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In Giro Per Negozi – HearSay italiano A2
Master Italian shopping based on Chapter 1 of Nuovo Espresso Plus 2. Perfect your listening and speaking on the go as you explore local boutiques.
Lezioni Window Shopping Learn to state your intentions when entering a boutique.
Vocabolario il negozio di abbigliamento (the clothing store) Le posso essere d’aiuto? (Can I help you?) Volevo dare un’occhiata... (I wanted to have a look...) fare shopping (to go shopping) i capi d’abbigliamento (the clothing items) gli abiti (the clothes / dresses) Obiettivi Say you want to browse Offer or respond to help Identify clothing stores Basic Clothing Items Identify common everyday clothing items.
Vocabolario gli indumenti (the garments) i pantaloni (the pants / trousers) la camicia (the shirt) la gonna (the skirt) la giacca (the jacket) la maglietta (the t-shirt) il vestito (the dress / suit) Obiettivi Describe basic clothing State what you want to buy Asking For Sizes Discuss sizing and looking for specific gifts.
Vocabolario la taglia (the size) Che taglia porta? (What size do you wear?) La 52, una large insomma. (A 52, a large basically.) Cerco un regalo per... (I am looking for a gift for...) i jeans (the jeans) Che tipo di maglione? (What kind of sweater?) Cerca qualcuno che... (Looking for someone who...) Obiettivi Ask for someone's size State a clothing size Specify who you are shopping for Winter Outerwear Describe heavy clothing for cold weather.
Vocabolario il cappotto (the coat) il maglione (the sweater) il giubbotto (the jacket / windbreaker) la pelliccia (the fur coat) pesante (heavy) la tuta da sci (the ski suit) Obiettivi Describe winter clothing Identify outerwear pieces Dark Colors And Shades Ask for different colors and describe dark clothing.
Vocabolario Non c’è in un altro colore? (Is it available in another color?) blu (dark blue) nero (black) i colori scuri (the dark colors) Di solito porta colori scuri. (Usually wears dark colors.) grigio (gray) viola (purple) Obiettivi Ask for items in different colors Describe dark-colored clothing Bright And Light Colors Identify vibrant and light colors for your outfits.
Vocabolario rosso (red) giallo (yellow) arancione (orange) rosa (pink) bianco (white) verde (green) verde scuro (dark green) Obiettivi Identify bright clothing colors Discuss colorful outfits Casual And Formal Shoes Learn to describe various types of footwear.
Vocabolario azzurro (light blue) celeste (sky blue) beige (beige) le scarpe da ginnastica (the sneakers) le scarpe basse (the flat shoes) le scarpe con il tacco alto (the high-heeled shoes) Obiettivi Describe types of shoes Differentiate between formal and casual footwear Trying Things On Navigate the fitting rooms and try on boots and sandals.
Vocabolario gli stivali (the boots) i sandali (the sandals) gli scarponi (the heavy boots / hiking boots) i camerini (the fitting rooms) provare (to try on) Odio provare le cose nei camerini. (I hate trying things on in fitting rooms.) Obiettivi Locate fitting rooms Talk about trying on clothes Asking The Price Ask how much an item costs and get feedback on how it looks.
Vocabolario Le piace questo? (Do you like this?) Come mi stanno? (How do they look on me?) Ti stanno benissimo! (They look great on you!) Quanto costa? (How much does it cost?) Quanto viene? (How much does it come to?) Questo viene 160. (This comes to 160.) Obiettivi Ask if someone likes an item Ask and state the price of clothing Discounts And Budgets Ask for discounts and discuss expensive or cheap items.
Vocabolario caro (expensive) economico (cheap) in offerta (on sale) lo sconto (the discount) Ci può fare un po' di sconto, no? (You can give us a little discount, right?) Crepi l'avarizia! (Spare no expense! / Down with stinginess!) Essere al verde. (To be broke / penniless.) Obiettivi Ask for a discount Discuss sales and budgets Receipts And Exchanges Understand a store's return and exchange policies.
Vocabolario lo scontrino (the receipt) conservare (to keep / to save) cambiare (to exchange / to change) Lo posso cambiare? (Can I exchange it?) Se conserva lo scontrino, non c’è problema. (If you keep the receipt, there's no problem.) Purtroppo no, perché è in offerta. (Unfortunately no, because it is on sale.) scambiare (to swap / to exchange) Obiettivi Ask if an article can be exchanged Understand return conditions Patterns And Designs Describe the patterns on shirts, dresses, and skirts.
Vocabolario a righe (striped) a quadri (checkered / plaid) a pallini (with small polka dots) a pois (polka dot) a fiori (floral) a tinta unita (solid color) bello (beautiful / nice) Obiettivi Describe clothing patterns Identify solid and printed fabrics Sleeves And Necklines Specify the exact cut and style of tops and sweaters.
Vocabolario a maniche corte (short-sleeved) a maniche lunghe (long-sleeved) a V (V-neck) a collo alto (turtleneck) a girocollo (crew neck) pratico (practical) Obiettivi Describe sleeve lengths Identify different collar types Fabrics And Materials Learn to talk about what clothes are made of.
Vocabolario di lana (made of wool) di cotone (made of cotton) di seta (made of silk) di lino (made of linen) di pelle (made of leather) i materiali sintetici (the synthetic materials) Obiettivi Identify fabric materials Describe clothing textures Hats, Bags, And Accessories Complete your outfit with the right accessories.
