Can you maintain bilingualism even after the first generation born in Australia? It would appear so: Antoinette Tripodi, born and raised in Melbourne by Italian-Australian parents themselves born in Australia, grew up speaking Italian and dialect with parents and grandparents. Her passion for the language and the culture led her to study standard Italian first at school and then at university.Do you want to share your story of bilingualism in Australia? Please email us at italian@sbs.com.au
Can you maintain bilingualism even after the first generation born in Australia? It would appear so: Antoinette Tripodi, born and raised in Melbourne by Italian-Australian parents themselves born in Australia, grew up speaking Italian and dialect with parents and grandparents. Her passion for the language and the culture led her to study standard Italian first at school and then at university.Do you want to share your story of bilingualism in Australia? Please email us at italian@sbs.com.au
