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Both Maria Guarnieri and Federica Sturani teach Italian to students of all
language backgrounds and at all levels from beginner to advanced. They
have been collaborating on Italian teaching projects for many years.
Hodder Education
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First published in UK 2012 by Hodder Education.
First published in US 2012 by The McGraw Hill Companies Inc.
Based on original conversations from Teach Yourself Italian Conversation and
Speak Italian with Confidence.
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y Getting a taxi
Today you will learn how to do the following:
CCsay an address
CCunderstand a price
CCthank and greet people politely and
CCsay if a place is near or far
Part 1
Here are the key phrases youll hear in todays conversation. Listen to the English meaning. Then, listen to the
Track 3 Italian words and phrases and repeat.
Part 2
Listen carefully to a conversation between John and a taxi driver. Then answer the question.
Track 4
1. Where does John need to go?
Part 3
Listen to the conversation again and answer the questions.
Track 5
1. What is the exact address of the hotel?
Part 4
Now listen to the conversation again. Answer the questions about the meanings of certain words. Then, practise
Track 6 using the expressions.
1. What does Bene, grazie. Ecco a lei mean?
Part 5
Now its time to learn some more destinations in town and some other words used in addresses. Listen to the
Track 7 English words and repeat the Italian expressions.
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1. Now listen and respond to the taxi drivers question. Ask to go to Cavour Avenue. Be sure to say please!
Learning Plus!
Saying whether a place is near or far
Listen to the English phrases to ask and reply whether a place is near or far, and repeat the Italian expressions.
Track 8
CC English expressions c Italian expressions
Is it near? vicino?
Is it far? lontano?
Its very close. vicinissimo.
Its quite far. abbastanza lontano.
How far is it? Quanto ci vuole?
Its ten minutes walk. Dieci minuti a piedi.
Its ten minutes drive. Dieci minuti in macchina.
Its too far to walk. troppo lontano a piedi.
Conversation Script
CC Italian conversation CC English translation
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D a
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y Hiring a car
Today you will learn how to do the following:
Part 1
Here are the key phrases youll hear in todays conversation. Listen to the English meaning. Then, listen to the
Track 9 Italian words and phrases and repeat.
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Part 5
Now its time to learn some time expressions and some more prices. Listen to the English words and repeat the
Track 13 Italian expressions.
1. Now listen and respond to the receptionists question. Say: For one day.
Learning Plus!
Talking about prices
Listen to the English for responding to and talking about prices and repeat the Italian expressions.
Track 14
CC English expressions c Italian expressions
Its expensive. caro.
Its not expensive. Non caro.
Its cheap. economico.
Its quite cheap. abbastanza economico.
Its too expensive. troppo caro.
Is there a discount? C lo sconto?
I will think about it. Ci penso.
I will come back later. Ritorno pi tardi.
Conversation Script
CC Italian conversation CC English translation
Alex Buonasera. Devo noleggiare una Alex Good afternoon. I need to hire a car.
macchina.
Receptionist Quale macchina desidera? Receptionist Which car would you like?
Alex Una Fiat Punto. Alex A Fiat Punto.
Receptionist Per quanti giorni? Receptionist For how many days?
Alex Per quattro giorni. Alex For four days.
Receptionist Come si chiama? Receptionist What is your name?
Alex Alex Lassey. Alex Alex Lassey.
Receptionist Bene. Per quattro giorni sono 100. Receptionist That is ne. For four days its 100.
Alex Ecco la carta di credito. Alex Heres my credit card.
Receptionist Grazie. Ecco a lei la chiave. Receptionist Thank you. Heres the key.
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Audio Track Information
Track 9 Conversation 2, Part 1
Track 10 Conversation 2, Part 2
Track 11 Conversation 2, Part 3
Track 12 Conversation 2, Part 4
Track 13 Conversation 2, Part 5
Track 14 Conversation 2, Learning Plus!
Part 1
Here are the key phrases youll hear in todays conversation. Listen to the English meaning. Then, listen to the
Track 15 Italian words and phrases and repeat.
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Part 4
Now listen to the conversation again. Answer the questions about the meanings of certain words. Then, practise
Track 18 using the expressions.
1. What does Vorrei uninformazione mean?
3. In the expression La fermata di fronte alla stazione, which three words does the employee use to say where the bus stop is in
relation to the station?
