In each language there are words that escape a clear univocal definition and a precise use. This is the case in Italian of “magari”.To look for help, we turned to the good old dictionary Devoto-Oli
MAGARI (ma-gà-ri)
It expresses:
a strong desire, felt as unrealizable “magari potessi andare!”[I wish I could go!]
an enthusiastic adhesion/acceptance: “vorresti venire con noi?” “Magari” [Would you like to come with us? Absolutely!]
a moderate assent “prendiamo un aperitivo?” “Magari” [shall we have an aperitif? alright]
2. It functions as adverb in parenthetical position as perfino, addirittura : “loro, magari, ti diranno che non lo sanno” [they will even say to you that they don’t know it]
The word magari comes from the Greek “makárie” vocative of “makários” meaning happy.
One of the most efficient foreign language teaching methods to use with children is to reproduce in class their normal activities. Playing and drawing which children normally use are thus the central element of our language class. Children love to paint and play with colors, actions which are innate and spontaneous to them, well before verbal communication. Using these tools encourages a natural, engaging introduction to the language itself. Here we can admire one of the works of art done by two very young students in our class for young learners.