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Italian Beginners · Week 2B · Lesson 8

Double, part 1: a note to a new classmate

We are learning to write a short note that introduces us and asks questions.

Words

Caro Paolo · Cara AnnaDear Paolo · Dear Anna
sono nuovo · sono nuovaI am new
in questa classein this class
Chi è…?Who is…?
simpatico · simpaticanice · friendly
Un saluto,Best wishes,

Play, students echo twice. Press E to show the English.

Say it

Cara Anna, sono nuova in questa classe.

Dear Anna, I am new in this class.

Students say it before you press E.

Say it

Chi è il ragazzo alto?

Who is the tall boy?

Students say it before you press E.

Say it

Gli studenti sono simpatici?

Are the students nice?

Students say it before you press E.

Grammar: Questions with chi, come, dove

Chi? = who? · Come? = how? or what (name)? · Dove? = where?

A yes/no question has the same words as a statement; only your voice rises at the end.

Questions with chi, come, dove

Chi è il ragazzo alto?Who is the tall boy?
Come si chiama la professoressa?What is the teacher's name?
Dove abita Marco?Where does Marco live?
Gli studenti sono simpatici?Are the students nice?

Chi è la ragazza bionda? · Who is the blonde girl?

Dove abiti? · Where do you live?

Together

Read the model note together; find the greeting, three facts and two questions.

Together

Plan on the grid: greeting · who I am · where I live · two questions · sign-off.

Together

Start the draft; teacher reads one opening aloud.