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An interesting new acquaintance – HearSay Italian A2
Master Italian conversation based on Chapter 3 of Nuovo Espresso Plus 2. Practice listening and speaking on the go as you learn to describe people, make polite requests, and discuss culture.
Lessons Appearance and personality traits Lukas tells Maria about a new friend he met at the university.
Vocabulary i capelli (the hair) biondo (blonde) gli occhi azzurri (the blue eyes) la barba (the beard) simpatica (nice) testardo (stubborn) come (as) Objectives Describe a person's physical appearance Describe a person's character and personality Make physical comparisons between people Horoscopes and popular superstitions Maria explains Italian superstitions to Lukas after a black cat crosses their path.
Vocabulary l'oroscopo (the horoscope) il segno zodiacale (the zodiac sign) la sfortuna (the bad luck) superstizioso (superstitious) le credenze popolari (the popular beliefs) il rumore (the noise) le nuvole (the clouds) Objectives Talk about zodiac signs and associated personality traits Talk about superstitions, luck, and popular beliefs Distinguish and pronounce the Italian phonetic sounds o and u Actions, skills, and time Lukas shares his musical skills and talks about his busy schedule.
Vocabulary sapere (to know) farcela (to manage) cominciare a (to start to) finire di (to finish) stasera (tonight) stamattina (this morning) Objectives Ask about and describe personal skills and abilities Talk about starting and finishing actions in the past Express time and put events in chronological order Polite requests and favors Lukas needs help packing for a weekend trip and politely asks Maria for advice.
Vocabulary il favore (the favor) dare una mano (to give a hand) il comodino (the nightstand) la valigia (the suitcase) altrimenti (otherwise) dopotutto (after all) Objectives Ask for and grant a favor Make direct vs. polite requests Conjugate and use the present conditional verb tense History, wine, and women Maria tells Lukas about a famous medieval village and historically significant Italian women.
Vocabulary il borgo medievale (the medieval village) il castello (the castle) il bicchiere (the glass) la scienziata (the scientist) la poetessa (the poet) il quadro (the painting) Objectives Describe a historical village and talk about wine Discuss famous female historical figures and their achievements Express a desire or make a proposal