Level 1
QCF Modern Languages
Italian
Defined Content
For first teaching from September 2010
For first assessment from Summer 2011
For first award in Summer 2011
Updated: September 2014
Updated: September 2014
QCF Modern Languages Defined Content
Italian, Level 1
Contents
Page
Structure of the Qualification
3
Summary of Themes to be Assessed
5
Unit 1: Understand simple spoken language
6
Unit 2: Speak to give simple information
8
Unit 3: Read simple texts
10
Unit 4: Write simple texts
12
Themes
1
Social Contact
14
2
House and Home
18
3
Everyday Life
21
4
Occupations
24
5
Free Time and Leisure
27
6
Holidays
32
7
Accomodation
35
8
Formal Letters
37
9
Shopping
38
10
Travel and Transport
40
11
Public Transport
42
12
Health and Welfare
44
13
Services
47
14
Weather
49
15
Grammar
51
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QCF Modern Languages Italian Defined Content Level 1
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QCF Modern Languages Italian Defined Content Level 1
Structure of the Qualification
QCF Level 1 Qualification
Candidates should study the themes in BOTH section A AND section B. Grammar and
structures required are included in this specification. It is expected that candidates will have
knowledge of the language content as defined in OLA Entry 2 and OLA Entry 3.
Assessment will be performed across Units 1-4. Each unit carries equal weighting.
Candidates must reach the required standard in all units in order to be awarded the Level 1
qualification.
Unit 1: Understand simple spoken language
Unit 2: Speak to give simple information
Unit 3: Read simple texts
Unit 4: Write simple texts
UBELT Level 1 Qualification
Candidates should study the themes in Section A ONLY. Grammar and structures required
are included in this specification. It is expected that candidates will have knowledge of the
language content as defined in OLA Entry 2 and OLA Entry 3. Assessment will be
performed in Unit 2 and Unit 4 ONLY.
Unit 2: Speak to give simple information
Unit 4: Write simple texts
Section A
1. Social Contact
2. House and Home
3. Free Time and Leisure
4. Going Shopping
5. Future Plans and Occupations
6. Travel and Transport
7. Holidays
8. Accommodation
9. Formal Letters
10. Grammar and Structures
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Section B
16
Social Contact
17
House and Home
18
Free Time and Leisure
19
Going Shopping
20
Future Plans and Occupation
21
Travel and Transport
22
Holidays
23
Accommodation
24
Formal Letters
25
Grammar and Structures
26
Everyday Life
27
Health and Welfare
28
Weather
29
Services
30
Public Transport
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Summary of Themes to be Assessed
UBELT Level 1
Speaking and Writing: 9 themes to be assessed across 2 skills. Grammar and structures
required are included in this specification.
Speaking
Free Time and Leisure
Holidays
Future Plans and Occupations
Going Shopping
Travel and Transport
Writing
Social Contact
Accommodation
House and Home
Free Time and Leisure
Formal Letters
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Unit 1: Understand Simple Spoken Language
Title
Understand simple spoken language
Level
1
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Criteria
The learner will:
The learner can:
1. Understand a limited 1.1
range of simple
sentences spoken
clearly in familiar
1.2
situations
2. Follow simple
instructions and
short social
exchanges, spoken
clearly in familiar
situations with
opportunities to
check back
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recognise common polite conventions in personal,
social or work situations
follow simple questions about personal or work related
matters
1.3
identify key facts from simple statements, descriptions
or conversations
1.4
recognise simply expressed feelings, needs and
preferences
2.1
follow a short sequence of simple instructions or
directions
2.2
follow simple short:
(a) social conversations
(b) work-related conversations
2.3
take part in simple
(a) work related transactions
(b) social transactions
2.4
understand:
(a) a short sequence of simple instructions or
directions
(b) simple requests or invitations
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Additional Information about the Unit
To achieve this unit, you need to show that you
understand a limited range of words and simple
sentences spoken clearly in familiar situations
with opportunities to check back.
You can, for example:
Unit aim[s]
• Understand simple questions on personal,
social and work-related matters.
• Understand questions about your own or
others’ work roles and responsibilities.
• Follow simple, short conversations and
social exchanges.
• Handle simple work-related or social
transactions.
• Follow simple instructions.
Unit expiry date
31August 2015
Details of the relationship between the
unit and relevant national language
standards
CILTA2U
Details of the relationship between the None
unit and other standards or curricula [if
appropriate]
Assessment requirements specified by
a sector or regulatory body [if
appropriate]
None
Endorsement of the unit by a sector or
other appropriate body [if required]
CILT
Location of the unit within the
subject/sector classification system
Languages 13.2
Name of the organisation submitting
the unit
CCEA
Availability for use
Shared
Availability for delivery
September 2013
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Unit 2: Speak to Give Simple Information
Title
Speak to give simple information
Level
1
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Criteria
The learner will:
The learner can:
1. Provide simple
information in
familiar personal or
work situations
1.1
2. Handle simple
predictable
exchanges in familiar
social or work
contexts
1.2
express simple personal information in simple social
situations
1.3
provide information about work or study
1.4
use simple language with sufficient accuracy to
communicate the message clearly
2.1
ask simple questions about:
(a)
personal or social
(b) work related information
2.2
answer simple questions about:
(a) personal or social
(b) work related information
2.3
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use appropriate forms of address in:
(a) social
(b) work situations
contribute to simple predictable exchanges
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Additional Information about the Unit
To achieve this unit, you need to show that you
can use simple language in familiar situations.
You may make grammatical mistakes in less
predictable situations but you can get simple
messages across. You can ask for repetition or
explanation when necessary.
Unit aim[s]
You can, for example:
• Ask and answer simple questions about
personal circumstances, roles and
responsibilities.
• Provide standard work-related information,
e.g. products, services, orders, quantities.
• Handle simple predictable exchanges, e.g. at a
hotel reception desk or in a restaurant.
