Going to a concert
Andare a un concerto
- Buy (online) tickets for a festival, concert, musical,...
- Talk about musical instruments and your favorite genre.
- Know common festivals in your new country.
This lesson covers key vocabulary and phrases for attending concerts in Italian, including buying tickets (biglietto), discussing musical instruments like chitarra and violino, and describing music genres such as rock and jazz.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Esercizio 1: Conversation exercise
Istruzione:
- When was the last time you went to a concert? What concert was it? When will you go again? (When was the last time you went to a concert? What concert was it? When will you go again?)
- Do you like to dance? Which kind of dance do you like the most? (Do you like to dance? Which kind of dance do you like the most?)
- Do you play an instrument? If yes, which one and when did you start? (Do you play an instrument? If yes, which one and when did you start?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Sono andato al mio ultimo concerto l'anno scorso. Era un concerto pop di Ed Sheeran a Londra. Andrò a un concerto dei PINK tra due mesi. To my last concert I went last year. It was a pop concert of Ed Sheeran in London. I will go to a PINK concert in two months. |
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Non sono mai stato a un concerto ma andrò presto a un concerto per vedere Lady Gaga. I have never been to a concert but I will go to a concert soon to see Lady gaga. |
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Non ballo. I don’t dance. |
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Mi piace ballare il tango. Lo faccio da 2 anni. I like to dance the tango. I’ve been doing that for 2 years. |
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Ho iniziato a suonare il violino a 5 anni. I started playing the violin at 5. |
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Nella mia famiglia nessuno suona uno strumento ma tutti praticano un tipo di sport. In my family nobody plays an instrument but everything does a type of sports. |
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Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Domani ____ all'arena per vedere il concerto della mia band preferita.
(Tomorrow ____ to the arena to see the concert of my favorite band.)2. Durante il concerto, ____ quando suoneranno il violino.
(During the concert, ____ when they play the violin.)3. Il pubblico ____ molto con la musica rock del gruppo famoso.
(The audience ____ a lot with the rock music of the famous band.)4. Alla fine, ____ la mia canzone preferita con la band.
(At the end, ____ my favorite song with the band.)Exercise 4: Going to a Concert
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Andare - To go
Futuro semplice
- io andrò
- tu andrai
- lui/lei andrà
- noi andremo
- voi andrete
- loro andranno
Suonare - To play
Presente
- io suono
- tu suoni
- lui/lei suona
- noi suoniamo
- voi suonate
- loro suonano
Applaudire - To applaud
Futuro semplice
- io applaudirò
- tu applaudirai
- lui/lei applaudirà
- noi applaudiranno
- voi applaudiranno
- loro applaudiranno
Comprare - To buy
Futuro semplice
- io comprerò
- tu comprerai
- lui/lei comprerà
- noi compreremo
- voi comprerete
- loro compreranno
Scrivere - To write
Futuro semplice
- io scriverò
- tu scriverai
- lui/lei scriverà
- noi scriveremo
- voi scriverete
- loro scriveranno
Essere - To be
Futuro semplice
- io sarò
- tu sarai
- lui/lei sarà
- noi saremo
- voi sarete
- loro saranno
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Lesson Overview: Going to a Concert
This lesson is designed for A2-level learners of Italian who want to improve their communication skills related to attending concerts and music events. The focus is on practical conversations for buying tickets, discussing musical instruments, genres, and famous music festivals in Italy.
Key Topics Covered
- Buying concert tickets online: Learn phrases to ask for help purchasing tickets, inquire about dates and prices, and specify preferences like numbered seats.
- Talking about musical instruments and genres: Practice expressing your favorite instruments and music styles, as well as discussing what you or others play.
- Famous music festivals in Italy: Explore how to ask about well-known festivals and share personal experiences attending them.
Useful Vocabulary and Expressions
- Biglietto (ticket), concerto (concert), posto numerato (numbered seat)
- Suonare (to play an instrument), strumento musicale (musical instrument)
- Genere musicale (music genre), festival musicale (music festival)
Verb Focus: Future Tense and Present
The lesson emphasizes the use of the futuro semplice (simple future) to talk about upcoming concerts and plans, such as andrò (I will go) and applaudirò (I will applaud). It also reviews presente (present tense) for ongoing actions like suonano (they play).
Example Verb Conjugations (Futuro Semplice)
- Andare: io andrò, tu andrai, lui/lei andrà
- Applaudire: io applaudirò, tu applaudirai, lui/lei applaudirà
- Comprare: io comprerò, tu comprerai, lui/lei comprerà
Practical Dialogue Situations
- Buying tickets online: Practice conversations asking about concert dates, ticket prices, and payment methods.
- Discussing music preferences: Share your favorite instruments and music genres, asking others about their tastes.
- Talking about festivals: Learn to ask if someone knows about famous Italian music festivals and talk about personal experiences.
Comparison with English
In Italian, unlike English, the future tense is often used directly where English might use present continuous or simple present when discussing future plans. For example, andrò al concerto literally means "I will go to the concert," whereas English speakers might say "I am going to the concert." Also, Italian uses specific musical terms such as strumento musicale and phrases like posto numerato that might be directly translated but carry cultural nuances.
Useful expressions include:
- Vorrei comprare un biglietto – "I would like to buy a ticket"
- Qual è il tuo genere musicale preferito? – "What is your favorite music genre?"
- Ci sono ancora biglietti per sabato? – "Are there still tickets for Saturday?"
This lesson provides you with the vocabulary, verbs, and conversational templates you need to confidently engage in topics related to music events in Italy.
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