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Visiting the Amalfi Coast – HearSay Italian A1
Master basic Italian while exploring the stunning Amalfi Coast. Practice listening and speaking on the go as you discover local culture, cuisine, and transport.
Lessons Arriving in Amalfi Sophia arrives in Amalfi by ferry and meets Marco at the port. They exchange basic greetings and talk about the beautiful weather.
Vocabulary buongiorno (good morning) il traghetto (the ferry) il mare (the sea) il biglietto (the ticket) soleggiato (sunny) piacere (nice to meet you) Objectives Greet someone and introduce yourself Ask about the weather Recognize basic transport terms Finding the hotel Marco helps Sophia navigate the steep, narrow streets to find her eco-friendly accommodation. They practice basic directions.
Vocabulary l'hotel (the hotel) la strada (the street) a destra (to the right) a sinistra (to the left) la valigia (the suitcase) vicino (near) Objectives Ask for simple directions Give basic directional commands Identify accommodation terms At the local café Sophia stops for a quick breakfast before sightseeing. She learns to order a classic Italian coffee and a pastry.
Vocabulary il caffè (the coffee) il cornetto (the croissant) il conto (the bill) per favore (please) grazie (thank you) bere (to drink) mangiare (to eat) Objectives Order food and drinks Ask for the bill Say please and thank you Visiting the cathedral They visit the magnificent Cathedral of Saint Andrew. Marco explains the rules for modest dress and basic historical terms.
Vocabulary la cattedrale (the cathedral) antico (ancient) la piazza (the square) grande (big) bello (beautiful) aperto (open) Objectives Talk about sightseeing places Understand simple rules Describe a building Lunch and limoncello It's time for lunch, and Marco introduces Sophia to regional dishes and the famous local lemons.
Vocabulary il limone (the lemon) il pranzo (the lunch) il ristorante (the restaurant) l'acqua (the water) delizioso (delicious) il tavolo (the table) Objectives Express food preferences Learn basic dining vocabulary Talk about local specialties The paper museum Sophia visits the Museo della Carta to learn about Amalfi's papermaking history. She buys a small souvenir.
Vocabulary il museo (the museum) la carta (the paper) il regalo (the gift) quanto costa (how much does it cost) comprare (to buy) i soldi (the money) Objectives Shop for souvenirs Ask about prices Understand simple money terms A scenic boat ride Before leaving, Sophia takes a small boat tour along the cliffs. She reflects on her trip and says goodbye to Marco.
Vocabulary la barca (the boat) la costa (the coast) la montagna (the mountain) verde (green) oggi (today) arrivederci (goodbye) Objectives Talk about the natural landscape Express enjoyment Say goodbye appropriately 