Classroom

Five essential Italian classroom words are waiting to be matched in this quiz: aula, quaderno, matita, lavagna, and scrivania. Match each word to its English meaning, fill in missing words in Italian sentences, and translate complete sentences to build your Italian school vocabulary.

The word lavagna has a fascinating origin: it comes from Lavagna, a small coastal town in Liguria historically famous for its dark slate quarries. The town lent its name to the material, and the material gave its name to the classroom board.