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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