Welcome to Italy
Enter the situation for Tappa 1 and learn the first useful language.
The situation
You have just arrived at a language school in Rome. You meet the receptionist and another student. Learn the short expressions that let you enter the conversation, give your name, and show polite interest.
Italian often uses fewer words than English. A complete answer can be short because the verb ending already identifies the speaker.
- Buongiorno, mi chiamo Alex.· Good morning, my name is Alex.
- Piacere, sono Giulia.· Nice to meet you, I am Giulia.
- Come ti chiami?· What is your name? (informal)
- Come si chiama?· What is your name? (formal)
First language map
Read the models aloud. Notice the repeated sentence frames. Change only one detail at a time until the pattern is secure.
- Di dove sei?· Where are you from? (informal)
- Sono di Manchester.· I am from Manchester.
- Come stai?· How are you? (informal)
- Bene, grazie. E tu?· Fine, thank you. And you?
In context
The words of this lesson in sentences from other A1 lessons.
- Ciao! Mi chiamo Sophie e sono di Bristol.· Hi! My name is Sophie and I am from Bristol.Tappa 1 · New student profiles
- Buongiorno. Sono Daniel, di Dublino.· Good morning. I am Daniel, from Dublin.Tappa 1 · New student profiles
- Sono irlandese e sto molto bene.· I am Irish and I feel very well.Tappa 1 · New student profiles
- Piacere! Io sono Maya e lei è Ana.· Nice to meet you! I am Maya and she is Ana.Tappa 1 · New student profiles
- Buongiorno. Come si chiama?· Good morning. What is your name?Tappa 1 · Ciao, piacere!
- Mi chiamo James Wilson.· My name is James Wilson.Tappa 1 · Ciao, piacere!
- Piacere, signor Wilson. Di dov’è?· Nice to meet you, Mr Wilson. Where are you from?Tappa 1 · Ciao, piacere!
- Ciao! Io sono Elena. Come stai?· Hi! I am Elena. How are you?Tappa 1 · Ciao, piacere!
- Molto bene. Sei qui per il corso?· Very well. Are you here for the course?Tappa 1 · Ciao, piacere!
- Ciao, mi chiamo Emma.· Hi, my name is Emma.Tappa 1 · Introduce yourself