# Dieci A1, Unit 8: Flowers for a birthday

**Language:** Italian  
**CEFR Level:** A1  

> Master holiday wishes and family talk by listening to Carla and Pasquale's conversation about flowers for her mother-in-law, which pairs with the themes of unit 8 of Dieci A1. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

**Setting:** A florist's in the old town of Salerno on 3 January 2027, two days after New Year. Carla, a regular, needs flowers for her mother-in-law's eightieth birthday tomorrow; Pasquale has had the shop for twenty years. They use tu with each other.

## Lessons

### 1. Wishing someone a happy New Year

Pasquale and Carla wish each other a happy New Year.

### 2. Saying how you spent New Year's Eve

Pasquale asks Carla about New Year's Eve, and she asks about his.

### 3. Saying who the flowers are for

Carla tells Pasquale the flowers are for her mother-in-law, who turns eighty tomorrow.

### 4. Describing someone's personality

Pasquale asks what Carla's mother-in-law is like.

### 5. Choosing flowers

Pasquale shows Carla some ranunculus, which she has never bought, and she decides they suit her mother-in-law.

### 6. Talking about plans after the holidays

Pasquale asks about Carla's plans after the birthday, and she asks about his.

### 7. Paying and sending wishes

Carla pays for the flowers, and Pasquale sends his wishes to her mother-in-law.