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Rush Hour Express Italian Berlitz Publishing/APA Publications GmbH & Co. Verlag KG, Singapore Branch, Singapore 1


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Rush Hour Express ItalianBy Howard Beckerman

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Music and Lyrics by Howard Beckerman. Used by Permission. All rights reserved.Editorial Director: Sheryl Olinsky BorgSenior Editor: Juergen LorenzOrchestrations: Tru DotyAudio Production: Heartworks International, Inc., Stony Brook, NY www.heartworks.com

Senior Italian Editorial Consultant: Andrea FediItalian Translator/Editor: Francesca OnofriVoice Talent: Andrea Fedi, Eva Zanardi, Jim Brannigan, Lucia Ghezzi, Atanasio Gaetano Fava,Roberto Atanasio, Guylaine Laperrire, Michel Chevalier, Jack Walker, Teresa Labarga,and Howard Beckerman


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Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ACKNOWLEDGMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

SHOW 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Musical Numbers Key Language PointsITS NICE TO MEET YOU numbers, greetings, introductionsPARTY THEME basic expressionsWHAT TIME IS IT? telling timeWHERE IS IT? talking about location, bathroom

items

SHOW 2 Ready to Leave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Musical Numbers Key Language PointsTHE COLORS OF MY LIFE colors, clothing

ENJOY YOUR MEAL breakfast items and relatedexpressionsHOWS THE WEATHER? weather expressionsHOW DO I GET THERE? transportation

SHOW 3 On the Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Musical Numbers Key Language PointsLETS GO! buying a ticket, schedulesSEE YOU LATER meeting, greeting, parting,

making an appointment

SHOW 4 At Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Musical Numbers Key Language PointsTIME FOR MYSELF days of the week, months of the

year, seasons, office and schedulevocabulary

WHAT DO YOU DO? occupationsOF COURSE! borrowing things, agreeingON, IN, UNDER locating

SHOW 5 On a Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Musical Numbers Key Language Points

A TABLE FOR TWO table items, menu items,restaurant expressions

ARE YOU READY TO ORDER? ordering a mealDANCE WITH ME! actions, parts of the body


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INTRODUCTIONRush Hour Express Italian is a musical language program that uses the power of catchymelodies and dynamic rhythms to introduce you to basic Italian expressions and vocabulary fordaily life. As you will quickly discover, Rush Hour Express Italian is not a grammar course.There are no rules to memorize here! The method is simple and direct: Listen, repeat, and if you

wish, sing along! The musical styles are diverse and the language learning process is quick andenjoyable.

Excerpted from the Berlitz Rush Hour Italianprogram, the Rush Hour Express Italian audio"shows" are designed to be listened to again and again for your language-learning pleasure andprogress. You will soon find yourself speaking Italian without effort, as you follow our leadcharacter Jon through all the events of his day. And as Jon learns Italian, so will you, with theassistance of a very unusual Italian teacherand original music that will attune you to thelanguage so that it sticks with you.

The bilingual Rush Hour Express Italian approach will ease you into the language as you hearwords and expressions first in English and then in Italian. And although reading is not required

for the Rush Hour Express Italian experience, for additional support, the entire script and songlyrics are included in this Listeners Guide. If you have ever wanted to learn Italian but thoughtthat you didnt have the time, Rush Hour Express Italian is perfect for you!

ACKNOWLEDGMENTSI am grateful to the many talented individuals who have helped to bring Rush Hour ExpressItalian to the world. At Berlitz: Sheryl Olinsky Borg, my dream editor, for her enthusiasticsupportlinguistic, pedagogical, inspirational, and editorial; Juergen Lorenz, for hisassistance at all stages ofRush Hour Express Italian development; and Francesca Onofri for herwork on the Italian adaptation of the script. For Heartworks International: Tru Doty, for hisincredible orchestrations; Andrea Fedi, Senior Italian Editorial Consultant, for his valuablecontributions throughout the process of manuscript editing and at audio recording sessions; Roy

Birkbeck and Sound Move Studios for artful audio mastering services; Jack Walker for his audioexpertise and phone support; and Linda Beckerman, for her talents as audio editor, manuscripteditor, and soulmate. Finally, kudos to the glorious voices of the Rush Hour Express Italiancast: Andrea Fedi, Eva Zanardi, Jim Brannigan, Lucia Ghezzi, Atanasio Gaetano Fava, RobertoAtanasio, Guylaine Laperrire, Michel Chevalier, Jack Walker, and Teresa Labarga. Thank youall for this joyous collaborative experienceand for your commitment to the art of entertainmentin education.

