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City exploration and daily life – HearSay

Italian A1

Discover how to navigate the city, share your daily routine, and make plans with friends. Inspired by Chapters 5 and 6 of Dieci Lezioni di Italiano.

Lessons

The city and places
Sofia meets Leo in Florence and learns about the city's main attractions and where they are located.
Vocabulary
- la città (the city)
- il centro storico (the historic center)
- il museo (the museum)
- la piazza (the square)
- c'è / ci sono (there is / there are)
- vicino a (near)
Objectives
- Describe your city and places of interest
- Indicate the position of places
Getting around town
Leo gives Sofia directions to her new office and explains the local public transportation.
Vocabulary
- la metropolitana (the subway)
- l'autobus (the bus)
- a destra (to the right)
- a sinistra (to the left)
- dritto (straight)
- girare (to turn)
Objectives
- Ask for and give directions
- Ask about transportation and travel times
Time and tickets
Sofia wants to visit a famous museum and asks Leo how to book a tour and check the schedules.
Vocabulary
- che ora è? (what time is it?)
- i minuti (the minutes)
- l'appuntamento (the appointment)
- il biglietto (the ticket)
- prenotare (to book)
- gli orari (the schedules/hours)
Objectives
- Ask and tell what time it is
- Book a guided tour and buy tickets
Daily routines
Over coffee, Sofia and Leo share what a typical morning looks like before they start their busy days.
Vocabulary
- svegliarsi (to wake up)
- fare colazione (to have breakfast)
- uscire di casa (to leave the house)
- la mattina (the morning)
- di solito (usually)
- spesso (often)
Objectives
- Describe daily routines and personal habits
- Indicate the frequency of actions and events
Free time and plans
The two friends talk about their hobbies and try to find a day to go to a jazz concert together.
Vocabulary
- il tempo libero (the free time)
- ascoltare musica (to listen to music)
- mi piace (I like)
- preferire (to prefer)
- il weekend (the weekend)
- d'accordo (agreed / alright)
Objectives
- Talk about hobbies and free time
- Express likes and personal preferences
- Make, accept, or decline an appointment