numbers 1-10, then the tens (twenty, thirty, etc.), and how to form numbers in between (eleven, twenty-two, etc.).
- Understand the structure for larger numbers, such as hundreds, thousands and millions.
Importance of Numbers in Italian Culture
- Explore the cultural significance of certain numbers in Italy, such as the superstition around number 13 and 17.
- Understand the importance of numbers in Italian sports, particularly football (soccer) - player numbers, scores, and league positions.
- Note key numerical Italian traditions, such as certain anniversaries, or the importance of dates in history.
Numbers in Everyday Conversation
- Learn common verbs and phrases that include numbers, such as "ho due gatti" (I have two cats) and "trent'anni" (thirty years old).
- Understand how to discuss price and time, using numbers accurately.
- Be familiar with using numbers to talk about quantities, measurements, and durations in realistic scenarios.
Gambling and Lotteries
- Learn about Italy's traditional lottery, "Il Lotto", and the importance of numbers in this cultural event.
- Understand the basics of Italian card games such as "Scopone" and "Briscola" where the numerical values of cards play a key part.
Use of Numbers in Italian Literature and Films
- Explore references to numbers in well-known Italian literature, film, and music.
- Study how Italian authors and filmmakers use numbers for symbolic or thematic purposes.
- Appreciate how understanding numerical nuances can enrich your interpretation of Italian texts or scripts.
Remember, Italian numbers are not just about counting – they're a vital part of everyday conversation, cultural understanding, and language proficiency. Practice using and understanding numbers in different contexts to enhance your grasp of Italian language and culture.
Question: Write one sentence in Italian saying that you are seventeen years old and that you think this number is unlucky in Italy.
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