Lesson 6: Talking About Last Weekend – Shopping, Travel and Hobbies (Passato Prossimo – Introduction)
In this lesson, you will start using the passato prossimo to talk about last weekend, shopping trips, short travels and hobbies, as well as to express simple opinions.
About this lesson
Lesson 6 sits at the midpoint of level A2 and introduces the passato prossimo through everyday situations: shopping, short trips, leisure time and work. You will practise key time markers (ieri, sabato scorso), verbs with the auxiliary avere or essere, and expressions for sharing simple opinions (mi è piaciuto / non mi è piaciuto). Perfect for holding a short conversation about 'How was your weekend?' and for giving or asking for directions to places such as a train station or a shop.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Recognise and form basic passato prossimo structures with common verbs (andare, comprare, fare, lavorare).
- Give a brief account of what you did over the weekend (travel, hobbies, shopping).
- Express simple opinions about experiences using mi è piaciuto / non mi è piaciuto.
- Ask for and understand basic directions related to travel and shopping (train station, shop).
- Use time markers (ieri, sabato scorso) when narrating past events.