Italian Language Game: Quando parte...?

Italian Language Game: Quando parte il prossimo treno? - When does the next train leave?
In this quick online game, you'll practice 13 Italian words and phrases in the context of a mini-story.
Marco has just bought a ticket to take the train from Pisa to Florence.
He asks the ticket agent when the train will leave and from what track. 
The mini-story is also part of our Italian 1 course.
(You can play the complete course for FREE by registering HERE.)
Note that in Italian, the words for "I, you, he, she" etc. are often dropped, unless they are needed for clarity or emphasis.
Always say the words, phrases, and sentences OUT LOUD.
Don't translate, and try to understand as you speak! 
After you've practiced and recalled the individual words, you'll hear the mini-story again.
This time "shadow" the sentences, by saying them together with the speaker in natural speed.

Phrases in Italian Mini-Story Language Game

• prende - s/he takes [prendere]
• il suo biglietto - his ticket
• poi - then
• chiede alla biglietteria - he asks the ticket agent [chiedere]
• quando parte il prossimo treno? - when does the next train leave?
• il treno regionale veloce - the fast regional train
• tra sette minuti - in seven minutes
• alle dieci e diciotto - at ten eighteen
• devo cambiare treno? - do I have to change trains?
• no, non deve - no, you don't have to [dovere]
• sa - you know (formal) [sapere]
• da quale binario - from which track
• dal binario tre - from track three

After playing the game, look at the words again and read them aloud.
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 Italian 1 podcasts. Just login HERE.
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Italian Language Game: Alla stazione ferroviaria

Italian Language Game: Alla stazione ferroviaria - At the train station
In this quick online game, you'll practice 14 Italian words and phrases in the context of a brief story.
Marco takes the train from Pisa to Florence, where he visits a friend.
The mini-story is also part of our Italian 1 course.
(You can play the complete course for FREE by registering HERE.)

Say the words and phrases OUT LOUD with or right after the native speaker.
Don't translate, and try to understand as you speak!
You'll also improve your pronunciation and 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.
After you've practiced and recalled the individual words, you'll hear the mini-story again.
This time "shadow" the sentences, by saying them together with the speaker in natural speed.

Words in Italian Mini-Story Language Game

• mercoledì - Wednesday
• la zia - the aunt
• accompagna - s/he accompanies [accompagnare]
• alla stazione ferroviaria - to the train station
• alla biglietteria - at the ticket window
• dice - s/he says [dire]
• un biglietto - one ticket
• di seconda classe - (of) second class
• sola andata - one-way (trip)
• andata e ritorno - round trip
• sono sei euro - it's 6 euros
• il treno regionale veloce - the fast regional train
• ecco dieci euro - here are 10 euros
• quattro euro di resto - 4 euros change
  
  

Before playing the game, look at the words and read them aloud.
And when you have time, write out as many as you can by hand.
That will help you to remember the words better.
Most importantly, always say the Italian OUT LOUD!
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: La sua cugina

Italian Language Game: La sua cugina - His cousin
Learn and practice 16 Italian words and phrases in the context of a brief story.
This mini-story is also part of our Italian 1 course.
(You can play the complete course for FREE by registering HERE.)
Say the words and phrases OUT LOUD with or right after the native speaker.
That's a good way to practice and improve your pronunciation and listening skills.
Try not to translate!
Note that in Italian, the words for "I, you, he, she" etc. are often dropped, unless they are needed for clarity or emphasis.
After you've practiced and recalled the individual words, you'll hear the mini-story again.
This time "shadow" the sentences, saying them along with the speaker in natural speed.

Words in Italian Mini-Story Language Game

• rimane - s/he stays [rimanere]
• ancora - still
• per alcuni giorni - for a few days
• gironzola - s/he strolls [gironzolare]
• per la città - through the city
• con la sua giovane cugina - with his young cousin
• conosce - s/he meets [conoscere]
• gli amici - the friends
• visita - s/he visits [visitare]
• diversi musei - several museums
• impara molto - s/he learns a lot [imparare]
• sulla storia - about the history
• della città - of the city
• soprattutto - especially
• lo interessa - it interests him [interessare]
• il museo delle navi antiche - the museum of old ships
  
  

Review the words before playing the game.
And after the game write out as many as you can by hand.
That will help you to memorize the words you want to remember.
Most importantly, always say the Italian OUT LOUD, as often as you can.
If you like our Italian games, please SHARE them with your friends and read our Post: 5 Easy Italian Language Games.

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: Il conto, per favore!

Our Italian Language Game today: "Il conto, per favore" - The check, please. Play this fun interactive game for paying the check in an Italian restaurant.
You'll learn and practice the Italian for typical words and phrases: 

• Asking for the check.; 
• the waiter; 
• Here it is./Here.;
• It's twenty-one euros.;
• to pay by credit card;
• Is the service included?

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!

Italian Language Game: Offro io

Italian Language Game: "Offro io" - It's on me. Listen, learn and practice 13 basic Italian words and phrases in the context of a brief mini-story.
With our games and courses, mid- to high beginners can build their vocabulary and sharpen their pronunciation.
In this mini-story, Marco and his cousin Valeria are sitting in a café in Pisa. They order coffee and a special Italian dessert.
This episode also comes up in our Italian 1 course which is a series of mini-stories. There you can learn 750 basic words and phrases. (Play the course for FREE by registering HERE.)
Whenever you can, say the words and phrases OUT LOUD to practice your pronunciation.
Note: In Italian, the words for "I, you, we" etc. are often dropped, except when they are needed for emphasis or clarity. 

Words in Italian Mini-Story Language Game

• fanno - they make [fare]
• i loro acquisti - their purchases
• più tardi - later
• si siedono - they sit down [sedersi]
• ad un caffè - at a café
• offro io - it's on me
• cosa prendi? - what are you having? (fam.)
• la crema - the custard
• sembra delizioso - it seems delicious 
• e da bere? - and to drink?
• io prendo - I'm having
• cameriere - waiter
• sì, prego - yes please (i.e. what can I get you?)
  
  

When you learn words in context, you'll remember them better.

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!