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A less predictable transaction

Develop everyday choices through a focused listening itinerary.

Full recording

Listen once without subtitles, then turn on the Italian subtitles (CC) or follow the transcript below.

Forty-eight hours in Italy

  • Maya: Ieri sono arrivata a Bologna e ho lasciato la valigia in hotel.

    Yesterday I arrived in Bologna and left my suitcase at the hotel.

  • Luca: Com’era il viaggio?

    How was the journey?

  • Maya: Era lungo, ma il treno è arrivato in orario.

    It was long, but the train arrived on time.

  • Luca: Che cosa farai oggi?

    What will you do today?

  • Maya: Visiterò il centro, poi chiamerò Sara. Se ho tempo, andrò al museo.

    I will visit the centre, then I will call Sara. If I have time, I will go to the museum.

  • Luca: Perfetto. Se hai bisogno, scrivimi.

    Perfect. If you need anything, write to me.

First and second listening

Listen once for the situation, speakers, purpose, and result. Listen again for the details that support your interpretation.

  • Ieri sono arrivata a Bologna e ho lasciato la valigia in hotel.· Yesterday I arrived in Bologna and left my suitcase at the hotel.
  • Com’era il viaggio?· How was the journey?
  • Era lungo, ma il treno è arrivato in orario.· It was long, but the train arrived on time.
  • Che cosa farai oggi?· What will you do today?

Transcript and language check

Use the transcript after two listening passes. Mark the target structures, then compare the speaker’s rhythm and emphasis with your own reading.

  • Visiterò il centro, poi chiamerò Sara. Se ho tempo, andrò al museo.· I will visit the centre, then I will call Sara. If I have time, I will go to the museum.
  • Perfetto. Se hai bisogno, scrivimi.· Perfect. If you need anything, write to me.
  • Mentre aspettavo il treno, ho ricevuto un messaggio.· While I was waiting for the train, I received a message.
  • Domani partirò presto perché il treno sarà pieno.· Tomorrow I will leave early because the train will be full.

In context

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