# Italian Celebrations and Daily Routines

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

> Master Italian vocabulary and reflexive verbs by listening to Giovanni and Giulia's conversation about holiday wishes and everyday actions. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

**Setting:** Giovanni has returned to Puglia to celebrate the holidays at his family's masseria and stops by Giulia's B&B in Naples on his way to help prepare for a joint seasonal feast. As they get ready for the celebrations, they compare their daily routines, discuss holiday traditions, and share good wishes.

## Lessons

### 1. Greeting a friend and checking in

Giovanni meets Giulia, and they greet each other warmly before asking how they are feeling today.

### 2. Ordering breakfast at a cafe

Giulia invites Giovanni for breakfast, and he chooses a cappuccino and a croissant.

### 3. Comparing wake-up times

Giulia asks Giovanni when he usually wakes up, and they compare their early morning wake-up times.

### 4. Describing morning routine steps

Giulia and Giovanni discuss their morning routines, including getting out of bed, showering, and getting dressed.

### 5. Asking about house guests' schedules

Giovanni asks Giulia about her guests, and she explains that they are still sleeping and eat breakfast at nine.

### 6. Discussing rest and work habits

Giulia talks about taking breaks in the afternoon, while Giovanni admits he works too much and never rests.

### 7. Talking about evening party plans

Giovanni mentions falling asleep early in the evening, but explains he will stay up for their upcoming party.

### 8. Planning a market shopping trip

Giovanni and Giulia decide to go grocery shopping for the party and check the morning market hours.

### 9. Coordinating preparations and holiday food

Giulia gets ready while Giovanni waits, and they talk about the panettone he is bringing for their celebration.

### 10. Giving gifts and planning walks

Giovanni presents Giulia with olive oil from his farm, and they agree to take a walk downtown later.

### 11. Setting schedules for a celebration

Giovanni and Giulia talk about Sunday routines before setting the timeline for getting dressed and making a holiday toast.

### 12. Expressing excitement and taking leave

After looking forward to celebrating together, Giovanni realizes he is running late and needs to leave.

### 13. Exchanging farewells and holiday greetings

Giulia wishes Giovanni a good journey and asks him to greet his mother before they exchange Christmas wishes.

### 14. Wishing a happy New Year

Giulia and Giovanni wish each other a happy new year and exchange traditional good luck wishes before saying goodbye.