Teaching guidelines +/- 15 minutes
This lesson focuses on the Italian verb construction 'andare a' followed by an infinitive, a key pattern used to express future intentions or planned actions. You will learn how to conjugate 'andare' with different pronouns: 'Io vado,' 'Tu vai,' 'Lui/Lei va,' 'Noi andiamo,' 'Voi andate,' and 'Loro vanno,' combined with 'a' plus an infinitive verb. For example, phrases like 'Vado a studiare' (I am going to study) and 'Vai a correre' (You are going to run) introduce practical actions like studying, running, walking, buying, playing, and cleaning. These verbs are commonly used in everyday conversations to talk about what someone is going to do next. By mastering this construction, you will be able to clearly express future plans and intentions in Italian, enhancing your ability to communicate upcoming activities naturally and confidently.
| Pronome | Formula | Esempio |
|---|---|---|
| Io | Vado + a + infinito | Vado a studiare ora. (I am going to study now.) |
| Tu | Vai + a + infinito | Vai a correre questo pomeriggio. (You are going to run this afternoon.) |
| Lui/Lei | Va + a + infinito | Va a fare una passeggiata. (He/She goes to take a walk.) |
| Noi | Andiamo + a + infinito | Andiamo a comprare il cibo. (Let's go to buy food.) |
| Voi | Andate + a + infinito | Andate a giocare in giardino. (Go to play in the garden.) |
| Loro | Vanno + a + infinito | Vanno a pulire la stanza. (They go to clean the room.) |
Exercise 1: 'Andare a' + infinito
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
vado, vanno, va, vai, andare, andiamo
1.
Io ... a studiare ogni giorno.
(I go to study every day.)
2.
Il mio amico ... a scuola con il suo cane.
(My friend goes to school with his dog.)
3.
Lei ... a comprare il cibo per il suo animale.
(She is going to buy food for her pet.)
4.
Tu ... a fare una passeggiata al mattino.
(You are going to take a walk in the morning.)
5.
Noi ... a correre nel parco.
(We are going to run in the park.)
6.
Loro ... a pulire la casa insieme.
(They are going to clean the house together.)
7.
Mi piace ... a fare una passeggiata con il cane.
(I like to go for a walk with the dog.)
8.
Loro ... a giocare con il cane.
(They are going to play with the dog.)
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Io vado ____ portare il cane a fare una passeggiata.
(I am going ____ take the dog for a walk.)2. Tu vai ____ dare da mangiare al gatto adesso.
(You are going ____ feed the cat now.)3. Lui va ____ comprare il cibo per il pesce.
(He is going ____ buy food for the fish.)4. Noi andiamo ____ pulire la gabbia del criceto.
(We are going ____ clean the hamster's cage.)5. Voi andate ____ giocare con il vostro cane nel parco.
(You all go ____ play with your dog in the park.)6. Loro vanno ____ dare l'acqua alle piante e agli animali.
(They go ____ give water to the plants and animals.)
