Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to introduce yourself in Italian and have a basic understanding of common Italian phrases.
Materials and Prep
- Pen and paper
- Printed Italian vocabulary sheet (provided below)
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn!
Activities
- Greetings and Introductions: Practice saying "Ciao" for hello and "Come ti chiami?" for what's your name?
- Italian Vocabulary: Learn basic Italian words like "grazie" for thank you and "prego" for you're welcome.
- Role Play: Pretend you are in an Italian cafe and order your favorite gelato in Italian.
Talking Points
- Introducing Yourself: "Mi chiamo [Your Name]."
- Asking Someone's Name: "Come ti chiami?" (What's your name?)
- Thanking Someone: "Grazie!" (Thank you!)
- Polite Responses: "Prego" (You're welcome) or "Grazie mille" (Thank you very much).