Learn Italian - FSI Headstart Course (Part 1)

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ITALIAN
HEADSTART
MODULES I-III
DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE, FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER
ITALIAN
HEADSTART
FIRST EDITION
JANUARY 1985
Modules I-III
Defense Language Institute, Foreign Language Center
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CONTENTS
STUDENT GUIDE
PHONOLOGY
MODULE I
Unit l
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Expansion
Unit
Glossary
MODULE II
Unit l
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
Objectives
Greetings and Introductions
Conversazione
Notes on the Conversation
Exercises
Self-evaluation Quiz
How Long Have You Been in Italy?
Conversazione
Exercises
Do You Work at NSA?
Conversazione
Exercises
Where Do You Live?
Conversazione
Exercises
It I s t'iarm!
Conversazione
Exercises
TRAVELING
Objectives
At the Taxi Stand
Conversazione
Exercises
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Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Expansion
Unit
Glossary
MODULE III
Unit l
Unit 2
Unit 3
At the Railroad Station
Conver saz ione
Exercises
On the Bus
Conversazione
Exercises
At the Gas Station
Conver sazione
Exercises
Se1f-evaluation Quiz
Emergencies on the Road
Conver saz ione
Exercises
EATING AT A RESTAURANT
Objectives
Ordering Aperitifs
Conversazione
Exercises
Se1f-eva1uation Quiz
Ordering a Mea1 and Drinks
Conversazione
Exercises
Ordering Desserts and Coffee and Asking
for the Check
Conversazione
Exercises
Self-eva1uation Quiz
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Expansion
Unit Breakfast
Glossary
Conversazione
Exercises
Keys to Exercises and Self-evaluation Quizzes
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STUDENT GUIDE
You are about to begin a
course designed to enable you
to communicate in situations
which you are likely to en-
counter in Italy. The em-
phasis of the course is on
speaking and understanding
Italian, and you will be
working extensively with
tapes. You will also learn
to read traffic signs and
signs found in public
buildings.
"Different strokes for ..... "
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1. We discourage you
from trying to read the
Italian without listening to
the tape. If you attempt to
read first and then listen to
the tape, you will quickly
discover that in many cases
what you hear doesn't sound
anything like what you see,
and you will have wasted
valuable time.
IndividuaI learning styles
vary, and we have built a certain
amount of flexibility into the
materials to accommodate these
variations. The recommendations
that we make here have been suc-
cessful for most students. If
you have approaches that work
better for you, by alI means, use
them.
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"What you see is lliU what you get!"
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You will notice that when some
words are pronounced by themselves,
they will sound different from the
way they sound in a sentence. Look
at the English sentence "Did you
eat yet?" which usually comes out
sounding something like "Jeetjet?"
Italian is no different, so pay
careful attention to the way words
combine with each other in
sentences.
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2. You should never repeat any-
thing you don't understand. This
does not mean that you must be able
to translate everything word for
word; it simply means that you
should be able to attach a meaning
to what you hear and repeat.
A good technique is to try
to form pictures of what you are
repeating. In certain kinds of
"caffe espresso" exercises you will find yourself
becoming very adept at making the
correct responses without being aware of what you're saying.
Guard against this! Always think about
what you're saying. When you begin to
think in Italian, you'll find it much
easier to monitor what you're saying.
It won't matter if there is no word-
for-word correspondence between the
Italian and English, because you
won't be thinking in English and trans-
lating words--you'll be translating
thoughts.
3. You may need to refer to your
book the first time you do some exer-
cises, but don't be satisfied with
your performance until you can do the Ho due bambini.
tape without referring to the book.
If you cannot keep up with the tape, take it a bit slower; stop
Slow-w-w-w .. down
the tape and give yourself time to
formulate your responsei repeat the
exercise a couple of times. If you
stilI can't keep up, go on to the
next exercise or take a break and
then try again.
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5. You will sometimes
find grammar notes and literal
translations in the Notes on
the Conversation immediately
following the Conversation,
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4. At first it will seem
as if you are never going to be
able to make some of the sounds
you hear. Remember, you are
overcoming 20, 30, 40, or more
years of speech habit and your
muscles will ne ed some retrain-
ing. It's almost as though you
suddenly had to start writing
with your other handi it can be
done, but it will take some
practice. Remember to enunciate
clearly, to articulate distinctly,
and to project your voice as if
yau were the anchorman broad-
casting the six o'clock news.
and sometimes, as appropriate,
with the Exercises. The grammar
notes are important only if
they fit your particular learn-
ing style and make it easier far
you to learn the materiale
Memorizing grammar rules is not
an objective of this course
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Play with the language!
Make new sentences--even if
you have to use an EngIish
word. Express your thoughts--
that's what Ianguage is alI
about.
6. Lastly, and most impor-
tantly, practice speaking Italian
at every opportunitYi taIk to
your instructor, to your class-
mates, to yourself. Use what you
ha ve learned. Don't be afraid to
experiment with the words and
structures you learn.
Speak!
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STUDENT GUIDE
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE
The Italian Headstart for Italy program consists of a unit on
Italian pronunciation and five modules with accompanying tapes.
The pronunciation unit gives you some hints on Italian sounds and
the Italian writing system. The emphasis has, of course, been
put on differences between English and Italian and not on similar-
ities. You'll find examples of how these sounds are commonly
written.
Each of the five modules is divided into units (three to five
units per module). The units of Modules IV and V are further
divided into parts; each part or unit of Modules IV and V is a
complete lesson. The learning activities for each part or unit
are:
l. Conversation
2. Notes on the Conversation
3. Exercises
4. Self-evaluation Quiz
Unit-by-unit objectives for each module are stated at the
beginning of the module. Additionally, some units in Modules IV
and V contain Supplementary Vocabulary lists that appear just
before the Self-evaluation Quizzes (SEQs). The last section of
each module is an Italian-English Glossary. A separate booklet
contains the Cumulative Glossary (Italian-English and English-
Italian)
Modules I through III, excluding the expansion units, are
mandatory and should be studied in sequence. Average completion
time for students who have never studied Italian is 30 to 40 hours.
The expansion units and Modules IV and V are optional; material
from these units is not included in the End-of-Course Test. When
you have completed the first three modules, you can study any
parts of Modules IV and V that are of particular interest to you.
If you have studied Italian before, you will probably be able to
cover all five modules in about 40 hours. The contents of each
module are shown below.
Module I. GETTING TO KNOW YOU
Unit l. Greetings and introductions
Unit 2. How long have you been in Italy?
Unit 3. Do you work at NSA?
Unit 4. Where do you live?
Expansion Unit.* It's warm!
*This unit is an optional supplementary unite The material
contained in this unit is not included in the End-of-Course Test.
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Module II.
Module III.
Module IV.
Module V.
STUDENT GUIDE
TRAVELING
Unit l. At the taxi stand
Unit 2. At the railroad station
Unit 3. On the bus
Unit 4. At the gas station
Expansion Unit.* Emergencies on the road
EATING AT A RESTAURANT
Unit l. Ordering aperitifs
Unit 2. Ordering a meal and drinks
Unit 3. Ordering desserts and coffee and asking for
the check
Expansion Unit.* Breakfast
SHOPPING
Unit 1.* Part l.
Part 2.
Part 3.
Part 4.
Part 5.
Unit 2.* Part l.
Part 2.
Part 3.
Part 4.
Unit 3.* Part l.
Part 2.
Part 3.
Part 4.
At the grocery store
At the bakery/pastry shop
At the butcher shop
At the fruit and vegetable shop
At the fish market
In the men's clothing section
In the women's dress shop
At the shoe store
Exchanging merchandise
In a souvenir shop
At the jeweler's
At the camera shop
Bargaining at the flea market
USING THE TELEPHONE
Unit 1.* Part l. A telephone calI
Part 2. You have the wrong number.
Unit 2.* Calling the ENEL
Unit 3.* Part l. Calling the landlord
Part 2. Asking the landlord for permission
Unit 4.* Emergency calls
*These units are optional supplementary units. The material con-
tained in these units is not included in the End-of-Course Test.
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STUDENT GUIDE
HOW TO STUDY THE COURSE
Select the proper tape by referring to the cassette index at
the end of this Student Guide. You should begin with the Sounds
and Symbols tape. Listen to it a couple of times while following
your text. When you have familiarized
yourself with the ltalian sounds and
the way they are written, you are
ready to begin Module l.
Before you start the tape far
each module, read the objectives,
the English version of the conver-
Get OD your mark, get set
sation, and the Notes on the Conversation. In addition to grammar,
the notes contain cultural or generaI information related to the
subject or to the setting of the conversation. After practicing
the conversation, you might wish to check the grammar notes again.
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In the English version of the conversation, you will
notice that words required in Italian but not in
o. English will appear in parenthesesi words that are
not used in Italian but are needed in English are [ ]
in brackets.
are alsa printed in the
AlI the instructions are on the tapei
you cannot work without it. When you
are listening and repeating in Italian,
try to imitate the speaker on the tape
as closely as possible. If it helps
you to look at the Italian, by alI means
do so, but remember to trust your ears
rather than your eyes. In exercises
where you are required to respond in
Italian, the correct responses will be
given on the tape. Responses to
exercises marked with a ....
Key at the end af the book. ii
Toward the end of each unit is a conversation for listening
comprehension. Its purpose is ta give you practice in listening
and in intelligent guessing. These conversa-
tions may include materials from units you
have already studied, sometimes presented in
a different form, or they may include new
words. It is very important that you try
to understand as much as possible without
looking at your text. Play the conversa-
tion several times if you need to. The
first time, yau may only get a generaI
idea of what is happening, but each time
you play it you will understand morei you
will be able to confirm any guesses you
have made, and you will find yourself
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STUDENT GUIDE
beginning to think in Italian. The last step in this exercise
is to check your text and any notes on the exercisei then play
the conversation again while following your text. The English
translation--if you need it--is in the Key.
Each unit contains "Say in Italian"
exercises. These exercises are a
review for the SEQ. If you have no
trouble with these exercises, you
are ready for the SEQ.
The SEQ "tests" your achievement
of the unit objectives. It consists
of a series of situations in which
you must respond appropriately, either
in Italian or in English. Depending
on the objectives of the unit, there may also be number (time,
price) transcription, or comprehension of limited written materials,
such as building and road signs, and menu items. The quizzes are
on the tape as are the corree t responses to items that require you
to speak. The correct answers for the entire quiz are printed in
the Key. If you can respond correctly to alI the items in the quiz
in the time allowed on the tape, you can be confident that you ha ve
achieved the objectives of that unite
If you are working on your own and are satisfied
with your performance on the SEQs for every unit of a
module, you are ready for the next module. If you
are working with an instructor, he or she will check
your performance on the entire module before you con-
tinue. This check will consist of an informaI inter-
view during which you will be asked to respond to your
instructor playing a role appropriate to the subject
of the module.
When you have completed the first three modules,
ready for the End-of-Course Test. This test
consists of 50 items in a multiple-choice
you are
formati if you have performed satis-
factorily on the SEQs and interviews,
you will probably find it fairly
easy. Eighty percent (40 correct
answers) is the passing score.
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WE HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY YOUR STUDY!
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STUDENT GUIDE
ITALIAN HEADSTART
TAPE INDEX
Tape Side
1 1 Module I Unit 1 Phonology
2 Conversation - Ex. 5
2 1 Ex. 6 - SEQ
2 Unit 2 Conversation - Ex. 9
3 1 Ex. lO - Ex. 21
2 Ex. 22 - SEQ
4 1 Unit 3 Conversation - SEQ
5 1 Ex. 14 - SEQ
2 Expansion Unit Conversation - SEQ
6 1 Module II Unit 1 Conversation - Ex. 8
2 Ex. 9 - SEQ
7 1 Unit 2 Conversation - Ex. 9
2 Ex. 10 - SEQ
8 1 Unit 3 Conversation - SEQ
9 1 Ex. 9 - SEQ
2 Expansion Unit
Conversation - SEQ
10 1 Module III Unit 1 Conversation - SEQ
Il 1 Ex. 6 - Ex. 18
2 Ex. 19 - SEQ
12 1 Unit 3 Conversation - Ex. 9
2 Ex. 10 - SEQ
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Tape Side
13 1 Module IV Unit 1 Part 1 Conversation - Supp1e-
mentary Vocabulary
2 Part 1 SEQ
Part 2
Part 3 Conversation - Ex. 3
14 1 Part 3 Ex. 4 - SEQ
2 Part 4 SEQ
Part 5 Conversation - SEQ
15 1 Unit 2 Part 1 Conversation - Supple-
mentary Vocabulary
2 Part 1 SEQ
Part 2 Conversation - Ex. lO
16 1 Part 2 Ex. 11 - SEQ
2 Part 3 Ex. 5 - SEQ
17 1 Unit 3 Part 1 Conversation - SEQ
2 Part 2 Conversation - Ex. 11
18 1 Part 2 Ex. 12
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SEQ
2 Part 3 Conversation - SEQ
19 1 Part 4 Ex. 5 - SEQ
2 Module V Unit 1 Part 1 Conversation - SEQ
20 1 Part 2 Conversation - SEQ
Unit 2 Conversation - Ex. 7
2 Ex. 8 - SEQ
Unit 3 Part 1 Conversation - Ex. 7
21 1 Part 1 Ex. 8 - SEQ
2 Unit 4 Conversation - SEQ
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PHONOLOGY
lombardo
occidentale
franco
provenzale
( N orth wester
Sardinian)
algherese
(Cat alan -
Valencian -
Balear)
tabarchin
lombardo

gallurese
( N ortheastern
Sardinian)
tedesco
logudurese
(Nuorese,
Northern Logudorese,
Barbari cino,
uthwestern Logudorese)
campidanese
(South Sardinian)

ITALIA
ladino
friulano
(Furlan)
campano
(Neapolitan and others)
(Sicilian)
lO
lucano
northern
calabrese

(Southern Calabrese)
greca salentina
(Salento's Greek)
g reco calabro
(Ca la bria n G reek)
Map of languages spoken in Italy Image: F l a n k e r; Wento et. al.
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PHONOLOGY ITALIAN SOUNDS AND SYMBOLS
Exercise l. The Italian alphabet. Repetition.
A
N
J
B
O
K
c
p
w
D
Q
x
E
R
Y
F
S
G
T
H
U
Exercise 2. Vowels. Repetition.
A E I o U
Exercise 3. Repetition.
che
chi
banchi
perch
chino
cheto
lunghi spaghetti
larghe aghi
dialoghi ghetto
chiedo
Il
I
V
L
Z
M
ciao cena
dieci cinema
pace ciuco
I g<: G e o r g e
gelato
giorno
gioia
Exercise 7.
I sc<:
sciame
sci
scena
giusto
gita
giro
Repetition.
~ shoe
I
pesce
sciolto
sciupo
getto
giara
giunta
scienza
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a

u
figlia
moglie
taglio
Exercise 9.
pagliuzza
luglio
aglio
Repetition.

bagno
legna
pegni
lagna
ragno
gnomo
Exercise lO. Repetition.
>
quando
quello
qui
quota
quaderno
acqua
lasagna
acquisto
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Exercise Il. Repetition.
ss, tt, nn, rr,
11J
casa cassa oso osso
tuta tutta papa pappa
cane canne sera serra
fato fatto vero verro
pala palla caro carro
[
the r is trilled
Roma rana tre
treno rude
carta parte
Adriano Adriana
Alberto Alberta
Andrea
Anna
Angelo Angela
Armando
Carlo Carla
Cesare
Claudio Claudia
Eduardo
Elisabetta
Enrico Enrica
Francesco Francesca
Franco Franca
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PHONOLOGY
ITALIAN SOUNDS AND SYMBOLS
Gabriele Gabriella
Giacomo Giacomina
Gianni Gianna
Giorgio Giorgia
Giuliano Giuliana
Giulio Giulia
Giuseppe Giuseppina
Guglielmo Guglielmina
Guido
Luciano Luciana
Luigi Luisa
Maddalena
Marcello Marcella
Mario Maria
Martino Martina
Matteo
Michele Michelina
Nicola Nicoletta
Patrizio Patrizia
Pietro
Renato Renata
Riccardo
Roberto Roberta
Ruggero
Salvatore
Simone
Teresa
Valerio Valeria
Vincenzo Vincenza
Vittorio Vittoria
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Module I
OBJECTIVES
At the end of this module you will be able to perform the
following in Italian:
UNIT l
l. Greet civilians and members of the military.
2. Use military ranks in greetings.
3. Respond to greetings.
4. Introduce yourself and others.
5. Respond to introductions.
UNIT 2
6. Respond to and ask the question:
"How long have you been in (European countries
and Italian cities)?"
"How do you find (countries and cities)?"
8. Respond to the question:
"What part of the United States are you from?"
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Palladio's San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice
Photo: Radomi Binek
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MODULE I
OBJECTIVES
UNIT 3
"Do you have children?"
lO. Respond to and ask questions concerning pIace
of work and residence.
UNIT 4
Il. Respond to and ask the question:
"Where do you live in {city)?"
"What is your phone number?"
13. Excuse yourself saying that you have to leave.
14. Use expressions such as:
"Very glad to have met you."
"See you soon."
"Good-bye."
EXPANSION UNIT
15. Respond to the question:
"Have you been here long?" using short answers
such as "For two weeks only."
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MODULE I OBJECTIVES
16. Answer the questions:
"Do you like (city)?" and "How do you like (country)?"
17. Comment on the weather, using expressions such as:
"It's nice."
"It's warm."
18. Ask and answer questions about maritaI status.
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MAJOR
OFFICERS . ARMY
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GENERALE DI CORPO GENERALE DI CORPO GENERALE DI DIVISIONE GENERALE DI BRI GATA
D'ARMATA con incarichi D'ARMATA
speciali
GENERAl
COLONNELLO
COLONEL
CAPITANO
CAPTAIN
li EUTENANT MAJOR
GENERAL GENERAl
TENENTE COLONNELLO
lIEUTENANT
COLONEL
TENENTE
FIRST lIEUTENANT
OTHER ARMY RANKS
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MARESCIALLO
MAGGIORE
MAJOR
WARRANT OFFICER
~
SERGENTE
MAGGIORE
MASTER
SERGEANT
:[ .
MARESCIALLO
CAPO
CHIEF
WARRANT OFFICER
~
SERGENTE CAPORALE
MAGGIORE
SERGEANT CORPORAI.
1st CLASS
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BRIGADIER
GENERAI.
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MAGGIORE
MAJOR
SOTIOTENENTE
SECOND lIEUTENANT

