2023 VATI Membership now available
VATI has long supported the teaching of Italian in Victoria. The Association provides quality professional learning for teachers and engaging learning events for students. Membership gives access to discounted rates for events and some events are for members only. VATI works closely with likeminded institutions to promote and sustain the teaching of Italian in Victoria.
Membership for 2023 is now available. Payment may be made by Credit Card or EFT (Credit Card is very much preferred).
Membership fees for 2023
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2023 Professional Learning
2023 Language Maintenance - Beginners to Intermediate
This series of online classes is for those practising teachers in Primary and Secondary schools who wish to develop their skills in spoken and written Italian.
A certificate of participation will be given to those who attend.
Classes will be conducted in Italian by University lecturers.
The aim of the classes is language maintenance for the teachers through the use of a variety of current resources-videos, articles, songs and short texts, all accessible and stimulating. The class is conducted in a friendly atmosphere with plenty of participation in a variety of activities.
Cost: $20.00 (Department of Education), $40.00 (non Department of Education).
Classes begin Wednesday 24 May at 5.30pm and will run on: 24 May, 1 June, 7 June, 21 June, 28 June
Places are limited – first come, best dressed.
Payment by credit card only.
Organised by the Victorian Association of Teachers of Italian (VATI) with funding support from the Victorian Government.
2023 Language Maintenance - Intermediate
This series of online classes is for those practising teachers in Primary and Secondary schools who wish to consolidate and further improve their skills in spoken and written Italian.
A certificate of participation will be given to those who attend.
Classes will be conducted in Italian by University lecturers.
The aim of the classes is language maintenance for the teachers through the use of a variety of current resources-videos, articles, songs and short texts, all accessible and stimulating. The class is conducted in a friendly atmosphere with plenty of participation in a variety of activities.
Cost: $20.00 (Department of Education), $40.00 (non Department of Education).
Classes begin Thursday 25 May at 5.30pm and will run on: 25 May, 2 June, 8 June, 22 June, 29 June
Places are limited – first come, best dressed.
Payment by credit card only.
Organised by the Victorian Association of Teachers of Italian (VATI) with funding support from the Victorian Government.
2023 Language Immersion Weekend for teachers of Italian
A Professional Learning Opportunity for Teachers of Italian
We are pleased to offer again the Italian Language Immersion Weekend for primary and secondary teachers.
The aim of this immersion weekend is to provide opportunities to practice the Italian language in a number of stimulating and engaging activities with colleagues.
The Immersion weekend will be facilitated by Antonella Cavallini, an experienced Italian lecturer at The University of Melbourne.
Booking details:
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Friday 16 June (6pm to 9pm includes dinner) |
| Where: | Country Place - 180 Olinda Creek Rd, Kalorama, Victoria 3766 |
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$300 for twin share (Government school teachers) Cost includes tuition, materials, all meals and refreshments (alcoholic drinks excluded) |
This Professional Learning is provided by VATI with funding support from the Victorian Government
Register now, as numbers are extremely limited.
Language Maintenance Intermediate 2023
August 14, 21, 28, September 4, and 11. 5.30pm - 7.30pm (total 10 hrs).
This series of classes is for those practising teachers in Primary and Secondary schools who wish to maintain or improve their skills in spoken and written Italian. A certificate of participation will be given to those who attend.
Language Maintenance Advanced 2023
August 15, 22, 29, September 5 and 12. 5.30pm - 7.30pm (total 10 hrs).
This series of classes is for those practising teachers in Primary and Secondary schools who wish to maintain or improve their skills in spoken and written Italian. A certificate of participation will be given to those who attend.
Unlocking the Potential of ChatGPT: Empowering Language Educators with Efficient Language Resource Creation - Session 1: Using ChatGPT for Efficient Language Resource Creation (Part 1)
In the first session, we will delve into the fascinating capabilities of ChatGPT and explore its practical applications in language teaching.
Unlocking the Potential of ChatGPT: Empowering Language Educators with Efficient Language Resource Creation - Session 2: Using ChatGPT for Efficient Language Resource Creation (Part 2)
In the second session, we will take the learning to the next level, focusing on advanced applications of ChatGPT to create interactive language activities.
VATI VCE Resources
2022 Mock Exam now available
Attention VCE Teachers of Italian! The 2022 Mock exam is now available to download, at no cost, to members of VATI teaching Italian at VCE level.
VATI members automatically have access to the archive of mock exams, in the Resources menu, once they have logged in. If your school is a VATI member, but you have not been given a login, please ask your coordinator to arrange this.
Previous VATI Mock Exams, Suggested Answers, and Transcriptions are also available to download.
Exams up to 2019 are based on the previous Study Design, but are provided for teachers to use as they see fit in their classes. Teachers should note that, with the introduction of a new study design, the examinations based on the previous Study Design are not necessarily a guide to the current VCE examination for this study.
2022 VCE Italian Exam Preparation Resources
Students and teachers can register here for free access to videos and other resources designed to help prepare you for the VCE Units 3&4 exams.
Lost your link to the resources? Register again to get immediate access.
Model UN in the Italian Language for 2023
Please consider participating in this really worthwhile event with your students. It is a great experience for them. See below for all details. This link gives you and your students a good idea of what takes place on the day: https://fuse.education.vic.gov.au/Pages/modelunlanguages.
This is an invitation for your students to join us at the Model UN in the Italian Language for 2023. Download the flyer here.
When: Tuesday 1 August 2023
Topic: Combating Climate Change: Committing to Global Action
Catering: Lunch is generously supplied by VATI.
BYO morning tea & water bottles
Cost: No cost
Timing: The Model UN runs over the school day with registrations starting from 8.30am (allowing time to check in) and the formal proceedings starting at 9am. We will finish by 3pm.
Venue: Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership, 603 Queensberry St, North Melbourne, 3051.
This Model UN in the Italian language is always popular so please register as soon as possible. Registrations Close Friday 17 March or when full.
Register here - https://unaavic.wufoo.com/forms/z1irc5401pi0f7t/ as soon as you can.