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Conosci la versione italiana di "Tanti auguri a te"? È un must ad ogni compleanno!
Do you know the Italian version of "Happy Birthday to You"? It's a must at every birthday!

Exercise 1: Video

Instruction: Watch the video and discuss what you understand with your teacher.

Exercise 2: Dialogue

Instruction: 1. Read the dialogue in pairs. 2. Memorize the phrases by covering the translation. 3. Cover one speaker’s lines, give alternative answers with your teacher, and write them down.

Luigi chiama Luca per invitarlo alla sua festa di compleanno.

Luigi calls Luca to invite him to his birthday party.
1. Luca: Pronto? (Hello?)
2. Luigi: Ciao Luca! Disturbo? (Hi Luca! Am I bothering you?)
3. Luca: Ciao Luigi! No, figurati, dimmi pure! (Hi Luigi! No, not at all, go ahead!)
4. Luigi: Venerdì è il mio compleanno e faccio una piccola festa a casa, vieni? (Friday is my birthday and I'm having a small party at home, are you coming?)
5. Luca: Grazie per l'invito. Certo, ci sono! Quanti anni compi? (Thanks for the invitation. Sure, I'll be there! How old are you turning?)
6. Luigi: Compio 38 anni. (I'm turning 38.)
7. Luca: Come passa il tempo... E chi inviti? (How time flies... Who are you inviting?)
8. Luigi: Invito solo i miei genitori, mia sorella e qualche amico stretto. C'è anche la mia nipotina! (I'm inviting only my parents, my sister, and a few close friends. My little niece will be there too!)
9. Luca: Davvero! Non vedo l'ora di conoscerla. Quanti anni ha? (Really! I can't wait to meet her. How old is she?)
10. Luigi: Ha 3 anni. Allora se mi confermi, venerdì alle 18:30 ti aspetto a casa. (She is 3 years old. If you come, Friday at 6:30 PM I'll be waiting for you at home.)
11. Luca: D'accordo, confermo. Ci vediamo venerdì! (Alright, I confirm. See you Friday!)

Exercise 3: Questions about the text

Instruction: Read the text above and choose the correct answer.

1. Quanti anni compie Luigi?

(How old is Luigi?)

2. Dove si tiene la festa di compleanno?

(Where is the birthday party held?)

3. Chi invita Luigi alla festa?

(Who does Luigi invite to the party?)

4. Quanti anni ha la nipotina di Luigi?

(How old is Luigi's little granddaughter?)

Exercise 4: Open conversation questions

Instruction: Discuss the following questions with your teacher using the vocabulary from this lesson, and write down your answers.

  1. Quando di solito festeggi il tuo compleanno?
    2. When do you usually celebrate your birthday?
  2. Quanti anni hai?
    3. How old are you?
  3. Chi inviti alle tue feste di compleanno?
    4. Who do you invite to your birthday parties?
  4. Come festeggi il compleanno di solito?
    5. How do you usually celebrate your birthday?