A daily audio course you can listen to anywhere — on your commute, on a walk, over coffee. You'll start understanding native speakers and finally feel comfortable speaking, all inside WhatsApp.
Talking to Tourists in Italy – HearSay Italian B1
Master practical interactions and cultural tips for navigating Italian cities. Improve your speaking and listening on the go while discussing local customs.
Lessons Welcoming visitors and offering help Learn to approach tourists politely and offer your assistance. Practice essential greetings and opening phrases.
Vocabulary il turista (the tourist) l'aiuto (the help) accogliere (to welcome) suggerire (to suggest) l'informazione (the information) il consiglio (the advice) perdersi (to get lost) Objectives Greet visitors appropriately Offer help and information politely Giving clear street directions Help travelers find their way to famous landmarks. Practice using directional vocabulary to guide them.
Vocabulary il monumento (the monument) la mappa (the map) dritto (straight) incrociare (to cross) il semaforo (the traffic light) l'angolo (the corner) l'attrazione (the attraction) Objectives Give directions to landmarks Explain map routes clearly Explaining local cultural rules Gently inform tourists about Italian etiquette. Discuss dress codes in churches and the local coffee culture.
Vocabulary l'abitudine (the custom) coprire (to cover) la chiesa (the church) le spalle (the shoulders) il comportamento (the behavior) rispettare (to respect) la regola (the rule) Objectives Explain dress codes for churches Describe local coffee customs Recommending authentic local restaurants Share your favorite spots for authentic Italian food. Help tourists understand local meal times and reservations.
Vocabulary la trattoria (the traditional restaurant) tipico (typical) prenotare (to book) il turno (the shift/sitting) assaggiare (to taste) la specialità (the specialty) consigliare (to recommend) Objectives Recommend traditional food spots Explain Italian meal times Navigating language barriers gracefully Resolve misunderstandings when communicating with international visitors. Practice asking for clarification.
Vocabulary il malinteso (the misunderstanding) ripetere (to repeat) il dialetto (the dialect) tradurre (to translate) lentamente (slowly) il significato (the meaning) spiegare (to explain) Objectives Handle communication breakdowns Rephrase and clarify information 
