Theme 1: Getting to know you
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by Allan Ferguson used
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At the end of this theme, you should be able to perform following tasks in Italian:
Lesson 1
1. 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.
Lesson 2
6. Respond to and ask the question: "How long have you been in (European countries and Italian cities)?"
7. Respond to and ask the question: "How do you find (countries and cities)?"
8. Respond to the question: "What
part of the
Lesson 3
9. Respond to and ask the question: "Do you have children?"
10. Respond to and ask questions concerning place of work and residence.
Lesson 4
11. Respond to and ask the question: "Where do you live in (city)?"
12. Respond to and ask the question: "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."
Lesson 5
15. Respond to the question: "Have you been here long?" using short answers such as "For two weeks only."
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 marital status.