Narrative actions and emotions

Develop stories and turning points through a focused vocabulary itinerary.

Core vocabulary

This word bank covers travel problems, turning points, emotions. Learn nouns with their articles and learn verbs inside complete phrases.

Quando sono arrivato, Marta era già partita.· When I arrived, Marta had already left.
Pioveva, ma abbiamo deciso di uscire.· It was raining, but we decided to go out.
Avevo già letto il messaggio.· I had already read the message.
Eravamo usciti prima della pioggia.· We had gone out before the rain.

Group the language by meaning and use. Retrieve the Italian before you reveal the English, then use each item in one new sentence.

Appena ho aperto la porta, ho sentito un rumore.· As soon as I opened the door, I heard a noise.
Fortunatamente, avevo portato il telefono e ho chiamato un taxi.· Fortunately, I had brought my phone and called a taxi.
Che cosa è successo ieri?· What happened yesterday?
Stavo andando alla stazione quando mi sono accorto di aver lasciato il biglietto a casa.· I was going to the station when I realised I had left the ticket at home.