1 0 2 WEEK 10
1 Warm up
What is the Italian for “day” and “month”? (pp.28–9)
Say the days of the week. (pp.28–9)
Il giardino
The backyard
The backyard of a house or villa may be communal, or at least partly shared. Check with the rental agent or travel agent. Not a traditional pastime among Italians, gardening for pleasure has become more popular in recent years Garden nurseries stock a wide range of plants.
2 Words to remember
Familiarize yourself with these words and test yourself using the flap.
il tosaerba |
lawnmower |
2 tree |
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eel tozaerbah |
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le cesoie |
shears |
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lay chezoyay |
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la vanga |
spade |
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lah vangah |
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3 soil |
il rastrello |
rake |
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eel rastrelloh |
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il vivaio |
garden nursery |
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eel veevayoh |
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terrace 1
flowers 7 |
weeds 8 |
9 path |
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3 Useful phrases
Learn these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap.
The gardener comes |
Il giardiniere viene |
once a week. |
una volta alla |
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settimana. |
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eel jardeenyeray |
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vyenay oonah voltah |
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allah setteemanah |
Can you mow the |
Può tagliare l’erba? |
lawn? |
pwoh tallyaray lerbah |
Is the yard private? |
Il giardino è privato? |
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eel jardeenoh ay |
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preevatoh |
The garden needs |
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watering. |
giardino. |
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beezonnyah |
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annaffyaray eel |
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jardeenoh |
4 Match and repeat
Match the numbered items to the words in the panel on the right.
4 lawn |
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hedge |
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l’albero (m) |
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lalberoh |
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la terra |
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lah terrah |
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il prato |
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eel pratoh |
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la siepe |
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lah syepay |
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le piante |
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lay peeantay |
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i fiori |
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ee feeoree |
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le erbacce |
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lay erbacchay |
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flowerbed 10 |
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1 0 4 WEEK 10
1 Warm up
Say “My name is
John.” (pp.8–9)
Say “Don’t worry.” (pp.94–5)
What’s “your” in
Italian? (pp.12–13)
Gli animali
Pets
If you are considering taking your dog or other pet on an extended trip to Italy, discuss this with your veterinarian well before your departure date, and make sure you have the right documentation and
vaccinations. Italy requires an Export Health Certificate.
2 Match and repeat
Match the numbered animals to the Italian words in the panel on the left. Then test yourself using the cover flap.
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il gatto |
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bird 3 |
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3l’uccello (m) loocchelloh
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il pesce |
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eel peshay |
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il cane |
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dog |
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eel kanay |
6 hamster |
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3 Useful phrases
Learn these phrases and then test yourself using the cover flap.
Questo cane è |
Is this dog friendly? |
buono? |
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kwestoh kanay ay |
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bwonoh |
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Posso portare il |
Can I bring my dog? |
cane? |
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possoh portaray eel |
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kanay |
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Ho paura dei gatti. |
I’m afraid of cats. |
oh paoorah day gattee |
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Il mio cane non |
My dog doesn’t bite. |
morde. |
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eel mee-oh kanay non |
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morday |
pulci. |
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kwestoh gattoh ah lay |
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poolchee |
This cat has fleas.
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Cultural tip Many dogs in Italy are working dogs, and you may encounter them tethered or roaming free. Approach farms and rural houses with particular care, and keep away from the dog’s territory.
out for warning notices such as “Attenti al cane” (Beware of the dog).
4 Words to remember
Familiarize yourself with these words and test yourself using the flap.
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vet |
il veterinario |
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eel vetereenareeoh |
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vaccination |
la vaccinazione |
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lah vaccheenatsyonay |
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pet passport |
il pet passport |
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eel pet passport |
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dog basket |
la cuccia |
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lah koocchah |
Il mio cane non sta |
cage |
la gabbia |
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lah gabbyah |
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bene. |
dog bowl |
la ciotola del cane |
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lah chotolah del kanay |
My dog is not well. |
collar |
il collare |
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leash |
il guinzaglio |
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eel gweentsallyoh |
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fleas |
le pulci |
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lay poolchee |
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5 Put into practice
Join in this conversation. Read the Italian on the left and follow the instructions to make your reply. Then test yourself by concealing the answers with the cover flap.
È suo il cane? |
Sì, si chiama Sandy. |
ay soo-oh eel kanay |
see, see keeamah |
Is this your dog? |
sendee |
Say: Yes, he’s called |
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Sandy. |
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Ho paura dei cani. |
Non si preoccupi. |
oh paoorah day kanee |
È buono. |
I’m afraid of dogs. |
non see preokkoopee. |
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ay bwonoh |
Say: Don’t worry. He’s friendly.