# Nuovo Espresso Plus 2, Unit 7: At the physiotherapist

**Language:** Italian  
**CEFR Level:** A2  

> Master talking about aches and exercise by listening to Massimo and Rossella's conversation at a physiotherapy practice in Perugia, which pairs with the themes of unit 7 of Nuovo Espresso Plus 2. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

**Setting:** A physiotherapy practice in Perugia on a Tuesday morning. Massimo has had back pain for two weeks; he sits at a desk all day and has done no sport since he played basketball as a young man. Rossella is the physiotherapist. He calls her dottoressa and she calls him signor Conti. They use Lei with each other throughout.

## Lessons

### 1. Saying where it hurts

Massimo tells Rossella his back has hurt for two weeks and shows her where.

### 2. Answering questions about the pain

Rossella asks Massimo when it hurts, what he has taken and what work he does.

### 3. Being examined

Rossella examines Massimo's back and tells him it is nothing serious.

### 4. Understanding your exercises

Rossella gives Massimo three exercises and tells him not to sit for too long at work.

### 5. Checking what you can still do

Massimo asks Rossella about cycling and his vegetable garden, and she tells him what to avoid for now.

### 6. Talking about your sporting past

Rossella asks Massimo if he does any sport, and he tells her about his basketball days.

### 7. Persuading someone to try a sport

Rossella tries to talk Massimo into swimming, and he gives in.