MARESCIALLO
ORDINARIO
WARRANT OFFICER
CAPORALE
PRIVATE
1st CLASS
AMMIRAGLIO DI
SQUADRA CON
INCARICHI SPECIALI
ADMIRAl.
CAPITANO
DI FREGATA
lIEUTENANT COMMANDER COMMANDER
OFFICERS . NA VY
AMMIRAGLIO
DI SQUADRA
VICE AOMIRAl.
AMMIRAGLIO CONTRAMMIRAGLIO
DI DIVISIONE
REAR AOMIRAL COMMOOORE
CAPITANO
DI VASCELLO
CAPTAiN
CAPITANO TENENTE SOTTOTENENTE GUARDIAMARINA
DI CORVETTA
LlEUTENANT
COMMANDER
DI VASCELLO DI VASCELLO
LlEUTENANT LlEUTENANT
JUNIOR GRADE
OTHER NAVY RANKS
ENSIGN
CAPO DI
l" CLASSE
CAPO DI
2" CLASSE
CAPO DI
3" CLASSE
2 CAPO
PETTY OFFICER
CHIEF PETTY
OFFICER CLASS I
CHIEF PETTY
OFFICER CLASS Il
CHIEF PETTY
OFFICER CLASS III
SERGENTE SOTTOCAPO COMUNE DI
l" CLASSE
LEADING SEAMAN LEADING SEAMAN
FIRST .CLASS
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SEAMAN
FI RST CLASS
Module I, Unit 1
GREETINGS AND INTRODUCTIONS
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Module I, Unit 1
CONVERSATION
Greetings and introductions
Lieutenant Smith: Good day, (Mr.)* Captain. Allow me to
introduce rnyself. 1** arn (the) Lieutenant
Srnith.
Captain Gentile: Good day, Lieutenant. Pleased to know you.
How are you?
Lieutenant Srnith: Well, thank you, and you?
Captain Gentile: Very well, thank you.
Lieutenant Smith: (Mr.) Captain, I would like to introduce to
you my wife, Jane.
Captain Gentile: Very glad to rnake your acquaintance, ma'arn.
Mrs. Srnith: The pleasure is mine.
*Words in parentheses in the English versions of the conversations
are needed in Italian but are not needed in English.
**See note 4.
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Basilica of St. John Lateran - Rome
Photo: Stefan Bauer
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CONVERSAZIONE
Saluti e presentazioni
Tenente Smith: Buon giorno, Signor Capitano. Permette che mi
presenti. Sono il Tenente di Vascello Smith.
Capitano Gentile: Buon giorno, Tenente. Piacere di conoscerLa.
Come sta?
Tenente Smith: Bene, grazie, e Lei?
Capitano Gentile: Molto bene, grazie.
Tenente Smith: Signor Capitano, vorrei presentarLe mia
moglie, Jane.
Capitano Gentile: Molto lieto di fare la Sua conoscenza,
Signora.
Signora Smith: Il piacere ~ mio.
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Milan Peace Arch
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NOTES ON TUE CONVERSATION
l. Literally, buon giorno is "good day" and means "good
morning" and "good afternoon."
2. A lower-ranking officer (and enlisted personnel) addresses
a higher-ranking officer with Signor, "Mr." before the
rank. For example, Buon giorno, Signor Capitano. On the
other hand, a higher-ranking officer addresses a lower-
ranking one with the rank and the name or with Signor and
the name. For example, Buon giorno, Tenente Jones or
Buon giorno, Signor Jones.
3. The Italian equivalent of "the" always precedes ranks,
titles, and "Mr.," "Mrs.," and "Miss."
4. Often the words for "I," "you," "we," and so on, are left
out in Italian. They are not needed because the form of the
verb tells who or what is doing the action.
Sono il Tenente.
OR "I am the lieutenant."
lo sono il Tenente.
5. Tenente di Vascello. Di Vascello identifies a lieutenant
in the navy. Literally, Vascello means "battleship."
6. Piacere di conoscerLa, "Pleased to know you." La, "you,"
is attached to the verb (and capitalized)
7. Lei, means "you" (singular).
8. Vorrei presentarLe, "I would like to introduce to you."
Le, "to you," follows the same rule as La.
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Leaning Tower of Pisa
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EXERCISES
Exercise l. Repetition.
Exercise
Generale
Ammiraglio
Colonnello
Capitano (di Vascello)
Comandante
Maggiore
Tenente
Guardiamarina
Aiutante
Maresciallo (Army)
Sergente
Capo
Sottocapo
2. Repetition.
Buon giorno.
Buona sera.
Buona notte.
2S
generaI
admiral
colonel
captain (navy)
commanding officer
major
lieutenant
ensign
adjutant
warrant officer
sergeant
chief petty officer
petty officer
Good morning, good
Good evening.
Good night.
afternoon.
Venice Square
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UNIT l
Exercise 3.
You hear: morningjCapitano
You say: Buon giorno, Signor* Capitano.
morning
Capitano
afternoon
Comandante
evening
Colonnello
night
Tenente
morning
Maggiore
evening
Capo
morning
Sergente
afternoon
Maresciallo
morning
Generale
night
Anuniraglio
Exercise 4 Repetition.
il Capitano** l'Aiutante
il Comandnte il Maggiore
l'Ammiraglio il Capo
il Tenente il Colonnello
il Maresciallo il Sergente
il Guardiamarina
NOTE: The ranks for women are the same as those for men (for
instance, il Tenente Ellen Williams). Women do not serve
in the armed forces of Italy, but there are women in the
police forces.
*In greetings, the word Signor is not used for the enlisted
ranks.
**11 and lo mean "the" when used with singular nouns classified
as masculine. Lo is used with nouns beginning with a z (lo zoo),
or an s followed by a consonant (lo studente), or a noun beginning
with a-vowel in which case it changes to !: (l'Ammiraglio).
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moglie
mia* moglie
marito
mio* marito
l'amico
il mio amico
l'amica
la mia amica**
la Signora
la Signorina
Exercise 6.
wife
my wife
husband
my husband
(the) friend (male)
(the) my friend (male)
(the) friend (female)
(the) my friend (female)
(the) Mrs.
(the) Miss
You hear: mia moglie, Jane
You say: Vorrei presentarLe mia moglie, Jane.
mia moglie, Jane
il Capitano Anderson
la Signorina Alice
il Tenente Jones
il Maresciallo Seretis
il mio amico Bill
il Guardiamarina Ellen Williams
il Signor Rossi
mio marito, Don
il Comandante Moody
la Signora Sanchez
la mia amica Diana
l'Aiutante Brown
*The word for "my" is mio when used with a masculine singular
noun (for instance, mro-marito) and mia with a feminine singular
noun (for instance, mia moglie).
**The article la, "the," is used with singular nouns classified as
feminine. The article il, or la is used in front of "my" except
when referring to a member of the immediate family. Compare
La mia amica, "My friend," and Mia moglie, "My wife."
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Exercise 7.
IYOU hear:
I You say:
Vorrei presentarLe il Tenente Rossi.
Molto lieto/a, Tenente.
Exercise 8. Conversation for Listening Comprehension. o
Listen to the conversation without looking at your book.
The conversation is for comprehension practice only.
Replay it until you can understand as much as possible
before you check the text.
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Capitano Gentile: Buon giorno, Tenente Smith.
Tenente Smith:
Signora Gentile:
Tenente Smith:
Buon giorno, Signor Capitano. Buon giorno,
Signora. Come sta?
Bene, grazie.
Signor Capitano, Signora, vorrei presentarVi
i Signori Carson.
Capitano Gentile: Buon giorno, Signora Carson. Fortunatissimo.
Signora Carson: Molto lieta, Capitano.
Signora Gentile: Lietissima di conoscerLa, Signor Carson.
Signor Carson: Onoratissimo.
NOTE: PresentarVi. "to you" (plural).
The plural form of the article il is i (il Signor,
i Signori).
I Signori Carson. Mr. and Mrs. Carson; the Carsons.
Lietissima means literally, "Very glad," (Molto lieta).
When used by a woman the forro is Lietissima or Molto
lieta; when used by a man, Lietissimo or Molto lieto.
Onorato/a, "honored'," and Onoratissimo/a, "Very honored,"
are used when meeting VIPs. In the southern part of
Italy, however, they are used simply to be polite.
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SITUATION l. You are Lieutenant Smith. I am Captain Gentile.
It is early afternoon. Greet me and introduce
yourself.
SITUATION 2. You are at an evening party with your wife, Jane,
and you see Captain Gentile. Greet hiro and
introduce your wife.
SITUATION 3. You want to introduce your husband, Bill, to Mr.
Rossi. What do you say to Mr. Rossi?
SITUATION 4. You have just been introduced to the wife of
Captain Gentile. What do you say to her?
SITUATION 5. You have just been introduced to Admiral Costa.
What do you say to hiro?
SITUATION 6. You are Lieutenant Commander Jones. I am Captain
Gentile. Greet me and ask "How are you?"
SITUATION 7. ON TAPE ONLY.
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HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN ITALY?
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CONVERSATION
How long have you been in Italy?
Captain Gentile: (For) how long have you been in Italy,
Lieutenant?
Lieutenant Smith: (For) two months (Mr.) Captain.
Captain Gentile: And in Naples?
Lieutenant Smith: (For) only a short time. I have been here
(for) three weeks.
Captain Gentile: How do you find Italy?
Lieutenant Smith: It's a beautiful country and Naples is a very
beautiful city, but it's very warm.
Captain Gentile: From what part of the United States do you
come?
Lieutenant Smith: From California.
Captain Gentile: Your wife also?
Lieutenant Smith: Yes, she is from San Francisco.
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CONVERSAZIONE
Da quanto tempo in Italia?
Capitano Gentile: Da quanto tempo in Italia, Tenente?
Tenente Smith: Da due mesi, Signor Capitano.
Capitano Gentile: E a Napoli?
Tenente Smith: Da poco, sono qui da tre settimane.
Capitano Gentile: Come trova l'Italia?
Tenen te Smi th :
...
E un bel paese e Napoli una bellissima
citt, per fa molto caldo.
Capitano Gentile: Da quale parte degli Stati Uniti viene?
Tenente Smith: Dalla California.
Capitano Gentile: Anche Sua moglie?
Tenente Smith: Si, di San Francisco.
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l. Da guanto tempo in Italia? Literally, "For how long are
you in Italy.n In Italian the question and the answer are
in the present tense.
2. ~ means "you are," flshe is," "he is," "it is." nyou," "she,"
"he," "it" may be omitted when the subject is 'LUlderstood.
3. Gender of nouns. Every noun in Italian is either masculine
or feminine: un paese (masculine), "a country" (nvillage");
'LUla citt (feminine), "a city. Il
4. Adjectives agree with the nouns they modify. For example,
un bel paese, "a beautiful country"; una bella citt, "a
beautiful city."
5. Bellissima, "very beautiful," also agrees with the noun it
modifies: un bellissimo paese, una bellissima citt.
6. ~ also rneans "fromi" di literally means "of." In Italian
"you come from" (viene da) and "you are of" [pIace of birthJ
( di).
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EXERCISES
Exercise l.
You hear: a Catania
You say: Da quanto tempo a Catania?
a Catania
in Italia
a Napoli
a Sigonella
a Verona
a Vicenza
in Sicilia
a Gaeta
Use a for cities and in for countries, regions, and
states.
NOTE:
un anno a year
un giorno a day
un mese a month
una settimana a week
Un uno and una mean "a" and "an." Una is used with
-' --' --
feminine nouns, and un and uno with masculine nouns.
Nouns beginning with-a ~ or-an ~ followed by a consonant
require ~ .
Exercise 3. Say in Italian. O ii
l. I have been here one day.
2. I have been here a year.
3. I have been here a week.
4. I have been here a month.
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o zero
l uno
2 due
3 tre
4 quattro
lO dieci
5
6
7
8
9
cinque
sei
sette
otto
nove
NOTE: When handwritten, the number seven (,) has a small bar
across it, and the number one (1) resembles the American
seven. Uno, "one," is the only number that changes
according to whether it is followed by a masculine or
feminine noun: un or uno, masculine (un anno, uno
studente); ~ o r - ~ " feminine (una settimana, un'amica).
Exercise 5. Say in Italian.
You see: l
You say: uno
l 2
~ 8
O 5
9 6
4 3
anno* year anni years
giorno* day giorni days
mese** month mesi months
settimana*** week settimane weeks
*The plural of masculine nouns ending in ~ is formed by changing
the o to i.
**The plural of nouns ending in e is formed by changing the e to i.
***For feminine nouns ending in ~ , the ~ changes to e.
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due giorni
tre settimane
quattro mesi
un anno
da poco tempo
Exercise 8.
You hear:
You see:
Da quanto
due giorni
cinque settimane
due anni
sei mesi
cinque anni
da molto tempo
tempo qui?
You say: Sono qui da due giorni.
You hear: Da quanto tempo siete qui?
You see: due giorni
You say: Siamo qui da due giorni.
due giorni quattro giorni
due settimane un mese
sei mesi cinque settimane
tre giorni un anno
una settimana tre anni
da poco tempo da molto tempo
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Exercise 9.
You hear: Da quanto tempo qui?
You see: three weeks
You say: Sono qui da tre settimane.
You hear: Da quanto tempo siete qui?
You see: three weeks
You say: Siamo qui da tre settimane.
three weeks two weeks
two days two years
one week one month
four months five weeks
Exercise lO.
You hear:
You see:
You say:
You hear:
You see:
You say:
a Napoli
a Catania
alla* NATO
in Italia
a Roma
in Sicilia
a Gaeta
Da quanto tempo a Napoli?
two months
Sono a Napoli da due mesi.
Da quanto tempo siete a Roma?
two months
Siamo a Roma da due mesi.
two months
three weeks
five days
seven months
a short while
one week
two days
"*"Alla is a + .!!!., "at the."
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UNIT 2
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Exercise Il. Say in Italian. o ii
l. How long have you (singular) been here?
2. I have been here for two months.
3. How long have you (plural) been in Naples?
4. We have been in Naples for three months.
5. How long have you (singular) been in Italy?
6. I have been in Italy for six weeks.
l'Italia
Roma
Napoli
la Francia (France)
Parigi (Paris)
Exercise 13.
la Sicilia
You hear: l'Italia
la Grecia (Greece)
Atene (Athens)
il Belgio (Belgium)
Bruxelles (Brussels)
Catania
You say: Come trova l'Italia?
Roma Atene
Napoli il Belgio
la Francia Bruxelles
Parigi la Sicilia
la Grecia Catania
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MODULE I UNIT 2
Exercise 14.
You hear: Come trova l'Italia?
"
You say: E un bel paese.
You hear: Come trova Roma?
You say: una bella citt.
NOTE: If you th1nk that a pIace 1s very beautiful, use
bellissimo/a. And if you think a pIace is really great,
use fantastico/a, favoloso/a or formidabile. These
words express enthusiasm for almost anything--a movie,
car, dress,'and so on.
Gli, "the," is the masculine plural form of lo and ~ .
It precedes masculine plural nouns that begin with ~
followed by a vowel, or with s followed by a consonant.
For instance, lo Stato di New-York (singular) and gli
Stati Uniti (plural).
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Exercise 15.
gli Stati Uniti
la California
la Florida
la Virginia
il Minnesota
il Missouri
il Texas
l'Alabama
l'Oregon
l'Ohio
l'Alaska
lo Stato di Washington
lo Stato di New York
Boston
Los Angeles
New York
Washington
San Francisco
le Hawaii
NOTE: Le, "the," is the feminine plural form of la and l'.
Le Hawaii is an abbreviation of le isole Hawaii, "the
Islands [of] Hawaii."
"The" does not precede the names of cities.
Feminine
Masculine
da
+ la
=
dalla
da
+ il
=
dal
da
+ le
=
dalle
da
+ lo
=
dallo
da
+ gli
=
dagli
Dall' replaces dallo and dalla in front of nouns
beginning with vowels.
il Minnesota
gli Stati Uniti
le Hawaii
la California
l'Alabama
l'Oregon
San Francisco
New York
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dal Minnesota
dallo Stato di Washington
dagli Stati Uniti
dalle Hawaii
dalla California
dall'Alabama
dall'Oregon
da San Francisco
da New York
MODULE I
Exercise 17.
You hear: Da quale parte degli Stati Uniti viene?
- la California
You say: Dalla California.
la California
le Hawaii
il Minnesota
l'Alabama
Los Angeles
la Florida
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la Virginia
l'Oregon
New York
il Texas
lo Stato di New York
San Francisco
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Da quale parte degli Stati
Uniti viene?*
Vengo dal Minnesota.
Uniti venite?
Veniamo dalla California.
Uniti venite?
lo vengo dall'Alaska, e
mia moglie dalla Florida.
Uniti viene* Sua moglie?
Viene* dallo Stato di
Washington.
di +
di
+
di +
di +
di
+
il
lo
la
gli
le
=
=
=
=
=
Dell' replaces dello and
beginning with vowels.
From which part of the United
States do you come?
I come from Minnesota.
States do you (plural) come?
We come from California.
States do you come?
I come from Alaska and my wife
from Florida.
States does your wife come?
She comes from Washington
State.
del
dello
della
degli
delle
della in front of nouns
*Viene means "you come," "she cornes," "he cornes," and "it carnes."
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(Lei)? ( lo) vengo da

. . .
(Toro) viene da Da dove -- viene Toro? . . . .
~ v e n i t e (Voi)? (Noi) veniamo da
(Lei)?
Di dOV'<
Toro?
(lo) sono di
(Toro) di
Di dove -- siete (Voi)? (Noi) siaroo di
Use da to say where you or soroeone else comes from
or iS-coroing froro, (viene da). Use di to say where
you are from or where someone else iS-from,
(sonO'Oi, di). -
UNIT 2
gli Stati Uniti
dello Stato di Washington
degli Stati Uniti
la California
le Hawaii
il Minnesota
l'Alabama
l'Oregon
San Francisco
New York
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della California
delle Hawaii
del Minnesota
dell'Alabama
dell'Oregon
di San Francisco
di New York
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Exercise 20.
You hear: Di dov' Lei?
- la California
You say: Della California.
la California la Virginia
lo Stato di Washington l'Oregon
le Hawaii il Texas
il Minnesota la Florida
l'Alabama New York
Las Angeles San Francisco
Di dov' Lei?
Degli Stati Uniti.
Di dov' Sua moglie?
"
E del Texas.
Di dov' Paul?
"
E dello Stato di Washington.
Di dov' il Tenente
Williams?
"
E della Virginia.
Di dov' Lei, Tenente?
Sono del Minnesota.
Di dove siete?
Siamo delle Hawaii.
Di dove siete?
lo sono dell'Oregon e mia
moglie dello Stato dl
Washington.
Di quale parte della
California Lei?
Sono di San Diego.
Di quale parte
dell'Italia siete?
Siamo di Napoli.
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Where are you from?
From the United States.
Where is your wife from?
She's from Texas.
Where is Paul from?
He's from Washinqton State.
Where is Lieutenant Williams
from?
He's from Virginia.
Where are you from, Lieutenant?
l'm from Minnesota.
Where are you (plural) from?
We are from Hawaii.
Where are you (plural) from?
l'm from Oregon and my wife is
from Washington State.
Which part of California are
you from?
l'm from San Diego.
Which part of Italy are you
(plural) from?
We are from Naples.
MODULE I UNIT 2
l. l have been in Naples for three weeks.
2. I have been here for a month.
3. Catania is a very beautiful city.
4. ltaly is a beautiful country.
5. l'm from Texas, my wife from Alabama.
6. What part of ltaly do you (singular) come from?
7. Rome is a beautiful city.
Exercise 23. Conversation for Listening Comprehension. O ii
Listen to the conversation without looking at your book.
Replay it until you can understand as much as possible
before you check the text.
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Signor Rossi:
UNIT 2
Allora, Tenente, Lei qui da tre mesi. Come
trova l'Italia?
Tenente Smith: un bel paese! Signor Rossi di Napoli Lei?
Signor Rossi: No, sono di Roma.
Tenente Smith: Oh! Roma una citt fantastica. Da quanto
tempo a Napoli?
Signor Rossi: Sono qui da tre--no, scusi, quattro anni.
NOTE: Allora is similar in meaning to the English "Well,
now .. "
di Napoli Lei? The word for "you" may come at the end
of a question or it may also fall after the verb
( Lei di Napoli?) .
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SITUATION l.
SITUATION 2.
SITUATION 3.
SITUATION 4.
SITUATION 5.
SITUATION 6.
Ask someone how long he has been in Naples.
Ask someone how long he has been here.
ON TAPE ONLY.
Ask an Italian what part of Italy he comes from.
Ask a couple you've just met if they're from
Naples.
You are from Texas and your wife is from Florida.
You have been in Naples for six months. You like
Italy very much and find Naples a beautiful city.
Answer the questions you hear on the tape.
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DO YOU WORK AT NSA?
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CONVERSATION
Do you work at NSA (Naval Support Activity)?
Captain Gen tile :
Mrs. Smith:
Captain Gentile:
Lieutenant Smith:
Captain Gentile:
Lieutenant Smith:
Ma'am, do you have any children?
Yes, a son and a daughter.
Do you work at NSA, Mr. Smith?
No, I work at NATO.
Ah, then you live in Pozzuoli?
No, we don't live in Pozzuoli but in Posillipo.
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CONVERSAZIONE
Lavora alla NSA?
Capitano Gentile:
Signora Smith:
Capitano Gentile:
Tenente Smith:
Capitano Gentile:
Tenente Smith:
Signora ha figli?
Si, un figlio e una figlia.
Lavora alla NSA, Signor Smith?
No, lavoro alla NATO.
Oh, allora abitate a Pozzuoli?
No, non abitiamo a Pozzuoli ma a Posillipo.
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l. When it occurs in front of a vowel, h is never pronounced.
2. Notice that in lavora, the ~ ending means that one person is
being addressed. The ~ ending, as in abitate, is used when
addressing more than one persone In the South (especially in
Naples) Italians often use the plural form ( ~ ) to be polite
when they address one persone
3. Alla = a + la. Alla NATO, "To the NATO. Il
4. A sentence is negated by placing non before the verb.
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EXERCISES
Ha figli?*
Si, ho figli.
Si, ho un figlio.
Si, ho una figlia.
Avete figli?
Si, abbiamo figli.
Si, abbiamo tre figli.
Ha maschi?**
Si, ho un maschio e
due femmine.
Si, abbiamo due maschi
e una femmina.***
Do you (singular) have children?
Yes, I have children.
Yes, I have a son.
Yes, I have a daughter.
Do you (plural) have children?
Yes, we have children.
Yes, we have three children.
Do you have any boys?
Yes, I have one boy and two
girls.
Yes, we have two boys and a
girI.
Exercise 2. Answer in the affirmative.
You hear: Ha figli?
You say: Si, ho figli.
OR
You hear: Avete figli?
You say: Si, abbiamo figli.
*I figli, "the children," "the sons," is the plural of il
figlio, "the son."
**I1 maschio, "the boy;" i maschi, "the boys."
***La femmina, "the girli" le femmine, "the girls."
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Ha (Lei) ?
Do you (singular) have . ?
Avete (Voi) . ?
Do you (plural) have ?
Si, (io) ho
Yes, I have
(io) non ho
No, I don't have .
Si, (noi) abbiamo ..
Yes, we have
UNIT 3
(noi) non abbiamo .
we don't have .
Ho figli. I have children.
Non ho figli.
Ho un maschio.
Non ho maschi.
Abbiamo una figlia.
Non abbiamo figlie.
Abbiamo una fenunina.
Non abbiamo fenunine.
Non abbiamo figli.
I don't have [any]* children.
I have a boy.
I don't have [any] boys.
I have one daughter.
We don't have [any] daughters.
We have a girI.
No, we don't have [any] girls.
We don't have [any] children.
*Words in brackets are not needed in Italian but are needed for
the English translation.
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MODULE I UNIT 3
Exercise 4. Answer in the negative.
You hear: Ha una figlia?
You say: No, non ho una figlia.
OR
You hear: Avete una figlia?
You say: No, non abbiamo una figlia.
o
ii
l. I have three children.
2. I ha ve a son and a daughter.
3. Do you (singular) have any children?
4. I don't have any children.
5. Yes, we have two boys and a girI.
6. We don't have any children.
Il Quartiere Generale
L'Ambasciata
L'Ambasciata Americana
La NSA
Il Centro Medico Regionale
Il Consolato
La NATO
La FTASE*
The Headquarters
The Embassy
The American Embassy
(The) NSA
The Regional MedicaI Center
The Consulate
(The) NATO
(The) SETAF (Southern
European Task Force)
*Many Italians use the English abbreviation SETAF (Southern
European Task Force) instead of the Italian FTASE (Forze
Terrestri Americane Sud Europa) .
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Lavoro alla FTASE.
Lavoro al Quartiere Generale.
Lavoro all'Ambasciata.
Lavoro all'Ambasciata Americana.
Lavoro al Consolato.
Lavoro alla NSA.
Lavoro al Centro Medico Regionale.
Lavoro alla NATO.
Exercise 8.
You hear: Lavora alla NATO?
- Embassy
You say: No, lavoro all'Ambasciata.
Embassy
NATO
Headquarters
SETAF
Regional MedicaI Center
NSA
Consulate
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Abi ta a . ?
Do you (singular) live in ?
( Io) ab i to a....
I live in .
UNIT 3
Abitate a ?
Do you (plural) live in ?
(Noi) abitiamo a .
We live in .....
Exercise 9.
OR
You hear: Abita a Sorrento?
- Napoli
You say: No, abito a Napoli.
You hear: Abitate a Sorrento?
- Napoli
You say: No, abitiamo a Napoli.
Napoli
Roma
Catania
Vicenza
Gaeta
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Exercise lO. Say in Italian.
o ii
l. Do you have any children, Mrs. Rossi?
Yes, I have two children.
2. Do you (plural) have [any] boys?
We have a boy and a girI.
3. Do you work at NATO, Mr. Smith?
No, I work at NSA.
4. Do you work at the Embassy?
No, I work at Headquarters.
5. Do you (plural) live in Rome?
No, we live in Naples.
6. Do you live in Naples, Lieutenant?
No, I live in Catania.
Exercise Il. Conversation for Listening Comprehension. O ii
Listen to the conversation without looking at the text.
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MODULE I UNIT 3
Signor Rossi: Da quanto tempo lavora alla NSA?
Don Smith: Non lavoro alla NSA, sono alla NATO da tre mesi.
Signor Rossi: Abita a Napoli?
Don Smith: No, abito a Posillipo con la mia famiglia.
Signor Rossi: Quanti figli avete?
Don Smith: Abbiamo tre figli, John, Tom, e Bob.
Signor Rossi: Non avete femmine?
Don Smith: No, nessuna femmina. E voi?
Signor Rossi: Abbiamo due maschi, Pietro e Carlo, e una femmina,
Sofia.
NOTE: Quanti means "How many."
Nessuna, "Not any."
Con la mia famiglia, literally "With (the) my family."
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SITUATION l. Ask an Italian couple you've just met if they live
in Naples.
SITUATION 2. Ask Mrs. Costa if she has children.
SITUATION 4. You work at NATO.
live in Pozzuoli.
the tape.
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WHERE DO YOU LIVE?
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Apartment block in Cornelia, Rome
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CONVERSATION
Where do you live?
Captain Gentile: Where do you live in Posillipo?
Lieutenant Smith: 1S Marechiaro Street.
Captain Gentile: What is your phone number?
Lieutenant Smith: 10-24-38.
Captain Gentile:
Mrs. Smith:
Captain Gentile:
Excuse me, I have to leave. Very glad to have
met you, ma'am. See you soon.
Good-bye, Capta in.
So long.
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CONVERSAZIONE
Dove abitate?
Capitano Gentile: Dove abitate a Posillipo?
Tenente Smith: In via Marechiaro, numero 15.
Capitano Gentile: Qual' il Suo numero di telefono?
Tenente Smith: 10.24.38.
Capitano Gentile: Scusatemi, devo andare via. Molto lieto di
averLa conosciuta, Signora. A presto.
Signora Smith: ArrivederLa, Signor Capitano.
Capitano Gentile: Arrivederci.
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l. Quale, "which," becomes qual' when it is followed by ~ , "is."
2. Devo andare. Literally, "EI] must gO." Devo andare via,
nEI] must go away," or ti [I] must be getting along."
3. AverLa conosciuta. "To have met you," is the past tense of
conoscerLa, "to meet you."
4. ArrivederLa. "See you." "So long." Arrivederci and
arrivederLa are interchangeable.
'I
h th
Il
Il SI" (Cl.' means "us,"
5. Arrivederci. See eac o ere o ong.
or in this case, "each other.")
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EXERCISES
3 7
5 9
O lO
2 8
l 4
6
Exercise 2.
Il undici 16 sedici
12 dodici 17 diciassette
13 tredici 18 diciotto
14 quattordici 19 diciannove
15 quindici 20 venti
Exercise 3. Write the numbers you hear in Arabic numerals. O
1
2.
3.
4.
5.
6S
6.
7.
8.
9.
lO.

