# era-italy.org ## Posts - [ERA Italy Launch event, April 23 2024](https://era-italy.org/era-italy-launch-event-april-23-2024/): The inaugural extensive reading webinars was held on April 23rd 2024 and was a resounding success with well over 200 participants joining us from 12 countries.   The talks  were in English as we had visitors from around the world. We will put up the videos soon. Program EVENT 1: Lower and Upper Secondary Teachers 23 April 14.45-17.30 (GMT+2) 14:45 > Welcome and Introduction – Rob Waring ER Foundation & Peter Anderson ERA Italy 15:00 > Letizia Cinganotto: Extensive Reading for ELT and CLIL in the AI era 15:15 > Michael Lacey Freeman: Extensive Reading – Why Italy? 15:45 > HELBLING – […] - [Extensive Reading Happy Hour](https://era-italy.org/hello-world/): On May 23rd 2024 at 17:00 (CET), ERA Italy will hold its first “Extensive Reading Happy Hour” online chat about extensive reading. It is a chance for you to talk to some extensive reading experts, ask questions, share your experiences and make some new friends. The event will be brought to you live from Imola. During the event, Michael Lacey Freeman will use his original story, The Boy in the Lake, as the basis for a conversation on how to engage students with reading.  You do not need to register – just click this link and join the conversation! https://shorturl.at/diKY1 ## Pages - [Cookie Policy (UE)](https://era-italy.org/cookie-policy-ue/) - [Home](https://era-italy.org/): What is ERA Italy? The latest news from ERA Italy - [Join us](https://era-italy.org/join-us/): Join ERA Italy Do you want to help shape the future of language learning in Italy? Are you ready to connect with teachers, researchers, and readers who share your enthusiasm? Join ERA Italy and: What You Get - [News](https://era-italy.org/news/): News and events - [About us](https://era-italy.org/about/): Who We Are About ERA Italy The Extensive Reading Association Italy (ERA Italy) is a community of teachers, researchers, and language enthusiasts who believe in the power of reading for pleasure. Born out of the 2024 online event “Reading Opens Doors” and formally established in Macerata in 2025, ERA Italy works to bring the benefits of extensive reading into classrooms and learning spaces across the country. The association is supported by the Extensive Reading Foundation, which connects ERA Italy to a wider international network of educators and projects. Our Core Objectives Founding members - [Privacy Policy](https://era-italy.org/privacy-policy/): Last Updated: February 27, 2026 1. Data Controller The entity responsible for your personal data (the “Controller”) is: EXTENSIVE READING ASSOCIATION ITALY ETS Registered Office: Via Bergamo 25 – 24035 Curno (BG), Italy Tax Code (Codice Fiscale): 95266390160 Email: info@era-italy.org 2. Information We Collect & Why We only collect the minimum amount of data necessary to run the association and provide our services. Data Category Purpose Legal Basis Identity Data (Name, Surname, Email, Phone Number, Address, Tax Id, Birth Place, Birth Date) To manage association membership, onboarding, and internal tracking. Performance of a Contract (Membership agreement) Communication Data (Email) Sending […] ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/era-italy.org/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)