Howard BeckermanStony Brook, NYFall 2004


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This is Rush Hour Express Italian! Language-learning entertainment for people on the

go! Brought to you by Berlitzthe world leaders in foreign language instruction.

Show 1

Getting StartedAT A HEALTH CLUB.

Jon: One! Two! Three! Four! Five! Six! Boy, am I outof shape.

Francesca: Uno! Due! Tre! Quattro! Cinque! Sei!Jon: Hi! Im Jon.Francesca: Buongiorno.Jon: Oh. You speak Italian.Francesca: S. Yes. Italiano. Italian.

Jon: Oh. My Italian is not very good. My name isJon. Uh...Mi chiamo Jon.Francesca: Ah, piacere. Mi chiamo Francesca.Jon: Oh, its nice to meet you, Francesca.Francesca: Piacere mio!

One, two, three, four, Uno, due, tre, quattro,five, six, seven, eight, cinque, sei, sette, otto,nine, ten. nove, dieci.

Hi. Buongiorno.Its nice to meet you. Tanto piacere.Its nice to meet you, too. Piacere mio.

Tanto piacere.Its nice to meet you.Piacere mio.Its nice to meet you, too.

Jon: Hey, I can learn Italian this way.___Now you try it. Repeat the words in Italian.

one unotwo duethree trefour quattrofive cinquesix seiseven sette


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eight ottonine noveten dieciHi. Buongiorno.Its nice to meet you. Tanto piacere.

Its nice to meet you, too. Piacere mio.

Tanto piacere.Its nice to meet you.Piacere mio.Its nice to meet you, too.

Jon: Francesca...would you like to...uh...Imean...maybe you could....

Francesca: Yes, Jon?Jon: What Im trying to say is...maybe you can help

me learn some Italian.Francesca: Certo! Of course!

AT A SNACK BAR.

Jon: Something to drink?Francesca: Grazie. Thank you.Jon: Youre welcome.Francesca: Prego.Jon: Oh, right. Youre welcome isprego.Francesca: Bravo. Good.

Jon: Your English is much better than my Italian.Francesca: Grazie mille.Jon: I know that means Thank you very much.Francesca: Bravissimo.Jon: So, where are you from, Francesca?Francesca: I am from Milan. Milano. E lei, di dov'?Jon: Oh...me? Im from New York.Francesca: Sono di...Jon: Oh. Sono di New York. I think I need a lot of

practice!Francesca: OK!

And you can practice, too. Repeat after Francesca.

Thank you. Grazie.Youre welcome. Prego.Very good. Bravissimo.Thank you very much. Grazie mille.Where are you from? Lei, di dov'?


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Im from... Sono di...

Now answer her questionand tell the truth!

Francesca: Lei, di dov'?

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Now lets start a new day with our friend Jon, whos about to wake up to a big surprise.

IN JONS BEDROOM. THE ALARM CLOCK RINGS.

Jon: Oh, no. I was having such a beautiful dream.What time is it?

Signor Rossi: Che ore sono?Jon: Excuse me?Signor Rossi: Scusi?

Jon: Whats going on here?Signor Rossi: I am the voice of your favorite Italian teacher.Jon: Signor Rossi, is that really you? Yeah, thats

you. You know, this is really perfect timingbecause I just met this Italian girl and I want tobe able to talk to her in Italian and

Signor Rossi: I know! Thats why Im here. And Ill stay withyou all day. And soon, youll be speakingItalian...in your dreams!

Jon: Oh, Ive got to get up and get ready for work.Its six oclock!

Signor Rossi: Sono le sei. Dont you remember how to telltime?Jon: Oh, yeah. Sono le sei.

Repeat the Italian.

What time is it? Che ore sono?Its one oclock. luna.Its two oclock. Sono le due.Its three oclock. Sono le tre.Its four oclock. Sono le quattro.

Its five oclock. Sono le cinque.Its six oclock. Sono le sei.Its seven oclock. Sono le sette.Its eight oclock. Sono le otto.Its nine oclock. Sono le nove.Its ten oclock. Sono le dieci.Its eleven oclock. Sono le undici.Its noon. mezzogiorno.


