Lesson 1: Introductions and Talking About Last Weekend (Italian A2)
Introductions, essential questions for shopping and travel, and a short account of last weekend — with an introduction to the passato prossimo.
About this lesson
This lesson builds the foundations for everyday Italian communication at A2 level: how to introduce yourself, talk about what you did over the weekend, ask simple questions while shopping or travelling, and ask for directions. We introduce the passato prossimo with high-frequency verbs and practise short, authentic phrases for real-life situations.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Introduce yourself and ask for your conversation partner's name.
- Give a brief account of last weekend using the passato prossimo (andare, lavorare, comprare, vedere, prendere).
- Ask simple questions while shopping and travelling (Quanto costa?, Dov'è la stazione?, Un biglietto per…).
- Give and follow basic directions (e.g. a destra).
- Express basic opinions and preferences (mi piace / mi è piaciuto).