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15 20
13 14
17 16
19 18
12 Il
Exercise 5.
21 ventuno 26 venti sei
22 ventidue 27 ventisette
23 ventitr 28 ventotto
24 ventiquattro 29 venti nove
25 venticinque 30 trenta
NOTE: You can say either venti uno or ventuno for 21;
venti otto or ventotto for 28. Thirty-one, 38, 41,
48, 51, 58, and so on, follow this same pattern.
31 trentuno 50 cinquanta
32 trentadue 51 cinquantuno
UNIT 4
40 quaranta
54
cinquantaquattro
41 quarantuno
43 quarantatr
33
41
34
45
66
60
68
52
55
60
38
49
sessanta
sessantotto
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Exercise 8. Write the numbers
l .
2.
3.
4.
5.
42
54
67
38
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Exercise lO. Repetition.
via
corso
piazza
viale
street
avenue
square
boulevard
la strada* the street,
the road
you hear ..
O ii
O
6.
7.
8.
9.
lO.
ii
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36
47
55
68
in ~ i a Caracciolo, numero 17
in corso Trieste, numero 38
in piazza Ungheria, numero 62
in viale Liegi, numero 47
*La strada, "the street" and "the road," is a generaI term
used to give directions. It is not used in the names of
city streets.
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Exercise Il.
You hear: Dove abita?
You see: Via Caracciolo, numero 17
You say: Abito in via Caraccio10, numero 17.
Via Caraccio10, numero 17
Viale Liegi, numero 47
Piazza Ungheria, numero 62
Corso Trieste, numero 38
Viale Parioli, numero 25
Via Veneto, numero 53
Corso Umberto, numero 74
Exercise 12.
You hear: Qual' il Suo numero di telefono?
You see: 10.04.38
You say: Dieci-zero quattro-trentotto.
10.04.38
14.23.18
21.62.04
13.06.17
19.15.55
30.16.46
14.35.20
12.07.27
UNIT 4
NOTE: In Ita1y te1ephone numbers may be five, six, or 7 digits.
For examp1e, 43.103, 10.24.38, and 354.02.51.
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13.
You hear: Signor Capitano
You say: Signor Capitano, mi scusi,devo andare.
OR
You hear: Capitano, Signora
You say: Capitano, Signora, scusatemi, devo andare.
Signor Capitano
Signora, Capitano
Signorina
Signori Rossi
(Mr. and Mrs. Rossi)
Tenente
Signori, Signore
(Gentlemen, Ladies)
Signora
Signor Rossi
Signor Colonnello
Signorina, Tenente
Exercise 14.
OR
You hear: Signora Rossi
You say: Molto lieto/a di averLa conosciuta.
You hear: Signor e Signora Rossi
You say: Molto lieto/a di averVi conosciuti.
Signora Rossi
Signor e Signora Rossi
Signor Capitano
Signorina Giusi
Signor Comandante
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Tenente e Signora Fellini
Signor Rossi
Maggiore
Signor e Signora Cassani
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UNIT 4
o
ii
l. Where do you live?
2. I live at 36 Chiaia Street.
3. What is your phone number?
4. It's 15-06-12.
5. Excuse me, I must leave.
6. See you soon, Captain.
7. Very g1ad to have met you, ma1am.
8. Good-bye, sir.
NOTE: Addio, "Farewell," is an expression used for definite,
longer-term separations. Literally, it means, "I commend
you to God."
The very popular Ciao, which means "Hi" and "Bye," is
used only when you-ire very well acquainted with some-
one and on a first-name basis.
Exercise 16. Conversation for Listening Comprehension. O
i
Listen to the conversation without 100king at your text.
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Signor Rossi: Dove lavora, Tenente?
Tenente Smith: Lavoro alla NSA.
Signor Rossi: Abita a Napoli?
Tenente Smith: No, abito a Pozzuoli in via Marsala, numero 15.
Signor Rossi: Qual' il Suo numero telefonico?
Tenente Smith: Non ho ancora il telefono.
Signor Rossi: Tenente, mi scusi. Ho un appuntamento, devo
andare. ArrivederLa a presto.
Tenente Smith: ArrivederLa, Signor Rossi, a presto.
NOTE: Ancora. "As yet."
Ho un appuntamento. n[rJ have an appointment."
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SELF-EVALUA'l'ION UIZ o ii
SITUATION l. Ask M:r. Rossi where he lives in Naples.
SITUATION 2. Excuse yourself to the Rossis and say that you must
leave.
SITUATION 3. Excuse yourself to Mrs, Bianchi and say that you
must leave.
SITUATION 4. Say to Captain Gentile that you are very glad to
have met him.
SITUATION 5. Tell Mr. and Mrs. Rossi that you are glad to have
met them.
SITUATION 6. Say in Italian:
Good-bye, Capta in.
Good-bye, miss. See you soon.
See you soon, Lieutenant.
SITUATION 7. You live in Naples at 67 Caracciolo Street. Your
phone number is 48-25-09. Answer the questions
you hear on tape.
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Module I, Expansion Unit
IT'S WARM
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CONVERSATION
It's warm!
Mr. Rossi: Good morning, Lieutenant, how are you?
Lieutenant Smith: l'm fine, thanks, and you?
Mr. Rossi: Well, thanks. Have you been here long?
Lieutenant Smith: No, only for two weeks.
Mr. Rossi: Do you like Naples?
-
Lieutenant Smith: I like it very much, but sometimes it's a
little warml
Mr. Rossi: How do you find Italy?
Lieutenant Smith: Italy is magnificent.
Mr. Rossi: Are you married?
Lieutenant Smith: No, l'm single.
Mr. Rossi: Excuse me. I must go. I hope to see you
again soon.
Lieutenant Smith: So long, Mr. Rossi, see you soon.
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CONVERSAZIONE
Fa caldo!
Signor Rossi: Buon giorno, Tenente, come sta?
Tenente Smith: Sto bene, grazie, e Lei?
Signor Rossi: Bene, grazie. qui da molto tempo?
Tenente Smith: No, solamente da due settimane.
Signor Rossi: Le piace Napoli?
Tenente Smith: Mi piace moltissimo, ma qualche volta fa un p
caldo!
Signor Rossi: Come trova l'Italia?
Tenente Smith: L'Italia magnifica.
"
Signor Rossi: E sposato?
Tenente Smith: No, sono scapolo.
Signor Rossi: Mi scusi. Devo andare. Spero di rivederLa
presto.
Tenente Smith: Arrivederci, Signor Rossi, a presto.
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l. Le piace Napoli? Literally, "1s Naples pleasing to you?"
In 1talian it's not that you like something, but someone
or something is pleasing to you. So if somebody asks you,
Le piace Napoli? or la Ferrari? or Sophia Loren? or la
pizza? answer, Si, mi piace. "Yes, I like him/her/it."
(Literally, "He/she/it pleases me."), or 'No, non mi piace.
"No, I don't like him/her/it." ("He/she/it doesn't please
me. " )
2. Qualche volta. "Sometimes."
3. Un p. Short form for un poco, ilA little."
4. Fa caldo. Literally, "[It] makes warm."
5. sposato? "Are you married?" in reference to a man. For
....
a woman, E sposata? The answers to this question are
Si
l
s o n ~ sposato/a or No, non sono sposato/a.
6 S
ro "I hope."
pe
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EXERCISES
Exercise l.
Exercise 2.
,
You hear: E qui da molto tempo?
You see: only two days
You say: Solamente da due giorni.
only two days
only two weeks
only one month
only four days
only three weeks
only two months
You hear: Napoli
You say: Napoli mi piace moltissimo.
Napoli
Firenze
Verona
Capri
Venezia
Catania
Roma
l'Italia
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EXPANSION UNIT
Exercise 3.
You hear: Napoli
You say: Napoli non mi piace molto.
Napoli
Capri
Catania
l'Italia
Verona
Venezia
Vicenza
Roma
Che tempo fa?
Fa bel tempo.
Fa cattivo tempo.
Fa freddo.
Fa molto freddo.
Fa caldo.
Fa un p caldo.
Piove.
Piove molto.
Nevica.
Nevica un p.
Tira vento.
"
E una bella giornata.*
"
E una brutta giornata.
Che bella giornata!
How's the weather?
It's nice weather.
It's bad weather.
It's cold.
It's very cold.
It's warm.
It's a little warm.
It rains. It's raining.
It rains a lot.
It snows. It's snowing.
It snows a little.
It is snowing a little.
It's windy.
It's a beautiful day.
It's an ugly day.
What a beautiful day!
*Giornata and giorno both mean "day." Giornata, however, refers
to climatic and atmospheric conditions.
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Exercise 5.
You hear:
You see:
Che tempo fa?
1t I S warm.
You say: Fa caldo.
It' s warm.
It's cold.
1t's nice weather.
1t rains.
1t's a little warm.
1t's very cold.
1t's bad weather.
Exercise 6. Say in English.
l. What a beautiful day!
o
, ,
o ii
2. How is the weather in Naples?
3. 1s it very warm in Catania?
4. Is it nice (weather) in Capri?
5. Is it very cold in Verona?
6. It's windy here.
It snows a lQt.
It's windy.
It's a beautiful day.
It's very warm.
It's an ugly day.
It rains a lot.
7. I like Naples very much, but sometimes it's warm.
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E sposato?
Si, sono sposato.
,
E sposata?
No, non sono sposata.
Sono divorziato.
Sono divorziata.
Sono vedovo.
Sono vedova.
Sono scapolo.
Sono celibe.
Sono nubile.
Exercise 9. Say in ltalian.
Yes, l'm married.
No, l'm not married.
l'm a bachelor.
l'm widowed.
l'm single.
l'm divorced.
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Are you married?
Yes, l'm married.
Are you married?
No, I 'm not married.
I 'm divorced.
I 'm divorced.
I 'm widowed.
I 'm widowed.
I 'm a bachelor.
l'm single.
I 'm single.
(used by men)
(used by women)
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GLOSSARY
ITALIAN - ENGLISH
a
Addio.
Aiutante (l')
alla
allora
Ambasciata Americana (l')
amico/a (l')
Anuniraglio (l')
anche
ancora
andare
anno (l')
appuntamento (l')
avere
bel, bella
bellissimo/a
bene
brutto/a
buona notte
buona sera
buon giorno
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to, at
Good-bye, I commend you to God.
adjutant
to, at
then, at that time
American Embassy
friend
admiral
also, too, even
as yet
to go
year
appointment
to have
beautiful
very beautiful
well
ugly
good night
good evening
good day
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Capi tano (il)
Capo (il)
cattivo/a
celibe (il)
che
ciao
citt (la [sing.], le [pl.])
Colonnello (il)
Comandan te ( i l)
. come
Come sta?
Come va?
con
conoscenza (la)
corso (il)
da, dal, dallo, dalla,
dagli, dalle
del, dello, degli, della,
delle
di
divorziatola
dove
dov'
C
D
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GLOSSARY
warm
captain
chief petty officer, petty
officer
bad
single (masc.)
that
hi, bye
town
colonel
commanding officer
how
How are you? (formaI)
How is it going?
with
acquaintance
an important downtown street
by, from, at
of the
of
divorced
where
where is
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famiglia (la)
fantasticala
fare
femmina (la)
figlia (la)
figlio (il)
freddala
Generale (il)
giornata (la)
giorno (il)
gli
Guardiamarina (il)
i
il
in
io
E
F
G
I
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and
is
family
fantastic
to do, to make
female
daughter
san
cold
generaI
day (Used far weather
condi tions )
day
the
ensign
the (ma se. pl.)
the (masc. sing.)
in
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la
le
Lei
lietissimo/a
lieto/a
lo
ma
Maggiore (il)
magnifico/a
Maresciallo (il)
marito (il)
maschio (il)
mese (il)
mi
mia, mio
moglie (la)
moltissimo
molto/a
molto bene
molto lieto/a
nessuno/a
nevica
no
L
M
N
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the (fem. sing.)
the (fem. pl.)
you (formaI)
very glad
happy
the (masc. sing.)
but
major
magnificent
warrant officer
husband
male
month
myself, to me, me
my
wife
very much
a lot, very
very well
very glad
not any
it snows
no
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non
nubile (la)
numero (il)
Oh! -
onoratissimo/a
onorato/a
paese (il)
parte (la)
permettere
"-
pero
piacere
piazza (la)
piove
po (un)
poco/a
presentazione (la)
presto
qualche
qualche volta
quale
qual'
quanto
Quartiere Generale (il)
GLOSSARY
no, not
single (fem.)
number
o
Oh!
very honored
honored
p
country, village
part
to allow
however, but
pleased, pleasure
square
it rains
little (a)
little
introduction
soon
Q
some
sometimes
which
which is
how much
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qui
saluti (i)
scapolo (lo)
Scusatemi.
Scusi.
Sergente (il)
settimana (la)
si
Signor, Signore (il)
Signora (la)
Signorina (la)
solamente
sono
sposato/a
Sto bene.
strada (la)
Sua (la)
telefono (il)
tempo (il)
Tenente (il)
Tenente di Vascello (il)
un/o/a
uno
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here
greetings
bachelor
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
sergeant
week
yes, oneself
Mr., gentleman, sir
ma'am, lady, Mrs.
miss
only
I am, they are
married
l'm fine.
road, street
GLOSSARY
your (formaI), his, her
telephone
time, weather
first lieutenant
lieutenant (navy)
a, one
one (number)
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Va bene.
vedovo/a
vento (il)
via (la)
viale (il)
volta (la)
Vorrei
Z
zero (lo)
V
z
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GLOSSARY
AlI right. It's going well.
widowed
wind
street, way
avenue, boulevard
times, turn
I would like
zero
Module II
OBJECTIVES
UNIT l
l. a. Ask a taxi driver at a taxi stand if he is free.
b. Ask a friend if he or she is free at specific tirnes
(now, today, tornorrow, this afternoon, etc.).
2. Tell the taxi driver to take you to a certain pIace.
3. Say whether you have luggage or note
4. Ask the driver how much you owe him.
5. Understand numbers (to 1,000) in the context of
cab fares.
UNIT 2
6. Buy a train ticket from the ticket agent at the
train station (first/second class, round trip)
7. Understand and use "there is/are," "there isn't/
aren't."
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MODULE II OBJECTIVES
8. Ask questions like "How much is it in first/second
class?"
9. Understand numbers over 1,000 in the context of
train fares.
lO. Ask what time the train, or someone, is leaving and
understand answers.
Il. Understand and tell the time.
12. Ask someone for the time of day.
13. Ask where someplace, or someone, is.
14. Understand (left, right, over there,
at the end of the hallway, in the back of a room)
UNIT 3
15. Ask the bus conductor where you must transfer and
understand his responses.
16. Purchase a bus ticket in a city bus.
17. Read and understand the meaning of public signs.
UNIT 4
18. Ask someone if there is a gas station in the
vicinity and understand the answer.
19. Ask for gas at a gas station (either regular OR
premium)
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HODULE II OBJECTIVES
20. Ask the station attendant for highway directions:
(how to get to (city) and understand answers
(go straight ahead, turn left/right, etc.).
21. Say "Excuse me. I don't understand. Speak s1ow1y,
please."
22. Ask the station attendant to check the oil and
the radiatore
23. Understand a word of caution from the station
attendant, such as "Be care fuI on the road,"
and "It's foggy today."
24. Read and understand the meaning of traffic signs.
EXPANSION UNIT
25. Say that you ha ve car trouble.
26. Ask the driver if he can take you to the next
village.
27. Ask someone where you can find a telephone.
28. Understand when you are to1d that you can te1ephone
from the post office or from a bar.
29. Verba1ly report an auto accident and give the
approximate distance to the accident site.
30. Ask someone to calI the police.
31. Say in Italian, "Quick! There are injured."
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AT TRE TAXI STAND
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CONVERSATION
At the taxi stand
Don Smith:
Taxi Driver:
Don Smith:
Taxi Driver:
Don Smith:
Taxi Driver:
Don Smith:
Taxi Driver:
Don Smith:
Taxi Driver:
Don Smith:
Taxi Driver:
Don Smith:
Are you free?
Yes, sir. Where do you wish to go?
To the NATO Base at Bagnoli, please. How
much is it?
Via the Loop, 5,000 lire.
Can't you go more directly?
I can, but there's too much traffic. This is
rush hour.
OK, by the Loop, but let's use the meter.
It can cost more!
I prefer the meter.
As you say. Do you have luggage?
This small suitcase. Why?
Because each bag more than one bag is 200
lire extra.
OK, let's go.
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CONVERSAZIONE
Al posteggio dei tass
Don Smith:
Tassista:
Don Smith:
Tassista:
Don Smith:
Tassista:
Don Smith:
Tassista:
Don Smith:
Tassista:
Don Smith:
Tassista:
Don Smith:
libero?
Si, Signore. Dove vuole andare?
Alla Base NATO a Bagnoli, per favore. Quant'?
Via Tangenziale, 5.000 lire.
Non pu andare pi direttamente?
Posso, per c' troppo traffico.
punta.
....
E l'ora di
Va bene, per la Tangenziale, ma usiamo il
tassametro.
Pu costare di pi!
Preferisco il tassametro.
Come dice Lei. Ha bagagli?
Questa valigetta. Perch?
Perch ogni bagaglio in pi sono 200 lire.
Va bene, andiamo.
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1. C' "there is," is a contraction of ci plus .
2. The word for "suitcase" is valigia. ilA small suitcase" is
una piccola valigia or una valigetta.
3. Perch means "why" and "because."
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EXERCISES
ora now
questa* mattina
questo* pomeriggio
questa sera
oggi
domani
domani mattina
domani pomeriggio
domani sera
Exercise 2.
this morning
this afternoon
this evening, tonight
today
tomorrow
tomorrow morning
tomorrow afternoon
tomorrow evening, tomorrow
night
You hear: Signorina Rossi, questa sera.
,
You say: E libera questa sera?
Signorina Rossi, questa sera
Signor Rossi, domani
Tenente, oggi
Signora, ora
Maggiore, questo pomeriggio
Signora Bianchi, domani sera
Capitano, domani mattina
*Questo, "this," is used before masculine nouns and questa
before feminine nouns.
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Exercise 3. o
, ,
You hear: Signorina Rossi
You see: now
You say: libera ora?
now this afternoon
this evening tomorrow morning
tomorrow today
Exercise 4.
tomorrow evening
o
, ,
You hear:
You see:
Signor e Signora Giusi
this afternoon
You say:
Siete liberi questo
pomeriggio?
this evening
now
this morning
tomorrow evening
tomorrow morning
tomorrow
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UNIT l
MODULE II UNIT l
Signor Rossi libero ora? No, ora non sono libero.
Signora Rossi libera ora? No, ora non sono libera.
Signori Rossi siete liberi ora? No, ora non siamo liberi.
Signorine Anna e Giulia siete No, ora non siamo libere.
libere ora?
,
You hear: E libero ora?
You say: No, ora non sono libero.
,
You hear: E libero ora?
You see: questo pomeriggio
You say: No, ma sono libero questo pomeriggio.
questo pomeriggio
domani pomeriggio
questa sera
domani sera
domani
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Exercise 7.
You hear: American Embassy
You say: Ambasciata Americana
f
per favore.
American Embassy
American Consulate
NSA
17 viale Liegi
Exercise 8. Listen and repeat.
andare
venire
abitare
costare
lavorare
essere
avere
dire
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45 Corso Trieste
15 Piazza Bologna
San Germano Hotel
38 via Roma
to go
to come
to live
to cost
to work
to be
to have
to say, to tell
UNIT l
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Exercise 9. Listen and repeat.
Pu venire questa sera?
Can you come this evening?
Non posso, devo lavorare.
I can't; I must work.
Pu essere qui domani?
Can you be here tomorrow?
No, devo andare a Roma.
No, I must go to Rome.
Pu andare oggi?
Can you go today?
No, ma posso andare domani.
No, but I can go tomorrow.
Vuole andare via Tangenziale?
Do you want to go via the Loop?
Preferisco andare pi direttamente.
I prefer to go more directly.
Pu dirmi dov' il Tenente Paci?
Can you tell me where Lieutenant Paci is?
Deve essere dal dottore.
He must be at the doctor's.
Preferisce abitare a Roma?
Do you prefer to live in Rome?
Si, preferisco abitare a Roma ma pu costare molto.
Yes, I prefer to live in Rome, but it can cost a lat.
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Il tass grande. *
The taxi is big.
La valigia grande. *
The suitcase is big.
Il tass piccolo.
The taxi is small.
La valigia piccola.
The suitcase is small.
Il Tenente Smith
americano.
Lieutenant Smith is
American.
La Signora Smith
americana.
Mrs. Smith is American.
70 settanta
71 settantuno
72 settantadue
73 settantatr
74 settantaquattro
I tass sono grandi. *
The taxis are big.
Le valige sono grandi. *
The suitcases are big.
I tass sono piccoli.
The taxis are small.
Le valige sono piccole.
The suitcases are small.
I Signori Smith sono americani.
The Smiths are Americans.
Le Signore Smith e Curtis sono
americane.
Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Curtis are
Americans.
75 settantacinque
76 settantasei
77 settantasette
78 settantotto
79 settantanove
*Grande, Ilbig," is the same far both masculine and feminine
nouns. The plural of grande is grandi.
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72 77
79 75
71 73
76 74
78 70
80 ottanta 90 novanta
81 ottantuno 92 novantadue
83 ottantatr 94 novan taquattro
85 ottantacinque 96 novantasei
87 ottantasette 98 novantotto
89 ottantanove
80 98
81 88
87 86
82 85
89 99
Exercise 15. Write the numbers you hear in Arabic numerals.
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Exercise 16.
Repetition.
100 cento
600 seicento
200 duecento
700 settecento
300 trecento 800 ottocento
400 quattrocento 900 novecento
500 cinquecento 1.000 mille
cento 100 one ( a) hundred 100
mille 1.000 one (a) thousand 1,000
duemila 2.000 two thousand 2,000
cinquemila 5.000 five thousand 5,000
diecimila 10.000 ten thousand 10,000
NOTE: Cento means "one hundred" and "a hundred." In Italian,
"one" and "a" are not used.
This same rule applies to mille. Mille is 1,000,
but 2,000, 3,000, 5,000, 10,000, 50,000, and so on are
mila. For example, 5,000 is cinquemila; 10,000 is
dIeCimila, and so on.
Italians use a dot where Americans use a comma to express
numbers over one thousand. A comma is used for decimals.
There are no equivalents in Italian to express "twelve
hundred," "twenty-four hundred," and so on. Instead, say
"one thousand two hundred," milleduecento; "two thousand
four hundred," duemilaquattrocento.
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140
250
1.320
414
5.000
1.500
767
2.450
998
1.000
7.576
Exercise 18. Write in Arabic numerals the fares you hear
in the spaces below.
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l. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. lO.
l. 230
5. 2,776
2. 734 6. 4,938
3. 1,100 7. 1,952
4. 1,492 8. 1,973
9. 1,982
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l. Are you free this afternoon?
2. No, but I 'm free this evening.
3. San Germano Hotel, please.
4. I don't have luggage.
5. I have a small suitcase.
6. How much is it?
7. It's 2,750 lire.