Part 5
Now its time to learn some more words used with public transport and to say where things are. Listen to the
Track 19 English words and repeat the Italian expressions.
You:
2. Alex asks: Where does it leave from? Answer: The bus stop is behind the station.
You:
Learning Plus!
Time frequency
Listen to the English phrases to ask and say time frequency and repeat the Italian expressions.
Track 20
CC English expressions c Italian expressions
How often? Ogni quanto?
every ten minutes ogni dieci minuti
four times a day quattro volte al giorno
often spesso
always sempre
never mai
The bus leaves Lautobus parte ...
The bus leaves very frequently. Lautobus parte molto frequentemente.
only a few times a day solo poche volte al giorno
1. Listen to the question: What time does it leave? Respond with: The bus leaves every ten minutes.
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Conversation Script
CC Italian conversation CC English translation
Alex Buonasera. Vorrei quattro biglietti per Alex Good evening. I would like four bus
lautobus. tickets.
Employee Ecco a lei, sono 6. Employee Here you are, its 6.
Alex Grazie. Vorrei uninformazione. Quale Alex Thank you. I would like some information.
autobus arriva in via Salieri? Which bus arrives in Salieri Street?
Employee Il numero diciotto. Employee The number eighteen.
Alex A che ora parte? Alex At what time does it leave?
Employee Il numero diciotto parte ogni cinque Employee The number eighteen leaves every ve
minuti. minutes.
Alex Da dove parte? Alex Where does it leave from?
Employee La fermata di fronte alla stazione. Employee The bus stop is in front of the station.
Alex Grazie. Alex Thank you.
Booking
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4 a room
Today you will learn how to do the following:
CCsay what kind of hotel room you want and when you need it
CCask what is included
CCask for different kinds of hotel rooms and
CCtalk about other hotel facilities
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Part 1
Here are the key phrases youll hear in todays conversation. Listen to the English meaning. Then, listen to the
Track 21 Italian words and phrases and repeat.
Part 2
Listen carefully to a conversation between John and Mrs Morin from the hotel. Then answer the question.
Track 22
1. Is breakfast included in the price of the room?
Part 3
Listen to the conversation again and answer the questions.
Track 23
1. What type of room does John ask for?
Part 4
Now listen to the conversation again. Answer the questions about the meanings of certain words. Then, practise
Track 24 using the expressions.
1. What does colazione mean?
3. After John has given the passports to Mrs Morin, she says: Benissimo, ecco le chiavi. What does she give him?
Part 5
Now its time to learn more words to describe hotel rooms. Listen to the English and repeat the Italian
Track 25 expressions.
1. Now listen to Mrs Morin greet you. Greet her and ask for a single room with a sea view.
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Learning Plus!
Describing hotel facilities
Listen to the English phrases describing different kinds of hotel facilities you will find in Italy and repeat the
Track 26 Italian expressions.
Conversation Script
CC Italian conversation CC English translation
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Having
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D
5 a coffee
Today you will learn how to do the following:
Part 1
Here are the key phrases youll hear in todays conversation. Listen to the English meaning. Then, listen to the
Track 27 Italian words and phrases and repeat.
Part 2
Listen carefully to a conversation between John and a waiter. Then answer the question.
Track 28
1. What time of day is it?
Part 3
Listen to the conversation again and answer the questions.
Track 29
1. Would John like bar or table service?
Part 4
Now listen to the conversation again. Answer the questions about the meanings of certain words. Then, practise
Track 30 using the expressions.
1. What does Mi dispiace mean?
3. In the expression Ecco it resto, what does the waiter give back to John with the till receipt?
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Part 5
Now its time to learn some more items of food and drink that you can have at a bar in Italy. Listen to the
Track 31 English words and repeat the Italian expressions.
Learning Plus!
More expressions for food and drink from a bar
These expressions are more specific about food and drink. Listen to the English and repeat the Italian
Track 32 expressions.
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Conversation Script
CC Italian conversation CC English translation
Having a
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6 meal
Today you will learn how to do the following:
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Part 1
Here are the key phrases youll hear in todays conversation. Listen to the English meaning. Then, listen to the
Track 33 Italian words and phrases and repeat.
Part 4
Now listen to the conversation again. Answer the questions about the meanings of certain words. Then, practise
Track 36 using the expressions.
