One complete day
Enter the situation for Tappa 8 and learn the first useful language.
The situation
Complete one day in Bologna: greet the hotel receptionist, order breakfast, read an opening time, ask for directions, buy a ticket, meet a friend, and describe the day.
The main skill is selection. Choose the simplest accurate language for each situation.
- Buongiorno, ho una prenotazione.· Good morning, I have a reservation.
- Vorrei un cappuccino e un cornetto.· I would like a cappuccino and a croissant.
- A che ora apre il museo?· What time does the museum open?
- Come arrivo in piazza Maggiore?· How do I get to Piazza Maggiore?
First language map
Read the models aloud. Notice the repeated sentence frames. Change only one detail at a time until the pattern is secure.
- Un biglietto per il centro, per favore.· One ticket to the centre, please.
- Ci vediamo alle sei davanti al teatro.· Let’s meet at six in front of the theatre.
- Oggi visito la città a piedi.· Today I am visiting the city on foot.
- La sera sono stanco ma contento.· In the evening I am tired but happy.
In context
The words of this lesson in sentences from other A1 lessons.
- Buongiorno, ha una prenotazione?· Good morning, do you have a reservation?Tappa 8 · A traveller’s day
- Ho una prenotazione a nome Brown.· I have a reservation under the name Brown.Tappa 8 · A chain of A1 role-plays
- Buongiorno, mi chiamo Alex.· Good morning, my name is Alex.Tappa 1 · Welcome to Italy
- Buongiorno. Sono Daniel, di Dublino.· Good morning. I am Daniel, from Dublin.Tappa 1 · New student profiles
- Buongiorno. Come si chiama?· Good morning. What is your name?Tappa 1 · Ciao, piacere!
- Buongiorno, come si chiama?· Good morning, what is your name?Tappa 1 · Introduce yourself
- Buongiorno, mi chiamo Oliver.· Good morning, my name is Oliver.Tappa 1 · My first profile
- Buongiorno, vorrei un caffè.· Good morning, I would like a coffee.Tappa 6 · At the café