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Capitano Gentile: Buon giorno, Tenente Smith. Dove va?
Tenente Smith: Alla NATO, e Lei?
Capitano Gentile: Anch'io. Prendiamo un tassi! Oh, eccone uno.
libero?
Tassista: Si, signore. Dove andiamo?
Capitano Gentile:
Quartiere Generale NATO, per favore.
Tassista:
... .
E a Bagnol1, vero?
Capitano Gentile: Si, a Bagnoli.
Tassista:
Ecco il Quartiere Generale, Signore.
Capitano Gentile: Grazie. Quant'?
Tassista: 8.500 lire.
Capitano Gentile: Tenga il resto.
NOTE: Va means "you go," "she goes," " he goes," and "it goes."
Anch'io is a contraction of anche and io ("I alsa").
Prendiamo, "Let's take ... "
Eccone uno means "Here's one of them."
Tenga il resto has the meaning "Keep the change."
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Part I
SITUATION l. Ask a taxi driver at a taxi stand if he is free.
SITUATION 2. You want to go to the American Embassy. What do
you say to the taxi driver?
SITUATION 3. Now tell the taxi driver you want to go to number
25 via Chiaia.
SITUATION 4. Ask Mr. Rossi if hels free this afternoon.
SITUATION 5. Ask Giulia if shels free this evening.
SITUATION 6. Tell your friend who wants to invite you out that
you aren't free tomorrow.
SITUATION 7. You are about to pay the fare. Ask the driver how
much it is.
Part II
..
Transcribe into Arabic numerals the prices given to you
in Italian. Each number will be said twice.
l.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
lO.
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AT THE RAILROAD STATION
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Railway Station at Fiumicino Airport - outside Rome
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CONVERSATION
At the ticket window of the rai1road station
Don Smith: A round-trip ticket, second c1ass, to Paris on
the Pa1atino, p1ease.
Ticket Agent: There isn't a second c1ass on these trains.
Don Smith: How much is a first-c1ass ticket?
Ticket Agent: 175,000 lire.
Don Smith: OK, give me one of the first (c1ass). At what
time does the train 1eave?
Ticket Agent: At 19:00, track 4. It arrives tomorrow at 8:30.
Don Smith: What time is it now?
Ticket Agent: It's 18:40. Your train 1eaves in 20 minutes.
Don Smith: Excuse me, where are the restrooms?
Ticket Agent: At the end of the ha11way, to the right.
Don Smi th : Many thanks.
Ticket Agent: You're we1come. Don't mention i ~
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CONVERSAZIONE
Alla biglietteria della stazione ferroviaria
Don Smith: Un biglietto di andata e ritorno, seconda classe,
per Parigi sul Palatino, per favore.
Bigliettaio: Non c' la seconda classe in questi treni.
Don Smith: Quanto costa un biglietto di prima?
Bigliettaio: 175.000 lire.
Don Smith: Va bene, mi dia una prima. A che ora parte il
treno?
Bigliettaio: Alle 19, binario 4. Arriva domani alle 8 e 30.
Don Smith: Che ore sono adesso?
Bigliettaio: Sono le 18 e 40. Il Suo treno parte fra 20
minuti.
Don Smith: Scusi, dove sono i gabinetti?
Bigliettaio: In fondo al corridoio, a destra.
Don Smith: Tante grazie.
Bigliettaio: Prego. S'immagini.
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Milan Peace Arch
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l. Di andata e ritorno. Literally, "of going and return."
2. Sul. Su + il = sul, non the."
3. Che ore sono? "What time is it?rr Literally, "What hours
are they?"
4. Remember, the plural form of the article il is i (il
gabinetto ~ i gabinetti).
5. Prego is IIPlease" and "You're welcome."
6. S'immagini is equiva1ent to "Don't mention it."
7. The geography of Ita1y and heavy tourist travel have made an
efficient road and rail transportation system imperative.
Thanks to a IO-year pIan approved in 1962 and put into action
since then, the Italian State Railways now compete favorably
with the most efficient systems existing in Europe. Rail
tracks cover a distance of 17,000 kilometers, 8,000 of which
are electrified.
New passenger coaches are comfortable and well designed.
Ultramodern railway stations have been built. Apart from
normal services, the Italian railway authorities have put
special trains on the tracks: the Settebello, Rome to
Milan, and the Peloritano, which runs between Rome and Sicily
via Naples. These trains have been built with the very best
modern technology. Express pullman trains have been added,
as well as couchettes and sleeping and restaurant cars.
Facilities to rnake advance bookings on trains such as the
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Palatino are available, as are hotel, currency exchange,
postal, and telegraph services.
Speed is another characteristic af the new trains. It is
possible, for example, to travel from Milan to Rome (a distance
of 673 km) in about seven hours, or from Rome to Naples
Agrlgento
Alessand" ..
Ancona
Aosta
Arezzo
Ascolo P.
AssIsi
Asti
Ba"
Belluno
Bergamo
Bologna
Bolaano
Brescia
Campobasso
Carrara
Caserta
Catania
ChIanciano
ChIetI
Clvltavecchi
Como
CortIna

Cremona
Cuneo
Ferrara
Firenze
Fiuggi
Forli
Forte dei M.
Frosinone
Genova
Gorizia
Grosseto
Imperia
L'Aquila
La SpezIa
Latina
Lecce
Livorno
Loreto
Lucca
Macerata
Mantova
(214 km) in about an hour and 40 minutes.
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410 327 596 372,612 545 345 1144 201 667 \ \iOl 452
592 296 5871 lS0: 458 514, 404
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963 282 383' 386 I 118 120 876 1660 644 58 526 378
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Modena
MOlltecatini

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OrvIeto
Padova
Palermo
Parma
Pavia
Perugia
Pesaro
Pescara
Piacenza
Pisa
PistOIa
Ravenna
Reggio Cal.
Reggio Em.
RIetI
Rimini
Roma
Rovigo
Salerno
Sanremo
Savona
Siena
Siracusa
Sondrio
Spoleto
Taranto
Teramo
Terni
TorinO
Trento
TreVISO
Trieste
UdIne
Urbino
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VenezIa
Vercelli
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Distance in Kilometers between Cities
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Hi-speed railway lines in Italy
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EXERCISES
un biglietto
un biglietto di andata e ritorno
un biglietto di andata (a one-way ticket)
due biglietti per Roma
un biglietto di seconda classe
un biglietto di prima per Roma
una prima per Roma (a first [class ticket] to Rome)
una seconda classe (a second [class ticket])
un biglietto cumulativo (a transfer ticket)
una coincidenza per Vicenza (a connection to Vicenza)
due biglietti di andata e ritorno per Vicenza
un biglietto di andata e ritorno, prima classe, per Napoli
una prima per Napoli, andata e ritorno
Exercise 2.
a one-way ticket
You say: Mi dia un biglietto di andata.
L
YOU hear:
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~
a round-trip ticket
a second class (ticket)
a first (class ticket)
a one-way ticket
a one-way ticket to Vicenza
a ticket to Rome, round trip, first class
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C
, ...
e. There is.
UNIT 2
Ci sono.
There are.
Non c'. There is note
Non ci sono.
There are note
C' un treno diretto per Vicenza questo pomeriggio?
Is there a direct train to Vicenza this afternoon?
Non ci sono treni diretti per Vicenza. Deve cambiare a
Verona.
There aren't any direct trains to Vicenza. You ha ve
to transfer in Verona.
C' una coincidenza per Vicenza questo pomeriggio?
Is there a connection for Vicenza this afternoon?
No, ce n'' una questa sera alle sei.
No, there's one this evening at six.
C' un vagone ristorante in quel treno?
1s there a restaurant car on that train?
No, non c', ma ci sono venditori.
No, there isn't, but there are vendors.
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Exercise 4. Write the ticket prices you hear in Arabic numerals.
l. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. lO.
Exercise 5.
You hear: il treno
You say: A che ora parte il treno?
Exercise
il treno per Roma
il Signor Rossi
Sua moglie
il Generale
questo treno
il Capitano
6. Repetition.
l'una e quindici
le tredici e trenta
le tre e venti
le dodici e cinquanta
le zero diciotto
0115
1330
0320
1250
0018
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Exercise 7. Write the times you hear in Arabic numerals. O

l.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Exercise 8.
le undici e
un quarto
le cinque e
mezzo
le otto meno
un quarto
le nove meno
un quarto
6.
7.
8.
9.
lO.
le quattro e
un quarto
mezzo
l'una meno
un quarto
le quattro meno
venticinque
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otto e
un quarto
sei e
mezzo
le tre meno
un quarto
le dieci meno
cinque
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le sette e
cinque
le nove e
venti
/ \
I ~ I
I 'I
( / I
li
~ in ritardo!
You are late!
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le dieci e
dodici
I , - ~
t ~
- J 1{
Sono in anticipo!
l'm early!
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Sono le tre.
Sono le tre
in punto.
Sono le cinque
e mezzo.
Sono le nove
e venti.
Sono le sette
e dieci.
Sono le otto meno
un quarto.
Sono le dieci
meno cinque.
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Sono le undici
e un quarto.
Sono le quattro
meno venticinaue.
...
E mezzogiorno.
mezzanotte.
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l'ora
Che ora , per favore?
Che ore sono?
l'una
e venti.
UNIT 2
mezzogiorno.
mezzanotte.
Exercise lO. Write in Arabic numerals the times you hear. O

l. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. lO.
Exercise Il. Say the times shown in Italian.
l . 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
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Exercise 12. Respond to the questions you hear, giving the times
shown below in your answers.
l. 2.
3. 4.
Dov' la stazione? Where is the station?
Dove sono i gabinetti?* Where are the restrooms?
Dov' la NSA? Where's NSA?
Dove sono i tass? Where are the taxis?
Dov' il Bar Italia? Where is the Italia Bar?
Dov' Piazza Roma? Where is the Piazza Roma?
Dove sono i facchini? Where are the porters?
Dov' il ristorante? Where is the restaurant?
*Restrooms are often marked WC or 00 (zero-zero). In smaller
bars and eating places there is one restroom used by both
men and women.
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Exercise 14.
You hear: l'Ambasciata Americana
You say: Dov' l'Ambasciata Americana?
OR
You hear: i tass
You say: Dove sono i tass?
l'Ambasciata Americana
la 'Stazione Centrale
i gabinetti
il Colonnello Nelson
il treno per Verona
le valige
in fondo al corridoio
in fondo alla sala
a destra
a sinistra
laggi
Exercise 16. Say in English.
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i tass
il ristorante
Piazza Roma
il bagno
il Consolato degli Stati Uniti
i Signori Rossi
at the end of the hallway
in the back of the room
to the right
to the left
over there
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l. Give me a one-way ticket to Verona, please.
2. A round-trip ticket to Rome, first class, please.
3. Give me two tickets for Florence, first class.
4. 1s there a second class on this train?
5. 1sn't there a second class?
6. What time does the train leave for Rome?
7. What time does the train arrive from Venice?
8. Where are the toilets?
9. The bar is at the end of the hallway, to the right.

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Don Smith: Buon giorno. Scusi, a che ora parte il prossimo
treno per Vicenza?
Bigliettaio: Il rapido per Verona, Numero 81, parte a
mezzanotte e venti e arriva alle otto e trenta.
Don Smith: Ah, devo cambiare a Verona?
Bigliettaio: Si, alle nove e venticinque c' la coincidenza per
Vicenza.
Don Smith: Bene, mi dia un'andata di prima classe. Quant'?
Bigliettaio: Un biglietto cumulativo, Napoli - Vicenza, 60.000
lire.
Don Smith: Per favore, dov' il bar?
...
Bigliettaio: E laggi, in fondo al corridoio, a sinistra.
Don Smith: Mi serve un portabagagli. Dove sono?
Bigliettaio: Eccolo. Ehi, facchino!
Don Smith: Grazie mille.
NOTE:
Il prossimo treno means "the next train."
Rapido, "express train."
Cambiare, "to change."
Facchino, portabagagli, "porter." Portabagagli also means
"luggage rack" and "trunk af a car."
Mi serve, "I need."
Eccolo, "Here he iSi" nHere it is."
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Exercise 19. Study the fo11owing signs unti1 you have no
problem recognizing them and understanding their
meanings.
Entrance
++
lm]
Ascensore
Elevator
e
[ii]
Deposito Bagagli
Baggage Check
UFFICIO
CAMBIO
Exchange Office
"[
I USCITA I
Exit
SPINGERE
Push
TIRARE
Pull
i
ICOI
Vagone Ristorante
Dining Car
Sala d'Aspetto l
Waiting Room

Ai Binari
To Tracks
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Scale
Stairs
Informazioni
Information
i
Vagone Letto
Sleeping Car
Polizia Ferroviaria
Railroad Police
SELF-EVALUATION QUIZ
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Part I
SITUATION l. You are at the CentraI Station in Naples. You
want to buy a round-trip, second-class ticket
to Rome. What do you say to the ticket agent?
SITUATION 2. Ask the ticket agent, "Isn't there any second class
on the palatino?
SITUATION 3. Ask him, "How rouch is a first-class ticket?
SITUATION 4: ON TAPE ONLY.
SITUATION 5. Te11 the ticket agent to give you a first-class
ticket.
SITUATION 6. Stop a passerby and ask hiro what time it is.
SITUATION 7. Ask the ticket agent where the toi1ets are.
SITUATION 8. You are between trains and have time for a quick
1unch. Ask where the restaurant is.
Part II
Write the ticket prices in Arabic numerals.
l. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4 9.
5. lO.
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Part III
Write the times you hear in Arabic numerals.
l. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. lO.
Part IV
You will hear five directions given in Italian. After each
direction, select the appropriate English equivalent from the six
choices, a through f, and write the letter in the appropriate
box below.
l.
D
a It's over there.
2.
D
b
It's at the end af the hallway.
3.
D
c It's to the right.
4.
D
d It's in the back of the room.
5.
D
e It's at the end of the hallway, to the left.
f It's at the end af the hallway, to the right.
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Part V
Match the fo11owing nurobers and 1etters.
a Stairs
I USCITA I
b E1evator
30
c Entrance
Scale
d Pu11
Ascensore
[ SPINGERE l e Exit
CTIRARE
f Push
70
9 Waiting Rooro
Informazioni
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8. D
9. D
lO. D
Il. D
12. D
13. D
[Ii l
Deposito Bagagli
~
Ai Binari
6J
Vagone Ristorante
l:: li]
III I
Vagone Letto
Sala d'Aspetto
UFFICIO
CAMBIO
UNIT 2
h Train Transfer
i Inforrnation
j Exchange Office
k Baggage Check
l Dining Car
rn Sleeping Car
n To Tracks
o Railroad Police
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ONTHEBUS
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Bus in Florence, Italy
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Module II, Unit 3
CONVERSATION
On the bus
Don Smith: Pardon me. Tell me, to go to NATO where do I have to
transfer?
Conductor: You have to transfer at the CentraI Station and take
the 150.
Don Smith: OK. Then give me a ticket, please.
Conductor: You have to buy it at the bus stop.
Don Smith: Many thanks.
Conductor: You are welcome.
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CONVERSAZIONE
Sull'autobus
Don Smith: Scusi. Mi dica, per andare alla NATO dove devo
cambiare?
Conduttore: Deve cambiare alla Stazione Centrale e prendere
il 150.
Don Smith: Bene. Allora mi dia un biglietto, per cortesia.
Conduttore: Deve comprarlo alla fermata.
Don Smith: Grazie tante.
Conduttore: Prego.
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l. Deve comprarlo, Lo deve comprare, "You must buy it." With
moda1 verbs such as posso (can), voglio (wish), devo (must),
the direct object can either occur before the modal or
attached to the infinitive.
2. In Ita1y, you enter the bus through the back door.
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EXERCISES
Exercise l.
You hear: alla NATO
You say: Scusi. Per andare alla NATO, per cortesia?
alla NATO
a Pompei
alla Stazione Centrale
all'Ospedale Regionale
(to the Regional Hospital)
Compare:
lo devo
Lei deve
+ verb
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a Piazza Bologna
al Consolato Americano
alla NSA
a Gaeta
I must/have to
You must/have to
+ verb
Venice Square
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MODULE II UNIT 3
[IoJ devo lavorare.
Deve lavorare [Lei]?
[IoJ devo partire.
[Lei] deve partire.
Devo cambiare alla
Stazione Centrale?
Deve cambiare alla
prossima fermata.
Devo prendere il 65.
[Lei] deve prendere questo
treno.
[IoJ devo partire ora.
Deve lavorare questa sera?
1. I have to work.
O
2. I have to leave at five.
3. I have to change at the
I must work. OR I ha ve to work.
Do you have to work?
I must leave.
You must leave.
Do I have to transfer at
Central Station?
You must transfer at the
next stop.
I must take the 65.
You have to take this train.
I have to leave now.
Do you have to work tonight?
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station.
4. I have to work this evening.
5. I have to take the bus.
6. I have to leave now.
Exercise 4. Answer in Ita1ian.
You hear: Deve lavorare questa sera?
You say: Si, devo lavorare questa sera.
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Exercise 5.
You hear: un biglietto per Catania
You say: Mi dia un biglietto per Catania, per cortesia.
un biglietto per Catania
un biglietto di andata e ritorno
un biglietto di andata
un biglietto cumulativo
il Suo indirizzo (your address)
il Suo numero telefonico (your telephone number)
Exercise 6.
You hear: a ticket for Catania
You say: Vorrei un biglietto per Catania.
a ticket for Catania
a round-trip ticket
a one-way ticket
a transfer ticket
a round-trip ticket to Naples
a one-way ticket to Catania
Exercise 7.
You hear: to leave
You say: Vorrei partire.
to leave to w ~ r k tomorrow
to leave at 4:00 to take the train
to change at Verona
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Exercise 8. Say in Ita1ian. o ii
1. Excuse me, sir. How do I get to Gaeta, p1ease?
2. To go to the American Consulate, where must I change?
3. Do I have to change in Verona?
4 Do I have to take the 24?
5. Do you have to work this evening?
6. OK. Then I wou1d 1ike a transfer for Vicenza.
7 How much is it?
8. I wou1d 1ike to 1eave at four.
Exercise 9. Conversation for Listening Comprehension. .....

OBTAINING A BUS TICKET
, '
- "
I
I
.. : ..: ....
-::'::0'::-':- L 100 L200
"
<
,
'BIGLIETTER l,A !,AUTQMA TlA
..... _ ... .
.. -..... - .... ..
./ .... ..
l'' t .. I "":
AUTOMATIC TICKET MACHINE
TICKET VALIDATION MACHINE
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Alla stazione di Napoli
Don Smith: Per andare a Vicenza devo cambiare treno?
Bigliettaio: Si, deve cambiare a Verona e l prendere la
coincidenza per Vicenza alle 7 e 15.
UNIT 3
Don Smith: Bene, vorrei un biglietto cumulativo per Vicenza.
Bigliettaio: Sono 60.000 lire.
A una fermata d'autobus a Napoli
Don Smith:
Passante:
Don Smith:
Passante:
Scusi. Per andare al Consolato Americano in via
Caracciolo, quale autobus devo prendere?
Deve prendere il 26, cambiare in Piazzale Tecchio,
e prendere il 102.
Molte grazie.
Non c' di che.
NOTE: Non c' di che means "Don't mention it."
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Exercise lO. Study the signs until you have no problem recogniz-
ing them and understanding their meanings.
o O
Corriera
Bus connecting two cities
Fermata Obbligatoria
Mandatory Stop

Down
(exit of a bus or train)
Autobus
Bus for city or
long-distance
services
Fermata Facoltativa
Fermata a Richiesta
Request Stop (must signal driver)
Vietato Fumare
No Smoking
Filobus/Tram vai
Trolley Bus/Streetcar