1. What does Vorrei due caff e il conto mean?
Part 5
In this conversation we talked a little bit about making reservations for specific times. Now its time to learn
Track 37 some ways to ask and tell the time. Listen to the English words and repeat the Italian expressions.
Listen to the waitress say Good evening. How can I help you? Say that you have a table at a quarter past nine.
Remember I have a table is Ho un tavolo.
Waitress: Buonasera. Desidera?
You:
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Learning Plus!
Second courses and desserts
These foods are normally available in an Italian restaurant. Listen to the English and repeat the Italian
Track 38 expressions.
Conversation Script
CC Italian conversation CC English translation
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Going
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7 shopping
Today you will learn how to do the following:
Part 1
Here are the key phrases youll hear in todays conversation. Listen to the English meaning. Then, listen to the
Track 39 Italian words and phrases and repeat.
2. Does Alex think the bag in the window is too big or too small?
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Part 5
Now its time to learn some more colours and some more items you could buy on a shopping trip to Italy. Listen
Track 43 to the English words and repeat the Italian expressions.
1. Say you would like a black scarf and a pair of jeans. Be sure to say Good morning.
You:
Learning Plus!
Kinds of shops
Here are some useful words for different shops you will find on your visit to Italy. Listen to the English and repeat
Track 44 the Italian expressions.
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Conversation Script
CC Italian conversation CC English translation
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Going to the
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8 local museum
Today you will learn how to do the following:
CCask for and understand opening hours and ticket prices at a museum
CCask about guided tours
CCuse other expressions to ask about hours and tickets at tourist places and
CCask for information in a tourist office
Part 1
Here are the key phrases youll hear in todays conversation. Listen to the English meaning. Then, listen to the
Track 45 Italian words and phrases and repeat.
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Part 5
Now its time to learn some other useful expressions for opening and closing times for museums and other places
Track 49 you might want to visit while youre in Italy. Listen to the English words and repeat the Italian expressions.
Learning Plus!
Phrases to use in a tourist office
When youre on holiday in Italy, you may need to ask for information in a tourist office. These questions will help
Track 50 you find out what you want to know. Listen to the English and repeat the Italian expressions.
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Conversation Script
CC Italian conversation CC English translation
John Buongiorno. Vorrei delle informazioni sul John Good morning. I would like some informa-
Museo Archeologico delle Marche. Ha tion about the Museo Archeologico delle
un depliant? Marche, have you got a leaet?
Assistant Penso di s, controllo subito Mi Assistant I think so, I will check immediately
dispiace, non ci sono. Che informazioni I am sorry, there arent any. What
vuole? information do you want?
John Quale lorario di apertura? John What is the opening time?
Assistant Il museo fa orario continuato, dalle 8,30 Assistant The museum has continuous opening
no alle 19,30. hours, from 8.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.
John Tutti i giorni? John Every day?
Assistant Tutti i giorni tranne il luned. Assistant Every day except Monday.
John Bene. E quanto costa John Good. And how much is the entrance
lingresso? ticket?
Assistant Il biglietto intero costa 4, quello ridotto Assistant Admission is 4, 2 for concessions. The
2 Il museo gratuito per tutti i giovani museum is free for all young people
sotto i diciotto anni e gli anziani sopra i under eighteen and for old people over
sessantacinque anni. sixty-five.
John Benissimo, grazie. Ci sono visite John Very well. Thank you. Are there guided
guidate? tours?
Assistant S, deve prenotare. Assistant Yes, you need to book.
John Quanto costa la visita guidata? John How much does a guided tour cost?
Assistant La visita compresa nel biglietto. Assistant The tour is included in the admission price.
John Grazie delle informazioni, arrivederci. John Thank you for the information. Goodbye.
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Going to the
y
D a
9 opera
Today you will learn how to do the following:
Part 1
Here are the key phrases youll hear in todays conversation. Listen to the English meaning. Then, listen to the
Track 51 Italian words and phrases and repeat.
Part 2
John wants to go to the opera. Listen carefully to a conversation between John and the assistant at the Box
Track 52 Office of the Arena, in Verona. Then answer the question.
1. At what time does the opera start?
Part 3
Listen to the conversation again and answer the questions.
