2 2 WEEK 2
1 Warm up
What are “breakfast,” “lunch,” and “dinner” in Italian? (pp.20–1)
Say “I,” “you” (informal), “he,” “she,” “we,” “you” (plural), “they.” (pp.14–15)
2 Volere: to want
Volere
To want
In this section, you will learn the different forms of a verb that are essential to everyday conversation, volere (to want), including a useful polite form, vorrei (I would like). Remember to use this form when requesting something because voglio (I want) may sound too strong.
Say the different forms of volere (to want) aloud. Use the cover flap to test yourself and, when you are confident, practice the sample sentences below.
(io) voglio |
I want |
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vollyoh |
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(tu) vuoi |
you want |
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vwoee |
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(Lei) vuole |
you want |
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vwolay |
(formal singular) |
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(lui/lei) vuole |
he/she wants |
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vwolay |
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(noi) vogliamo |
we want |
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vollyamoh |
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(voi) volete |
you want |
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voletay |
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(loro) vogliono |
they want |
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vollyonoh |
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Lei vuole un’auto |
She wants a new car. |
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nuova. |
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lay vwolay oon a-ootoh |
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nwovah |
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Voglio delle caramelle. |
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Vogliamo andare in |
We want to go on |
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vollyoh dellay |
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vacanza. |
vacation. |
karamayllay |
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vollyamoh andaray een |
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I want some candy. |
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vakantsah |
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Conversational tip In Italian “del”
the word for “some” changes depending on what follows. For example, “Voglio del caffè” (I want some coffee, masculine singular), “Voglio della birra” (I
beer, feminine singular), “Voglio dei limoni” (I want some lemons, masculine plural), and “Voglio delle caramelle” (I want some sweets, feminine plural). “Della” may be shortened to “dell’ ” before a vowel.
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3 Polite requests
There is a form of volere used for polite requests: (io) vorrei (I would like), as in Vorrei un caffè (I’d like a coffee). Practice the following sample sentences and then test yourself using the cover flap.
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I’d like a beer. |
Vorrei una birra. |
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vorray oonah beerah |
I’d like a table for |
Vorrei un tavolo per |
tonight. |
stasera. |
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vorray oon tavoloh per |
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staserah |
I’d like the menu, |
Vorrei il menù, per |
please. |
favore. |
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vorray eel menoo, per |
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favoray |
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4 Put into practice
Join in this conversation. Read the Italian beside the pictures on the left and then follow the instructions to make your reply in Italian. Test yourself by hiding the answers with the cover flap.
Buonasera. Ha la |
No, ma vorrei un |
prenotazione? |
tavolo per tre. |
bwonasayrah. ah lah |
noh, mah vorray oon |
prenotatseeonay |
tavoloh per tray |
Good evening. Do you |
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Say: No, but I would |
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like a table for three. |
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Benissimo. Che |
Vicino alla finestra, |
tavolo vuole? |
per favore. |
beneesseemoh. kay |
veecheenoh allah |
tavoloh vwolay |
feenestrah, per favoray |
Fine. Which table |
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would you like? |
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Say: Near the window, please.
2 4 WEEK 2
1 Warm up
Say “I am married” (pp.12–13) and “I'm not sure.” (pp.14–15)
Ask “Do you have any brothers?” (pp.12–13)
Say “I’d like a sandwich.” (pp.18–19)
Le pietanze
Dishes
Italy is famous for its cuisine and the quality of its restaurants. It also offers a wide variety of regional dishes.
Pasta is a typical Italian dish, prepared in dozens of different ways. Although traditional Italian cuisine is meat-based, many restaurants now offer a vegetarian menu.
Cultural tip In many restaurants you will be able to choose a cheaper set menu “il menù fisso” or “il menù turistico.” Salad (“l’insalata” ) is generally served as a side dish (“il contorno”).
2 Match and repeat
Look at the numbered items and match them to the Italian words in the panel on the left.
1la verdura lah vairdoorah
2 fruit
2la frutta lah froottah
1 vegetables
3il formaggio eel formajjoh
4la frutta secca
la froottah sekkah
5la minestra lah meenestrah
cheese 3
6il pollo eel polloh
7il pesce eel peshay
8la pasta lah pastah
5 soup |
chicken 6 |
9i frutti di mare ee froottee dee maray
10la carne lah karnay
8 pasta |
9 seafood |
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3 Words to remember: cooking methods
The ending may vary depending on the gender of item described.
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fried (m/f) |
fritto/a |
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freettoh/ah |
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grilled |
alla griglia |
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allah greellyah |
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roasted (m/f) |
arrosto |
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arrostoh |
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boiled (m/f) |
lesso/a |
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layssoh/ah |
Vorrei una bistecca |
steamed |
al vapore |
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al vaporay |
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ben cotta. |
rare (meat) |
al sangue |
vorray oona beestekkah |
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ben kottah |
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al sangway |
I’d like my steak |
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well done. |
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Words to remember: drinks |
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I’m allergic to |
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water |
l’acqua (f) |
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seafood. |
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lahkkwah |
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sparkling water |
l’acqua gassata (f) |
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lahkkwah gassatah |
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still water |
l’acqua naturale (f) |
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lahkkwah natooralay |
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wine |
il vino |
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eel veenoh |
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beer |
la birra |
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lah beerah |
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4 nuts |
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fruit juice |
il succo di frutta |
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eel sookkoh dee froottah |
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5 Useful phrases
Practice these phrases and then test yourself.
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I am a vegetarian. |
Sono vegetariano/a. |
7 fish |
sonoh |
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vejetareeanoh/ah |
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I am allergic to nuts. |
Sono allergico/a alla |
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frutta secca. |
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sonoh allerjeekoh/ah |
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allah froottah sekkah |
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What are |
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“tagliatelle”? |
tagliatelle? |
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kozah sonoh lay |
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tallyatellay |
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