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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