Italian Language Game: Vorrei scrivere
Italian Language Game: "Vorrei scrivere" - I'd like to write.
With this quick game you'll practice and learn 19 Italian words and phrases as part of a mini-story.
In this brief story, Marco asks his uncle for family photos because he wants to write the story of the family.
The mini-story is part of our full Italian 1 course. The course is made up of a series of short stories that contain everyday useful words.
(You can play the complete course for FREE by registering HERE.)
Always say the words and phrases ALOUD after (or along with) the native speaker. You'll improve your pronunciation and sharpen your listening skills.
Words in Italian Mini-Story Language Game
- il pranzo - the lunch
- chiede - s/he asks [chiedere (a)]
- lo zio - the uncle
- hai - you have (familiar) [avere]
- le fotografie - the photos (f)
- delle fotografie - some photos (f)
- i nonni - the grandparents
- dei tuoi nonni - of your grandparents (familiar)
- perché - why
- vorrei - I'd like [volere]
- scrivere - to write
- la storia - the story
- la famiglia - the family
- della nostra famiglia - of our family
- una buena idea - a good idea
- ecco - here is ...
- il album - the album
- il nostro album - our album
- vecchio/vecchie - old (sing m/pl f)
Learning words as part of sentences helps you understand how Italian is put together.
Don't worry about the grammar behind the typical Italian combinations.
These are language patterns that you'll become familiar with the more you listen and read.
Our games are for learners at the mid- to high beginner level.
It's at this stage, you want to start practicing full sentences as well as individual words and phrases.
Click on each sentence individually as many times as you want, to practice repeating after the speaker.
Note that in Italian, the words for "I, you, he, she" etc. are often dropped, unless they are needed for clarity or emphasis. In our mini-story, the context will tell you if "chiede" means "he asks" or "she asks."
After you've practiced and recalled the individual words, you'll hear the mini-story again.
Listen and say the sentences along with the speaker.
Try not to translate.
If you write out some of the words and phrases, you'll remember them better.
But don't worry if you keep forgetting them.
Learning a language means constantly forgetting and relearning, but each time words and phrases go deeper into your memory.
For more easy games see also our post: 5 Easy Italian Language Games.
Or you can find ALL of them - over 60 by now - on the Italian Quick Language Games page.
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More Than an Italian Language Game
And don't forget: You can practice Italian online for FREE with our 36-Scene Italian 1 Travel-Story: "Marco in Italia".
In it you learn and practice all the words, phrases and sentences you also hear in the podcasts. Just login HERE.
And, if you have any language questions - don't hesitate to contact us!
Italian Language Game: A mezzogiorno
Italian Language Game: "A mezzogiorno" - At noon.
Learn and practice 13 Italian words and phrases in the context of a mini-story.
This mini-story is also part of our gamified Italian 1 course. (You can play the complete course for FREE by registering HERE.)
Say the words and phrases OUT LOUD after the native speaker. It will help improve your pronunciation and your listening skills.
Note that in Italian, the words for "I, you, he, she" etc. are often dropped, unless they are needed for clarity or emphasis. In our mini-story, the context will tell you if "gli mostra" means "she shows him" or "he shows him."
After you've practiced and recalled the individual words, you'll hear the mini-story again.
Listen and say the sentences along with the speaker. Try not to translate!
Words in Italian Mini-Story Language Game
- beve - s/he drinks [bere]
- il succo di arancia - the orange juice
- in cucina - in the kitchen
- un po' più tardi - a little later
- sua cugina - his cousin (f)
- gli mostra - s/he shows him [mostrare]
- la sua camera - his room
- è stanco - he's tired
- e dorme un po' - and s/he sleeps a little [dormire]
- lo sveglia - s/he wakes him [svegliare]
- a mezzogiorno - at noon
- sveglia! - wake up! (familiar)
- è ora di pranzo - it's lunch time
To better remember words and phrases, review them visually, or even write them out on a sheet of paper or on small index cards.
But most importantly, always say the Italian OUT LOUD, several times if you can.
For more easy games see also our post: 5 Easy Italian Language Games.
Or you can find ALL of them - over 60 by now - on the Italian Quick Language Games page.
If you like our Italian games, please SHARE them with your friends.
More Than an Italian Language Game
And don't forget: You can practice Italian online for FREE with our 36-Scene Italian 1 Travel-Story: "Marco in Italia".
In it you learn and practice all the words, phrases and sentences you also hear in the podcasts. Just login HERE.
And, if you have any language questions - don't hesitate to contact us!
Italian Language Game - Come è andato?
