Students learn the fundamentals of reading, writing, speaking, and grammar.
Steffi Bucci was generally well-liked by the class. Although some complained that she seemed inexperienced, she related well to people and was always available for extra help outside of class. She expected a lot from her students, which motivated them to work hard. Her assignments and projects were creative, which made people more eager to complete them. Conversation was emphasized in this section of Italian 20, slightly more so than the grammatical aspects of the language.