Lesson 9: Talking About Last Weekend – Travel, Shopping, and Opinions
In this lesson, we introduce the passato prossimo to help you talk about a recent trip and purchases, express simple opinions, and follow directions.
About this lesson
In Lesson 9, you'll learn how to talk about a weekend that just went by using the passato prossimo (present perfect) – where you travelled, what you bought, and what you enjoyed. We'll review key shopping phrases, essential expressions for getting things done, and how to give clear directions around town. Perfect for learners who already have a handle on the present tense and are ready to expand their everyday communication skills.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Form and use the passato prossimo with the auxiliary verbs avere/essere for common verbs (andare, comprare, visitare, vedere).
- Talk about a recent trip or hobby (where you went, how you got there, what you did).
- Express simple opinions using mi è piaciuto/mi sono piaciuti and adjectives (bello, caro, economico).
- Ask for and give directions (girare a destra/sinistra, andare dritto).
- Handle basic transactions: sizes, prices, tickets, and polite questions.