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Exploring the Neapolitan streets – HearSay

Italian B1

Master your Italian while discovering the vibrant streets of Naples. Practice listening and speaking on the go as you explore art, culture, and street food.

Lessons

Navigating the Spanish Quarters
Marco guides Elena through the lively and narrow alleys of the Quartieri Spagnoli.
Vocabulary
- il vicolo (alley)
- vivace (vibrant)
- esplorare (to explore)
- il quartiere (neighborhood)
- la passeggiata (stroll)
- perdersi (to get lost)
- caratteristico (characteristic)
Objectives
- Describe an urban atmosphere
- Ask for and give directions in a neighborhood
Discovering local street art
The pair wander into the Sanità district to admire the open-air galleries and murals.
Vocabulary
- il murale (mural)
- l'opera d'arte (artwork)
- raffigurare (to depict)
- il capolavoro (masterpiece)
- colorato (colorful)
- il messaggio (message)
- l'artista (artist)
Objectives
- Discuss visual art and murals
- Express opinions on local street culture
Tasting Neapolitan street food
Elena stops at a bustling cart to buy a traditional fried seafood cuoppo and a folded pizza.
Vocabulary
- il cibo da strada (street food)
- fritto (fried)
- il portafoglio (wallet)
- assaggiare (to taste)
- delizioso (delicious)
- lo spuntino (snack)
- croccante (crunchy)
Objectives
- Order food from a street vendor
- Describe flavors and textures of food
Sweet treats and coffee
Needing a break, Marco and Elena head to a historic pastry shop for sfogliatelle and espresso.
Vocabulary
- la pasticceria (pastry shop)
- ripieno (filled)
- la sfogliatella (sfogliatella pastry)
- bollente (piping hot)
- la pausa (break)
- il bancone (counter)
- ordinare (to order)
Objectives
- Order pastries and coffee at a café
- Talk about local culinary traditions
Embracing the local dialect
Marco teaches Elena a few Neapolitan expressions as they chat with friendly locals.
Vocabulary
- il dialetto (dialect)
- l'espressione (expression)
- comprendere (to understand)
- il patrimonio (heritage)
- l'accoglienza (hospitality)
- chiacchierare (to chat)
- sorridere (to smile)
Objectives
- Discuss the differences between standard language and dialect
- Describe cultural heritage and local hospitality