Specialist Italian PPA Cover for Primary Schools

Unit 7 – Greetings & Feelings

Pupils learn basic greetings and how to say how they feel. They also begin to understand how Italian words are pronounced. In addition, they learn numbers up to 10 and start asking and answering questions about their name and age.

Children learn Italian songs and take part in role-playing activities. For example, they play games such as Contro il Topolino (Against the Rat) and Sì o No? (Yes or No?). These activities reinforce vocabulary and support long-term memory.

To support non-specialists, each unit includes sound files and English translations for all key vocabulary. In addition, the PowerPoint presentation includes learning activities, questions and correct answers.

Unit 8 – Family Members

Pupils continue to practise greetings and learn family member vocabulary. They also learn ho and non ho to say whether they have siblings.

In addition, children work with colourful flashcards and creative activities such as family trees and portraits. They learn about masculine and feminine nouns and become familiar with the Italian alphabet and key Italian sounds.

Furthermore, pupils explore how to live more sustainably with their families and communities. This includes reducing, reusing and recycling, as well as saving energy and water.

To support non-specialists, each unit includes sound files and English translations for all key vocabulary. In addition, the PowerPoint presentation includes learning activities, questions and correct answers.

Unit 9 – Colours & Numbers

Pupils continue to practise prior learning through starter activities. Then, they begin to learn the names of colours in Italian. They take part in creative activities, play games and learn a song to reinforce vocabulary.

In addition, children practise important Italian phonics and double letters, including sounds such as SS, LL and GH. They also learn numbers up to 31, the days of the week and the months of the year. As a result, pupils can begin to talk about their birthdays in Italian.

To support non-specialists, each unit includes sound files and English translations for all key vocabulary. In addition, the PowerPoint presentation includes learning activities, questions and correct answers.

Unit 10 – Animals

Pupils learn the names of different animals in Italian and explore animals that live on farms and in zoos. They also play games such as Guess the Animal, What’s Missing? and Odd One Out. These activities help pupils practise new vocabulary and reinforce their learning.

In addition, children combine numbers and animal vocabulary to say how many animals they can see using c’è and ci sono. They also listen and respond to the story I Quattro Amici (The Four Friends). Through the story, pupils reinforce Italian phonics found in animal vocabulary.

Finally, children learn about endangered species and animal habitats. This helps them understand the importance of protecting and preserving wildlife.

Unit 11 – Food

Pupils learn food vocabulary and discover some Italian dishes. They also play games such as Word Bingo and Word Tennis. These activities reinforce vocabulary and support long-term memory.

In addition, children learn opinion phrases such as Mi piace (I like), Non mi piace (I do not like) and Amo (I love). They use these phrases to express simple preferences.

Finally, pupils explore sustainable eating and responsible shopping. They develop their understanding through videos and target-language vocabulary.

To support non-specialists, each unit includes sound files and English translations for all key vocabulary. In addition, the PowerPoint presentation includes learning activities, questions and correct answers.

Unit 12 – Revision & Games

In this unit, pupils revisit and consolidate key language learned throughout the year, including greetings, family, colours, numbers, animals, and food. Through fun games and interactive activities, they build confidence in speaking and listening. A key part of the unit is the “Io ho, io ho, io ho…” activity, where pupils practise “I have” through rhythm, repetition, and performance, improving fluency and pronunciation. In addition, the unit reinforces Italian phonics, helping pupils refine their decoding skills. Finally, pupils can recall and use familiar language with greater confidence. Each lesson includes audio support, English translations, differentiated activities, and answer keys.

Unit 13 – All About Me

In this unit, pupils learn new ways to greet people, say how they feel and introduce themselves. They also begin to ask and answer questions in Italian about nationality and where they live.

In addition, children discover some of Italy’s most famous cities, including Rome. They work with maps of Italy and develop their geographical knowledge at the same time.

Furthermore, pupils learn the difference between formal and informal language in Italian. For example, they practise asking familiar questions, such as someone’s name or how they are feeling, using the appropriate form.

To support non-specialists, each unit includes sound files and English translations for all key vocabulary. In addition, the PowerPoint presentation includes learning activities, questions and correct answers.

Other Units

• Unit 14 – Italian Phonics
• Unit 15 – My Body
• Unit 16 – Clothes & Stories
• Unit 17 – Daily Routines
• Unit 18 – Revision & Games
• Unit 19 – Likes & Dislikes
• Unit 20 – My School
• Unit 21 – Physical Description
• Unit 22 – Sports
• Unit 23 – Family & Environment
• Unit 24 – Animals & Biodiversity
• Unit 25 – Global Issues
• Unit 26 – Festivals & Celebrations
• Unit 27 – The Weather
• Unit 28 – Getting Around
• Unit 29 – Holidays
• Unit 30 – Around My Town