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Its midnight. mezzanotte.

Now count the chimes and tell the time in Italian.

And then Signor Rossi will say it after you.

Che ore sono? Sono le tre.

So did you get the right answer? Lets try some more.

Che ore sono? luna.Che ore sono? Sono le due.Che ore sono? Sono le quattro.Che ore sono? Sono le sei.

IN THE BATHROOM.

Jon: Oh, Im really running late. Id better getready! Wheres the soap?

Signor Rossi: Dov il sapone?Jon: Oh, its here!Signor Rossi: Eccolo qua.Jon: Now, wheres the toothpaste?Signor Rossi: Dov il dentifricio?Jon: Oh! Its over there.Signor Rossi: Eccolo l.

Where is it?

Dov?Its here!Eccolo qua!Where is it?Dov?Its there!Eccolo l.Dov?Dov?Dov?Dov?

Eccolo qua.Eccolo l.Eccolo qua.Eccolo l._____Repeat after Signor Rossi.

the soap il sapone


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the towel lasciugamanothe comb il pettinethe brush la spazzolathe toothbrush lo spazzolinothe toothpaste il dentifricio

the shampoo lo shampoo

Where is it?Dov?Its here!Eccolo qua!Where is it?Dov?Its there!Eccolo l.Dov?

Dov?Dov?Dov?Eccolo qua.Eccolo l.Eccolo qua.Eccolo l._________Now ask where the things are.

lo shampoo Dov lo shampoo?

lasciugamano Dov lasciugamano?il sapone Dov il sapone?la spazzola Dov la spazzola?lo spazzolino Dov lo spazzolino?

Jon: Boy, thats a mouthful!

Where is it?Dov?Its here!Eccolo qua!

Where is it?Dov?Its there!Eccolo l.Dov?Dov?Dov?Dov?


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Eccolo qua.Eccolo l.Eccolo qua.Eccolo l.


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Show 2Ready to Leave

Jon: Now what should I wear? Maybe somethingbright and cheery...something yellow.

Signor Rossi: Giallo.Jon: Yeah, giallo. Yellow. Or something dramatic.Black.

Signor Rossi: Nero.Jon: Or red.Signor Rossi: Rosso.Jon: Or blue.Signor Rossi: Blu.

Look at the colors of my life.Guarda i colori della mia vita.

I colori della mia vita.The colors of my life.___Now repeat the colors in Italian.

red rossoyellow gialloblack nerowhite biancoorange arancionepurple viola

pink rosablue blugreen verdegray grigiobrown marronebeige beige

Look at the colors of my life.Guarda i colori della mia vita.I colori della mia vita.The colors of my life.

And what are you going to wear today? Repeat the Italian words.___a suit un vestitoa shirt una camiciaa pair of pants un paio di pantalonia tie una cravattaa pair of shoes un paio di scarpe


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a hat un cappelloa skirt una gonnaa dress un vestito

Look at the colors of my life.

Guarda i colori della mia vita.I colori della mia vita.The colors of my life.___What color clothes are you going to wear? Now repeat the Italian phrases.

a blue suit un vestito blua white shirt una camicia biancaa pair of black pants un paio di pantaloni neria purple tie una cravatta violaa red skirt una gonna rossa

a pair of brown shoes un paio di scarpe marroni

Look at the colors of my life.Guarda i colori della mia vita.I colori della mia vita.The colors of my life.

Jon: All right! A white shirt, black pants, and for alittle excitementa purple and orange tie!

Signor Rossi: Purple and orange?Jon: S, viola e arancione!

Signor Rossi: Ah! Benissimo!

IN THE KITCHEN.

Jon: Ive got a big day ahead of me, so Id bettergrab some breakfast. Toast.

Signor Rossi: Pane tostato.Jon: Butter.Signor Rossi: Burro.Jon: Or maybe some rolls.Signor Rossi: Panini.

Jon: Jam.Signor Rossi: Marmellata.Jon: Eggs.Signor Rossi: Uova.Jon: Scrambled or fried?Signor Rossi: Strapazzate o al tegamino?Jon: Scrambled eggs.Signor Rossi: Uova strapazzate.


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Jon: Juice.Signor Rossi: Spremuta.Jon: Orange juice.Signor Rossi: Spremuta darancia.Jon: Coffee.

