Lesson 5: Last Weekend and Everyday Shopping – Introduction to the Passato Prossimo
Get to know the passato prossimo for talking about your last weekend and pick up handy phrases for shopping and leisure time.
About this lesson
In this lesson we introduce the passato prossimo (Italian simple past) with the most common auxiliary verbs avere and essere, so you can talk about last weekend and free-time activities. We'll also practise useful expressions for clothes shopping and everyday purchases, as well as how to share quick opinions. Ideal for A2 level – with a focus on high-frequency verbs and real-life situations.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Briefly describe events from last weekend using the passato prossimo with avere/essere.
- Use key time expressions (ieri, sabato scorso) and common verbs (andare, comprare, vedere, incontrare).
- Communicate in a shop: try things on, ask about prices, and request a receipt.
- Express simple opinions about hobbies and casual outings.
- Understand short spoken sentences related to weekends and everyday shopping.