# Exploring Italian Cities and Directions

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

> Join Luca and Sara to discover what there is to see and do in a city and learn how to ask for directions, one short conversation at a time. Each lesson trains your ear until you can follow every word and answer back, based on Chapter 6 of [Nuovo Espresso 1](https://www.almaedizioni.it/en/product/nuovo-espresso-1/).

**Setting:** Luca and Sara meet in the vibrant Quadrilatero district of Bologna while Luca is visiting family and Sara is on a culinary weekend trip. They cross paths at a local café on via Zamboni and decide to explore the city's sights, transport, and food spots together.

## Lessons

### 1. Saying where you are from

Luca and Sara meet and discuss where they are from, realizing they are both visitors to Bologna.

### 2. Describing a city's landmarks

Luca tells Sara about the famous features of Bologna, including its historic porticoes and ancient towers.

### 3. Expressing what you want to see

Sara expresses her desire to see the cathedral, and Luca explains that it is just a short walk away.

### 4. Giving simple directions

Luca consults a map to give Sara directions, and they decide to walk to the cathedral together before finding a local restaurant.

### 5. Asking about nearby places to eat

Sara mentions that she is hungry and asks if there is a restaurant nearby, prompting Luca to point out a trattoria around the corner.

### 6. Asking about opening hours

Sara asks what time the trattoria opens, and after Luca answers, they discuss what they can do next and plan a walk.

### 7. Describing a town square

Sara asks if Piazza Maggiore is big, and Luca describes it as a very large and lively square filled with people.

### 8. Asking about closing times

Luca mentions a nearby museum, and when Sara asks what time it closes, they decide to head to the information office to find out.

### 9. Looking up an address

Sara asks Luca if he knows where the office is, and they decide to search for the address on a phone.

### 10. Asking how to get somewhere

Luca finds the office's location behind the local theater, and Sara asks if they should take the bus to get there.

### 11. Discussing modes of transportation

Luca suggests walking since the office is close by, leading him and Sara to talk about the vehicles they drive.

### 12. Talking about your job

Sara shares her thoughts on Luca's job as a tram driver, and Luca explains why he enjoys his work.

### 13. Finding common ground

Sara and Luca chat about their shared love for travel and being on the move before deciding to head into the museum.

### 14. Expressing appreciation for a place

Luca points out the museum's location, and Sara thanks him while sharing how much she likes the neighborhood.