Unit expiry date
31 August 2015
Details of the relationship between
the unit and relevant national
language standards
CILT A2S
Details of the relationship between
the unit and other standards or
curricula [if appropriate]
None
Assessment requirements specified
by a sector or regulatory body [if
appropriate]
None
Endorsement of the unit by a sector
or other appropriate body [if
required]
CILT
Location of the unit within the
subject/sector classification system
Languages 13.2
Name of the organisation submitting
the unit
CCEA
Availability for use
Shared
Availability for delivery
September 2013
Updated: September 2014
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Unit 3: Read Simple Texts
Title
Read simple texts
Level
1
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Criteria
The learner will:
The learner can:
1. Understand simple
signs and forms
1.1
select factual information
1.2
select the main points from simple text
1.3
select specific details from simple texts
1.4
follow simple questions or requests
2
Understand the gist 2.1
of simple texts and
messages on familiar 2.2
personal, social and
work matters
2.3
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identify simply written feelings, wishes and preferences
follow simple instructions or directions
follow short simple articles
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Additional Information about the Unit
To achieve this unit, you need to show that you
understand paragraph-length texts, simply
written on familiar subjects.
You can, for example:
Unit aim[s]
• Read simple messages.
• Understand common public signs and
notices.
• Understand simple forms well enough to
complete them.
• Follow simple instructions.
• Follow the gist of short, simple articles,
tourist or promotional material.
Unit expiry date
August 2015
Details of the relationship between the
unit and relevant national language
standards
CILTA2R
Details of the relationship between the None
unit and other standards or curricula [if
appropriate]
Assessment requirements specified by
a sector or regulatory body [if
appropriate]
None
Endorsement of the unit by a sector or
other appropriate body [if required]
CILT
Location of the unit within the
subject/sector classification system
Languages 13.2
Name of the organisation submitting
the unit
CCEA
Availability for use
Shared
Availability for delivery
September 2013
Updated: September 2014
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Unit 4: Write Simple Texts
Title
Write simple texts
Level
1
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Criteria
The learner will:
The learner can:
1. Provide brief, factual 1.1
information in
familiar social and
work situations
1.2
2. Write routine,
simple formal and
informal messages
write simple facts about personal, social or work
matters
2.1
describe a simple social, study or work-related activity
2.2
make simple requests
2.3
respond to simple requests
2.4
express simple:
wishes
preferences
likes
dislikes
2.5
2.6
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complete simple:
(a) forms and lists
(b) questionnaires
•
•
•
•
use:
(a) formal
(b) informal writing conventions
write accurately when using familiar words and
phrases
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Learning Outcomes
Assessment Criteria
To achieve this unit, you need to show that you
can write simple texts of paragraph length to
carry out routine tasks. You can write
accurately when using simple familiar words
and phrases.
Unit aim[s]
You can, for example:
• Fill in routine, simple forms and
questionnaires.
• Write routine, simple formal and informal
messages.
Unit expiry date
August 2015
Details of the relationship between the
unit and relevant national language
standards
CILT A2W
Details of the relationship between the None
unit and other standards or curricula [if
appropriate]
Assessment requirements specified by
a sector or regulatory body [if
appropriate]
None
Endorsement of the unit by a sector or
other appropriate body [if required]
CILT
Location of the unit within the
subject/sector classification system
Languages 13.2
Name of the organisation submitting
the unit
CCEA
Availability for use
Shared
Availability for delivery
September 2013
Updated: September 2014
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1. Social Contact
•
•
•
•
Issue, accept or refuse an invitation verbally and in writing
Confirming a booking by phone and understand the gist of a recorded message
Express feelings
Describe someone physically
Inviting People Out
Inviti
What are you doing this evening?
Cosa fai stasera?/Lei cosa fa stasera?
Ti/Le piacerebbe andare al cinema?
Ti va di andare al cinema? (informal)
Ti/Le piacerebbe andare in ristorante?
Would you like to go to the cinema?
Would you like to go out to a restaurant?
Would you like to go to the pub?
Would you like to go out for a coffee
drink/coffee?
Do you want to come to the bar/to the
cinema/to the theatre with me/with us?
I am inviting you for a meal out (at a
restaurant/at my house).
Would you like to call around?
Ti/Le piacerebbe andare al pub?
Where/when will we meet?
Dove/quando ci incontriamo?
Can you come? [informal/formal]
Puoi/Può venire?
I hope to come/go.
Spero di venire/andare.
I hope so.
Spero di sì.
Yes, ok.
Sì, va bene/d’accordo.
With pleasure.
Con piacere.
I would be delighted.
Volentieri.
Thank you for your invitation.
La ringrazio per il Suo invito.
Goodbye.
Arrivederci.
See you soon.
A presto.
No, I’m sorry.
No, mi dispiace.
Im sorry but I can’t.
I’m sorry but I have something else
planned.
Mi dispiace ma non posso.
Mi dispiace ma sono impegnato/a
Ho già un impegno
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Ti/Le piacerebbe prendere un caffè?
Vuoi/Vuole venire in caffè/al cinema/al teatro
con me/con noi? (fam.pol.)
Ti/La invito a mangiare (al ristorante/a casa
mia).
Vuoi/vuole passare da me/da noi?
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A card to a friend; a postcard
Una cartolina ad un amico
Dear…[male]
Caro
Dear…[female]
Cara
Hi, hello
Ciao/Salve
How is it going?
Come va?
Here we are in France.
Siamo qui in Francia/Eccoci qui in Francia.
Our hotel is not far from the beach.
Il nostro albergo non è lontano dalla spiaggia.
Our flat is near the centre of town.
Il nostro appartamento è vicino al centro città.
In the North of the country
Al nord (can also use nel)
In the South of the country
Al sud
In the East of the country
All’est
In the West of the country
All’ovest
See you later.
A più tardi
Cheerio.
Ciao
Love/Kind regards
Auguri/con affetto
Kisses
Baci
On the Telephone
Al telefono
Hello. Who is speaking?
Pronto. Chi parla?
This is…
Sono…
May I speak with Mr Brown?
I am sorry. Mr Brown is not here at the
moment. Mr Brown is not at home/in the
office.
I would like to confirm my reservation for
the dates from…to…
We are sorry. The office is closed. Please
leave a message after the beep.
We are sorry, the office is closed. The
office will reopen tomorrow at 9am.
Posso parlare con il signor Brown?
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Mi dispiace. Il Signor Brown non è a casa/in
ufficio/qui.
Vorrei confermare una prenotazione dal…al…
Ci dispiace. L’ufficio è chiuso. Per favore
lasciare un messaggio dopo il segnale acustico.
Ci dispiace. L’ufficio è chiuso. Riapre domani
alle 9.
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Happy or Disappointed?
It’s wonderful/fantastic/brilliant!
E meraviglioso/fantastico/magnifico!
