By now you should be able to:
Vocabulary:
- Speak, write, and recognize (by reading and hearing):
- Numbers 1-20
- Greetings and phrases for people in different scenarios
- Words and phrases associated with buying a train ticket, checking in to a hotel, ordering food
Grammar:
- Describe the distinction between c‘è, ci sono and ecco
- Use two irregular verbs: avere (to have) and essere (to be)
- List equivalent verbs that express "to be"
- Explain the concepts of number and gender
- Identify and use all forms of the definite article
Conversation:
- Apply basic rules of Italian pronunciation
- Recognize varying levels of formality and the appropriate greetings for each
Comprehension:
- Recognize cognates
- Respond to ticket agent, hotel receptionist, and waiter appropriately
Cultural Knowledge:
- Describe and discuss these elements of Italian culture:
- Fiumicino airport
- Roma Termini train station
- Checking in at a hotel
- Varying levels of formality and appropriate greetings for each
Here's a summary of items included in Day 1. If you don't feel confident with some items, you may go back to review.