Signor Rossi: Caff.Jon: Or maybe tea.Signor Rossi: T.

Are you hungry?Ha fame?Are you thirsty?Ha sete?Im hungry.Ho fame.Im thirsty.

Ho sete.Enjoy your meal.Buon appetito.Buon appetito.Enjoy your meal._______Repeat the Italian.

toast pane tostatobutter burrorolls panini

jam marmellataeggs uovascrambled or fried? strapazzate o al tegamino?scrambled eggs uova strapazzatejuice spremutaorange juice spremuta daranciacoffee cafftea t

Are you hungry?Ha fame?

Are you thirsty?Ha sete?Im hungry.Ho fame.Im thirsty.Ho sete.Enjoy your meal.Buon appetito.


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Buon appetito.Enjoy your meal.

Jon: OK! Ive got to get out of here and get to theoffice!

OUTSIDE.

Jon: Oh, good. Its sunny.Signor Rossi: C il sole.Jon: Its warm.Signor Rossi: Fa caldo.Jon: Oh! Whats happening?Signor Rossi: Che succede?Jon: Yeah, che succede? Whats happening?

All of a sudden, its windy!

Signor Rossi: C' vento.Jon: Did you do this, Signor Rossi?Signor Rossi: What are you talking about? Im just an Italian

teacher.Jon: Its raining!Signor Rossi: Piove.Jon: And its cold.Signor Rossi: Fa freddo.Jon: Oh, great. Its snowing.Signor Rossi: Nevica.Jon: I can see this is going to be quite a day!

Hows the weather?Che tempo fa?Hows the weather?Che tempo fa?Hows the weather?Che tempo fa?Oggi!Today!Oggi!Today!

The weather is nice. bello.The weather is bad. brutto.Oggi!Today!Oggi!Today!


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_____________Repeat the weather expressions in Italian.

Its warm. Fa caldo.Its cold. Fa freddo.

Its sunny. C' il sole.Its windy. C' vento.Its cloudy. nuvoloso.Its raining. Piove.Its snowing. Nevica.

Hows the weather?Che tempo fa?Hows the weather?Che tempo fa?Hows the weather?

Che tempo fa?Oggi!Today!Oggi!Today!The weather is nice. bello.The weather is bad. brutto.Oggi!Today!

Oggi!Today!______________Now listen to the sounds, and then try to answer the question.

Che tempo fa? Piove.Che tempo fa? C' vento.

THE CAR WONT START.

Jon: Oh, no. Tell me it isnt true. Well, I refuse toget upset. This is only a test. And Im goingto stay calm. Ill just go by train.

Come ci si va?Come ci si va?How do I get there?How do I get there?Come ci si va?


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___Now repeat the modes of transportation in Italian.

By train. In treno.By bus. In autobus.

By car. In macchina.By bicycle. In bicicletta.By motorcycle. In motocicletta.By taxi. In taxi.By boat. In barca.By plane. In aereo.On foot. A piedi.

Come ci si va?Come ci si va?How do I get there?

How do I get there?Come ci si va?

Now listen to the sound to answer Signor Rossis question.

Come ci si va? In treno.Come ci si va? In barca.Come ci si va? A piedi.Come ci si va? In aereo.

Come ci si va?Come ci si va?How do I get there?How do I get there?Come ci si va?


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Show 3On the Street

Jon: OK, so Ill take the train to work.Signor Rossi: And Ill be helping you stay on track!

Id like one ticket, please.Vorrei un biglietto, per favore.Id like...Vorrei...one ticket...un biglietto...please.per favore.

Now you say it. But lets build up to it from the end. Repeat.

per favore.un biglietto, per favore.Vorrei un biglietto, per favore.

Id like one ticket, please.Vorrei un biglietto, per favore.

Lets go!Andiamo!Its getting late!

Facciamo tardi!Lets go!Andiamo!Hurry up!Presto! Presto!

One way or round trip?Solo andata o andata e ritorno?Round trip.Andata e ritorno.How much is that?

Quant?

Now repeat the Italian.

one way andataround trip andata e ritornoOne way or round trip? Solo andata o andata e ritorno?Round trip, please. Andata e ritorno.*


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How much is that? Quant?

Lets go!Andiamo!Its getting late!

