Review: Introductions & People

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Review: Introductions & People

Welcome to your graduation review for Unit 12! In this lesson, we will combine everything you have learned about greeting people, counting numbers, and talking about your family.

1. Greetings & Introductions

When meeting someone, use friendly greetings like Buongiorno (Good morning) or Ciao (Hello/Hi). To introduce yourself, use Mi chiamo... (My name is...).

2. Numbers

Numbers help us talk about age and quantity. For example, uno (one), due (two), tre (three).

3. Family Members

Talk about your relatives using possessive adjectives. Remember that masculine singular nouns usually take il or mio, while feminine singular nouns take la or mia.

  • la mia famiglia - my family
  • mio padre - my father
  • mia madre - my mother

Common Mistakes

Don't confuse madre (mother) with padre (father), and pay attention to gender endings (-o vs -a).

Words

buongiorno
good morning
Buongiorno, signore.Good morning, sir.
ciao
hello
Ciao, come stai?Hi, how are you?
famiglia
family
La mia famiglia è grande.My family is big.
padre
father
Mio padre è gentile.My father is kind.
madre
mother
Mia madre cucina bene.My mother cooks well.
fratello
brother
Ho un fratello.I have a brother.
sorella
sister
Mia sorella è giovane.My sister is young.
uno
a / an (before z, s + consonant); one
Ho uno zio.I have an uncle.

Lessons are prepared with the help of AI.

Patterns

Mi chiamo ___.

Use this to state your name when introducing yourself.

Mi chiamo Anna.My name is Anna.

Ho ___ anni.

Use this to state your age.

Ho venti anni.I am twenty years old.

Questo è mio ___.

Use this to introduce a male family member.

Questo è mio padre.This is my father.