Welcome to your A1 Graduation!
You have made it to the final review unit of A1 Italian! In this lesson, we will put everything you have learned together into a simulated, real-world conversation.
Key Conversation Skills
- Greeting & Introducing: Saying hello, stating your name, and asking how someone is.
- Ordering in a Cafe: Using polite phrases like Vorrei (I would like) to order food and drinks.
- Asking for Help: Inquiring about locations or asking for prices politely.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Don't mix up tu (informal you) and Lei (formal you) when speaking to strangers in shops or restaurants. Always use the formal Lei form with service workers!
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Buongiorno | Good morning |
| Quanto costa? | How much does it cost? |
| Grazie mille | Thanks a million |
Words
Buongiorno
Good morning
Buongiorno, un caffè per favore.Good morning, a coffee please.
Vorrei
I would like
Vorrei un cornetto.I would like a croissant.
Quanto costa
How much does it cost
Quanto costa questo?How much does this cost?
Dov'è
Where is
Dov'è la stazione?Where is the station?
Grazie
Thank you
Grazie per l'aiuto.Thank you for the help.
Arrivederci
Goodbye
Arrivederci e buona giornata.Goodbye and have a good day.
Scusi
Excuse me (formal)
Scusi, dov'è il bagno?Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
Il conto
The bill
Posso avere il conto?Can I have the bill?
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Patterns
Vorrei ___
Expressing what you want to order or buy politely.
Vorrei un'acqua minerale.I would like a mineral water.
Dov'è ___?
Asking for the location of a place or item.
Dov'è il mercato?Where is the market?
Quanto costa ___?
Asking for the price of something.
Quanto costa un biglietto?How much does a ticket cost?