Abstract:
BRUSSINO, G., GUNN,C. "Australasian Language Learners and Italian Web Sites: A Profitable learning Partnership?". In: This study draws on three areas of current literature, SLA/FLA, the use of authentic tasks and integration of subject specific and generic skills. Beginners enrolled in Italian language courses engage with authentic media, public service and entertainment web sites. Through this engagement, learners are guided in the acquisition of a range of language structures, vocabulary, cultural knowledge and communication skills. Evaluation data gathered over a five-year period provided the basis for continuous improvement and is presented in this chapter as evidence of effectiveness of the task design and teaching approach involved.