How Italian teaching began in Victoria

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In 1935 the prestigious Mac Robertson Girls' High School began hosting the first Italian classes in Victoria, marking the start of a teaching adventure that continues today.

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Published 16 October 2018 12:01pm

Updated 16 October 2018 4:05pm

By Carlo Oreglia

Source: SBS

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In 1935 the prestigious Mac Robertson Girls' High School began hosting the first Italian classes in Victoria, marking the start of a teaching adventure that continues today.

Monash University PhD Education student Jenna Lo Bianco tells SBS how Italian grew from being a niche choice to becoming one of the most important languages taught in Australia.

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