Italian Language Game: "Come è andato?" - How did it go? Learn and practice online 15 Italian words and phrases in the context of a mini-story.
The mini-story is part of our Italian 1 course. (You can play the full course for FREE by registering HERE.)
Say the words, phrases and sentences OUT LOUD after the native speaker to improve your pronunciation and listening skills!
Words in Italian Mini-Story Language Game
- come - how
- Come è andato? - How did it go?, How was it?
- il viaggio - the trip
- piuttosto lungo - rather long
- vuoi mangiare - do you want to eat (familiar)
- qualcosa - something
- magari - maybe, perhaps
- più tardi - later
- qualcosa da bere - something to drink
- un succo di arancia - an orange juice
- sarebbe - it would be
- splendido - great
- vieni - come! (familiar)
- con me - with me
- in cucina - to the kitchen
Note: In Italian, the words for "I, you, he" etc. are often dropped, unless they are needed for clarity or emphasis.
You learn and remember new words and phrases best if you see and hear them, as well as write them out and review them periodically.
But it's also very important to always say the Italian OUT LOUD right after the native speaker.
We'll continue to put each scene of the course into Quick Games. Just a few minutes a day will help you to become more and more familiar with the Italian language.
For more easy games see also our post: 5 Easy Italian Language Games.
Or you can find ALL of them - over 60 by now - on the Italian Quick Language Games page.
If you like our Italian games, please SHARE them with your friends.
More Than an Italian Language Game
And don't forget: You can practice Italian online for FREE with our 36-Scene Italian 1 Travel-Story: "Marco in Italia".
In it you learn and practice all the words, phrases and sentences you also hear in the podcasts. Just login HERE.
And, if you have any language questions - don't hesitate to contact us!
Italian Language Story Game 1: Sull'aereo
Italian Language Story: Sull'aereo - On the airplane
Level: Elementary (A2)
Playing Time: 4 minutes
Part 1 of Marco's trip to Italy (Il viaggio di Marco 1 - Sull'aereo)
Listen to the Story of Marco's travels to Italy. Part 1: his flight to Pisa and arrival at the airport there.
Part 1 contains 200 words (40 sentences), and is a series of several practical conversations.
How to learn with the Story:
• Play the dialogue in chunks (4-6 sentences).
• Click on each sentence to play it again.
• Repeat each sentence aloud after the speaker.
• Imitate the music, the rhythm and sounds of the sentences, just like to you hear them. Repeat this as often as you like.
• Try to get the gist of the story even if you don't know all of the words.
• On a computer, you can scroll over each sentence, it will give you the translation.
• Write down any words you'd like to remember and recall them later. Recalling words and phrases is the best way to learn and remember them.
• At the end, you'll play a Word Shoot game to review 10 Key words of the story.
10 Key Words
- imparare - to learn
- l'inglese - English (language)
- rimanere - to stay
- la scuola - the school
- aspettare - to wait
- il nipote - the nephew
- andare - to go
- i genitori - the parents
- abitare - to live (reside)
- la valigia - the suitcase
The English translation is available on a desk- or laptop (but not on a phone or tablet).
To practice the individual words and phrases of the story, register or log in and go to Italian 1, Marco in Italia.
For easy games (Beginner, A1) see our post: 5 Easy Italian Language Games.
Or you can find ALL of them - over 60 by now - on the Italian Quick Language Games page.
Italian Language Game: 8 Useful Adjectives
With this Italian Quick Language Game you can practice 8 Useful Adjectives. It's a fun way to learn and practice the Italian Language.
These 8 adjectives are useful for everyday conversations, add them to your toolbox!
- giovane - young (m/f)
- piacevole - pleasant (m/f)
- eccezionale - exceptional (m/f)
- facile - easy (m/f)
- semplice - simple (m/f)
- imponente - impressive (m/f)
- veloce - fast (m/f)
- principale - principal, main (m/f)
All of the adjectives have an -e ending and are both masculine and feminine.
For the plural, the ending changes to -i.
You'll learn and practice these with a short sequence of interactive games.
Remember to say them out loud and have fun imitating the pronunciation of the native speaker.
For more easy games see also our post: 5 Easy Italian Language Games.
Or you can find ALL of them - over 60 by now - on the Italian Quick Language Games page.
If you like our games, please SHARE us with your friends.
More Than an Italian Language Game
And don't forget: You can practice Italian online for FREE with our 36-Scene Italian 1 Travel-Story: "Marco in Italia".
In it you learn and practice all the words, phrases and sentences you also hear in the podcasts. Just login HERE.
And, if you have any language questions - don't hesitate to contact us!