Facciamo tardi!Lets go!Andiamo!Hurry up!Presto! Presto!_____

In Italian,please is not used as frequently as it is in English.What time is the next train?A che ora parte il prossimo treno?

Now repeat.

A che ora parte...il prossimo treno?A che ora parte il prossimo treno?

What time is the next train?A che ora parte il prossimo treno?_the first train il primo trenothe last train lultimo treno

What time is the first train? A che ora parte il primo treno?What time is the last train? A che ora parte lultimo treno?

Lets go!Andiamo!Its getting late!Facciamo tardi!Lets go!Andiamo!Hurry up!Presto! Presto!______What time is the next train?A che ora parte il prossimo treno?

Repeat the times in Italian.

At seven oclock. Alle sette.


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At ten after seven. Alle sette e dieci.At seven-fifteen. Alle sette e un quarto.At seven-twenty. Alle sette e venti.At seven-thirty. Alle sette e mezza.At twenty to eight. Alle otto meno venti.

At a quarter to eight. Alle otto meno un quarto.

Lets go!Andiamo!Its getting late!Facciamo tardi!Lets go!Andiamo!Hurry up!Presto! Presto!

IN THE CITY.

Jon: Two blocks from the officewith five minutesto spare. Maybe thisll be a good day after all.

Francesca: Buongiorno, Jon!Jon: Francesca, hello! I cant believe it! How are

you? Come va?Francesca: Im fine. Bene, grazie, e lei?Jon: Oh, pretty good.Signor Rossi: Abbastanza bene.Jon: Abbastanza bene.

Francesca: Jon, Id like you to meet my friend Carlo. Vorreipresentarle il mio amico Carlo. Carlo, questo Jon. Jon is learning Italian.

Jon: Piacere.Carlo: Piacere mio, Jon. Id love to stay and talk,

but I have an appointment and Ive really got torun.

Jon: A pleasure meeting you.Signor Rossi: stato un piacere.Jon: stato un piacere.Carlo: Piacere mio. Same here. Arrivederci!

Jon: Bye!Francesca: Arrivederci, Carlo!Jon: Well, unfortunately, Ive got to get to the

officeso...Signor Rossi: Invite her to lunch, invite her to lunch!

Andiamo a pranzo insieme?Jon: Francesca, andiamo a pranzo insieme?Francesca: S, volentieri! Id love to.


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Signor Rossi: Suggest twelve oclock at the Downtown Caf.Che ne dice a mezzogiorno al Bar Centrale?

Jon: UhSignor Rossi: Che ne dice...Jon: Che ne dice...

Signor Rossi: a mezzogiornoJon: a mezzogiornoSignor Rossi: ...al Bar Centrale?Jon: ...al Bar Centrale?Francesca: Perfetto! Jon, youre learning fast!

Allora, arrivederci. Ci vediamo! See you later!Jon: A dopo!

Good-bye!Arrivederci!So long!

Ciao!See you soon!A presto!A presto!See you later!A dopo!See you later!

Repeat the Italian phrases._______Good morning! Buongiorno!

Good afternoon! Buongiorno!Good evening! Buonasera!Good night! Buonanotte!How are you? Come va?Fine thanks, and you? Bene, grazie, e lei?Pretty good. Abbastanza bene.

Good-bye!Arrivederci!So long!Ciao!

See you soon!A presto!A presto!See you later!A dopo!See you later!_______


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Id like you to meet my friend. Vorrei presentarle un amico.This is my friend. Questo il mio amico.It was a pleasure meeting you. stato un piacere.Same here. Piacere mio.

Good-bye!Arrivederci!So long!Ciao!See you soon!A presto!A presto!See you later!A dopo!See you later!_______

Would you like to have lunch with me? Andiamo a pranzo insieme?Would you like to have dinner with me? Andiamo a cena insieme?Would you like to have breakfast with me? Facciamo colazione insieme?Id love to! Volentieri!How about... Che ne dice...at noon... a mezzogiorno...at the Downtown Caf? al Bar Centrale?How about noon at the Che ne dice a mezzogiornoDowntown Caf? al Bar Centrale?

Good-bye!Arrivederci!So long!Ciao!See you soon!A presto!A presto!See you later!A dopo!See you later!


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Show 4At Work

AT THE OFFICE. JON SPEAKS TO HIS ASSISTANT.