I’m delighted.
Sono lieto/a felice.
It is a pity/what a pity!
È un peccato che…/che peccato!
I am very disappointed.
Sono molto deluso/a.
Do you like…?
Ti/Le piace/piacciono…?
What do you think about…?
Che ne pensi di…?
I like…I don’t like
Mi piace…non mi piace
I love…I hate
Adoro…detesto
Happy
Felice, contento/a, beato/a
Sad
triste
Tired
stanco/a
Describing Someone
To describe
Descrivere
Describe yourself.
Descrivi te stesso.
How would you describe yourself?
Come ti descriveresti?
What is he like?
Com’è?
He is small.
è basso.
He is tall.
è alto.
He is stocky.
è robusto.
He is fat.
è grasso.
He is slim.
è snello.
He is handsome.
è bello.
What is she like?
Com’è?
She is small.
è bassa.
She is tall.
è alta.
She is stocky.
è robusta.
She is fat.
She is slim.
è grassa.
è snella.
She is beautiful.
è bella.
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Describing Someone (cont.)
Very/quite/too…
He/She has blue/green/brown/grey/hazel
eyes.
He/She has blonde/black/red/brown hair.
He/She has long/short/shoulderlength/curly/wavy/straight hair.
He is bald and he wears glasses.
Molto/abbastanza/troppo…
Ha gli occhi azzurri/verdi/castani/grigi/di
color nocciola.
Ha i capelli biondi/neri/rossi/castani.
Ha i capelli lunghi/corti/fino alle
spalle/ricci/ondulati/lisci.
È calvo e porta gli occhiali.
She doesn’t wear glasses.
Non porta gli occhiali.
He wears a beard.
Porta/Ha una barba.
He has light/dark skin.
Ha la pelle chiara/scura
He/She is 1.6 metres tall.
è alto/a un metro 60
He/She weighs 60 kilos approximately.
Pesa circa 60 chili.
He is of medium build.
E di statura media/di corporatura media
To look…e.g. he looks like a nice person.
Sembrare…sembra una persona simpatica
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2. House and Home
• Give a description of your house
• Describe the region in which you live in simple terms
Describing Your House/Flat
I live in a house/in a flat.
Abito in una casa/un appartamento.
What is your house/flat like?
Com’è la tua casa/il tuo appartamento?
old, modern
vecchio/a, moderna/o
nice/pleasant/spacious/horrible/beautiful
piacevole, spazioso/a, orribile bello/a
furnished/unfurnished
ammobiliato/a, non ammobiliato/a
made of wood/concrete/red brick
fatto/a di legno/cemento/di mattone rosso
painted blue
dipinto/a di blu
What type of house is it?
A detached house/a semi-detached house/a
bungalow/a terraced house
A block of flats, a sky-scraper
Che tipo di casa è?
Una villa/ una bifamiliare/un bungalow/una
casa a schiera
Un palazzo/un condominio, grattacielo
A terrace [= a row of terraced houses]
Fila di case a schiera
How many rooms are there?
Quante stanze ci sono?
There are seven.
Ce ne sono sette.
On the ground floor/downstairs
Al pianterreno/di sotto
There is a kitchen.
C’è una cucina.
A dining-room
Una sala da pranzo
A sitting-room
Un soggiorno/salotto/salone
The hall
L’entrata
On the first floor/upstairs
al primo piano
There are three bedrooms and a bathroom.
Ci sono tre camere e una stanza da bagno.
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in the town
Dov'è/Dove si trova la Sua/tua casa (il
Suo/tuo appartamento?
in città
in the city centre
in centro città/al centro
in the outskirts of/in the suburbs
alla periferia
in the countryside/in a village
in campagna/nel verde/in un piccolo paese
at the seaside/on the coast
al mare/alla costa
a city
una città
a small town
una piccola città
a large industrial town
una grande città industriale
a seaside town
una città al mare
It is the capital of…
è il capoluogo di…
The village is near/is not far from…
Il paese è vicino a/non è lontano da…
It is about 5 kilometres from…
È a circa 5 chilometri da…
Our village is situated between A and B.
Il nostro paese si trova tra A e B
It is very noisy/very quiet.
We live in a very quiet place/in a beautiful
spot.
È molto rumoroso/tranquillo.
Abitiamo in una zona molto tranquilla/molto
bella.
Where?
Dove?
near the
vicino a
behind
dietro
next to
accanto a
in front of
davanti a
opposite
di fronte a
far from the
lontano da
Where is your house/flat?
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In your area
Nel tuo quartiere
in the evenings/at the weekend
Cosa c’è da fare e da vedere nel tuo/Suo
quartiere?
la sera/nel fine settimana
There is always something to do.
C’è sempre qualcosa da fare.
There isn’t a lot to see.
There is a cinema/a leisure centre/a
shopping centre/a pub/a public park.
There are lovely shops.
We have a tennis court/a swimming
pool/an indoor swimming pool/a football
stadium/a football pitch.
It is too crowded/there is too much
traffic/too much pollution.
There are not enough bins.
Non c’è molto da vedere.
C’è un cinema/un centro sportivo/un centro
commerciale/un pub/un parco pubblico.
Ci sono (dei) bei negozi.
Do you like living there?
Ti/Le piace abitare lì?
What is your garden like?
Com’è il tuo giardino?
My garden is small/big/pretty.
Il mio giardino è piccolo/grande/carino.
I have a well maintained garden.
Il mio giardino è ben mantenuto.
What is there to see and do in your area?
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Abbiamo un campo da tennis/una piscina/una
piscina coperta/uno stadio/un campo da calcio.
È troppo affollato/c’è troppo traffico/troppo
inquinamento.
Non ci sono abbastanza cassonetti.
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3. Everyday Life
• Talk about your family
• Discuss your domestic activities
My family and myself
Tell me about your family.
How many are there in your family?
Dimmi un po’ della tua famiglia/parlami della
tua famiglia?
Quanti siete in famiglia?
There are five of us in our family.
I am single/engaged/married/widowed.
[use fem/masc forms]
My husband/My wife and I are separated.
Sono single, fidanzato/a, sposato/a, vedovo/a.
We are divorced.
Siamo divorziati.
I have a boyfriend/a girlfriend.
Ho un fidanzato/una fidanzata.
We live together.
Conviviamo.
I have a child/a son/a daughter.
Ho un figlio/una figlia.
