Italian A1 (beginner) reading materials (with audio)

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A1.1.1: Le presentazioni (The presentations)

The presentations
Chapter: Saluti e arrivederci (Greetings and Farewells)
Module 1 (A1): Presentarsi (To introduce oneself)

A1.2.1: Benvenuta in città! (Welcome to the city!)

Welcome to the city!
Chapter: Dire il tuo nome (Telling your name)
Module 1 (A1): Presentarsi (To introduce oneself)

A1.3.1: Quanti italiani ci sono? (How many Italians are there?)

How many Italians are there?
Chapter: Di dove sei? (Where are you from?)
Module 1 (A1): Presentarsi (To introduce oneself)

A1.4.1: Due chili di mele, per favore! (Two kilos of apples, please!)

Two kilos of apples, please!
Chapter: Numeri e conteggio (Numbers and counting)
Module 1 (A1): Presentarsi (To introduce oneself)

A1.5.1: Come sta la tua famiglia? (How is your family?)

How is your family?
Chapter: Famiglia (Family)
Module 1 (A1): Presentarsi (To introduce oneself)

A1.6.1: La festa di compleanno (The birthday party)

The birthday party
Chapter: Dire la tua età (Saying your age)
Module 1 (A1): Presentarsi (To introduce oneself)

A1.7.1: Che lavoro fai? (What job do you do?)

What job do you do?
Chapter: Professioni e studi (Professions and studies)
Module 1 (A1): Presentarsi (To introduce oneself)

A1.8.1: Il passaporto (The passport)

The passport
Chapter: Indirizzo e recapiti (Address and contact details)
Module 1 (A1): Presentarsi (To introduce oneself)

A1.9.1: La settimana lavorativa corta (The short working week)

The short working week
Chapter: Giorni della settimana e momenti della giornata (Days of the week and parts of the day)
Module 2 (A1): Dalle ore alle stagioni (From hours to seasons)

A1.10.1: Il meteo (The weather)

The weather
Chapter: Il tempo (The weather)
Module 2 (A1): Dalle ore alle stagioni (From hours to seasons)

A1.11.1: Il campanile di San Marco (The bell tower of St Mark's)

The bell tower of St Mark's
Chapter: Numeri ordinali (Ordinal numbers)
Module 2 (A1): Dalle ore alle stagioni (From hours to seasons)

A1.12.1: Qual è la tua stagione preferita? (What is your favourite season?)

What is your favourite season?
Chapter: Stagioni, mesi e parti dell'anno (Seasons, months and parts of the year)
Module 2 (A1): Dalle ore alle stagioni (From hours to seasons)

A1.13.1: Aspettando il bus (Waiting for the bus)

Waiting for the bus
Chapter: Dire l'ora e leggere l'orologio (Telling the time and reading the clock)
Module 2 (A1): Dalle ore alle stagioni (From hours to seasons)

A1.14.1: Le vacanze di dicembre (The December holidays)

The December holidays
Chapter: Date di calendario e festività (Calendar dates and holidays)
Module 2 (A1): Dalle ore alle stagioni (From hours to seasons)

A1.15.1: La dieta mediterranea (The Mediterranean diet)

The Mediterranean diet
Chapter: Cibo quotidiano (Daily food)
Module 3 (A1): Ogni giorno (Day to day)

A1.16.1: La routine quotidiana (The daily routine)

The daily routine
Chapter: Abitudini giornaliere (Daily routines)
Module 3 (A1): Ogni giorno (Day to day)

A1.17.1: Uova al pomodoro (Eggs with tomato)

Eggs with tomato
Chapter: Cucinare e fare dolci (Cooking and baking)
Module 3 (A1): Ogni giorno (Day to day)

A1.18.1: Le domande aperte e le domande chiuse (Open questions and closed questions)

Open questions and closed questions
Chapter: Chiedere cose (Asking things)
Module 3 (A1): Ogni giorno (Day to day)

A1.19.1: Al mercato di Porta Romana (At the Porta Romana market)

At the Porta Romana market
Chapter: Prezzi e soldi (Prices and money)
Module 3 (A1): Ogni giorno (Day to day)

A1.20.1: La lista della spesa (The shopping list)

The shopping list
Chapter: Fare la spesa (Grocery shopping)
Module 3 (A1): Ogni giorno (Day to day)

A1.21.1: I saldi a Padova (The sales in Padua)

The sales in Padua
Chapter: Al negozio d'abbigliamento (At the clothing shop)
Module 3 (A1): Ogni giorno (Day to day)

A1.22.1: Hai mal di schiena? (Do you have back pain?)

