"I always wanted to learn a new language": how Year 9 Edie decided to spend 10 months in Italy

Edie Beattie

Edie Beattie in Milan Source: courtesy of Edie Beattie

Edie Beattie is an Australian girl who challenged herself with a 10 months long stay in Italy.


Following her teacher's suggestion, Edie chose to spend few months in Norther Italy to learn Italian and a new way of life. Now at Year 10, she tells SBS how she managed to cope with her new environment and learn to speak fluent Italian.

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"I always wanted to learn a new language": how Year 9 Edie decided to spend 10 months in Italy | SBS Italian