We have two children.
Abbiamo due figli.
We don’t have any children.
I love my father/my mother/my
grandfather/my grandmother.
my grandparents
Non abbiamo figli.
Amo/voglio bene a mio padre/mia madre/mio
nonno/mia nonna.
i miei nonni
my parents
I am an only child/an only son/an only
daughter.
I have an older brother/an older sister.
i miei genitori
I have a younger brother/a younger sister.
Ho un fratello/una sorella più giovane.
the eldest/the youngest [fem/masc forms]
my nephew/my niece/my cousin
[use fem/masc forms]
my uncle/my aunt/my fiancee
[use fem/masc forms]
my son-in-law
il/la maggiore, il/la minore
my daughter-in-law
mia nuora
my father-in-law
mio suocero
my mother-in-law
mia suocera
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Siamo in 5 in famiglia.
Mio marito/mia moglie e io, siamo separati.
Sono figlio unico/figlia unica.
Ho un fratello/una sorella più grande.
mio/mia nipote/mio/mia cugino/a
mio zio/mia zia/mio/mia fidanzato/a
mio genero
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My family and myself (cont.)
my grandson
mio nipote
my granddaughter
mia nipote
She is expecting a child.
E incinta.
Mum and dad
La mamma e il papà
I hate my neighbour/neighbours.
Detesto/Odio il mio vicino/i miei vicini.
the boy/the girl
il ragazzo/la ragazza
the gentleman/the lady
il signore/la signora
people
my boyfriend/my girlfriend
my friend
la gente
il mio ragazzo/la mia ragazza
il mio amico/la mia amica
Possessive Adjectives Table
Masc.
singular
Fem.
sing.
Masc.
Plural
Fem.
plural
My
Your
His/Her
Our
Your
Their
mio
tuo
suo
nostro
vostro
loro
mia
tua
sua
nostra
vostra
loro
miei
tuoi
suoi
nostri
vostri
loro
mie
tue
sue
nostre
vostre
loro
At school
A scuola
What does your son do?
Che cosa fa/studia tuo/Suo figlio?
What does your daughter do?
Che cosa fa/studia tua/Sua figlia?
What do your children do?
Che cosa fanno/studiano i tuoi/Suoi figlii?
They are still at school.
Vanno ancora a scuola.
…is at nursery school
Va alla/frequenta la scuola materna
at primary school/at secondary school
la scuola elementare
secondary school
la scuola media
high school
il liceo
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At university
All’università
he/she is studying at university.
studia all’università.
vocational training
la formazione professionale
What household chores do you do?
Quali lavori domestici fai?
I do the cleaning
Faccio le pulizie
I vacuum
Passo l’aspirapolvere
I clean the house
Pulisco la casa
I make the beds
Faccio i letti
I love/i hate vacuuming
Adoro/odio passare l’aspirapolvere
I love/hate cleaning
Adoro/odio
To do the washing [laundry]
Lavare la biancheria
To do the ironing
Stirare
To do the [food] shopping
Fare la spesa
To cook
Cucinare
I cook the evening meal.
Cucino la cena
To do the washing-up
Lavare i piatti
To do the gardening
Fare il giardinaggio
Do you like cooking?
Ti piace cucinare?
Do you enjoy gardening?
Ti piace fare il giardinaggio?
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4. Occupations
• Give and understand information and opinions about work.
Trade/Profession
Mestiere/Professione
What do you do?
Che lavoro fai?
What is your profession?
Qual’è la tua professione?
I am [a]…
Sono…/faccio il/la.
baker
panettiere
butcher
macellaio
dentist
dentista
doctor
medico
nurse
infermiera
teacher
insegnante
primary school teacher
maestro/a
musician
musicista
police officer
poliziotto
postal worker
postino
flight attendant
assistente di volo
pilot
pilota
hairdresser
parrucchiere
housewife
casalinga
company director
Dirigente d’azienda
civil servant
impiegato/a dello stato
chauffeur
autista
mechanic
meccanico
garage owner
garagista
firefighter
vigile del fuoco
shopkeeper
negoziante
shop assistant
commesso/a
journalist
giornalista
actor
attore/attrice
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Trade/Profession (cont.)
Mestiere/Professione
solicitor
avvocato
secretary
segretaria
bricklayer
muratore
accountant
ragioniere
lorry driver
camionista
banker
banchiere
boss
capo
grocer
droghiere/a
estate agent
agente immobiliare
I am unemployed.
sono disoccupato/a
Where do you work?
Dove lavori/a?
I work in a firm.
Lavoro in una ditta/società.
It’s a big/small company.
in the city centre/on the outskirts of Belfast
E una ditta/società piccola/grande.
Lavoro in un ufficio/in una fabbrica/in una
scuola.
in centro/alla/in periferia
in an industrial estate
in una zona industriale
How do you get to work?
Come vai al lavoro?
I take the bus/the train to get to work.
Vado al lavoro in autobus/treno.
I walk/go on foot.
Vado a piedi.
I drive to work (I go by car).
Vado in macchina
How long does it take you to get to work?
Quanto ci vuole/mette (per arrivare al lavoro)
The journey takes 5 minutes.
Ci vogliono/mettono 5 minuti.
It is far/near where I live [my house].
Yes, I like my work.
E lontano da/vicino a casa mia.
Ti piace la tua professione/il tuo
mestiere/lavoro?
Sì, mi piace il mio lavoro.
I get on well with my colleagues.
Vado d’accordo con i miei colleghi.
I don’t get on well with my colleagues.
Non vado d’accordo con i miei colleghi.
We are well paid.
Guadagniamo bene.
We are not well paid.
Non guadagniamo bene.
It is a difficult job/interesting/boring.
E un lavoro difficile/interessante/noisoso.
I work in an office/in a factory/in a school.
Do you like your profession/trade/job?
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I get up at…
Mi può descrivere una giornata tipica a
lavoro/a scuola.
Mi alzo alle...
I leave the house at...
Esco di casa alle...
Then, I take the bus/train/car.
Poi vado in autobus/treno/macchina.
My work starts at…and finishes at…
Il mio lavoro comincia alle…e finisce alle…
I have lunch at…
Pranzo alle…
I bring a packed lunch.
Porto uno spuntino/un pranzo a sacco.
I get home at about…
Torno a casa verso le…
I have two weeks off at Christmas.