Vocabolario gli accessori (the accessories) i cappelli (the hats) la borsa (the bag / purse) gli occhiali da sole (the sunglasses) le cinture (the belts) i guanti (the gloves) la cravatta (the tie) Obiettivi Describe everyday accessories Pick out bags and hats Fine Jewelry And Metals Talk about rings, earrings, and precious metals.
Vocabolario l'anello (the ring) il braccialetto (the bracelet) gli orecchini (the earrings) d’oro (made of gold) d’argento (made of silver) Dai, prova questi orecchini d'oro! (Come on, try these gold earrings!) la fascetta (the headband) Obiettivi Identify types of jewelry Describe gold and silver items Expressing Your Preferences Give advice and state what you like and dislike.
Vocabolario A me piacciono... ma non mi piacciono... (I like... but I don't like...) E a te / E a Lei? (And you? / And you? [formal]) Secondo me / Per me... (In my opinion / For me...) Che ne dici di questo / quello? (What do you say about this / that?) A me questo piace molto! (I like this a lot!) seguire (to follow [advice]) Obiettivi Express preferences clearly Give and ask for shopping advice Clothing Fit And Comfort Describe whether clothes are too tight, loose, or comfortable.
Vocabolario stretto (tight) largo (loose / wide) corto (short) lungo (long) comodo (comfortable) scomodo (uncomfortable) stringere (to take in / to tighten) Obiettivi Describe the fit of clothes Make comparisons about comfort Styles And Trends Talk about fashion trends and personal style.
Vocabolario elegante (elegant) sportivo (sporty) classico (classic) casual (casual) moderno (modern) giovanile (youthful) Va di moda. (It's in fashion.) Obiettivi Discuss fashion styles Express what is trendy Giving Outfit Feedback Observe how others dress and comment on outfit combinations.
Vocabolario Come sono vestiti? (How are they dressed?) Giulio è vestito bene. (Giulio is dressed well.) Non gli sta bene. (It doesn't look good on him.) Le stanno davvero bene. (They look really good on you [formal] / on her.) Come Le sembra? (How does it seem to you? [formal]) abbinare (to match / to combine) Lo abbina con tutto. (He/she matches it with everything.) Obiettivi Describe how people are dressed Give feedback on matching clothes Shopping Habits And Markets Discuss where you shop and your changing habits.
Vocabolario Dove vai per...? (Where do you go to...?) Dove si compra...? (Where does one buy...?) i centri commerciali (the shopping malls) il mercato (the market) il mercatino (the flea market) i negozi dell’usato (the second-hand shops) vintage (vintage) Ho meno tempo di prima. (I have less time than before.) Obiettivi Talk about shopping habits Identify different types of markets Everyday Shops And Boutiques Navigate various specialty shops in an Italian city.
Vocabolario la farmacia (the pharmacy) la profumeria (the perfume shop) la libreria (the bookstore) la cartoleria (the stationery shop) il negozio di scarpe (the shoe store) i negozi di fiducia (the trusted shops) Obiettivi Identify specific street shops State where you need to go Groceries And Food Shopping Differentiate between shopping for clothes and doing grocery runs.
Vocabolario fare la spesa (to go grocery shopping) gli alimentari (the grocery stores) il bar (the café / bar) il ristorante (the restaurant) i negozi biologici (the organic shops) i gruppi di acquisto (the purchasing groups) sostenibile (sustainable) Obiettivi Differentiate shopping from grocery shopping Identify food and sustainable shops Errands And Services Talk about haircuts, car repairs, and buying jewelry.
Vocabolario il parrucchiere (the hairdresser / barber) il meccanico (the mechanic) tagliare (to cut [hair]) riparare (to repair [the car]) la gioielleria (the jewelry store) acquistare (to purchase) evitare (to avoid) Obiettivi Talk about personal grooming and errands Identify service businesses Getting Dressed Up Use action verbs to describe putting on clothes.
Vocabolario indossare (to wear / to put on) portare (to wear / to carry) mettersi (to put on oneself) vestirsi (to dress oneself) i calzini (the socks) la calzamaglia (the tights) i pantaloncini (the shorts) Obiettivi Use verbs for getting dressed Talk about wearing specific garments Sports And Swimwear Discuss gear and outfits for specific activities.
Vocabolario andare a sciare (to go skiing) gli sci (the skis) andare a nuotare (to go swimming) il costume da bagno (the swimsuit) l'accappatoio (the bathrobe) la giacca a vento (the windbreaker) affittare (to rent) Obiettivi Discuss clothing for skiing and swimming Talk about renting sports gear Expressive Fashion Adjectives Use enthusiastic adjectives to praise beautiful clothing.
Vocabolario bellissimo (very beautiful) stupendo (gorgeous / stunning) carino (cute / nice) appariscente (flashy / showy) leggero (light / lightweight) originale (original) la collezione (the collection) Obiettivi Make enthusiastic comparisons Describe striking and original items Colorful Italian Idioms Learn colorful expressions related to shopping and emotions.
Vocabolario allegro (cheerful) vivace (lively) Essere giallo dall’invidia (To be green with envy / yellow with envy) Lavorare in nero (To work illegally / under the table) Vedere tutto nero (To see everything black / be pessimistic) Passare la notte in bianco (To have a sleepless night) Settimana bianca (Winter ski holiday) Romanzi rosa (Romance novels) Obiettivi Understand color-based idioms Use expressive language in Italian 