Lynn: Good morning, JonJon: Good morning, Lynn. Whats on the agenda today?Lynn: You have an appointment at ten and another one at eleven.Jon: Then I have a lunch appointment at twelve.Lynn: Theres also a staff meeting this afternoon at three.Jon: And we have to finish that new project proposal

by Friday.Lynn: Were going to be really busy!

Busy?Occupato?

Always!Sempre!Free time?Tempo libero?Never!Mai!And sometimes...E qualche volta......I dont have time to think......non ho tempo per pensare......or time to breathe....n tempo per respirare.

Occupato?Sempre!Tempo libero?Mai!E qualche voltanon ho tempo per pensaren tempo per respirare.

Repeat the Italian words.

____a day un giornoa week una settimanaa month un mesea year un annoa season una stagionethe agenda lagendaan appointment un appuntamento


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a meeting una riunionethe staff il personalea project un progettoa proposal una propostabusy occupato

free time tempo liberoalways sempresometimes qualche voltanever mai

Occupato?Sempre!Tempo libero?Mai!E qualche voltanon ho tempo per pensare

n tempo per respirare.____Repeat the days of the week in Italian.

Monday lunedTuesday martedWednesday mercoledThursday giovedFriday venerdSaturday sabatoSunday domenica


Repeat the months of the year in Italian.

January gennaioFebruary febbraioMarch marzoApril aprileMay maggioJune giugnoJuly luglio


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August agostoSeptember settembreOctober ottobreNovember novembreDecember dicembre


Repeat the seasons in Italian.____

winter linvernospring la primaverasummer lestatefall lautunno

Occupato?Sempre!Tempo libero?Mai!E qualche voltanon ho tempo per pensaren tempo per respirare.____So what do you do with your time? What do you do for a living?

What do you do?Che cosa fa?Che cosa fai?What do you do?

What do you do?Che cosa fa?Che cosa fai?What do you do?______Repeat the sentences in Italianafter the man or after the woman.

Im an accountant. Sono un* ragioniere. Sono una* ragioniera.Im a lawyer. Sono un avvocato. Sono un avvocato.


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Im a doctor. Sono un medico. Sono un medico.Im a computer Sono un Sono unaprogrammer. programmatore. programmatrice.

What do you do?

Che cosa fa?Che cosa fai?What do you do?___Im an entrepreneur. Sono un imprenditore. Sono

unimprenditrice.Im a salesperson. Sono un commesso. Sono una commessa.Im a cashier. Sono un cassiere. Sono una cassiera.Im an engineer. Sono un ingegnere. Sono un ingegnere.

What do you do?Che cosa fa?Che cosa fai?What do you do?___Im a secretary. Sono un segretario. Sono una segretaria.Im an actor. Sono un attore. Sono unattrice.Im a student. Sono uno studente. Sono una studentessa.Im a teacher. Sono un insegnante. Sono uninsegnante.

What do you do?

Che cosa fa?Che cosa fai?What do you do?

In Italian, sometimes the indefinite article is not used with professions.Jon: Can I borrow your dictionary, please?Lynn: Of course.Jon: And can I use the stapler?Lynn: Sure. Its in the drawer.Jon: Oh, and could you get me that file for the staff meeting?

Lynn: No problem.___Yes, of course!S, prego!Certamente!Come no!Yes! Sure!Ma certo!


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Certamente!Come no!______Repeat these office items in Italian.

the dictionary il dizionariothe pen la pennathe pencil la matitathe desk la scrivaniathe drawer il cassettothe chair la sediathe book il libro

Can I borrow your pen, please?Mi presta la penna* per favore?Can I borrow...

Mi presta...your pen...la penna...please?per favore?

Now you say it, phrase by phrase from the end. Repeat.

per favoreLa penna, per favore.Mi presta la penna per favore?

Yes, of course!S, prego!Certamente!Come no!Yes! Sure!Ma certo!Certamente!Come no!______

la penna = the pen Italians would not typically use a possessive adjective hereNow here are some other office items. Repeat the Italian.

the notebook il quadernothe telephone il telefonothe computer il computerthe file il documentothe folder la cartellina


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the file cabinet lo schedariothe stapler la cucitrice

Jon: Hmm....Wheres the file?Signor Rossi: Dov il documento?