Up
(entrance of a bus or train)
Tickets
NOTE: To alert the driver of the bus you are on, you must ring
a belI. If you are waiting at a request bus stop,
you have to signal the driver to stop.
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Part I
SITUATION l. You want to go to NATO. As you board the bus,
ask the driver where you have to change.
SITUATION 2. You want to go to the American Consu1ate. Po1ite1y
ask a man at the bus stop which bus you ha ve to
take to get there.
SITUATION 3. Te11 the ticket agent that you wou1d like a ticket
for via Chiaia.
Part II
Match the Italian signs and their Eng1ish equiva1ents.
l. D
Autobus
2. D
Fermata Obbligatoria
3.D
I A L I T ~ I
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a Tro11ey Bus
b Request Stop
c Bus
d Mandatory Bus Stop
e Down (exit of a bus or
train)
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4. CJ
~
f Up (entrance of a bus
or train)
Fermata Facoltativa
~
g No Smoking
5. CJ
h Tram
Vietato Fumare
6. CJ
\ DISCESA tJ \
7. D [ Ollllllillil. ]
Filobus
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AT THE GAS STATION
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Module II, Unit 4
CONVERSATION
To a gentleman on the street
Don Smith: Excuse me. Is there an Agip or an IP station in the
vicinity, please?
Passerby: There is an IP station about 2 or 3 km from here.
Don Smith: Many thanks.
~ h e gas station
Don Smith: FilI it up, (of) super, please. Do you take NATO
gas coupons?
Attendant: Yes, sir, certainly.
Don Smith: How do I get to CentraI Station, please?
Attendant: Go straight ahead for about lO km. When you come to
the crossroad, turn (to) right and then straight ahead.
Don Smith: How? Excuse me, I don't understand. Can you speak
more slowly, please?
Attendant: Straight ahead for about 10 km. At the crossroad,
turn (to) right and then straight ahead. It's
clear now?
Don Smith: I understood, thanks. Would you check the oil and
the radiator, please?
Attendant: Of course.
Don Smith: Here are the coupons for the 30 liters of gas and a
coupon for the oil.
Attendant: Many thanks. Be careful! Go slowly on the road;
it's foggy today!
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CONVERSAZIONE
A una persona per la strada
Don Smith: Scusi, c'e una stazione Agip o IP nelle vicinanze,
per favore?
Passante: C' una stazione IP a circa due o tre km da qui.
Don Smith: Grazie mille.
Alla stazione di servizio
Don Smith: Faccia il pieno di super, per favore. Accettate i
buoni NATO per la benzina?
Benzinaio: Si, Signore, certamente.
Don Smith: Per andare alla Stazione Centrale, per piacere?
Benzinaio: Vada avanti diritto per una diecina di km. Quando
arriva al crocevia, giri a destra e poi sempre
diritto.
Don Smith: Come? Scusi, non capisco. Pu parlare pi
lentamente, per favore?
Benzinaio: Diritto per circa dieci km. Al crocevia, giri
....
a destra e poi sempre diritto. E chiaro adesso?
Don Smith: Ho capito, grazie. Vorrebbe controllare l'olio e
il radiatore, per gentilezza?
Benzinaio: Senz'altro.
Don Smith: Ecco i buoni per i trenta litri di benzina, ed un
buono per l'olio.
Benzinaio: Grazie tante. Faccia attenzione! Vada piano per la
strada, c' nebbia oggi!
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l. Lentamente or piano, "Slowly." For example, Vada piano,
"Go slowly."
2. Ho capito, "I understood," is the past of Capisco, "I under-
stand."
3. Coupons come in booklets of 100 and 200 liters in 5, lO,
and 20-1iter denominations. If the coupons exceed the
amount of gas purchased, the attendant will give you change.
It's always recommended to buy super gas because normale
has a very low octane rating.
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EXERCISES
Exercise l.
You hear: Ci sono dei tass nelle vicinanze.
Exercise 2.
normale
super
Exercise 3.
You say: Ci sono dei tass nelle vicinanze?
Ci Sono dei tass nelle vicinanze.
C' una stazione IP nelle vicinanze.
Ci sono dei gabinetti nelle vicinanze.
C' un ristorante nelle vicinanze.
C' un telefono nelle vicinanze.
regular
super
benzina gas
nafta
gasolio
diesel
diesel
L
YOU hear:
You say:
normale
Faccia il pieno di normale, per favore.
normale
super
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nafta
gasolio
Venice Square
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MODULE II UNIT 4
Exercise 4.
You see: 5,000 lire of super
You say: 5.000 lire di super
5,000 lire of super
10,000 lire of regular
30 liters of super
Continui sempre diritto.
Vada sempre diritto.
Giri a sinistra.
Giri a destra.
Sempre diritto.
Di faccia.
Di fronte.
Davanti.
Vicino.
Lontano.
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15,000 lire of diesel
20 liters of regular
25 liters of diesel
Continue straight ahead;
keep going straight ahead.
Go straight ahead.
Turn left.
Turn right.
Straight ahead.
In front.
In front.
In front.
Near.
Far.
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NOTE: Una diecina means " a bout ten." The suffix ina placed
after numbers higher than nine indicates the approximation
o
Circa may also be used. Numbers from one to nine use only
9 ~
tre
circa tre
otto
circa otto
dieci
circa dieci
una diecina
quindici
circa quindici
una quindicina
venti
circa venti
una ventina
trenta
circa trenta
una trentina
cinquanta
circa cinquanta
una cinquantina
settanta
circa settanta
una settantina
cento
circa cento
un centinaio
duecento
circa duecento
due centinaia
mille
circa mille
un migliaio
duemila
circa duemila
due migliaia
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three
about three
eight
about eight
ten
about ten
about ten
fifteen
about fifteen
about fifteen
twenty
about twenty
about twenty
thirty
about thirty
about thirty
fifty
about fifty
about fifty
seventy
about seventy
about seventy
a hundred
about a hundred
about a hundred
two hundred
about two hundred
about two hundred
a thousand
about a thousand
about a thousand
two thousand
about two thousand
about two thousand
MODULE II UNIT 4
Exercise 7. Say in Eng1ish. o
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Exercise 8. Listen to the directions on the tape and trace the
route you will have to follow on the map below.
8KM
10KM
10KM
START HERE$
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Exercise 9.
You hear: controllare l'olio
You say: Vorrebbe controllare l'olio?
controllare l'olio
lavorare domani
parlare pi lentamente
cambiare l'olio
verificare il radiatore
fare il pieno
Exercise lO. Say in Italian. O

l. Excuse me, sir. Is there an IP station nearby?
2. FilI it up, please, super.
3. I would like 15,000 lire of premium, please.
4. Do you accept NATO gas coupons?
5. To go to CentraI Station, is it straight ahead?
6. Excuse me, I don't understand.
7. I understood, thank you.
8. Can you speak slowly, please?
9. Would you check the oil and the radiator1
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MODULE II UNIT 4
Exercise 11 . Repe tition .
Parcheggio
[>arking
Sosta Vietata
l'arking l'rolz ibited
Sosta Regolamentata
Limited Parking
r:s==a
One Way
150
Not a Tlzrol<gh Street
DISCO
OBBLIGATORIO
Disk Alandatorv
Strada Nazionale
Higlzway
Toll Freeway
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Circular Traffic ( Pia:: z c/ )
Mantenere la Destra
Kecp ]{ igitt
Divieto di Sorpasso
,\ () l'assi ng
Limite di Velocit
5}Jced Limi t
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ACCENDERE
I
FARI
Tu nl on L(f! hts
Strada Accidentata
Road in Bad COllditiorl
DEVIAZIONE
.....
Deto"r
Lavori in Corso
Road Wo rk
UNIT 4
MODULE II UNIT 4
"
-.. i.
iINIZIO,

J. ",
.... l
TlME-RESTRICTED PARKING
(Disco Orario)
In some shopping areas down-
town, you can find the sign "p"
(Parcheggio - parking)
To park in these areas, you
need a Disco Orario, where you
set the arrivaI time on the
first window (inizio sosta).
The other window wiI1 show the
time your car shou1d be moved
(fine sosta).
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Directional Road Signs
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Don Smith: Mi scusi, un'informazione, per favore.
Passante: Prego.
Don Smith: Vorrei fare benzina. c' una stazione Agip o IP
nei dintorni?
Passante: Vada sempre diritto. Dopo il terzo semaforo non
prenda la prima, ma la seconda strada a sinistra.
Don Smith: Scusi, come si chiama la strada?
Passante: Via Verdi. E l, dopo circa cento metri, proprio di
fronte alla stazione della metropolitana, c' la
stazione Agip.
Don Smith: Grazie tante.
Passante: S'immagini.
Note: Fare benzina, "to get gas."
Dopo, "after," "then."
Semaforo, "stoplight."
Proprio, "just."
Ita1ians quite often te11 you where not to go before
they tell you where to go. This method of giving
directions can sometimes be confusing.
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Don Smith: Quaranta litri di super, per favore. Prendete i
buoni NATO per la benzina?
Benzinaio: Certamente.
Don Smith: Per andare a Roma, per piacere?
Benzinaio: Pu prendere l'autostrada A2, deve passare per
Gaeta.
Don Smith: Com' la strada oggi?
Benzinaio: L'autostrada eccellente, non c' nebbia.
Don Smith: Grazie. Vorrebbe controllare l'olio?
Benzinaio: Si, Signore.--L'olio va bene.
Don Smith: Ecco due buoni da 20 litri.
Benzinaio: Grazie tante. Faccia buon viaggio.
NOTE: Prendere, "You (plural) take."
Autostrada, "freeway."
Deve passare, "must pass."
Buon viaggio or Faccia buon viaggio, "Have anice trip."
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Part I
Listen carefully to the Italian statement and select the English
equivalent from the four choices in your book by circling one of
the letters a, b, c, or d.
l. a Be careful on the road; there's fog today.
b Be careful. Don't take that road. There is so much foga
c Go slowly on the freeway. It's foggy today.
d Be careful on the road. There is fog this morning.
2. a The service station is about two or three km from the
taxi stand.
b Drive for two or three km and you will find CentraI
Station.
c There is a service station about two or three km from here.
d You'll find the railroad station about two or three km
from here.
3. a Go straight for about lO km. At the crossroad turn
right, then to your left.
b Take the first right. Drive for about 15 km. At the
crossroad, make a left, then go straight.
c Go straight for about lO km. When you come to the cross-
road, turn right. Then it's straight ahead.
d Keep right until you find a crossroad. Go straight for
about 15 km. Then make a left.
4. a Where can I gas up?
b Shall I filI it up, sir?
c How much do I owe you for the gas, sir?
d How much is it for the fill-up?
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Part II
Respond in Italian during the pauses provided on the tape. Then
listen to the confirmation after each situation.
SITUATION l. Ask if there is an Agip station in the vicinity.
SITUATION 2. Ask if there are taxis nearby.
SITUATION 3. At the service station, tell the attendant to filI
it up with super.
SITUATION 4. Say that you would like 15,000 lire of super.
SITUATION 5. At the service station, ask the attendant if he
accepts NATO gas coupons.
SITUATION 6. How would you ask the station attendant how to get
to Rome?
SITUATION 7. Tell the attendant that you don't understand and
ask him if he can speak more slowly.
SITUATION 8. Ask the attendant if he could check the oil and the
radiatore
SITUATION 9. Thank the attendant and ask him how much it is.
Part III
Listen to the five directions in Italian. Select the appropriate
English equivalent from the six choices below by writing the
corresponding letter in each numbered box.
l.
D
a Continue straight ahead.
2.
D
b It's to the right.
3.
D
c Turn right.
4.
D
d Go right.
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5. D e
Straight ahead.
f Turn left.
Part IV
Listen to five figures given in Italian. Select the appropriate
English equivalent from the eight choices by writing the corres-
ponding letter in each box.
l.
O
a About 300 km.
2.
O
b About 50 dollars.
3.
O
c About 7 km.
4.
O
d About 12 days.
5.
O
e About 15 km.
f About 100 dollars.
g
About lO days.
h About 30 km.
Part V
You will hear five sentences involving prices and distances.
Listen for the numbers and write them in the spaces below.
l .
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Part VI
Match the signs and their English equivalents.
1.0
a No parking
b Detour
2 .
D
c Road Work
Lavori in Corso
d Keep Right
3 .
D
e Limited parking
Strada Nazionale
f Not a Through Street
4.
D
g Turn On Lights
Sosta Regolamentata
h Disk Mandatory
ACCENDERE
5.
D
I
i Highway
FARI
j No Passing
6 . D
k Speed Limit
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7. O
Limite di Velocit
8 . O
Divieto di Sorpasso
9. O
DEVIAZIONE
.....
10. D
Parcheggio
11. O I SENSO UNICO i
1 2 . r=J
13.0
Mantenere la Destra
DISCO
OBBLIGATORIO
UNIT 4
l To11 Freeway
m One Way
n No Littering
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EMERGENCIES ON THE ROAD
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Fiat Punto car crash in Pavia, near Milan
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CONVERSATION
A car breakdown
Don Smith: Excuse me, r've got car trouble. Could you give
me a lift as far as (to) the next village?
Car Driver: But certainly. Get in!
Don Smith: Where can I telephone?
Car Driver: You can go to a bar or to the post office.
Reporting an auto accident
Don Smith: Excuse me, siro There has been an auto accident
near Sorrento about two km from here. Can you calI
the police, please? Quick! There are injured!
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CONVERSAZIONE
Fare l'autostop per un guasto alla macchina
Don Smith: Scusi, ho un guasto alla macchina. Potrebbe darmi
un passaggio fino al prossimo paese?
Autista: Ma certamente. Salga!
Don Smith: Da dove posso telefonare?
Autista: Pu andare ad un bar o alla posta.
Notificare un incidente stradale
Don Smith: Scusi, Signore. C' stato un incidente stradale
vicino a Sorrento a circa due km da qui. Pu
chiamare la polizia, per favore? Presto! Ci sono
dei feriti!
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1. Un guasto alla macchina, "a car breakdown."
2. Un passaggio, "a lift."
3. Posta is the short form for ufficio postale, "post office."
4. c' stato, "There has been." For example, c' stato un
incidente stradale.
5. Incidente means "accident," and accidente means "incident"
in Italian.
6. Be aware that, in Italy, hitchhiking on freeways is against
the law. It is also against navy regulations.
7. In case of trouble, pull off to the emergency lane and wait
for the A.C.I. (Automobile Club Italia), Soccorso Stradale,
or the police.
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EXERCISES
vicino a near, close to
vicino alla stazione
vicino a Sorrento
vicino all'incrocio di
via Solferino con via
Roma
Exercise 2.
near the train station
near Sorrento
near the intersection of
Solferino Street and Rome
Street
You hear: la polizia
You say: Pu chiamare la polizia?
la Polizia
la Polizia Militare
i Carabinieri
la Polizia Militare
della Marina
Americana
la Pubblica Sicurezza
un dottore
un'ambulanza
un carro-attrezzi
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the police
the military police
similar to our National
Guard
the shore patrol
the public security police
a doctor
an ambulance
a tow truck
Venice Square
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MODULE II EXPANSION UNIT
Ho avuto un incidente
stradale.
Mi fa male qui.
Sono ferito.
Mia moglie ferita.
Ci sono dei feriti gravi.
Non muovetemi.
Mi porti all'ospedale.
Pu portarmi dal dottore?
Pu aiutarmi?
Aiuto!
Sono senza benzina.
Ho una gomma a terra.
Non so che sia.
Non si avvia.
Penso che sia la batteria.
: surriscaldato.
Penso di aver bisogno
di olio.
Penso che il radiatore
abbia bisogno di acqua.
c' qualcuno che parla
inglese?
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l've had an auto accidente
It hurts me here.
l'm injured.
My wife is injured.
People have been serious1y
injured.
There are seriously injured.
Don't move me.
Take me to the hospital.
Can you take me to a doctor?
Can you help me?
Help!
I am out of gas.
I have a flat tire.
I don't know what's wrong.
It doesn't start.
I think it's the battery.
It's overheating.
I think I need oil.
I think that the radiator
needs some water.
1s there anyone who speaks
English?
MODULE II EXPANSION UNIT
Exercise 5. Say in Ita1ian.
o
, ,
1. Excuse me. l've got car prob1ems.
2. Can you give me a lift to the next village?
3. Where can I te1ephone?
4. Is there anyone who speaks English?
5. There has been an auto accident near Gaeta, about 15 km
from here.
6. Can you calI the military police?
7. l'm injured. Can you help me?
8. l'm injured. Can you calI an ambulance?
9. Don't move me. lt hurts me here.
lO. People have been injured. Can you calI the police,
quick!
Il. l have a flat tire. Can you help me?
12. I am out of gas. Can you give me a lift to the next
gas station?
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VOCABULARIO
Parti dell'automobile
l'asse
l'avviamento
la batteria
le candele
il carburatore
la cinghia del ventilatore
il cofano
i fari
i fari antinebbia
il filtro dell'aria
il filtro dell'olio
i freni
la frizione
il klaxon
i lampeggiatori
le marce
la marmitta
il motore
il parabrezza
il pneumatico, il copertone,
la ruota
la pompa dell'acqua
la pompa della benzina
la ruota di ricambio
il serbatoio
il tergicristallo
la trasmissione
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VOCABULARY
Parts of a car
axle
ignition
battery
spark plugs
carburetor
fan belt
hood
lights (head)
rear fog lamps
air filter
oil filter
brakes
clutch
horn
turn signals
gears
muffler
engine
windshield
tire
pump (water)
pump (gas)
wheel (spare)
gas tank
wipers
transmission
EXPANSION UNIT
GLOSSARY
ITALIAN - ENGLISH
acqua (l')
ad
adesso
a destra
aggiustare
Ah!
aiuto (l')
al
ambulanza (l')
anch'io
andata e ritorno
antinebbia (gli)
aria (l')
ascensore (l')
a sinistra
asse (l')
autobus (l')
autostrada (l')
avviamento (l')
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A
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water
a, at
now
to the right
to fix
Ah!
help
at the, on the, to the
ambulance
me too
round trip
fog lamps
air
elevator
to the left
axle
bus
freeway
ignition
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bagaglio (il)
bagno (il)
bar (il)
base (la)
batteria (la)
benzina (la)
biglietteria (la)
biglietto (il)
biglietto cumulativo (il)
biglietto di andata (il)
biglietto di andata e
ritorno (il)
binari (ai)
binario (il)
buoni (i)
Buon viaggio.
cambiare
candela (la)
Carabinieri (i)
carburatore (il)
carro attrezzi (il)
C'
C' qualcuno .
C' stato
B
C
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luggage
bath
bar
base
battery
gasoline
ticket window
ticket
transfer ticket
one-way ticket
round-trip ticket
(to the) tracks
track
coupons
Bave anice trip.
to change
spark plug
carabinieri
carburetor
tow truck
There is
There is someone .
Is there someone . ?
There has been .
GLOSSARY
MODULE II
cento metri
Centrale (la)
certamente
Che ora ?
Che ore sono?
chi
chiamare
chiaro/a
cinghia (la)
circa
Ci sono .
classe (la)
cofano (il)
coincidenza (la)
conduttore (il)
Consolato (il)
continuare
Continui sempre diritto.
controllare
copertone (il)
corridoio (il)
corriera (la)
costare
crocevia (il)
davanti
deposito bagagli (il)
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one hundred meters
the CentraI
certainIy
What time is it?
What time is it?
who
to calI
clear
belt
about
There are .
class
hood
GLOSSARY
bus or train connection
conductor
Consulate
to continue
Continue straight ahead.
to check
tire
hallway
bus connecting two cities
to cost
crossroad
in front of
baggage check
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destra (la)
deve
devo
di faccia a
di fronte a
dire
direttamente
direttissimo (il)
diritto
Discesa
domani
dopo
dottore (il)
E
Ecco ..
Eccolo/a.
Eccone ...
Ehi!
entrata (l')
essere
F
facchino (il)
Faccia attenzione.
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GLOSSARY
right
must, have to (he, she, you
[sing. ])
I must
in front of
in front of
to say, to tell
directly
express train
straight
Down (exit of a bus or train)
tomorrow
afterwards, later
doctor
Here iS . i Here are ..
There iS i There are
There she is.
Here he is.
There you are.
Here it is.
Here's some of .
Hey!
entrance
to be
porter
Be careful.
MODULE II
Faccia il pieno.
Fa male.
fare benzina
fare l'autostop
fari antinebbia (i)
ferito (il)
fermata (la)
ferrovia (la)
filobus (il)
filtro (il)
fino a
fino al
fondo (in)
fra
freno (il)
frizione (la)
fronte (di)
fumare
gabinetto (il)
gasolio (il)
Giri a destra.
Giri a sinistra.
grande
grave
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FilI it up.
It does hurt.
to get gas
to hitchhike
fog lamps
injured
s t ~ p (bus)
railroad
trolley bus
filter
to, up to
to, until, up to
end
between, among, within
brake
clutch
front
to smoke
GLOSSARY
bathroom, rest room, toilet
diesel
Turn (to the) right.
Turn (to the) left.
big
serious
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Grazie tante.
guasto (il)
incidente stradale (l')
indirizzo (l')
informazioni (le)
klaxon (il)
laggi
lampeggiatore (il)
lavorare
lentamente
l
libero/a
lira (la)
litro (il)
lontano/a
macchina (la)
mandare
marce (le)
marmitta (la)
mattina (la)
I
K
L
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Many thanks.
trouble
auto accident
address
information
horn
over there
turn signal
to work
slowly
there
free
lira
liter
far
car
to send
gears
muffler
morning
GLOSSARY
MODULE II
me
meno
metro (il)
metropolitana (la)
mezzanotte (la)
mezzo/a
mezzogiorno (il)
migliaio (il, un)
militare (il)
minuto (il)
Molte grazie.
motore (il)
nafta (la)
ne
Non funziona.
Non so che sia.
normale (la)
notificare
numero telefonico (il)
oggi
olio (l')
ora (l')
ora di punta (l')
N
o
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me
minus
meter
underground railway
midnight
half
noon
about a thousand
military
minute
Many thanks.
engine
diesel
of it, of them, from
It doesn't work.
GLOSSARY
I don't know what it is.
regular
to notify
telephone number
today
oil
hour, time
rush hour
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ospedale (l')
parabrezza (il)
parlare
partire
passaggio (il)
per
perch
per cortesia
per favore
per gentilezza
per piacere
piccolo/a
pieno (il)
pi
pneumatico (il)
poi
Poli zia (la)
Polizia Ferroviaria (la)
Polizia Militare (la)
pomeriggio (il)
pompa (la)
porta (la)
portabagagli (il)
posso
Potrebbe?
P
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GLOSSARY
hospital
windshield
to speak
to leave
lift, ride
by, by means of, during, for,
in, in order to, on account
of, through, to
because, why
please
please
please
please
small
full tank
more
tire
afterwards
police
railroad police
military police
afternoon
pump
door
porter
I can
Could you?
MODULE II
prego
prendere
prendere la coincidenza
presto/a
primo/a (il/la)
proprio/a
prossimo/a
Pubblica Sicurezza (la)
pu
Pu aiutarmi?
Pu dirmi?
Pu essere?
Pu venire?
Quant'?
Quanto costa?
Quanto devo?
questo/a
radiatore (il)
regionale
regolare
rimpiazzare
ristorante (il)
ruota (la)
Q
R
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please
to take
to take the connection
quick, early
first
just
next
public security police
can
Can you help me?
Can you tell me?
Can it be?
Can you come?
How much?
How much?
How much do I owe you?
this
radiator
regional
regular
to replace
restaurant
wheel
GLOSSARY
MODULE II
sala (la)
sala d'aspetto (la)
Salita
scale (le)
seconda (la)
semaforo (il)
sempre
sempre diritto
senza
senz'altro
sera (la)
serbatoio (il)
servizio (il)
sicurezza (la)
S'immagini.
sinistra (la)
stazione (la)
Stazione Centrale (la)
stazione di servizio (la)
stazione ferroviaria (la)
strada (la)
sul
Suo
super (la)
S
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living room
waiting room
GLOSSARY
Up (entrance of a bus or train)
stairs
second
stop1ight
always
straight ahead
without
of course
evening
gas tank
service
security
Don't mention it.
Ieft
station
CentraI Station
service station
railroad station
road
on the
his, hers, yours
super
MODULE II
tagliando (il)
Tangenziale (la)
tassametro (il)
tass (il)
telefonare
Tenga il resto.
tergicristallo (il)
tirare
traffico (il)
tram (tramvai) (il)
trasmissione (la)
treno (il)
troppola
tutto/a
ufficio cambio (l')
ufficio postale (l')
usci ta (l')
Va bene.
Vada avanti.
Vada piano.
Vada sempre diritto.
vagone (il)
T
u
v
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coupon
Loop
meter
taxi
to telephone
Keep the change.
wiper
to pull
traffic
streetcar
transmission
train
too much
all, everything
exchange office
post office
exit
AlI right.
Go straight.
Go slowly.
Go straight ahead.
car
GLOSSARY
MODULE II
vagone letto (il)
vagone ristorante (il)
valigetta (la)
valigia (la)
venire
ventilatore (il)
verificare
vero
viaggio (il)
vicinanza (la)
vicino a
vietato
Vietato fumare.
Vorrei cambiare
Vorrei rimpiazzare
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sleeping car
dining car
GLOSSARY
attach case, small suitcase
suitcase
to come
fan
to verify
right, true
trip
vicinity, neighborhood
nearby, close to, near
forbidden
No smoking.
l'd like to replace
l'd like to replace .
Module III
OBJECTIVES
UNIT l
l. Ask the headwaiter, the waiter, or the waitress in
an Italian restaurant for a table for the number
of people in your party.
2. Ask the waiter, waitress, or restaurant owner for
the menu.
3. Order an aperitif such as Cinzano, martini,
Punt e Mes and others, using the expressions
"l'Il take" or "I would like."
UNIT 2
4. Understand the waiter's question "Have you
decided?"
5. Say in Italian, "What is this?"
6. Order a first course by saying "To start, I would
like "
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MODULE III OBJECTIVES
7. Say in Italian that you wish to have meat or
fish.
8. Order from several optional main courses and side
dishes.
9. Say in Italian that you want your steak rare,
medium, or we11 done.
10. Order something to drink to accompany your meal:
- the house wine or a bottle of wine,
- mineral water,
- beer (Italian or foreign).
Il. Ask the waiter or waitress to bring you something
missing from the table.
UNIT 3
12. Order cheese, fruit, and desserts (seasonal fruit,
ice cream).
13. Say in Italian that you don't want cheese, coffee,
ice cream, and so on.
14. Ask the waiter or waitress for coffee and the
check.
EXPANSION UNIT
15. Order an American breakfast (food and beverages of
your choice).
16. Order a Continental breakfast ( c a f f ~ o cappuccino,
toast, butter, jam, and so on).
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ORDERING APERITIFS
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VINI
Bianco e rosso da pasto
Partenope e Gragnano
BiancolelJa
Porastera
Per"e palummo
Capri Coppola
Vini Bolla
Spumante Martini
Bertani
Liquori italiani
Liquori esteri
Birra Peroni
Birra Nastro Azzurro
Birra Estera
.Acqua minerale da ~ litro
.Acqua minerale da un litro
Coca cola
Aranciata
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Module III, Unit 1
CONVERSATION
Would you like a drink before dinner?
Headwaiter:
Good evening,

