# Three days in Rome

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

> Listen in as Alessia and Stefano talk about navigating Rome as a first-time visitor in real, everyday Italian. By the end of this course their conversation will feel easy to follow, and you'll be ready to join in.

**Setting:** Alessia meets Stefano, a Turin bar owner visiting Rome for a short holiday, at a busy cafe near the Colosseum where she helps him navigate the chaotic Roman ordering style. Over the next three days, their paths cross around the city as Alessia shares her local insider knowledge of Rome's transport, landmarks, and culinary secrets.

## Lessons

### 1. Asking how service works

Alessia welcomes Stefano and offers him a coffee, explaining the process of paying at the register before ordering at the counter.

### 2. Introducing yourself and greeting others

Stefano mentions he is from Turin, and he and Alessia introduce themselves to each other and agree to use informal language.

### 3. Talking about your travel plans

Alessia asks Stefano how long he is staying in Rome, and he shares his plans to visit the Colosseum.

### 4. Asking for help with technology

Alessia advises Stefano to buy his Colosseum ticket online to avoid lines, and Stefano asks her for help using his phone.

### 5. Deciding what to eat

Alessia suggests grabbing a bite to eat together, and Stefano enthusiastically agrees, sharing that he wants to try carbonara.

### 6. Asking about local food specialties

Alessia praises Stefano's choice and mentions Rome's four famous pasta dishes, prompting Stefano to ask what they are.

### 7. Planning meals over several days

Alessia lists the four famous Roman pastas, and Stefano expresses his desire to try them all during his three-day trip.