Our Year 9 Italian students recently stepped into the role of chefs as they prepared the traditional Roman dish, spaghetti alla carbonara, inspired by the culinary heritage of Rome. Using guanciale rather than bacon, and eggs rather than cream, this hands-on experience provided more than just a delicious meal; it brought language learning to life. Students will now analyse the Italian grammar used in authentic cooking instructions and create their own Italian summaries of the process. Combining culture, cuisine, and language in this way helps deepen students’ engagement and demonstrates how Italian can be used in meaningful, real-world contexts.

Rosario Genovese 
Learning Leader - Languages