~ r , ma am.
Don Smith: A table for two, please.
Waiter: This way, please.
Don Smith: Waiter, the menu, please.
Waiter: Here you are. Would you like (to take) an aperitif?
Mrs. Smith: l'Il take a Campari and soda.
Waiter: AlI right, ma'am. And for the gentleman?
Don Smith: I would like a scotch on the rocks.
Waiter: Very well. Thanks.
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CONVERSAZIONE
Volete prendere un aperitivo prima di mangiare?
Capo Cameriere:
Don Smith:
Cameriere:
Don Smith:
Cameriere:
Si.gnora Smi th:
Cameriere:
Don Smith:
Cameriere:
Buona sera, Signori.
Una tavola per due, per favore.
Prego, da questa parte.
Cameriere, il men, per cortesia.
Ecco. Volete prendere un aperitivo?
lo prenderei un Campari soda.
Va bene, Signora. E per il Signore?
lo vorrei uno scotch con ghiaccio.
Molto bene. Grazie.
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l. Other words for il men are la lista (della vivande), liter-
ally "the list (of food) ," and la carta. La carta is the
list of appetizers, pastas, meat and fish dishes, vegetables
and desserts fram which yau can choose. When you order alla
carta, you pay for each item separately. Il men a prezzo
fisso, a Iist of complete meals with different courses for a
set price, is sometimes referred to in the United States as
"tabie d'hote."
2. Prenderei, "I would take."
3. Con ghiaccio, "with ice."
4. If you eat at a ristorante, you are expected to order a
complete meal. A trattoria is a family type restaurant where
locai food is mainly served. A pizzeria is a restaurant for
pizza and first courses. Tavola calda is a snack bar. Many
restaurants have menu turistico, a tourist menu, and offer
complete meals at fixed and reasonable prices. Lunch, served
from 12:30 to 2:30 is the rnost important meal of the day.
Supper, served from 7:30 to 10:30 is usua11y a 1ight rneat.
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EXERCISES
Signora ma'am
Signore ladies
Signore sir
Signori gentlemeni sir, ma'aro
Signore e Signori ladies and gentlemen
Signorina
Signorine
Exercise 2.
Exercise 3. Say
Good morning,
Good evening,
Good morning,
Good evening,
Good evening,
Good evening,
Good morning,
miss
young ladies
You hear: Signore
You say: Buona sera, Signore.
Signore
Signora
Signorina
in Italian.
sir.
rna1arn.
gentlemen.
ladies.
gentlemen.
miss.
ladies and
Signorine
gentlemen.
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Signore e Signori
Signori
Signore
Venice Square
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MODULE III UNIT l
A table for two, please.
Waiter, the menu, please.
Miss, the menu, please.
Waiter, a table for three, please.
!!,!!2, !!,!!, and ~ , un' = "a," "an"
masculine
uno before a noun beginning with a z or with an s followed by
a consonant.
un before a noun beginning with alI other consonants and vowels.
feminine
una before a noun beginning with a consonant.
un' before a noun beginning with a vowel.
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MODULE III UNIT l
un Cizano
un Campari
un Punt e Mes
un Dubonnet
un whiskey
un Negroni
uno scotch
un bourbon
un Martini
NOTE: Martini is a brand of vermouth, Martini e Rossi, and not
the drink made with gin or vodka that Americans calI a
martini. For that you should ask for un martini americano.
If you say un Martini, you will get just vermouth.
Negroni is an Italian drink made of equal parts of gin,
Campari, sweet or dry vermouth, ice and a slice of orange.
Exercise 6.
You hear: Vuole prendere* un aperitivo?
- Cinzano
You say: lo prenderei un Cinzano.
Cinzano Dubonnet
Punt e Mes bourbon con ghiaccio
scotch Campari
martini americano Negroni
whiskey
*Notice that the verb prendere, "to take," is used when referring
to food or drink.
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MODULE III UNIT l
mangiare to eat
un ristorante
un pasto
una cena
cenare
un pranzo
pranzare
una colazione
fare colazione
bere qualcosa
una mezza porzione
una bella porzione
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a restaurant
a meal
a dinner
to dine
a 1unch
to lunch, to have 1unch
a breakfast
to have breakfast
to drink something,
to have a drink
a half portion
a generous portion
MODULE III UNIT l
C' un buon ristorante nelle vicinanze?
1s there a good restaurant nearby?
Una tavola per quattro.
A table for four.
Cameriere, il men, per favore.
Waiter, the menu, please.
Dove andiamo a pranzare a mezzogiorno?
Where are we going to have lunch at noon?
Andiamo a bere qualcosa.
Let's go (to) have a drink.
Andiamo a farci un caff.
Let's go (to) have (a) coffee.
Vorrei andare alla rosticceria.
l'd like to go to the rotisserie.
La cena alle otto e mezza.
Dinner is at 8:30.
inclusa la colazione?
Is breakfast included?
Mi dia uno scotch con ghiaccio.
Give me a scotch on the rocks.
lo vorrei un bourbon con ghiaccio.
I would like a bourbon on the rocks.
Niente per me.
Nothing for me.
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o ii
l. I would like a scotch on the rocks.
2. Dinner is at 8:30.
3. Is there a good restaurant nearby?
4. Where are we going to eat today?
5. Let's go have a drink.
6. Miss, the menu, please.
7. Waiter, a table for two, please.
8. I would like to go to the rotisserie.
9. l'Il have an American martini on the rocks.
lO. Give me a Campari and soda.
UNIT l
Exercise lO. Conversation for Listening Comprehension. O ii
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MODULE III
Cameriere:
Don Smith:
Cameriere:
Buon giorno, Signori. Siete in tre?
Si. Una tavola per tre, per favore.
Da questa parte, prego. Ecco il men.
Desiderate un aperitivo?
Mrs. Smith: Niente per me, grazie.
Don Smith: lo prenderei un Campari soda.
Cameriere: E Lei Signora?
Signora Rossi: Vorrei un bourbon con ghiaccio.
Cameriere: Bene, Signori. Tante grazie.
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UNIT l
SELF-EVALUATION UIZ
o ii
SITUATION l. You want to ask someone if therers a good restau-
rant in the vicinity. What do you say?
SITUATION 2. At a party, you want to say "Good evening" to two
ladies. What do you say?
SITUATION 3. You want a table for two. What do you say?
SITUATION 5. You are seated at your table. Call the waiter and
ask him for the menu.
SITUATION 8. Say to the waiter, "I would like a scotch on the
rocks."
SITUATION 9. Tell the waitress, "Nothing for me, miss, thank
you.
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Module III, Unit 2
ORDERING A MEAL AND DRINKS
~ Benvenuti al ~
RISTDRJJNTE '4 PINI,
LISTA
ANTIPASTI
Insalatma di mare
Antipasto lO carrello
Tegammo dI cozze
Cozze a gratten
Impepata di cozze
Zuppa di OOZZ&
Saut di vongole
ProsolUtto e melone
ProscIUtto e mozzarella
PRIMI PIATTI
Pagha e fieno
Macch. alla Prmclpe di Napoh
Tagliatelle alla 4 Pml
Taghohm al bmone
Maooh. al quattro formaggi
Bucat101 alla matrlCiana
Risotto alla lUOlana
Risotto alla pescatora
Risotto alla portoghese
Gnocohi alla sorrentma
Gnocohl alla napoletana
Spaghetti aUe vongole
Spaghetti al pomodoro
Spaghetti alla carbonara
Cannellom al forno
Spaghetti alla pesoatora
Ravloh oon panna
Tortelhm alla panna
Ravloh al sugo
DEL
LIRE
LIRE
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GIORNO
MiNESTRE
Consomm lO tazza
Oonsomm Montecarlo
Zuppa pavese
Straoclatella alla romana
C A R N I
FIletto di manzo alla griglia
Lombatma al ferri
Bistecca alla pJzzalUola
Ootoletta alla milanese
Cotoletta alla bolognese
Cotoletta alla sorrentma
Entracot alla paesana .
Scaloppa alla' Pml
Soaloppa al VIDO bianco
Soaloppa al marsala
Soaloppa alla sorrentma
Scaloppa alla plooata
Soaloppa alla bosoalOla
Saltimboooa alla romana
1 pollo alla oacOlaiora
~ pollo al forno
~ pollo alla diavola
LIRE
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CONVERSATION
l'm going to have spaghetti and clams
Waiter: So, have you decided?
Don Smith: To start, l'd like spaghetti and clams.
Waiter: You also, ma'am?
Mrs. Smith: No, l'd like some pasta in clear broth.
Waiter: And for the second course?
Don Smith:
Waiter:
Don Smith:
I don't know. Let's see. What is the mixed fried
seafood?
Squid, crawfish, and mullet. It's very good.
OK, l'Il take it.
Mrs. Smith: I, a steak. No, [wait] a moment. Instead I would
like some poached fish.
Waiter: And for a side dish? We have fried potatoes,
spinach with butter, sauteed zucchini.
Mrs. Smith: No, I prefer some green salad.
Don Smith: l'Il take one of those artichokes that I saw there.
Waiter: What are you drinking?
Don Smith: Hmmm. Bring us a bottle of mineraI water and a
liter of white wine. Waiter, for antipasto
bring us two prosciutto and me10n, please.
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lo vorrei gli spaghetti alle vongole
Cameriere: Allora, avete deciso?
Don Smith: Per cominciare, io vorrei gli spaghetti alle
vongole.
Cameriere: Anche Lei, Signora?
Signora Smith: No, io vorrei della pastina in brodo.
Cameriere: E per secondo?
Don Smith: Non so. Vediamo. COSi il fritto misto?
"
Cameriere: Calamari, gamberi, e triglie. E molto
buono.
Don Smith: Va bene, lo prendo.
Signora Smith: lo una bistecca. No, un momento. Invece
vorrei del pesce in bianco.
Cameriere: E per contorno? Abbiamo patate fritte, spinaci
al burro, zucchine saltate.
Signora Smith: No, preferisco dell'insalata verde.
Don Smith: lo prenderei uno di quei carciofi che ho visto
li.
Cameriere:
Don Smith:
Che bevete?
Mah. Ci porti una bottiglia di acqua minerale e
un litro di vino bianco. Cameriere, per
antipasto ci porti due prosciutto e melone, per
favore.
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l. Pastina, "small macaroni." Many forms of pasta are served
with different sauces, and in the north, you can also find
risotto, "rice," polenta, "corn meal," and a variety of
seafood.
2. Fritto misto, "thixed fried seafood."
3. Ho visto, "I saw" and "I have seen." 'lhis is the past tense
of vedo, "I see. Il
4. "What" in Italian can be che, ~ , or che cosa. Cosa in
front of a vowel becomes cos'.
5. Ci porti, "Bring us."
6. At a restaurant, if you are not farniliar with the wine of
a region, then order the house wine, red or white, If you
don't wish to drink wine, sirnpIy turn your wine glass
upside down. You rnay order mineraI water, acqua minerale,
which cornes carbonated or noncarbonated.
7. Each regione, "region," offers specialita', "specialties."
Southerners cook with oil, tomatoes, and spices, and
northerners use a Iot of butter, rnilk, cream, and cheese.
8. Italians don't drink coffee with their rneals. Restaurants
and bars do not serve Arnerican coffee.
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il pane
la carne
il burro
il formaggio
il pesce
la birra
l'acqua
l'insalata
l'insalata verde
il pollo
il prosciutto
la panna
il vino
l'antipasto
la verdura
il fritto misto
del pane
della carne
del burro
del formaggio
del pesce
della birra
bread
meat, beef
butter
cheese
fish
beer
dell'acqua water
dell'insalata salad
dell'insalata verde green salad
del pollo chicken
del prosciutto prosciutto
della panna cream
del vino wine
dell'antipasto antipasto
della verdura vegetables
del fritto misto mixed fried seafood
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Exercise 2.
Exercise 3.
di + il = del
di + lo =
di + la =
di + l' = dell'
You hear:
You say:
some/any
il pane
del pane
You hear: bread
You say: Vorrei del pane.
bread beef
beer chicken
butter wine
water cheese
fish antipasto
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di +
di +
di +
i = dei. )
gli = degli
le = delle
some/any
i vegetali
i piselli
le patate fritte
i fagiolini
gli spinaci
i funghi
le rape
gli asparagi
i carciofi
le zucchine
le zucchine saltate
Exercise 5.
dei vegetali
dei piselli
delle patate fritte
dei fagiolini
degli spinaci
dei funghi
delle rape
degli asparagi
dei carciofi
delle zucchine
delle zucchine saltate
You hear: i vegetali
You say: dei vegetali
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vegetables
peas
fried potatoes
green beans
spinach
mushroorns
turnips
asparagus
artichokes
zucchini
sauteed zucchini
MODULE III UNIT 2
Exercise 6.
You see: peas
You say: Mi porti dei piselli.
peas
turnips
spinach
vegetables
fried potatoes
green beans
asparagus
artichokes
zucchini
le scaloppine al marsala
la bistecca alla fiorentina
la bistecca ai ferri
il pollo arrosto
la lombatina con contorno
la bistecca con patate fritte
il maiale arrosto
il cosciotto d'agnello
le costolette d'agnello
le braciole di maiale
gli scampi al cognac
i gamberetti con riso
il pollo alla diavola
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the veal marsala
the FIorentine steak
the grilled steak
the roast chicken
the rib eye steak with side dish
the steak with fried potatoes
the pork roast
the leg of lamb
the lamb chops
the pork chops
the (large) prawns cooked in cognac
the shrimps with rice
the chicken deviI style
MODULE III
Exercise 8.
You hear: FIorentine steak
You say: lo vorrei la bistecca alla fiorentina.
FIorentine steak
chicken deviI style
pork chops
large prawns cooked
in cognac
lamb chops
leg of lamb
pork roast
roast chicken
grilled steak
veal marsala
rib eye steak
with side dish
Come vorrebbe la Sua bistecca?
How would you like your steak?
La* vorrei al sangue.
I would like it rare.
La vorrei al punto.
I would like it medium.
La vorrei ben cotta.
I would like it well done.
UNIT 2
*La, "it," replaces a feminine noun, in this case la bistecca.
It precedes the verb.
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Exercise lO. Say in Italian. O