Ho due settimane di congedo a Natale.
I have three weeks annual leave.
Ho three settimane di ferie annue.
What does your son do?
Cosa fa suo/tuo figlio?
What does your daughter do?
Cosa fa sua/tua figlia?
She/he works as a…
Fa il/la…, è…
He doesn’t work at the moment
Non lavora adesso/in questo momento
Describe a typical day at work
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5. Free Time and Leisure
• Exchange information and opinions on leisure activities
• Enquire about and buy tickets for shows
What do you do when you have some
free time?
Cosa fai quando hai un po’ di tempo libero?
What do you do when you are not working?
Cosa fai quando non lavori?
in the evening
la sera
at the weekend
al weekend/finesettimana
during holidays
durante le vacanze
I have a rest.
Mi riposo.
Do you watch TV?
Guardi la tivù?
Yes, I watch TV.
Sì, guardo la tivù.
What type of programmes do you watch?
Quali programmi guardi?
films
i film
documentaries
i documentari
an animal documentary
un documentario sugli animali
a nature programme
un programma sulla natura
series/soap
Serie/telenovela
the news
il telegiornale
current affairs
l’attualità
a weekly programme
un programma settimanale
reality tv
un reality show
a televised debate
un dibattito teletrasmesso
a game show
telequiz
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Music
Musica
I listen to music.
Ascolto la musica.
What kind of music do you like?
Quale genere di musica ti piace?
I like classical music.
Mi piace la musica classica.
I like rock music.
Mi piace la musica rock.
I like pop music.
Mi piace la musica pop.
I like folk music.
Mi piace la musica popolare.
Do you play an instrument?
Suoni uno strumento?
I play the paino.
Suono il piano.
the violin
il violino
the flute
il flauto
the guitar
la chitarra
the bagpipes
la cornamusa
the drums
la batteria
Do you like reading?
Ti piace leggere?
Do you like reading?
Ti piace leggere?
What do you like to read?
Cosa ti piace leggere?
I read books
Leggo i libri
detective novels
i gialli
newspapers
i giornali
magazines
le riviste
science fiction novels
romanzi di fantascienza
I am interested in…sport.
M’interessa…lo sport
politics
la politica
history
la storia
languages
le lingue
literature
la letteratura
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Sport
Lo sport
Do you play any sport?
Fa qualche sport?
I play sports.
Faccio sport.
I play volleyball.
Gioco a pallavolo.
I play football/tennis.
Gioco a calcio/tennis.
I sail.
Pratico la vela.
I do windsurfing.
Faccio windsurf.
I do water skiing.
Pratico lo sci nautico.
I jog/I run.
Faccio jogging/corro.
I go fishing.
Faccio la pescare.
I go horse-riding.
Faccio l’equitazione/vado a cavallo.
I climb mountains [I do mountaineering].
Faccio l’alpinismo.
I do canoeing.
Faccio il canottaggio/andare in canoa.
I like to go for a walk [for walks].
Mi piace fare passeggiate.
I like to do trekking.
Mi piace fare trekking.
I like to go horse-riding.
Mi piace andare a cavallo.
I like to go out cycling [go out on a bike]
Mi piace fare il ciclismo.
I like to do DIY.
Mi piace fare il bricolage.
When?
Quando?
always
sempre
often
spesso
rarely
raramente
never
mai
every day
ogni giorno
every week
ogni settimana
every month
ogni mese
every year
ogni anno
once a week
una volta alla settimana
twice a year
due volte all’anno
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When? (cont.)
Quando?
in spring
in primavera
in summer
in estate
in autumn
in autunno
in winter
in inverno
Going out
Uscire
What do you do at the weekend?
Cosa fai nel weekend?
I go to the cinema with friends.
Vado al cinema con amici.
to the theatre
al teatro
an exhibition
una mostra
a football match
una partita
a show
uno spettacolo
what time does the show start?
A che ora comincia lo spettacolo?
what time does the film start?
A che ora comincia il film?
How much is a ticket?
Quanto costa un biglietto?
Ticket Office
La biglietteria
the balcony/gallery
la galleria
stalls
la platea
for a child
per un bambino
Is there a reduction for children?
C’è uno sconto per i bambini?
Is there a reduction for Senior Citizens?
C’è uno sconto per gli anziani?
Is there a reduction for students?
C’è uno sconto per gli studenti?
for groups
per i gruppi
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What kind of films do you like?
Che genere/tipo di film ti piace?
My favourite genre is/types of film are…
I miei film preferiti sono…
action thrillers/action movies
i film d’azione
detective film
i…giallo
comedy
comedia
romantic film
romantico
science-fiction movies
fantascienza
adventure movies
avventura
horror movies
orrore
period dramas
drammatici
cartoons
cartoni animati
Drama series
Serie drammatica per la tv
My opinion on...
I think that it is a very good restaurant.
Secondo me è un buon ristorante.
I think that it is not a very good restaurant.
Secondo me non è un buon ristorante.
What is your favourite restaurant?
Qual’è il tuo ristorante preferito?
My favourite restaurant is…
Il mio ristorante preferito è…
I like the food there.
Si mangia bene là.
You are right.
Hai ragione.
You are wrong.
Hai torto
I agree.
Sono d’accordo.
I don’t agree.
Non sono d’accordo.
That’s good.
bene
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6. Holidays
• Exchange information and opinions on your holidays.
• Learn about the geography of the foreign country.
On holidays
In vacanza
Last year
L’anno scorso
What did you do last year?
Cosa hai fatto l’anno scorso?
Where did you go on holidays?
Dove sei andato in vacanza?
Last year we went to...
L’anno scorso siamo andati a…
I went by plane/by ship/by car.
Sono andato in aereo/nave/macchina.
We stayed in a hotel in Ireland.
Siamo stati in un albergo in Irlanda.
We did lots of interesting things.
Abbiamo fatto molte cose interessanti.
There was a lot to see and do.
C’era molto da fare e da vedere.
I visited churches/castles/museums.
Ho visitato chiese/castelli/musei.
We went to the beach.
Siamo andati alla spiaggia.
We swam.
Abbiamo nuotato.
I sunbathed.
Ho preso il sole.
We went on holidays.
Siamo andati in vacanza.
Last year I went to...
L’anno scorso sono andato a…
Last summer I went to…
L’estate scorsa sono andato/a...
This year
Quest’anno
Are you going on holidays this year?