Track 53
1. Has John ever been to the opera?
Part 4
Now listen to the conversation again. Answer the questions about the meanings of certain words. Then, practise
Track 54 using the expressions.
1. What does Che biglietti avete per domani sera? mean?
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Part 5
Now its time to learn some phrases used for the cinema and the theatre and some expressions that describe
Track 55 what a film, play, or opera is about. Listen to the English words and repeat the Italian expressions.
Learning Plus!
Phrases to describe a film, a play, or an opera
If you go to see a film, a play, or an opera while you are visiting Italy, youll want to be able to talk about the
Track 56 experience. Listen to the English phrases for describing films, plays, or operas and repeat the Italian expressions.
1. Listen to the woman say the film was funny and she liked it a lot. React by saying the opposite: It is boring! It disappointedme.
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Conversation Script
CC Italian conversation CC English translation
John Buongiorno. Che cosa c in programma? John Good morning. Whats on? We have
Non siamo mai stati allopera. never been to the opera.
Assistant Domani sera c Aida. un Assistant Tomorrow night theres Aida. Its a
classico. classic.
John Che biglietti avete per domani John What tickets have you got for tomorrow
sera? night?
Assistant Ci sono delle gradinate numerate Assistant There are some numbered seats on the
a 94 Ecco, sono qui, per farvi steps at 94 Here, they are here, to give
unidea. you an idea.
John Vanno bene. John They are ne.
John Di che cosa parla lopera? John Whats the opera about?
Assistant una storia damore. Il programma in Assistant Its a love story. The programme is for
vendita a 8. sale at 8.
John Grazie. Allora in totale sono 188 pi 8, John Thanks. Then in total its 188 plus 8,
196? 196?
Assistant S, grazie. Ecco i biglietti e Assistant Yes, thank you. Here are the tickets and
il programma. the programme.
John A che ora comincia? John What time does it start?
Assistant Comincia alle 9 e 15 Assistant It starts at 9.15.
John E in caso di maltempo? John And in case of bad weather?
Assistant Anche in caso di maltempo, lopera Assistant In case of bad weather, the opera still
comincia alle 9 e 15 starts at 9.15.
John Benissimo, grazie e arrivederci. John Fine, thanks and goodbye.
Assistant Arrivederci. Assistant Goodbye.
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Going to the
Day chemists
10
Today you will learn how to do the following:
Part 1
Here are the key phrases youll hear in todays conversation. Listen to the English meaning. Then, listen to the
Track 57 Italian words and phrases and repeat.
Part 2
Listen carefully to a conversation between John and the chemist. Then answer the question.
Track 58
1. How many tablets does John need to take, and how many times a day?
Part 3
Listen to the conversation again and answer the questions.
Track 59
1. Why does John go to the chemists?
Language tip!
2. How many tablets does John buy? The two words tra fra are
interchangeable, and, when referring
Part 4 to expressions of time, both mean in.
Now listen to the conversation again. Answer the questions about the
Track 60 meanings of certain words. Then, practise using the expressions.
1. What does No. Lo prendo sempre per il raffreddore mean?
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Part 5
Now its time to learn the names of some common illnesses and some medicine. Listen to the English and repeat
Track 61 the Italian expressions.
Learning Plus!
Describing symptoms
These expressions will help you talk about symptoms if you are not feeling well. Listen to the English and repeat
Track 62 the Italian expressions.
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Conversation Script
CC Italian conversation CC English translation
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Answers
CC Day 1 CC Day 6
CC Part 2. 1. John needs to go to the Hotel Regina Margherita. CC Part 2. 1. There are three types of pasta on the menu: pumpkin
Part3. 1. Its at number 8, Pace Street. 2. The fare is 10. Part4. tortelli, which is pasta with a pumpkin filling; penne, a kind of
1.It means Good, thank you. Here you are. 2. You use it when tube-shaped pasta; or bgolibig spaghetti-type pastawith rag,
closing a polite or formal conversation. Part 5. 1. Sample answer: In a meat sauce. Part 3. 1. Its a table for two. 2. They have house
viale Cavour, per favore. white wine and a still mineral water. Part 4. 1. It means I would like
two coffees and the bill. 2. It means Do you accept Visa? 3. It means
Yes, no problem. Part 5. 1. Ho un tavolo per le nove e un quarto.
CC Day 2
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