l. Bring me the leg of lamb.
2. l'll take the roast chicken.
3. I would like some lamb chops.
4. Bring me some mushrooms.
5. l'Il take the pork roast and green beans.
6. Bring me a grilled steak, medium, please.
7. l'Il take a FIorentine steak and some fried potatoes.
8. I would like the pork chops.
del Falerno
del Lacrima Christi
del Taurasi
del Greco di Tufo
del Marsala
dell' Alcamo
dello Zucco Malvasia
del Corvo Etna
un litro di vino da tavola
un litro di vino della casa
un bicchiere di vino rosso
un mezzo litro di vino
bianco
un bicchiere di vino bianco
un bicchiere di vino rosato
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red or white wine
white wine, ideaI with seafood
red wine for prime meat
white wine for hors d'oeuvres
red or white wine, good for
cooking
dry white wine
semisweet white wine
red or white wine served as
table wine in restaurants
a liter of house wine
a liter of house wine
a glass of red wine
a half liter of white wine
a glass of white wine
a glass of rose wine
MODULE III UNIT 2
Falcon
Messina
Raffo
Moretti
Peroni
Una bottiglia di Falerno rosso, per favore.
A bottle of red Falerno, please.
Una bottiglia di Lacrima Christi, per piacere.
A bottle of Lacrima Christi, please.
Una bottiglia di Taurasi, per cortesia.
A bottle of Taurasi, please.
Una bottiglia di Greco di Tufo, prego.
A bottle of Greco di Tufo, please.
Una bottiglia di Capri bianco, per gentilezza.
A bottle of Capri white, please.
Alla salute. To health.
Alla Sua salute. To your health.
Alla Vostra salute. To your (plural)
Cin. Cin. Bottoms up.
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health.
MODULE III UNIT 2
del sale
del pepe
della mostarda
un tovagliolo
della maionese
del latte
dell'olio
dell'aceto
un coltello
una forchetta
un cucchiaio
un bicchiere
dell'acqua fresca
dei cubetti di ghiaccio
un portacenere
dello zucchero
un piatto
un coperto
del borotalco *
some sugar
some salt
an ashtray
some mayonnaise
some pepper
a napkin
some ice cubes
some mustard
some cold water
some salt
some pepper
some mustard
a napkin
some mayonnaise
some milk
some oil
some vi negar
a knife
a fork
a spoon
a glass
some cold water
some ice cubes
an ashtray
some sugar
a plate
a table setting
some talcum powder
some talcum powder
some milk
a glass
a knife
a spoon
a fork
a plate
some oil
some vinegar
a table setting
*Borotalco, "talcum powder." Italians use it as a grease spot
remover, both at home and at restaurants.
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Exercise 17.
IYOU hear: some salt
I You say: Cameriere, pu portare del sale, per favore.
some salt
some pepper
some milk
some sugar
a glass
a knife
a fork
a spoon
some mustard
an ashtray
a napkin
some cold water
a plate
some vi negar
some oil
Exercise 18. Say in Italian. O 'i
l. I would like a beer.
2. Waiter, please bring me a glass of wine.
3. Waiter, please bring us some mineraI water.
4. Waiter, please bring me some sugar and milk.
5. I would like some ice cubes, please.
6. Can you bring an ashtray, please?
7. l'Il have roast chicken and peas.
8. I would like some leg of lamb with green beans.
9. I would like a steak with
lO. I would like some pork chops with mushrooms.
Il. Waiter, bring me some bread.
12. A bottle of white Capri, please.
13. Waiter, please bring me some ice cubes.
14. I prefer my steak rare.
15. I would like a beer, Peroni, please.
16. I would like to eat some fish.
17. I prefer meat.
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Cameriere:
Don Smith:
Cameriere:
Che cosa desiderate oggi?
Del risotto alla pescatora per mia moglie e
delle penne alla contadina per me.
Benissimo. E per secondo, Signora?
Signora Smith: Scusi, cosa sono questi scampi al cognac? Sono
buoni?
Cameriere: Un tipo di gamberi dell'Adriatico, cotti con
cognac. Sono ottimi, Signora. E per contorno?
Signora Smith: Vediamo. Delle verdure cotte.
Cameriere: Va bene. E il Signore desidera?
Don Smith:
Cameriere:
Don Smith:
Cameriere:
lo vorrei una bistecca alla fiorentina con
spinaci al limone.
Come la desidera?
Al sangue, per favore.
E da bere? Porto del vino?
Don Smith: Si, un litro di rosso da tavola.
Signora Smith: lo invece, prenderei una birra.
Cameriere: Che birra desidera? Nazionale o estera?
Signora Smith: Una Peroni, per favore.
Cameriere: Molto bene. Grazie.
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NOTE: Risotto alla pescatora, "risotto fisherman's style."
Penne, a type of pasta: tubular, about two inches long
witn ends cut diagonally.
Penne alla contadina, "penne peasant style."
Scampi al cognac, large prawns from the Adriatic Sea
cooked in cognac.
Ottimi means "excellent."
The expression da bere comes from the construction
qualcosa da bere, "something to drink," in which da
connects qualcosa to the verb bere.
Nazionale o estera is "domestic or imported."
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I BUONI VINI
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SITUATION 2. On the menu you see mozzarella in carrozza.
Ask the waiter what it is.
SITUATION 4. Say in Ita1ian:
a. I wou1d 1ike some chicken.
b. I wou1d 1ike some fish today.
SITUATION 5. Say in Ita1ian:
a. 1'11 take some prosciutto (dry ham)
b. l'll take antipasto (hors d'oeuvres).
c. 1'11 take'some green sa1ad.
d. 1'11 take some cooked vegetables.
SITUATION 6. Say in Italian:
a. 1'11 take a steak and fried potatoes.
b. 1'11 take some roast chicken and peas.
c. I would like some leg of lamb with green beans.
d. I would like a rib eye steak with a side dish.
e. I would like mixed fried seafood.
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SITUATION 9. Tell the waiter in Italian:
a. I would like half a liter of red house wine.
b. I would like a bottle of red Falerno.
c. I would like a bottle of white Capri.
d. I would like a glass of beer.
SITUATION lO. In Italian, ask the waiter to bring:
a. Some bread and some butter.
b. Some mineraI water.
c. Some salt.
d. Some sugar.
e. A fork.
f. An ashtray.
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Module III, Unit 3
ORDERING DESSERTS AND COFFEE
GELATI
Torta Algida
Cassata Algida
Spumone locale
Coviglie
Coppa della casa
Dolci vari
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CONVERSATION
The check, please.
Don Smith: Waiter, we would like some cheese and some fruite
Waiter: Assorted cheeses and fruit in season. OK.
Mrs. Smith: Waiter, no cheese for me, only fruite
Waiter: Do you wish a dessert?
Mrs. Smith: 1'd like a cup of mixed ice cream.
Waiter: The same for you?
Don Smith:
Waiter:
Don Smith:
Waiter:
Don Smith:
Waiter:
No. Something else. What dessert do you recommend?
The sfogliatelle are exquisite. Do I bring some
coffee also?
Very good idea! Two espressos, please.
1s that alI?
Yes, that's all, thank you. Waiter, excuse me,
a1so bring us the check.
Very we11, sir.
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CO NVERSAZIO NE
Il conto, per favore.
Don Smith:
Cameriere:
Cameriere, vorremmo del formaggio e della
frutta.
Formaggi assortiti e frutta di stagione. Va
bene.
Signora Smith: Cameriere, per me niente formaggio, solo frutta.
Cameriere: Desiderate un dessert?
Signora Smith: lo vorrei una coppa di gelato misto.
Cameriere: Lo stesso per Lei?
Don Smith:
Cameriere:
Don Smith:
Cameriere:
Don Smith:
Cameriere:
No. Qualcos'altro. Che dolce mi consiglia?
Le sfogliatelle sono squisite. Porto anche del
caff?
Ottima idea! Due espressi, per favore.
"-
E tutto?
Si, basta cos, grazie. Cameriere, scusi, ci
porti anche il conto.
Benissimo, Signore.
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l. Vorremmo is "we would like."
2. Sfogliatelle is a cream-filled pastry with a crunchy top.
3. Basta cosl, literally, "It's enough like this."
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EXERCISES
Exercise l.
You hear: del formaggio
You say: Vorremmo del formaggio.
del formaggio
della frutta
della birra
Mangio del pane. (I eat)
Bevo del vino. (I drink)
Mangio del formaggio.
Prenderei dell'insalata.
Bevo dell'acqua.
Voglio della frutta.
Vorrei della birra.
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Non
Non
Non
Non
Non
Non
Non
dell'acqua fresca
del ghiaccio
del vino
mangio pane.
bevo vino.
mangio formaggio.
prenderei insalata.
bevo acqua.
voglio frutta.
vorrei birra.
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Compare: With:
del pane un p di pane
dei funghi un p di funghi
dell'arrosto un p di arrosto
degli spaghetti un p di spaghetti
della carne un p ~ di carne
delle zucchine un p ~ di zucchine
Exercise 3.
You hear: Mangio del pane.
You say: Mangio un p di pane.
Mangio del pane.
Bevo del vino.
Vorrei della birra.
Prenderei del formaggio.
Voglio del caff.
Mangio degli spaghetti.
Mangio delle zucchine.
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Exercise 4.
Your hear: Che formaggio desidera?
- il Bel Paese
You say: lo prenderei del Bel Paese.
il Bel Paese
la fontina
il gorgonzola
lo stracchino
la scamorza
il caciocavallo
il pecorino
il parmigiano
NOTE: For a description of the cheeses see Glossary.
della frutta
dell'uva da tavola
delle ciliege
delle arance
delle banane
delle pere
una torta di fragole
una torta di mele
un gelato misto
un gelato al cioccolato
un cono di gelato alla vaniglia
some fruit
some grapes
some cherries
some oranges
some bananas
some pears
a strawberry tart or pie
an appIe tart or pie
a mixed ice cream
a chocolate ice cream
a vani Ila ice cream eone
NOTE: Uva da tavola, grapes specifically grown for eating,
not for making wine.
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Exercise 6.
You hear: Che desidera per dessert?
- dell'uva
You say: Vorrei dell'uva.
dell'uva
una coppa di gelato al cioccolato
della frutta
delle ciliege
una torta di fragole
delle mele
delle pere
una coppa di gelato alla vaniglia
Exercise 7. Say in Italian. O 'i
l. l'Il take a strawberry tart.
2. l'd like some grapes.
3. We'd like a bit of fruite
4. l'Il take a cup of chocolate ice cream.
5. l'd like some cherries.
6. We'd like some pears.
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Exercise 8.
You hear: Desidera del vino?
- della birra
You say: No, niente vino. Vorrei della birra.
della birra
della frutta
del dessert
Cameriere, il conto, per favore.
Signore, il conto, per favore.
Signorina, il conto, per f ~ v o r e .
del caff
dell'acqua fresca
del gelato misto
Cameriere, due caff e il conto, per favore.
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UNIT 3
Exercise lO. Say in Italian. O ii
l. We'd like some fruite
2. Waiter, can you bring some cold water, please?
3. l'd also like some Bel Paese cheese.
4. l'Il take a green salad.
5. I don't want any cheese. l'Il take a bit of vanilla ice
cream.
6. We'd like some grapes and cherries.
7. l'Il take some strawberry tart.
8. Waiter, we'd like the check.
9. Two coffees and the check, please.
lO. Waiter, bring us the check, please.
Exercise Il. Conversation for Listening Comprehension. O ii
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Cameriere: Va tutto bene, Signori?
Don Smith: Benissimo. Tutto stato delizioso. Abbiamo
mangiato molto bene.
Cameriere: Desiderate qualcos'altro?
Don Smith: Up p di formaggio e della frutta--delle pere.
Signora Smith: lo, una coppa di gelato alla fragola.
Cameriere: Volete anche del caff?
Don Smith: Si, due espressi e il conto, per favore.
Cameriere:
Don Smith
Don Smith:
Cameriere:
Don Smith:
Cameriere:
Si, Signori. Prendono un liquore offerto dalla
casa?
Si, grazie tante. Un brandy per me e uno Strega
per mia moglie.
Cameriere, scusi, dov' la toilette delle signore?
Nel corridoio, la prima porta a sinistra.
Grazie mille.
S'immagnini, Signore.
NOTE: ~ stato, "has been," is the past tense of . "is."
The literal translation of stato is "is been," not
"has been."
Abbiamo mangiato, "we have eaten
n
is the past tense af
Mangio, "I eat."
Offerto dalla casa, non the house."
Strega, "an after-dinner liqueur."
Porta, "door."
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SITUATION 1. Say to the waiter, "We wou1d 1ike some sa1ad."
SITUATION 3. Say in Ita1ian that you don't want any cheese,
but you'11 take some fruite
SITUATION 4. Say to the waitress, "We wou1d like some grapes
and some pears."
SITUATION 5. Say in Ita1ian, "Strawberry tart for me and a cup
of chocolate ice cream for my wife."
SITUATION 6. Ask the waitress for two espressos and the check.
SITUATION 7. Tell the waiter, "Waiter, bring us two coffees,
a brandy, and the check, please."
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BREAKFAST
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CONVERSATION
Breakfast
Waiter:
Don Smith:
Waiter:
Good morning, sir, ma'aro. Is this table alI right?
That one in the corner is reserved?
No. Please, this way. What do you wish?
Mrs. Smith: A mushroam omelette.
Don Smith: l'd like two eggs sunny-side up with bacon.
Wai ter: And to drink?
Mrs. Smith: A glass of cold milk for me.
Don Smith:
Waiter:
Don Smith:
Some orange juice. Thank you.
Something else?
Bring us some sweet rolls, some butter, and two
coffees.
Mrs. Smith: No, one coffee. I prefer coffee and milk.
Don Smith: Waiter, also some jam, please.
Waiter: Thank you, sir, ma'am.
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Colazione
Cameriere: Buon giorno, Signori. Va bene questa tavola?
Don Smith: Quella d'angolo riservata?
Cameriere: No. Prego, da questa parte. Desiderate?
Signora Smith: Un'omelette ai funghi.
Don Smith: lo vorrei due uova all'occhio di bue con pancetta.
Cameriere: E da bere?
Signora Smith: Un bicchiere di latte freddo per me.
Don Smith:
Cameriere:
Don Smith:
Signora Smith:
Don Smith:
Cameriere:
Del succo d'arancia. Grazie.
Altro?
Ci porti delle briosce, del burro, e due caff.
No, un caff. lo preferisco un caffelatte.
Cameriere, anche della marmellata, per favore.
Grazie, Signori.
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l. In Italy, the first meal of the day, colazione, "breakfast,"
is what we calI a continental breakfast. Small hotels,
cafes, and dairy stores (latterie) serve continental break-
fasts between 7 and 8 a.m. Mast restaurants are open only
for lunch and dinner. The larger hotels serve American
breakfasts. It is not unusual, especially among working
people, for an Italian tq leave home without any breakfast
at alI and to drink a hasty cappuccino at a bar on the way to
work. Some typical items served at this light meal are:
un caff
un caffelatte
un caff alla crema OR
un caff alla panna
un cappuccino*
del pane abbrustolito
dei panini
dei cornetti, dei
croissants
delle briosce
con burro e marmellata
panna
a coffee
a coffee with milk
a coffee with cream
an espresso coffee with
hot milk or cream
some toasted bread
some rolls
some croissants
some sweet rolls
with butter and jam
whipped cream
2. Italian bars are cafs. Abasie institution af modern life,
they range from the luxurious to the merely adequate.
Italians may visit a bar several times a day. They go in
the morning for espresso or capPuccino. They go again just
before lunch for an aperitivo or another espresso. After
*If you want whipped cream on your caP2uccino or on anything else,
ask far, far example, un cappuccino con panna.
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lunch they may have a caff, and later in the afternoon
another espresso or cappuccino, often drunk with a tramezzino
(an English tea sandwich). After work they stop for an
eEeritivo,and sometimes after dinner they are inclined to
drop in for another caff or whatever.
Italians go alone or with other people. Even though drinks
are often consumed standing at a counter instead of sitting
at a table, the stop is usually a relaxing pause in a hectic
day.
Drinks must be paid for beforehand at the cashier's desk
(la cassa). Then the receipt (lo scontrino) is taken to the
counter and the order is given to the bartender. It is
customary to give a 100- or ISO-lire tip or a bit more if
several orders have been given. (Tipping also speeds up
the service.)
In cities friends meet at bars before they go out for the
evening. Inhabitants of small towns spend their evenings
there watching televisione
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EXERCISES
un uovo alla coque
delle uova alla coque
delle uova al guscio
delle uova al prosciutto
delle uova fritte con
pancetta
delle uova all'occhio di bue
delle uova strapazzate
delle uova al piatto
delle uova al tegamino
delle uova affogate
un'omelette naturale
un'omelette al formaggio
un'omelette al prosciutto
un'omelette ai funghi
un'omelette con gamberetti
del caffelatte
un caff con panna
un espresso
un cappuccino
del t
della cioccolata calda
della cioccolata fredda
del succo d'arancia
del succo di pompelmo
del succo d'ananas
del latte freddo
della marmellata
dei panini
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a soft-boiled egg
some soft-boiled eggs
some soft-boiled eggs
some ham and eggs
some fried eggs with bacon
some eggs sunny-side
some scrambled eggs
some fried eggs
some fried eggs
some poached eggs
a plain omelette
a cheese ome lette
a ham ome lette
a mushroom ome lette
a shrimp omelette
some coffee and milk
a coffee and cream
an espresso
a cappuccino
some tea
some hot chocolate
some cold chocolate
some orange juice
some grapefruit juice
some pineapple juice
some cold milk
some jam
some rolls
up
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dei cornetti
dei croissants
delle briosce
del pane tostato
some croissants
some sweet rolls
some toasted bread
NOTE: In Italy, the English word "toast" is toast with cheese
melted on it.
Exercise 2.
L
YOU hear:
You say:
delle uova alla coque
Noi vorremmo delle uova alla coque.
delle uova alla coque delle uova fritte con
delle uova al prosciutto
pancetta
delle uova strapazzate
delle uova affogate
delle uova all'occhio di bue
delle uova al piatto
Exercise 3.
You hear: un'omelette naturale
You say: lo prenderei un'omelette naturale.
un'omelette naturale
un'omelette ai funghi
un'omelette con gamberetti
un'omelette al formaggio
un'omelette al prosciutto
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Exercise 4.
You hear: un caffelatte
You say: lo vorrei un caffelatte.
un caffelatte
un caff con panna
del t
della cioccolata calda
Exercise 5.
You hear: del burro
del latte freddo
del succo d'arancia
del succo di pompelmo
del succo d'ananas
You say: Cameriere, porti del burro, per favore.
del burro della marmellata
dei panini delle briosce
dei cornetti
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del pane tostato
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ii
l. I would like some ham and eggs.
2. l'Il take some bacon and eggs.
3. Bring me some jam and some butter, please.
4. 1'11 take coffee with cream and two sweet rolls.
5. Give me coffee with milk and two rolls.
6. Scrambled eggs for me and a ham omelette for my wife.
7. Give me two soft-boiled eggs and toasted bread.
8. Bring also a glass of orange juice and some tea.
9. 1'11 take a mushroom omelette and a glass of cold
chocolate milk.
lO. Do you have grapefruit juice?
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IT ALIAN - ENGLISH
abbrustolitola
aceto (dell')
acqua fresca (l')
acqua minerale (l')
Altrettanto.
altro/a
ananas (l')
angolo (d')
aperitivo (l')
arancia (l')
arrosto (l')
asparagi (gli)
assortitola
banana (la)
basta
Basta cos.
bicchiere (il)
birra (la)
bistecca (la)
borotalco (il)
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toasted
vinegar (some)
cold water
mineraI water
The same to you.
other, another
pineapple
corner (in the)
aperitif (alcoholic predinner
drink)
orange
roast
asparagus
assorted
banana
enough
I t' s enough like this.
glass
beer
steak
talcum powder
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bottiglia (la)
braciola (la)
brandy (il)
brioscia (la)
brodo (il)
Buon appetito.
burro (il)
c
caciocavallo (il)
caff (il)
calamari (i)
cameriere (il)
cappuccino (il)
carciofi (i)
carne (la)
carta (alla)
cena (una)
cenare
che, cosa, che cosa
ciliege (le)
cioccolato (il)
cognac (il)
colazione (la)
coltello (il)
Com' fatto/a?
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bottle
chop
brandy
sweet roll
broth
Good appetite.
butter
caciocavallo, a semi-cream
cheese, characteristically
pear-shaped, typical of the
South of Italy
coffee
squid
waiter
espresso coffee with milk or
cream
artichokes
meat
a la carte
dinner
to dine
what
cherries
chocolate
cognac
breakfast
knife
How is it made?
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Come sono fatti/e?
cominciare
contadina (la)
conto (il)
contorno (il)
coperto (il)
coppa (la)
coque
cornetto (il)
cosa (la)
cosciotto (il)
costolette (le)
cottola
crema (la)
croissant (il)
cubetto (il)
cucchiaio (il)
D
deciso
dessert (il)
dolce (il)
F
fontina (la)
forchetta (la)
formaggio (il)
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How are they made?
to begin, start
peasant
check
side dish
table setting
cup
boiled
crescent roll
thing
leg (of lamb)
chops
cooked
cream
croissant
cube
spoon
decided
dessert
sweet
fontina, a semisoft to hard
ripened, mild -to medium-
sharp cheese
fork
cheese
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fragola (la)
fresco/a
frittata (la)
frutta (la)
fungo (il)
gamberi (i)
gelato (il)
ghiaccio (il)
gorgonzola (il)
Grazie mille.
guscio (il)
idea (l')
incluso/a
insalata verde (l')
invece
latte (il)
limone (il)
liquore (il)
lombatina (la)
G
I
L
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strawberry
fresh
ome lette
fruit
mushroom
crayfish
ice cream
ice
gorgonzola, a pungent Italian
blue cheese made near Milan
Thank you very much.
shell (egg)
idea
included
green salad
instead
milk
lemon
liquor, liqueur
rib eye steak
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maiale (il)
maionese (la)
mangiare
marmellata (la)
mela (la)
melone (il)
men (il)
misto/a
momento
mostarda (la)
nelle
niente
occhio (l')
offerto/a
omelette (l')
ottima idea
ottimoja
M
N
o
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pork
mayonnaise
to eat
jam
appIe
melon
menu
mixed
moment
mustard
in the
nothing
eye
offered
omelette
very good idea
very good, excellent
GLOSSARY
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pancetta (la)
pane (il)
pane abbrustolito (il)
pane tostato (il)
panino (il)
panna (la)
parmigiano (il)
pas tina (!la)
pasto (il)
patata (la)
patate fritte (le)
pecorino (il)
pepe (il)
pera (la)
pesce (il)
piatto (il)
piselli (i)
pollo (il)
pompelmo (il)
porta (la)
portacenere (il)
pranzare
prezzo (il)
prezzo fisso (il)
p
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bacon
bread
toast, toasted bread
toast, toasted bread
roll
cream
Parmesan cheese
any of a variety of small pasta
used in soups
meal
potato
fried potatoes
cheese made from goat or
sheep milk
pepper
pear
fish
plate
peas
chicken
grapefruit
door
ashtray
to have lunch, to lunch
price
fixed price
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rape (le)
riservato/a
rosso/a
rosticceria (la)
sale (il)
sangue
scamorza (la)
scotch (lo)
sfogliatella (la)
signorina (la)
soda (la)
spaghetti (gli)
spinaci (gli)
squisito/a
stagione (la)
stesso/a
stracchino (lo)
strapazzate
succo (il)
succo d'arancia (il)
Q
R
s
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something else
turnips
reserved
red
rotisserie, delicatessen
salt
rare
Southern Italian cheese
scotch
Neapolitan pastry with a
crunchy top
miss
soda
spaghetti
spinach
exquisite
season
same
soft cheese (like Talaeme),
typical of Lombardy
scrambled
juice
orange juice
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tavola (la)
t (il)
tegamino (il)
tipo (il)
toeletta (la)
toilette (la)
torta (la)
tostato/a
tovagliolo (il)
triglia (la)
uova (le)
uovo (l')
uva (l')
uva da tavola (l')
vaniglia (la)
vegetali (i)
verde
verdura (la)
vino (il)
vongole (le)
T
U
v
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table
tea
shallow pan
type
a vanity
GLOSSARY
toilet, lavatory, bathroom
tart or pie
toasted
napkin
(red) mullet
eggs
egg
grapes
(eating) grapes
vanilla
vegetables
green
vegetables
wine
clams
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whiskey (il)
zucchero (lo)
zucchini (gli)
w
z
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whiskey
sugar
zucchini
GLOSSARY
KEYS TO EXERCISES
AND SELF.EVALUATION QUIZZES
liODULE I, UN'IT l
Exercise 8
Captain Gentile: Good day, Lieutenant Smith.
Lieutenant Smith: Good day, (Mr.) Captain. Good day, ma'am.
How are you?
Mrs. Gentile: Fine, thank you.
Lieutenant Smith: (Mr.) Captain, ma'am, l'd like to introduce
to you the Carsons.
Captain Gentile: Good day, Mrs. Carson. Very pleased.
Mrs. Carson: Very glad, Captain.
Mrs. Gentile: Very happy to meet you, Mr. Carson.
Mr. Carson: Very honored.
1. Buon giorno, Signor Capitano. Permette che mi presenti.
Sono il Tenente Smith. OR Buon giorno, Signor Capitano.
Sono il Tenente Smith.
2. Buona sera, Signor Capitano. Vorrei presentarLe mia
moglie, Jane.
3. Signor Rossi, vorrei presentarLe mio marito, Bill.