Vai in vacanza quest’anno?
I’m going/We are going to...
Vado/andiamo in
I’m staying at home/in Ireland.
Resto a casa/in Irlanda
I’m going abroad.
I’m going to spend 15 days on the coast/in
the countryside/ in the mountains.
This summer I’m staying here.
Vado all’estero.
Trascorrerò 15 giorni al mare/in campagna/in
montagna.
Quest’estate resto a casa.
What is there to do?
Cosa c’è da fare?
You can...
Si può…
go swimming
nuotare
do windsurfing
fare windsurf
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On holidays (cont.)
In vacanza
go skiing
sciare
do waterskiing
fare lo sci acquatico
go sailing
andare a vela
sunbathe
prendere il sole
do canoeing
Andare in canoa/Fare canottaggio
go camping
andare a campeggio
go for a walk
fare una passeggiata
No swimming
Vietato nuotare/divieto di balneazione
No camping
Divieto di campeggio
Next year
L’anno prossimo
Will you go…?
Andrai…?
Where will you go on holidays next year?
Dove andrai l’anno prossimo?
Next year I/we will go abroad.
L’anno prossimo andremo all’estero.
I’d like to go to...next year.
Mi piacerebbe andare a/in…l’anno prossimo.
I’ll stay in Ireland.
Resterò in Irlanda.
Next summer I’ll go to France.
Next year I’m going to spend my holidays
in...
I’m going to go for 15 days/one month.
L’anno prossimo andrò in Francia.
L’anno prossimo prenderò le vacanze in...
Andrò per una quindina/un mese.
Countries and nationalities
Ireland
Irlanda
Irish
irlandese
United Kingdom
Regno unito
British
brittanico/a
England
Inghilterra
English
inglese
Scotland
Scozia
Scottish
scozzese
Wales
Galles
Welsh
gallese
Northern Ireland
Irlanda del nord
Northern Irish
irlandese del nord
Spain
Spagna
Spanish
spagnolo
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Countries and nationalities (cont.)
Europe
Europa
European
europeo/a
Germany
Germania
German
tedesco/a
Belgium
Belgio
Belgian
belga
France
Francia
French
francese
Luxembourg
Lussemburgo
From Luxemburg
lussemburghese
Greece
Grecia
Greek
greco/a
Holland
Olanda
Dutch
olandese
Italy
Italia
Italian
italiano/a
Portugal
Portogallo
Portuguese
portoghese
Denmark
Danimarca
Danish
danese
Finland
Finlandia
Finnish
finlandese
Norway
Norvegia
Norwegian
norvegese
Sweden
Svezia
Swedish
svedese
Switzerland
Svizzera
Swiss
svizzero/a
United States
Gli Stati Uniti
American
americano/a
Canada
Canada
Canadian
canadese
Città:
Londra, Dublino, Ginevra, Parigi, Bruxelles
Fiumi:
L'Arno, il Po, il Tevere
Montagne:
Le Alpi, i Pirenei, i Dolomiti, Gli Appennini
Regioni d’Italia
il Lazio, l’Emilia-Romagna ecc
Mari:
il Mediterraneo, l’Adriatico
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7. Accommodation
•
•
•
•
Explain your accommodation requirements.
Find out what services are available.
Obtain information about prices/methods of payment.
Write basic formal letters.
Accommodation
Alloggio
a hotel
un albergo
an apartment
un appartamento
a campsite
un campeggio
a caravan
una roulette
a youth hostel
un ostello della gioventù
The hotel
L’albergo
I’d like to book a room.
Vorrei prenotare una camera.
For one night/a week/fifteen days.
per una notte/una settimana/quindicina
How long for?
Would it be possible to make a provisional
booking?
It’s for three people and for two nights.
Per quanto tempo?
How much does the room cost per night?
Quanto costa la camera a notte?
Is breakfast included?
È la colazione inclusa?
Yes, breakfast is included.
Sì la colazione è inclusa.
No, breakfast is not included.
No, la colazione non è inclusa.
At what time is dinner served?
A che ora è servita la cena?
Dinner is served at…
La cena è servita alle…
Is there a car park?
C’è un parcheggio?
I’d like to come back next year.
Mi piacerebbe ritornarci l’anno prossimo.
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Complaints
Reclami
Do you have a complaint?
The tap/heating/air conditioning does not
work.
There is no soap/There are no towels.
Ha un reclamo?/Tutto va bene?
Il rubinetto/riscaldamento/l’aria condizionata
non funziona.
Non c’è sapone/non ci sono asciugamani.
The room is horrible.
La stanza è brutta/orribilie.
It is dirty/broken.
È sporco/rotto.
They are not clean.
Non sono puliti.
I am very sorry, Sir/Madam.
I will send/am sending the maid to your
room.
Mi dispiace signore/signora.
Mando la cameriera alla Sua camera.
The campsite
Il campeggìo
I’d like to reserve a place in a campsite.
Vorrei prenotare un posto.
It is a tent for four people.
Is the campsite watched over/guarded at
night?
Is there electricity?
È una tenda per 4 persone.
Il campeggio è custodito di notte?
Is there drinking water?
C’è acqua potabile?
Can you go fishing in the river/lake?
Si può pescare nel fiume/lago?
Payment
Pagamento
Posso pagare con la carta di credito/un
assegno/in contanti?
Deve pagare in anticipo.
Deve pagare una cauzione al momento di
prenotazione.
Qual’è il prezzo di alta/bassa stagione?
Can I pay with a credit card/cheque/cash?
You need to pay in advance.
You need to pay a deposit when you make
the reservation.
What is the price in high/low season?
C’è l’elettricità?
Revise Time
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8. Formal Letters
30 Ottobre 2009
Egregio Signore
In attesa della Sua risposta
Distinti saluti,
Ann Smith
Formal letters
Dear Madam/Sir
Distinti signori
Dear Mrs
I would be very grateful…I would like to
book…
Can you change my booking…
Gentile signora
to the following day.
Il giorno dopo
to the following week.
la settimana seguente
Would it be possible to change the date?
E possibile cambiare la data?
from...(date) to...(date)
Dal...al...
The plane arrives at...
Il volo arriva alle…
We are back on…
tornaiamo
We leave on...
partiamo
Please find enclosed a deposit of...euros.
Mando in allegato una cauzione di…Euro.
