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Questions and Answers
A person can ask about their partner's family by saying, 'Che lingue parli?'
A person can ask about their partner's family by saying, 'Che lingue parli?'
False (B)
The phrase 'Come stai?' is a way to greet someone in Italian.
The phrase 'Come stai?' is a way to greet someone in Italian.
True (A)
In the search for a language partner, one might say, 'Ich spreche Englisch und russisch.'
In the search for a language partner, one might say, 'Ich spreche Englisch und russisch.'
True (A)
A common question about occupation in Italian is 'Che lavoro fanno?'.
A common question about occupation in Italian is 'Che lavoro fanno?'.
The document includes sections specifically for hobbies and sports.
The document includes sections specifically for hobbies and sports.
Flashcards
Language Exchange Partner
Language Exchange Partner
Someone who wants to practice speaking a language with you by having a conversation. You each help the other learn your languages.
Occupation
Occupation
The job that someone does for a living.
Family
Family
The people who are related to you, like your parents, siblings, and children.
Personal Interests
Personal Interests
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Language Proficiency
Language Proficiency
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Study Notes
Self-Introduction and Questions
- To ask about someone's well-being, use "Come stai?" (How are you?) and respond with "Sto bene/male" (I'm fine/bad)
- To ask about someone's job, use "Che lavoro fai?" (What do you do?)
- To ask about parents' profession, use "Che lavoro fanno i tuoi genitori?" (What do your parents do?)
Professions
- Male professions: giornalista (journalist), cuoco (cook), farmacista (pharmacist), segretario (secretary), commesso (salesperson), insegnante (teacher), medico (doctor)
- Female professions: giornalista (journalist), cuoca (cook), farmacista (pharmacist), segretaria (secretary), commessa (salesperson), insegnante (teacher), medico (doctor)
- casalingo/a (homemaker)
Location
- in an agency: in un'agenzia
- in a restaurant: in un ristorante
- in a pharmacy: in una farmacia
- in an office: in un ufficio
- in a store/shop: in un negozio
- in a school: in una scuola
- in a hospital: in un ospedale
- at home: a casa
Family
- father: padre
- mother: madre
- parents: genitori
- my/your/his/her parents: mio/tuo/suo padre + mia/tua/sua madre = i miei/tuoi/suoi genitori
Asking about language
- Which language do you speak?: "Welche Sprache sprichst du?"
- I speak English and Russian: "Ich spreche Englisch und russisch"
Seeking Conversation Partners
- Looking for a girl/student to practice conversation: "Cerco una ragazza /una studentessa per fare conversazione."
- I am looking for a high school/university student/girl to have a conversation with: "Ich suche eine Mädchen/eine Oberstufenschülerin/Studentin mit der ich eine Konversation führen kann."
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Description
Test your knowledge on self-introduction phrases and professions in Italian. This quiz covers how to ask about well-being, jobs, and family professions. Perfect for beginners learning to converse in Italian!