4. Molto lieto, Signora. OR Piacere di conoscerLa.
5. Uo1to lieto, Signor Ar.1I!lirag1io. OR
Onoratissimo, Signor Ammiraglio.
6. Buon giorno, Signor Capitano. Come sta?
7. (Come sta?)
Bene, grazie, e Lei?
8. (Molto lieto di fare la Sua conoscenza.)
Il piacere mio.
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Exercise 3
l. Sono qui da un giorno.
2. Sono qui da un anno.
3. Sono qui da una settimana.
4. Sono qui da un mese.
Exercise Il
l. Da quanto tempo qui?
2. Sono qui da due mesi.
3. Da quanto tempo siete a Napoli?
4. Siamo a Napoli da tre mesi.
5. Da quanto tempo in Italia?
6. Sono in Italia da sei settimane.
Exercise 22
l. Sono a Napoli da tre settimane.
2. Sono qui da un mese.
3. Catania una bellissima citt.
4. L'Italia un bel paese.
5. lo sono del Texas, mia moglie dell'Alabama.
6. Da quale parte dell'Italia viene Lei?
7. Roma una bella citt.
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Exercise 23
Mr. Rossi: Well now Lieutenant, you have been here for
three months. How do you find Italy?
Lieutenant Smith: It's a beautiful country! Mr. Rossi, are you
from Naples?
Mr. Rossi: NO, l'm from Rome.
Lieutenant Smith: Oh! Rome is a fantastic city. How long have
you been in Naples?
Mr. Rossi: I have been here three--no, excuse me,
four years.
l. Da quanto tempo ~ a Napoli?
2. Da quanto tempo ~ qui?
3. a. Dal Texas. OR Vengo dal Texas.
b. Dalla California. OR Veniamo dalla California.
c. Dello Stato di Washington. OR Sono dello Stato di
Washington.
d. Di San Francisco. OR Siamo di San Francisco.
4. Da quale parte dell'Italia viene?
5. Siete di Napoli?
6. (Da dove viene Lei?)
Dal Texas. OR Vengo dal Texas.
(Anche Sua moglie del Texas?)
No. della Florida.
(Come trova Napoli?)
Napoli una bella citt.
(Da quanto tempo qui?)
Da sei mesi. OR Sono qui da sei mesi.
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Exercise 5
l. Ho tre figli.
2. Ho un figlio e una figlia.
3. Ha figli?
4. Non ho figli.
5. Si abbiamo due masqhi e una femmina.
6. Non abbiamo figli.
Exercise lO
l. (Ha figli, Signora Rossi?)
Si, ho due figli.
2. (Avete maschi?)
Abbiamo un maschio e una femmina.
3. (Lavora alla NATO, Signor Smith?
No, lavoro alla NSA.
4. (Lavora all'Ambasciata?)
No, lavoro al Quartiere Generale.
5. (Abitate a Roma?)
No, abitiamo a Napoli.
6. (Abita a Napoli, Tenente?)
No, abito a Catania.
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Exercise Il
Signor Rossi: How long have you been working at NSA?
Don Smith: I don't work at NSA. I have been at NATO for
three months.
Signor Rossi: Do you live in Naples?
Don Smith: No, I live in Posillipo with my family.
Signor Rossi: How many children do you (plural) have?
Don Smith: We have three children, JOhn, Tom, and Bob.
Signor Rossi: Don't you ha ve any girls?
Don Smith: No, no girls. And you?
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Signor Rossi: We have two boys, Peter and Charles, and a girI,
Sophia.
l. Abitate a Napoli?
2. Ha figli, Signora Costa?
3. (Si, abbiamo quattro figli.
Yes, we have four children.
4. (Lavora
No, lavoro alla NATO.
(Avete figli?)
Una femmina e tre maschi.)
A girI and three boys.
Si, abbiamo due femmine. OR Si, abbiamo due figli.
(Abitate a Napoli?)
No, abitiamo a Pozzuoli.
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Exercise 3
l. tredici
2. quattordici
3. quindici
4. diciotto
5. diciannove
6. undici
7. diciassette
8. venti
9. dodici
10. sedici
Exercise 8
l. quarantuno 6. sessantaquattro
2. quarantaquattro 7. cinquantacinque
3. cinquantotto 8. trentanove
4. sessantuno 9. quarantotto
5. trentasette lO. cinquantadue
Exercise 9
l. quarantadue 6. sessanta tre
2. cinquantaquattro 7. t;rentasei
3. sessan tasette 8. quarantasette
4. trentotto 9. cinquantacinque
5. cinquantanove lO. sessantotto
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Exercise 15
l. Dove abita? OR Dove abitate?
2. Abito in via Chiaia, numero 36.
3. Qual' il Suo numero di telefono?
4. 15.06.12.
5. Ui scusi, devo andare.
6. ArrivederLa a presto, Signor Capitano.
7. Molto lieto di averLa conosciuta, Signora.
8. ArrivederLa, Signore. OR Arrivederci, Signore.
Exercise 16
Mr. Rossi: Where do you work, Lieutenant?
Lieutenant Smith: I work at NSA.
Mr. Rossi: Do you 1ive in Naples?
Lieutenant Smith: No, I 1ive in Pozzuoli, 15 Marsala Street.
Mr. Rossi: What is your te1ephone number?
Lieutenant Smith: I don't have a telephone as yet.
Mr. Rossi: Lieutenant, excuse me. I have an appointment.
I ha ve to go. See you soon.
Lieutenant Smith: Good-bye, Mr. Rossi. See you soon.
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l. Dove abita a Napoli?
2. Signori Rossi, scusatemi, devo andare.
I
3. Signora Bianchi, mi scusi, devo andare.
4. Molto lieto di averLa conosciuta, Signor Capitano.
Molto lieta di averLa Signor Capitano.
5. Molto lieto di averVi conosciuti.
Molto lieta di averVi conOsciuti.
6. Arrivederci, Signor capitano. OR ArrivederLa, Signor
Capitano.
ArrivederLa, Signorina, a presto. OR Arrivederci,
Signorina, a presto.
A presto, Tenente.
7. (Abita a Posillipo?)
No, abito a Napoli.
(In che via abita?)
In via Caracciolo, numero 67.
(Avete il telefono?)
Si. OR Si, abbiamo il telefono.
(Qual' il Suo numero?)
Quarantotto-venticinque-zero nove.
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Exercise 6
(Fa bel tempo a Napoli?)
Is the weather nice in Naples?
(Si, fa bel tempo.)
Yes, the weather's nice.
(Fa freddo in Alaska?)
Is it cold in Alaska?
(Si, fa cattivo tempo. Nevica, piove e tira vento.)
Yes, it's bad weather. It snows, rains, and it's windy.
(Fa bel tempo. Fa molto caldo e non piove molto.)
It's nice weather. It's very warm and doesn't rain much.
(Nevica a Cortina d'Ampezzo?)
Does it snow in Cortina d'Ampezzo?
(Si, nevica molto da Novembre a Marzo. Fa molto freddo.)
Yes, it snows a lot from November to March. It's very cold.
Exercise 7
1. Che bella giornata!
2. Che tempo fa a Napoli?
3. Fa molto caldo a Catania?
4. Fa bel tempo a Capri?
5. Fa molto freddo a Verona?
6. Tira vento qui.
7. Mi piace moltissimo Napoli, ma qualche volta fa caldo.
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MODULE II, UNIT
Exercise 3
\
l. E libera ora?
\
2. E libero questa sera?
\
3. E libera domani?
,
4. E libero questo pomeriggio?
,
5. E libero domani mattina?
,
6. E libero oggi?
,
7. E libera domani sera?
Exercise 4
,
libero. questa sera?
l. E
\
2. E libera ora?
\
3. E libera questa mattina?
4. Siete liberi domani sera?
5. Siete liberi domani mattina.
6. Siete libere domani?
Exercise 18
l. Duemilatrecento lire
2. lire
3. Tremilaseicento lire
4. Quattromila lire
5. Novecentoottanta lire
6. Duemilasettecento lire
7. Cinquemilaottocento lire
8. Settecentocinquanta lire
9. Tremilacinquecento lire
lO. Millenovecento lire
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Exercise 19
l. Duecentotrenta
2. Settecentotrentaquattro
3. nillecento
4. Millequattrocentonovantadue
5. Duemilasettecentosettantasei
6. Quattromilanovecentotrentotto
7. Millenovecentocinquantadue
8. Millenovecentosessantatre
9. Millenovecentoottantadue
Exercise 20
l. libero questo pomeriggio?
2. No, ma sono libero questa sera.
3. Hotel San Germano, per favore.
4. Non ho bagagli.
5. Ho una valigetta. OR Ho una piccola valigia.
6.
7. Sono duemilasettecentocinquanta lire.
Exercise 21
Captain Gentile: Good day, Lieutenant Smith. Where are you
going?
Lieutenant Smith: To NATO, and you?
Captain Gentile: Me too. Let's take a taxi! Oh, here is one
(af them). Are yau free?
Taxi Driver: Yes, sir. Where are we going?
Captain Gentile: To NATO Headquarters, please.
Taxi Driver:
Captain Gentile:
Taxi Driver:
Captain Gentile:
Taxi Driver:
Captain Gentile:
It's at Bagnoli, true?
Yes, at Bagnoli.
Here's the Headquarters, sir.
Thank you. How much do I owe you?
Eight thousand five hundred lire.
Keep the change.
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Part I
-.
1. E libero?
2. Ambasciata Americana, per favore.
3. Via Chiaia, numero venticinque, per favore.
4. libero questo pomeriggio?
5. libera questa sera?
6. Non sono libero domani. OR Non sono libera domani.
7.
8. (Dove vuole andare, Signore?)
Where do you wish to go, sir?
9. (Ha bagagli, Signore?)
Ho questa valigetta.
Non ho bagagli.
Part II
1. Duemilatrecento
lire
2. Millesettecento lire
3. Tremilaseicento lire
4. Quattromila lire
5. Novecentoottanta lire
6. Duemilasettecento lire
7. Cinquemilaottocento lire
8. Settecentocinquanta lire
9. Tremilacinquecento lire
lO. Millenovecento lire
You should have written:
1. 2.300
2.
1.700
3.
3.600
4. 4.000
6.
7.
8.
9.
5. 980 lO.
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2.700
5.800
750
3.500
1.900
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MODULE II, UNIT 2
Exercise 4
l. Quindicimila lire
2. Settemilacinquecento lire
3. Dodicimila lire
4. Cinquemilaquattrocento lire
5. Duemiladuecentotrenta lire
6. Millecinquecento lire
7. Tremilasettecentocinquanta lire
8. Novemilaquattrocentocinquanta lire
9. Settemilaottocento lire
lO. Seimilaseicentoottanta lire
Exercise 7
l. Le tredici e quarantacinque
2. Le quattordici e venticinque
3. Le diciasette e trentasette
4. Le diciannove e quarantacinque
5. Le venti e quindici
6. L'una e diciasette
7. Le quindici e cinquantadue
8. Le ventuno e quindici
9. Le sedici e trenta
lO. Le ventidue e quaranta
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Exercise lO
l. L'una e venti 6. Le otto meno un quarto
2. Le quattro e mezzo 7. Le undici e cinque
3. Le nove meno venticinque 8. Le sette e dieci
4. Le sette e un quarto 9. Le sei e venticinque
5. Le dieci meno venti lO. Le due meno dieci
Exercise 16
l. (I gabinetti sono in fondo al corridoio, a destra.)
The restrooms are at the end of the hallway to the right.
2. (I binari sono in fondo alla sala, laggi.)
The tracks are at the end of the room, over there.
3. (Il bar in fondo alla sala, a sinistra.)
The bar is at the end of the room, to the left.
4. (Il Suo treno laggi.)
Your train is over there.
Exercise 17
1. Mi dia un biglietto di andata per Verona, per piacere.
2. Un biglietto di andata e ritorno per Roma, prima classe,
per favore.
3. Mi dia due biglietti per Firenze, prima classe.
4. C' la seconda classe in questo treno?
5. Non c' la seconda classe?
6. A che ora parte il treno per Roma?
7. A che ora arriva il treno da Venezia?
8. Dove sono i gabinetti?
9. Il bar in fondo al corridoio, a destra.
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Exercise 18
Don Smith: Good day. Excuse me, at what time does the next
train for Vicnza leave?
Ticket Agent:
Don Smith:
Ticket Agent:
Don Smith:
Ticket Agent:
Don Smith:
Ticket Agent:
Don Smith:
Ticket Agent:
Don Smith:
The fast train far Verona, Number 81, leaves at
twenty past midnight and arrives at 8:30.
I have to change at Verona?
Yes, at 9:25 [there] is the connection for
Vicenza.
OK. Give me a one-way first class. How much is
it?
A ticket and a transfer, Naples-Vicenza, 60,000
lire.
Please, where's the bar?
It's over there, at the end of the hallway, to the
left.
I need a porter. Where are they?
Here's one. Hey, porter!
Thank you very much.
Part I
l. Un biglietto di andata e ritorno, seconda classe per Roma, per
favore. OR Mi dia un biglietto di andata e ritorno, seconda
classe per Roma, per favore.
2. Non c ' ~ la seconda classe sul Palatino?
3. Quanto costa un biglietto di prima classe?
4. (Non c' la seconda classe in questi treni.)
There is no second class on these trains.
5. Mi dia una prima. OR Mi dia un biglietto di prima classe.
6. Mi scusi, Signore. Che ore sono? OR Mi scusi, Signore.
Che ora ?
7. Dove sono i gabinetti?
8. Dov' il ristorante?
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KEY
Part II
1. Ottomilasettecentotrenta lire
2. Quindicimilaquattrocento lire
3. Quattromilacinquecento lire
4. Ventiduemilatrecentoquaranta lire
5. Novemilaottocentosessanta lire
6. Diciassettemiladuecentoottanta lire
7. Trentamilacinquecentoventicinque lire
8. Seimilacentotrenta lire
9. Diecimiladuecentoottanta lire
lO. Sedicimilatrecentoquaranta lire
Part III
1. Mezzogiorno e mezzo 6.
2. Le otto meno un quarto 7.
3. Le nove e mezzo 8.
4. L'una e dieci 9.
5. Le dieci meno venti lO.
Part IV
1. b
2. f
3 ~ e
4. a
5. c
Part V
l. c 8.
2. e 9.
3. a lO.
4. b 11.
5. f 12.
6. d 13.
7. i
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Le cinque e cinque
Le quattro meno dieci
Le otto e un quarto
Le undici meno venticinque
Le tre meno cinque
k
n
l
m
9
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KEY
MODULE II, UNIT 3
Exercise 3
1. Devo lavorare.
2. Devo partire alle cinque.
3. Devo cambiare alla stazione.
4. Devo lavorare stasera. OR Devo lavorare questa sera.
5. Devo prendere l'autobus.
6. Devo partire ora.
Exercise 8
1. Mi scusi, Signore. Per andare a Gaeta, per cortesia?
2. Per andare al Consolato Americano dove devo cambiare?
3. Devo cambiare a Verona?
4. Devo prendere il 24?
5. Deve lavorare questa sera?
6. Va bene. Allora vorrei una coincidenza per Vicenza.
7. Quant'!?
8. Vorrei partire alle quattro.
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KEY
Exercise 9
At the Naples Station
Don Smith: To go to Vicenza, do I have to change train[sJ?
Ticket Agent: Yes, you have to change at Verona and there take
the connection to Vicenza at 7:15.
Don: OK. I would like a transfer ticket to Vicenza.
Ticket Agent: It's 60,000 lire.
At a bus stop in Naples
Don Smith: Excuse me. To go to the
Caracciolo Street, which
A Passerby: You have to take the
Don:
A Passerby:
Tecchio and take
Many thanks.
Don't mention it.
Part I
the
26,
102.
American
bus do I
transfer
l. Per andare alla NATO dove devo cambiare?
Consulate in
have to take?
at Piazzale
2. Mi scusi. Per andare al Consolato Americano quale autobus
devo prendere?
3. Vorrei un biglietto per via Chiaia.
4. (Per andare al Consolato Americano, deve prendere il 26,
cambiare in Piazzale Tecchio, e prendere il 102.)
He said that in order to go to the American Consulate you
have to take the 26, transfer at Piazzale Tecchio and take
the 102.
5. (Ecco. Sono 100 lire, per cortesia.)
The ticket agent said, "Here. One hundred lire, please."
Part II
l. c
5.
9
2. d 6. e
3. f 7. a
4. b
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MODULE II, UNIT 4
Exercise 7
1. (Vada sempre diritto.)
Go stratght ahead.
2. (Vada sempre diritto per circa otto km.)
Go straight ahead for about eight km.
3. (Vada sempre diritto per una quindicina di km, poi giri a
sinistra. )
Go straight ahead for about 15 km, then turn left.
4. (Giri a destra. Poi vada sempre diritto per una ventina
di km.)
Turn right. Then go straight ahead for about 20 km.
5. (Giri a sinistra. Vada avanti per 10 km. Al crocevia, giri
a sinistra.)
Turn left. Keep going for 10 km. At the crossroad, turn
left.
6. ( C ' ~ una stazione IP a una diecina di km sempre diritto.)
There is an IP station about 10 km straight ahead.
Exercise 10
1. Mi scusi, Signore. C ' ~ una stazione IP nelle vicinanze?
2. Faccia il pieno di super, per favore.
3. Vorrei 15,000 lire di super, per favore.
4. Accettate i buoni NATO per la benzina?
5. Per andare alla Stazione Centrale ~ sempre diritto?
6. Mi scuse, non capisco.
7. Ho capito, grazie.
8. pua parlare lentamente, per favore?
9. Vorrebbe controllare l'olio e il radiatore?
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Exercise 12
Don Smith:
Passerby:
Don:
passerby:
Don:
Passerby:
Don:
Passerby:
Don Smith:
Excuse me. [I need some] a direction[s],
please.
P1ease.
I would 1ike to get some gas. ls there an
Agip or a lP station nearby?
KEY
Go straight ahead. After the third stop-
1ight, don't take the first, but the second
street to the 1eft.
Excuse me, what's the street's name?
Verdi Street, and [there] after about 100
meters right in front of the subway station
[there] is the Agip station.
Many thanks.
Don't mention it.
Forty 1iters of super, p1ease. Do you take
NATO gas coupons?
Station Attendant: Certain1y.
Don: To get to Rome, p1ease?
Station Attendant: You can take Highway A2; you must go through
Gaeta.
Don: How is the road today?
Station Attendant: The highway is in good shape; there's no
fog.
Don: Thank you. Can you check the oi1?
station Attendant: Yes, sir. The oil is fine.
Don:
Station Attendant:
Part l
1. a 2. c
Here're two 20-1iter coupons.
Many thanks. Have a good trip.
3. c 4. a
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KEY
Part II
l. C ' ~ una stazione Agip nelle vicinanze?
2. Ci sono tass nelle vicinanze?
3. Faccia il pieno di super.
4. Vorrei 15.000 lire di super.
5. Accettate i buoni NATO per la benzina?
6. Mi scusi, per andare a Roma?
7. Scusi, non capisco, pu parlare pi lentamente.
8. Vorrebbe controllare l'olio e il radiatore?
9. Grazie tante. Quant'?
Part III
l. e
4. c
2. f 5. a
3. d
Part IV
l. e
4. h
2. c
5. f
3.
9
Part V
l. 18.500 lire 4. 65.000 lire
2. 15.750, 1.800 lire 5. 5 km
3. About 40 km
Part VI
l. f
8. j
2. c
9. b
3. i
lO. a
4. e 11. m
5.
9
12. d
6. l
13. h
7. k
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MODULE II, EXPANSION UNIT
Exercise 5
l. Mi scusi. Ho un guasto alla macchina.
2. Potrebbe darmi un passaggio fino al prossimo paese?
3. Da dove posso telefonare?
4. c' qualcuno che parla inglese?
5. c' stato un incidente stradale vicino a Gaeta a circa
15 km da qui.
6. Pu chiamare la polizia militare?
7. Sono ferito. Pu aiutarmi?
8. Sono ferito. Pud chiamare un'ambulanza?
9. Non muovetemi. Mi fa male qui.
lO. Ci sono dei feriti. Pu chiamare la polizia, presto!
Il. Ho una gomma a terra. Pu aiutarmi?
12. Sono senza benzina. Pu darmi un passaggio fino alla
prossima stazione di servizio?
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AND SELF.EVALUATION QUIZZES
MODULE III, UNIT l
Exercise 9
1. lo vorrei uno scotch con ghiaccio.
2. La cena alle otto e mezza.
3. C' un buon ristorante nelle vicinanze?
4. Dove andiamo a mangiare oggi?
5. Andiamo a bere qualcosa.
6. Signorina, il menQ, per favore.
7. Cameriere, una tavola per due, per cortesia.
8. Vorrei andare alla rosticceria.
9. lo vorrei un martini americano con ghiaccio.
lO. Mi dia un Campari soda.
Exercise lO
Waiter: Good day, sir, ladies, Are you (in)
Don Smith: Yes. A table for three, please.
Waiter: This way, please. Here's the menu.
wish an aperitif?
Mrs. Smith: Nothing for me, thanks.
Don Smith: l'd like a Campari and soda.
Waiter: And you, ma'am?
Signora Rossi: l'd 1ike a bourbon on the rocks.
Waiter: OK, sir, 1adies. Many thanks.
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Do you
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MODULE III, UNIT l
l. c' un buon ristorante nelle vicinanze?
2. Buona sera, Signore.
3. Una tavola per due, per favore.
4. (Prego. Da questa parte, Signori.)
This way, please, sir, ma-am.
5. Cameriere, il men, per favore.
6. (Ecco il Suo scotch.)
Here's your scotch.
7. (Desidera prendere un aperitivo?)
Wou1d you 1ike to have an aperitif?
8. lo vorrei uno scotch con ghiaccio. OR Vorrei uno scotch
con ghiaccio.
9. Niente per me, Signorina, grazie.
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KEY
nODULE III, U l ~ I T 2
Exercise lO
1. Mi porti il cosciotto d'agnello.
2. lo prenderei il pollo arrosto.
3. Vorrei delle costolette d'agnello.
4. Mi porti dei funghi.
5. Prenderei il maiale arrosto e i fagiolini.
6. Mi porti una bistecca ai ferri, al punto, per favore.
7. Prenderei una bistecca alla fiorentina e delle patate fritte.
8. Vorrei le braciole di maiale.
Exercise 18
l. Vorrei una birra.
2. Cameriere, mi porti un bicchiere di vino, per favore.
3. Cameriere, ci porti dell'acqua minerale, per favore.
4. Cameriere, mi porti dello zucchero e del latte, per favore.
5. Vorrei dei cubetti di ghiaccio, per favore.
6. Pu portare un portacenere, per favore?
7. Vorrei del pollo arrosto con piselli.
8. Vorrei del cosciotto d'agnello con fagiolini.
9. Vorrei una bistecca con spinaci.
lO. Vorrei delle braciole di maiale con funghi.
Il. Cameriere, mi porti del pane.
12. Una bottiglia di Capri bianco, per favore.
13. Cameriere, mi porti dei cubetti di ghiaccio, per favore.
14. Preferisco la mia bistecca al sangue.
15. Vorrei una birra, Peroni, per favore.
16. Vorrei mangiare del pesce.
17. lo preferisco la carne.
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Exercise 19
Waiter: What do you wish today?
Don Smith: Some fisherman's style rice for my wife and some
peasant sty1e penne for me.
Waiter: Very we11. And for (the) second (course), ma'am?
Mrs. Smith: Excuse me, what are these scampi al cognac?
Are they good?
Waiter: A kind of large prawn from the Adriatic, cooked
in cognac. They are excellent, ma'am. And for
a side dish?
Mrs. Smith: Let's see. Some cooked vegetables.
Waiter: OR. And the gentleman wishes?
KEY
Don Smith: I would like a steak FIorentine sty1e with spinach
Waiter:
Don Smith:
Waiter:
Don Smith:
Mrs. Smith:
Waiter:
and lemon.
How do you want it?
Rare, please.
And to drink? (Should) I bring some wine?
Yes, a liter of red house wine.
I instead would take a beer.
What beer would you like? National or foreign?
Mrs. Smith A Peroni, please.
Waiter: Very well, thank you.
1. (Che cosa desiderate per cominciare?)
What would you like to start (with)?
2. Cos' questo?
3. (Sono un tipo di gamberi dell'Adriatico, ootti con cognac.)
They are a kind of large prawn from the Adriatic Sea, cooked
in cognac.
4. a. lo vorrei del pollo.
b. lo vorrei del pesce oggi.
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5. a. lo prenderei del prosciutto.
b. lo prenderei degli antipasti (antipasto).
c. lo prenderei deltinsalata verde.
d. lo prenderei delle verdure cotte.
6. a. Prenderei una bistecca con patate fritte.
b. Prenderei del pollo arrosto con piselli.
c. Vorrei del cosciotto d'agnello con fagioloni.
d. Vorrei una lombatina con contorno,
e. Prenderei del fritto misto.
7. (Vuole dei funghi o degli spinaci per contorno?)
Do you want some mushrooms or some spinach as a side dish?
8. (Che vorrebbe bere, del vino, o della birra?)
What would you like to drink, some wine or some beer?
9. a. Vorrei mezzo litro di vino rosso da tavola.
b. Vorrei una bottiglia di Falerno rosso.
c. Vorrei una bottiglia di Capri bianco.
d. Vorrei un bicchiere di birra.
10. a. Cameriere, mi porti del pane e del burro.
b. Cameriere, mi porti dell'acqua minerale.
c. Cameriere, mi porti del sale.
d. Cameriere, mi porti dello zucchero.
e. Cameriere, mi porti una forchetta.
f. Cameriere, mi porti un portacenere.
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KEY
MODULE III, UNIT 3
Exercise 7
l. Prenderei una torta di fragole.
2. lo vorrei dell'uva.
3. Vorremmo un p di frutta.
4. Prenderei una coppa di gelato al cioccolato.
5. Vorrei delle ciliege.
6. Vorremmo delle
Exercise lO
l. Vorremmo della frutta.
2. Cameriere,- pu portare dell'acqua fresca, per favore?
3. Vorrei anche del formaggio Bel Paese.
4. Prenderei un'insalata verde.
5. Non voglio formaggio. Prenderei un p di gelato alla vaniglia.
6. Vorremmo dell'uva e delle ciliege.
7. Prenderei della torta di fragole.
8. Cameriere, vorremmo il conto.
9. Due e il conto, per favore.
lO. Cameriere, ci porti il conto, per favore.
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MODULE III, UNIT 3
Exerc1se Il
Waiter:
Don Smith:
Waiter:
Don Smith:
ls everything OK, sir, ma'am?
Very well. Everything was delicious. We have
eaten very well.
Do you want anything else?
A little bit of cheese and some fruit--some
pears.
Mrs. Smith: I, a cup of strawberry ice cream.
Waiter: Would you also like some coffee?
Don Smith: Yes, two espressos and the check, please.
Waiter: Yes, sir, ma'am. Would you like (do you take) a
liqueur offered by the house?
Don Smith:
Don Smith:
Waiter:
Don Smith:
Waiter:
Yes, many thanks. A brandy for me and a Strega
for my wife.
Waiter, excuse me, where is the ladies' room?
In the hallway, the first door to the left.
(A) thousand thanks.
Don't mention it, sir.
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MODULE III, UNIT 3
l. Cameriere, vorremmo del 'insalata.
2. (Che formaggio preferisce, del Bel Paese o della fontina?)
What cheese do you prefer, some Bel Paese or some fontina?
3. Non voglio formaggio; prenderei della frutta.
4. Signorina, vorremmo dell'uva e delle pere.
5. Della torta di fragole per me e una coppa di gelato al
cioccolato per mia moglie.
6. Signorina, due espressi e il conto, per favore.
7. Cameriere, ci porti due c a f f ~ , un brandy, e il conto, per
favore.
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KEY
MODULE III, EXPANSION UNIT
Exercise 6
l. Vorrei delle uova al prosciutto.
2. Prenderei delle uova con pancetta.
3. Mi porti della marmellata e del burro, per favore.
4. Prenderei un caff con panna e due briosce.
5. Mi dia un caffelatte e due panini.
6. Uova strapazzate per me e un'omelette al prosciutto per
mia moglie.
7. Mi dia due uova alla coque e pane tostato.
8. Porti anche un bicchiere di succo d'arancia e del t.
9. Prenderei un'omelette ai funghi e un bicchiere di cioccolata
fredda.
lO. Avete del succo di pompelmo?
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