Jon: Oh, its on the desk.Signor Rossi: sopra la scrivania.Jon: And the notebook?Signor Rossi: E il quaderno?Jon: In the drawer.Signor Rossi: Dentro* il cassetto.Jon: Wheres the folder?Signor Rossi: Dov la cartellina?Jon: Under the book.Signor Rossi: Sotto il libro.

* literally, dentro = inside

On, in, under!Sopra, dentro, sotto!On, in, under!Sopra, dentro, sotto!___Now repeat these locations in Italian.

on the desk sopra la scrivaniain the drawer dentro il cassetto

under the notebook sotto il quaderno___On, in, under!Sopra, dentro, sotto!On, in, under!Sopra, dentro, sotto!On, in, under!Sopra, dentro, sotto!On, in, under!Sopra, dentro, sotto!


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Show 5On a Date

RESTAURANT AMBIANCE.

Jon: A table for two, please.Hostess: Right this way.Francesca: Could we have the table by the window?Hostess: Certainly. And your waiter will be right with you.Francesca: Thank you.Jon: Francesca, its so amazing that we ran into

each other on the street this morning.Francesca: A great coincidence.Jon: Or destiny.

Un tavolo per due.

A table for two.Un tavolo per due.A table for two.We have a reservation, una prenotazione.This is our song, la nostra canzone.Un tavolo per due.A table for two.Un tavolo per due.A table for two._______Repeat these words in Italian.

a fork una forchettaa knife un coltelloa spoon un cucchiaioa napkin un tovaglioloa glass un bicchierea cup una tazzaa plate un piatto

Un tavolo per due.A table for two.

Un tavolo per due.A table for two.We have a reservation, una prenotazione.This is our song, la nostra canzone.Un tavolo per due.A table for two.Un tavolo per due.A table for two.


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_______Now lets look at the menu. Repeat the words in Italian.

appetizers antipastisoups minestre

fish pesceseafood frutti di maremeat carnevegetables contornisalads insalatefruit fruttacheese formaggiodesserts dessertdrinks bevande

Un tavolo per due.

A table for two.Un tavolo per due.A table for two.We have a reservation, una prenotazione.This is our song, la nostra canzone.Un tavolo per due.A table for two.Un tavolo per due.A table for two.

Jon: So what are you in the mood for, Francesca?

Francesca: Hmm...well...I think Ill just have a salad andsome mineral water. How about you? E lei? Ormaybe now that we know each other a littlebetter, I can say, "E tu?" And you? What wouldyou like? Che prendi?

Jon: Well...ho fame. Im really hungry. Im going tohave the special vegetable soup...and a steakwith fries. And maybe a glass of red wine.

_______Un tavolo per due.A table for two.

Un tavolo per due.A table for two.We have a reservation, una prenotazione.This is our song, la nostra canzone.Un tavolo per due.A table for two.Un tavolo per due.A table for two.


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__Repeat these menu items in Italian.

______vegetable soup minestronea hamburger un hamburger

French fries patatine frittea salad uninsalataa sandwich un sandwicha steak una bisteccashrimp gamberettispaghetti with tomato sauce spaghetti al pomodorovanilla ice cream gelato alla vanigliachocolate cake torta di cioccolatocoffee cafftea ta bottle of water una bottiglia dacqua

a glass of wine un bicchiere di vinoa beer una birra

Un tavolo per due.A table for two.Un tavolo per due.A table for two.We have a reservation, una prenotazione.This is our song, la nostra canzone.Un tavolo per due.A table for two.

Un tavolo per due.A table for two.

Jon: Well, now I think were ready...uh...to order.Waiter!

Scusi! Scusi!Are you ready to order?Desiderate ordinare?Scusi! Scusi!Are you ready to order?

Desiderate ordinare?What would you like to drink?Da bere che cosa volete?What would you like to order?Che cosa prendete?Ill have...Io prendo...Id like...


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Io vorrei...___________Now order from the menu. Repeat the Italian.

a salad uninsalata

Ill have a salad. Io prendo uninsalata.a hamburger un hamburgerIll have a hamburger. Io prendo un hamburger.French fries patatine fritteId like French fries. Io vorrei delle patatine fritte.a beer una birraId like a beer. Io vorrei una birra.

Ill have...Io prendo...Id like...

