# First steps: Hello and who I am

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

> Master meeting a neighbour by listening to Giulia and Enzo's conversation about moving into the building. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

**Setting:** The entrance hall of an apartment building near via Zamboni in Bologna on a warm, sunny weekday morning. Giulia moved in at the weekend and runs into Enzo, who has lived here for years, on her way out. Both hold Lei from the first line.

## Lessons

### 1. Greeting a neighbour

Giulia and Enzo say hello in the entrance hall, and she mentions she is new.

### 2. Asking someone's name

Giulia and Enzo exchange names, and he has to check he heard hers right.

### 3. Welcoming someone somewhere new

Enzo welcomes Giulia to the building and she thanks him.

### 4. Asking how someone is

Giulia and Enzo ask after each other and both say they are well.

### 5. Talking about the weather

Giulia and Enzo agree it is a beautiful sunny morning.

### 6. Saying you have to go

Enzo has to leave, and Giulia says she is off to work.

### 7. Saying goodbye for the day

Giulia and Enzo say goodbye at the door and arrange to see each other tomorrow.