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Using metterci and volerci correctly – HearSay

Italian B2

Listen in as Giovanni and Sara speak in real, everyday Italian about how to express the time required and things needed using metterci and volerci. By the end of this course, you will easily be able to follow their conversation and be ready to join in yourself.

Lessons

Talking about time required
Giovanni measures Sara's sleeves and the two compare the time needed to tailor a dress with learning a Bach prelude.
Describing requirements and effort
Sara explains to Giovanni how much repetition is necessary for a piece of music, whereupon he draws parallels to his own work and is asked about his own experience.
Talking about learning processes and experience
Giovanni confesses to Sara that despite a lifetime of experience he is still learning, whereupon Sara emphasizes the unexpected difficulty of simple cello sheet music.
Explaining the importance of precision
Sara explains to Giovanni why simple passages leave no room for error, whereupon he describes the necessary precision and time required for a perfect seam.
Comparing physical exertion
Sara and Giovanni compare the physical exertion of playing the cello with the precision work of sewing and talk about the completion of Sara's concert dress.
Expressing understanding of workflows
Giovanni explains how much more time he needs for the dress, while Sara defends her curiosity and shows that she can well understand the time required for his work.
Talking about passion and patience
Giovanni and Sara realize that both making music and tailoring require a lot of patience and passion, before Giovanni asks her to stand still for the finishing touches.

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