Sarei molto grato…vorrei prenotare
Può cambiare la prenotazione…?
Revise Dates
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9. Shopping
• Find your way around a Department Store/Supermarket
• Obtain information about prices
Is there a bakery around here?
C’è una pasticceria qui vicino?
The shop
Il negozio
The supermarket
Il supermercato
The department store
Il grande magazzino
The shopping centre
Il centro acquisti/commerciale
The bakery
Il panificio/la panetteria
The butcher’s store
La macelleria
The grocer’s store
La drogheria
The fruit shop
Il fruttivendolo
The chemist
La farmacia
The newsagent
Un edicola
Where can I buy...?
Dove posso comprare/si può comprare?
In the food section you can buy
Nel reparto generi alimentari si puo
Meat
Carne
Fish
Pesce
Fruit
Frutta
Vegetables
Verdura
Pulses/tinned food
In scatola/lattina
Liquor alcohol
Bevande alcoliche
Wine
Vino
Cheese
Formaggio
Dairy products
I latticini
Nuts and dried fruits
Noci/frutta secca
Pastries
I dolci
Perfume
Il profumo
Toys
I giocattoli
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Excuse me, where can I find/buy...?
Dove posso trovare/comprare…?
the basement
la cantina/la scantinato
on the ground floor
al pianterreno
on the first floor
al primo piano
on the second floor
al secondo piano
in the toys department
nel reparto (di) giocattoli
Go to the till/cash check.
Vada alla cassa.
How much is it/are they?
Quanto costa/costano?
How much do I owe you?
Quanto Le devo?
Do you have anything cheaper?
Ha qualcosa di meno caro?
Can I exchange it?
Posso cambiarlo?
Can I have the receipt?
Posso avere la ricevuta?
Free
Gratis
Offers
Offerte
Special price
Prezzo speciale
Discount/sales
Sconti/saldi
No refunds on sales goods
Nessun rimborso nei saldi
Drinks Dispensing Machine
Macchinetta automatica per le bevande
Instructions
Istruzioni
Select Drink.
Scegliere Bevanda.
Enter Code.
Digitare/Entrare Codice.
Put coins in slot.
Inserire monete.
Push here for your change.
Premere qui per il resto.
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10. Travel and Transport
• Hire a car.
• Understand common street signs and notices.
• Cope in a Service Station or Garage.
What is wrong?
Cosa c’è?
What is the problem?
Qual’è il problema?
My car has broken down.
La mia macchina è in panne/ha un guasto.
The tyre has a puncture.
La gomma ha una foratura.
The battery is flat.
La batteria è scarica.
I need petrol.
Devo fare benzina.
20 litres of diesel
20 litri di gasolio
30 euros of 4 star
30 euro di benzina
25 euros of unleaded
25 euro di senza piombo
Can you repair/fix…?
Può riparare...?
the car
la macchina
Can you check…?
Può controllare...?
the breaks
i freni
the tyres
le gomme
the tyre presssure
la pressione
Can you change a tyre?
Può cambiare una gomma?
the water
l’acqua
the oil
l’olio
Can you send a mechanic immediately?
Può mandare un meccanico subito?
How much is it going to cost?
Quanto costerà?
It is going to cost…
Costerà…
How long is it going to take to repair it?
Quanto ci vorrà per ripararla?
When will it be ready?
Quando sarà pronta?
I’d like to hire a car
Vorrei noleggiare una macchina
for…days
per…giorni
for a week
per una settimana
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a big car
una macchina grande
a small car
una macchina piccola
What does the insurance cover?
Cosa copre l’assicurazione?
Is it included in the insurance?
È incluso nell’assicurazione?
theft insurance
your passport/ID card
l’assicurazione anti furto
Contro terzi (verso terzi = covering additional
passengers)
il suo passaporto/la sua carta d’identità
the driving license
patente
Is the mileage extra?
Il chilometraggio è extra?
Can I return the car to...(Belfast)?
Posso riconsegnare la macchina a…(Belfast)?
third party
Revise days of the week
Traffic signs
I segnali stradali
One way only
Senso unico
Pedestrian crossing
le strisce pedonali
No entry
Accesso vietato
Give way
Dare la precedenza
Service station 200 metres
Stazione di servizio/distributore a 200m
Road closed
Strada chiusa
Diversion
Deviazione
Exit
Uscita
Motorway
L’autostrada
Main road
Strada nazionale
Reduce your speed
Rallentare
Cul de sac
Via senza uscita
Traffic light
Semaforo
No parking
Sosta vietata
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11. Public Transport
• Obtain all the information relevant to your journey.
• Cope more confidently in problem situations such as lost luggage.
Train/underground
Il treno/La metropolitana
the underground/tube
la metropolitana
a map of the tube
una carta della metro
What line?
Quale linea?
Do I have to change?
Devo cambiare?
Where do I have to get off?
Dove devo scendere?
Entrance
Entrata
Link/connect with line
una coincidenza
a day/weekly/monthly pass
Un pass giornaliere/settimanale/mensile
Where can I find information?
Dove posso andare per informazione
I need information about...
Ho bisogno di informazione
Lost Property Office
L’ufficio Oggetti Smarriti
I’ve lost…
Ho perso…
my ticket
il mio biglietto
my suitcases
le mie valigie
my glasses
i miei occhiali
my handbag
la mia borsa
my ring
il mio anello
my camera
la mia macchina fotografica
my gloves
i miei guanti
my laptop
il mio laptop/il mio portatile
my watch
il mio orologio
my purse
il mio borsellino
my wallet
il mio portafoglio
Where have you lost it/them?
Dove l’ha perso/a? Li ha persi?
When...?
Quando?
What is it like?
Com’è?
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Train/underground (cont.)
Il treno/La metropolitana
What are they like?
Come sono?
It is made of leather.
È fatto di pelle.
It is made of plastic.
È fatto di plastic.
It is made of metal.
È fatto di metallo.
It is made of gold.
È fatto d’oro.
It is made of silver.
È fatto di argento.
It is made of wool.
È fatto di lana.
It’s...(colour)
Di colore…
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12. Health and Welfare
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Ask for help.
In case of illness, describe the symptoms very simply.
Understand basic queries about health.
Follow simple advice and instructions.
Sickness/health
Le malattie e La Salute
Can you help me?
Mi può aiutare?
What’s wrong?
Mi dica?/Cosa c’è?
I don’t feel well.