Do you have back pain?
Chapter: Parti del corpo (Body parts)
Module 3 (A1): Ogni giorno (Day to day)

A1.23.1: Aspetto, stile e bellezza (Appearance, style and beauty)

Appearance, style and beauty
Chapter: Aspetto fisico (Physical appearance)
Module 4 (A1): Descrivere oggetti e persone (Describing objects and people)

A1.24.1: Come abbinare i colori (How to match colours)

How to match colours
Chapter: Colori (Colours)
Module 4 (A1): Descrivere oggetti e persone (Describing objects and people)

A1.25.1: Una giornata stressante al lavoro (A stressful day at work)

A stressful day at work
Chapter: Emozioni e sentimenti (Emotions and feelings)
Module 4 (A1): Descrivere oggetti e persone (Describing objects and people)

A1.26.1: Scoprire i sapori con i sensi (Discovering flavours with the senses)

Discovering flavours with the senses
Chapter: Sensi e percezione (Senses and perceiving)
Module 4 (A1): Descrivere oggetti e persone (Describing objects and people)

A1.27.1: I trulli di Alberobello (The trulli of Alberobello)

The trulli of Alberobello
Chapter: Forme (Shapes and forms)
Module 4 (A1): Descrivere oggetti e persone (Describing objects and people)

A1.28.1: Il nuovo lavoro di Angela (Angela's new job)

Angela's new job
Chapter: Carattere e personalità (Character and personality)
Module 4 (A1): Descrivere oggetti e persone (Describing objects and people)

A1.29.1: Il riposo è importante (Rest is important)

Rest is important
Chapter: Stati e sensazioni fisiche (Physical states and sensations)
Module 4 (A1): Descrivere oggetti e persone (Describing objects and people)

A1.30.1: L'influenza (The flu)

The flu
Chapter: Malattia e dolori (Sickness and pain)
Module 4 (A1): Descrivere oggetti e persone (Describing objects and people)

A1.31.1: La casa (The house)

The house
Chapter: La nostra casa (Our house)
Module 5 (A1): A casa (At home)

A1.32.1: Arredare la casa nuova (Furnishing the new house)

Furnishing the new house
Chapter: Mobili (Furniture)
Module 5 (A1): A casa (At home)

A1.33.1: Apparecchiare la tavola (Setting the table)

Setting the table
Chapter: Stoviglie (Tableware)
Module 5 (A1): A casa (At home)

A1.34.1: Elettrodomestici e consumi (Appliances and consumption)

Appliances and consumption
Chapter: Elettrodomestici (Household appliances)
Module 5 (A1): A casa (At home)

A1.35.1: Scegliere un appartamento in affitto (Choosing a flat to rent)

Choosing a flat to rent
Chapter: Alloggio (Housing and accommodation)
Module 5 (A1): A casa (At home)

A1.36.1: Consigli per un giardino perfetto (Tips for a perfect garden)

Tips for a perfect garden
Chapter: Piante da appartamento e piante da giardino (Houseplants and garden plants)
Module 5 (A1): A casa (At home)

A1.37.1: Come prendersi cura degli animali (How to take care of animals)

How to take care of animals
Chapter: I tuoi animali domestici (Your pets)
Module 5 (A1): A casa (At home)

A1.38.1: Una mattinata piena di commissioni (A morning full of errands)

A morning full of errands
Chapter: Servizi quotidiani (Everyday services)
Module 6 (A1): La città e il villaggio (The city and the village)

A1.39.1: Il pranzo della domenica al ristorante (Sunday lunch at the restaurant)

Sunday lunch at the restaurant
Chapter: Ordinare cibo e uscire a cena (Ordering food and dining out)
Module 6 (A1): La città e il villaggio (The city and the village)

A1.40.1: Che sport fai? (What sport do you do?)

What sport do you do?
Chapter: Sport ed esercizio fisico (Sports and exercise)
Module 6 (A1): La città e il villaggio (The city and the village)

A1.41.1: Come passare il tempo libero (How to spend free time)

How to spend free time
Chapter: Descrivere gli hobby (Describing hobbies)
Module 6 (A1): La città e il villaggio (The city and the village)

A1.42.1: Che cos'è la multimodalità? (What is multimodality?)

What is multimodality?
Chapter: Trasporto (Transportation)
Module 6 (A1): La città e il villaggio (The city and the village)

A1.43.1: Perdersi in una nuova città (Getting lost in a new city)

Getting lost in a new city
Chapter: Chiedere e dare indicazioni (Asking for and giving directions)
Module 6 (A1): La città e il villaggio (The city and the village)

A1.44.1: La Scala in città (La Scala in the city)

La Scala in the city
Chapter: Venerdì sera fuori (Friday night out)
Module 6 (A1): La città e il villaggio (The city and the village)

A1.45.1: Gli Uffizi (The Uffizi)

The Uffizi
Chapter: Musica e arte (Music and art)
Module 6 (A1): La città e il villaggio (The city and the village)