Greetings

 Greetings = I saluti

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Elena: Ciao Massimo!
Massimo: Ciao Elena!

Common Greetings In Italian
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Buongiorno = Good morning, good day, good afternoon
Buonasera = Good evening
Ciao = Hi Bye
A presto – See you soon
Buonanotte – Goodnight
Arrivederci – Goodbye
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FLASHCARDS

Language focus

Here are some common greetings and farewells and some tips on which to use when and with whom.

Vocabulary

  • Buongiorno!
  • Buonasera!
  • Ciao!
  • Arrivederci!
  • A presto!
  • Buonanotte!

Cultural Tips

When entering a store in Italy, always say Buongiorno or Buonasera.
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 Learning activities that promote mastery of thinking in Italian

  • Study & Learn
  • Listen & Learn
  • Watch & Learn
  • Listen & Repeat
  • Sing & Learn
  • Listen & Respond (Speak)
  • Play & Learn
  • Read & Write
  • Listen & Write
  • Read & Reply (SMS,email)
  • Observe & be mindful of cultural differences
  • Pronunciation Practice
  • Intonation Practice
  • Non verbal language

Screen Shot 2015-09-28 at 13.22.26FRIENDLY/Informal  …

  • Ciao!
  • Arrivederci!
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Language Tips

In Italy greetings can be either formal (polite – people you normally address with a title + surname e.g. Dr Green, Mr Brown, Prof Halliday, Mrs Smith) or informal/friendly/casual (for friends & family – people you’re on a 1st names basis on or family: mum, dad, etc)

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Titles:  Mr/Sir, Madam, Miss, Dr etc …

Males: signor (Mr + Surname) signore (Sir)
Females under 25 or unmarried – signorina
Females over 25 married or unmarried -signora
(signorina also means young lady)

  • signore = Sir
  • signor Smith = Mr Smith
  • signora = Madam
  • signora Smith = Mrs Smith
  • signorina Smith = Miss Smith
  • dottor Smith = Dr Smith

  • More FORMAL Greetings …
    • Buongiorno!
    • Buonasera!
    • Buonanotte!


    Al lavoro – At work
    Mr Bianchi e Mrs Rossi
    Signora Rossi: Buongiorno signor Bianchi.
    Signor Bianchi: Buongiorno signora Rossi.

 

Language Tips

In Italy greetings can be either formal (polite – people you normally address with a title + surname e.g. Dr Green, Mr Brown, Prof Halliday, Mrs Smith) or informal/friendly/casual (for friends & family – people you’re on a 1st names basis on or family: mum, dad, etc)

FRIENDLY/Informal  …

  • Ciao!
  • Arrivederci!
  • A presto!Screen Shot 2015-09-28 at 13.50.56Titles:  Mr/Sir, Madam, Miss, Dr etc …
    Males: signor (Mr + Surname) signore (Sir)
    Females under 25 or unmarried – signorina
    Females over 25 married or unmarried -signora
    (signorina also means young lady)

    • signore = Sir
    • signor Smith = Mr Smith
    • signora = Madam
    • signora Smith = Mrs Smith
    • signorina Smith = Miss Smith
    • dottor Smith = Dr Smith

    • More FORMAL Greetings …
      • Buongiorno!
      • Buonasera!
      • Buonanotte!


      Al lavoro – At work
      Mr Bianchi e Mrs Rossi
      Signora Rossi: Buongiorno signor Bianchi.
      Signor Bianchi: Buongiorno signora Rossi.

1. Saluti

2. Ciao!

3. Buongiorno!

4. Cruciverba – Crossword