Topic: School Subjects

School Subjects (Materie Scolastiche)

Key Vocabulary and Phrases

Mathematics - Matematica
Science - Scienza
Art - Arte
Physical Education - Educazione Fisica
History - Storia
Geography - Geografia
English - Inglese
Italian - Italiano
Music - Musica
Biology - Biologia
Physics - Fisica
Computer Science - Informatica
Religious Education - Educazione Religiosa

Talking About Preferences

I prefer… - Preferisco…
My favourite subject is… - La mia materia preferita è…
I don’t like… - Non mi piace…
I love… - Amo…
I find… interesting - Trovo … interessante
I find… boring - Trovo … noioso

Describing Teachers and Teaching Styles

Key Vocabulary and Phrases

Teacher - Insegnante
Strict - Severo
Interesting - Interessante
Boring - Noioso
Fair - Giusto
Unfair - Ingiusto
Fun - Divertente
Lessons - Lezioni
Homework - Compito
Exams - Esame

Describing Opinions About Teachers and Teaching Styles

My teacher is… - Il mio insegnante è…
The lessons are… - Le lezioni sono…
The homework is… - Il compito è…
I think the exams are… - Penso che l’esame sia…

Remember to always practise your written and spoken Italian, and try to use these phrases and vocabulary when answering questions on school subjects and your opinions about them. These basic sentences and phrases should equip you effectively to handle any questions about school subjects and teaching styles.