Italian Group Conversation Class - Level 1 - La Famiglia

The family (la famiglia) is the most important aspect of an Italian's life. It provides emotional and economic support to the individual and often forms the basis of their social circles.

The stereotyped image of the large and traditional Italian families with more than six children is just an old memory. On average, they have become smaller in size over the past few decades as the fertility rate has declined. In addition, the fast economic pace in the 21st century has also changed family dynamics.

In this class, we'll briefly review how the model of the Italian family is changed in the past years. We will also share our thoughts about family and values that had the power to shape you, your partner, your children, and anyone else who is part of your family unit.

Pre-work for the class (not mandatory, but strongly recommended).

1. Prepare a short introduction about yourself…