Non mi sento bene.
I have very bad backache.
Ho mal di schiena.
I have a sore stomach
Ho mal di pancia
I have a sore neck
Ho mal di collo.
I have a headache
Ho mal di testa.
Where is there an all night chemist’s?
Dov’è la farmacia di turno?
Is there a chemist’s around here?
C’è una farmacia qui vicino?
Is there a doctor around here?
C’è un medico vicino?
Is there a hospital around here?
C’è un ospedale qui vicino?
Can you call…a doctor?
Può chiamare…un medico?
an ambulance?
un’ambulanza
a nurse?
un’infermiera
the dentist
La dentista
Can I have an appointment for...?
Posso fissare un appuntamento per...?
I have a sore tooth.
Ho mal di denti.
Where does it hurt?
Dove le fa male?
Does it hurt?
Le fa male?
My elbow hurts.
Mi fa male il gomito.
I think I have fractured my foot.
Penso di avermi fratturato il mio piede
I think I have broken my arm.
Penso di avermi rotto il braccio.
I think I have burned my leg.
Penso di averemi bruciato la gamba
my ankle
Il mio caviglia
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Sickness/health (cont.)
Le malattie e La Salute
my eye
Il mio occhio
elbow
il gomito
nose
il naso
finger
il ditto (le dita)
hand
la mano (le mani)
ear
l’orecchio
My hand is swollen.
La mia mano è gionfia.
My ankle is swollen.
La mia caviglia è gonfia.
I feel faint.
Mi sento male/debole.
I have a cold.
Ho un raffreddore.
I have sunstroke.
Ho preso un΄insolazione.
I’m going to give you a prescription.
Le darò una ricetta medica.
Here is the prescription.
Ecco la ricetta medica.
Buy these medicines in the chemist’s.
Take this medicine before/after lunch.
Vada alla farmacia per il medicinale
Prendere queste compresse due volte al
di`/giorno.
Prenda questo medicinale prima/dopo pranzo.
one hour before/after meals
Un ora primadei pasti/dopo i pasti
How many times a day?
Quante volte al giorno?
once a day
una volta
three times a day
tre volte al giorno/di`
Take hot drinks.
Prendere bevande calde.
Come back in...days.
Torni fra …giorni.
Do you have anything for a temperature?
Ha qualcosa per la febbre?
Do you have anything for sunburn?
Ha qualcosa per bruciore solare?
Do you have anything for a cough?
Ha qualcosa per la tosse?
a sore head
un mal di testa
toothache
mal di denti
stomach ache
mal di pancia
a sore throat
mal di gola
Take these tablets twice a day.
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Sickness/health (cont.)
Le malattie e La Salute
I feel better.
Mi sento meglio.
an aspirin
un’aspirina
I’d also like some plasters.
Vorrei anche qualche cerotto.
cough medicine
un farmaco per la tosse
an antiseptic lotion
una lozione antisettica
an injection
un’iniezione/una puntura
a tablet/pill
una compressa/pillola
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13. Services
• Obtain information about the services available at a post office.
At the post office
All’ufficio postale
The post office
L`ufficio postale
Where is the post office?
Dov’è l’ufficio postale?
a letter box
una buca delle lettere
a letter
una lettera
a postcard
una cartolina
an envelope
una busta
a stamp
un francobollo
the postcode
il codice postale
Fragile
Fragile
By air mail
Via aerea
Recorded delivery
consegna raccomandata
To post a letter
Imbucare una lettera
Abroad
All’estero
To Europe
In Europa
Can I change money here?
Posso cambiare dei soldi qui?
Can I withdraw money with my credit card?
Posso prelevare denaro con la carta di credito?
What do I need to do to withdraw money?
Come si preleva?
How much is it to send a parcel to Ireland?
Quanto costa mandare un pacco in Irlanda?
Can you give me stamps for Ireland?
How much is it to send a postcard to
Ireland?
Mi può dare dei francobolli per Irlanda?
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Making a phone call
Fare una telefonala
Is there a telephone box around here?
C`è una cabina telefonica vicino?
Do you have any change?
Ha delle monete/dei spiccioli?
Free/Engaged
Libero/Occupato
Reverse charged call
Si paga il destinario
I’d like to call Ireland.
Vorrei chiamare I’rlanda.
The phone book
La rubrica telefonica
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14. Weather
• Make simple comparison of weather/climate.
• Understand the gist of a weather forecast.
The weather forecast
Le previsioni (del tempo)
The climate
La clima
The weather
Il tempo
What’s the weather like?
Com`è il tempo/Che tempo fa?
The temperature
La temperatura
The sun
Il sole
The wind (moderate/strong)
Il vento (moderato/forte)
The snow
La neve
Black ice
Il ghiaccio stradale sottilissimo
The rain
La pioggia
The fog
La nebbia
The clouds
Le nuvole
The storm
La tempesta
Thunder
Tuoni
It’s so hot!
Fa così calda!
Lightning
Lampi
Hailstone
grandine
What is the climate like in…?
Com`è il clima in…?
In the North of…the climate is humid.
Nel nord di...il clima e`umido.
The weather is changeable/cloudy.
Il tempo è variabile/nuvoloso.
The temperature is nice.
La temperatura è bella
Minimum temperature
Temperatura minima
Maximum temperature
Temperatura maxima
It is very windy.
C’è molto vento.
There are high temperatures in the South.
Ci sono temperature alte al sud.
It rains.
Piove.
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The weather forecast (cont.)
Le previsioni (del tempo)
It snows.
Nevica.
There is thunder in the North.
Ci sono tuoni al nord.
What will the weather be like?
Come sarà il tempo?
The sun will shine in the whole country.
There will be rain/fog/wind in the South
of...
There will be showers
It will be cloudy/there will be clear skies in
the Mid-West
It will be between 35 and 40 degrees.
There have been hailstones in the West
of…(country)
Ci sarà il sole in tutto il paese.
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Ci sara ‘pioggia/nebbia/vento nel sud di...
Ci saranno degli acquazzoni
Sara ‘nuvolosco/ci saranno schiarite verso ovest
Sara ‘fra l 35 e 40 gradi.
Ha grandinato nell’ ovest del…(paese)
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15. Grammar
Present perfect tense
Future
Reflexive verbs
Laylout of a letter
Exclamations
Impersonal sentences
Revise time, dates, days of the week and
colours
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