Io vorrei...___Scusi! Scusi!Are you ready to order?Desiderate ordinare?Scusi! Scusi!Are you ready to order?Desiderate ordinare?What would you like to drink?Da bere che cosa volete?What would you like to order?

Che cosa prendete?Ill have...Io prendo...Id like...Io vorrei...

Scusi! Scusi!Are you ready to order?Desiderate ordinare?Scusi! Scusi!Are you ready to order?

Desiderate ordinare?What would you like to drink?Da bere che cosa volete?What would you like to order?Che cosa prendete?Ill have...Io prendo...Id like...


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Io vorrei...

Jon: The check, please!Francesca: Il conto, per favore._____

Il conto, per favore.Il conto, per favore.Scusi!

Jon: Ill call you tomorrow!Signor Rossi: Ti chiamo domani.Jon: Ti chiamo domani.Francesca: Ciao!Jon: Till tomorrow!Signor Rossi: A domani!Jon: A domani!

LATER THAT NIGHT, JON RETURNS HOME.

Jon: Home at last.Signor Rossi: Benvenuto! Benvenuto a casa tua!Jon: Signor Rossi! Are you still hanging around?Signor Rossi: Are you saying youre tired of my company?Jon: No, Im just tired.Signor Rossi: Sono stanco.Jon: Yes! Sono stanco! Sono molto stanco!Signor Rossi: So good night! Buonanotte!

Jon: No, wait!Signor Rossi: Aspetta! But to me, you should say, "Aspetti."Show some respect.

Jon: Aspetti...per favore. Just one more favor.Signor Rossi: Si?Jon: A little advice.Signor Rossi: Just call her.Jon: (In Italian) Come?

What are you, a mind reader?Signor Rossi: No, Im an Italian teacher, remember?Jon: Well...I was supposed to call Francesca at her

office tomorrow.Signor Rossi: When?Jon: Tomorrow.Signor Rossi: Domani!Jon: Domani. Domani.Signor Rossi: Its OK.Jon: What?Signor Rossi: You can call her now.


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Jon: Adesso?Signor Rossi: Adesso.

JON MAKES A PHONE CALL.

Francesca: Pronto?Jon: Francesca?Francesca: Ah, Jon. How are you? Come stai?Jon: Fine. Fine. Bene, bene.Francesca: Whats new? Che c di nuovo?Jon: Nothing much.Signor Rossi: Niente.Francesca: Sono contenta che tu abbia chiamato. Im glad you called.Jon: Really?Signor Rossi: Davvero?Francesca: Really. Davvero. So...allora...what do you want

to do this weekend? Cosa vuoi fare questoweekend?Jon: Whatever you like.Signor Rossi: Quello che vuoi tu.Francesca: Well...be...there are lots of possibilities! Ci

sono molte possibilit!Ho una buona idea. I have a good idea.Its good...fa bene...for your body...al corpo...And for your soul...e allo spirito. Do you like to...dance?Ti piace ballare?

Jon: I love to dance!Signor Rossi: Adoro ballare!Jon: Adoro ballare!

Dance with me!Dance with me!Feel the beat!Dance with me!Balla con me!Balla con me!Senti il ritmo!Balla con me!_________

Move your body! Repeat the words in Italian.

my arms le bracciamy legs le gambemy hands le manimy feet i piedimy head la testamy eyes gli occhi


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my mouth la boccamy nose il nasomy ears le orecchiemy back la schienamy chest il petto

my shoulders le spalleDance with me! Balla con me!Feel the beat! Senti il ritmo!Feel the heat! Senti il calore!

Dance with me!Dance with me!Feel the beat!Dance with me!Balla con me!

Balla con me!Senti il ritmo!Balla con me!

Jon: Saturday night?Francesca: Sabato sera? Great! Fantastico!Jon: And Signor Rossi...grazie mille. Youre a

wonderful teacher!Signor Rossi: Un professore meraviglioso. Lo so. I know.Jon: And Im really grateful for all your help.Signor Rossi: Le sono grato per il suo aiuto.

Jon: Le sono grato per il suo aiuto.Signor Rossi: Oh, dont mention it. Non c' di che.Jon: But youre not coming on my date with me!Signor Rossi: Oh, its OK, Jon. My work with you is done...for

now. And anyway...Im leaving you in verycapable hands! Right? Giusto?

Balla con me!Balla con me!Senti il ritmo!Dance with me!

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