Packing your luggage
Preparare i bagagli
- Name and describe common items to pack for a trip.
- Compare different types of luggage and suitcases.
- Explain baggage rules and restrictions.
- The verb metterci
Learn essential Italian vocabulary for travel preparation, including packing (preparare i bagagli), suitcase types (valigia rigida, trolley), and travel essentials like passaporto and caricabatterie. Practice verbs like portare and mettere in everyday travel contexts.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
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La borsa
The bag
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Dimenticare
To forget
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Fare un viaggio
To go on a trip
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La crema solare
The sunscreen
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Il caricatore
The charger
Esercizio 2: Conversation exercise
Istruzione:
- What items should be packed for what type of holidays? (What items should be packed for what type of holidays?)
- What type of suitcase is best for what holiday type? (What type of suitcase is best for what holiday type?)
- Do you sometimes pack too much and go over the limit? (Do you sometimes pack too much and go over the limit?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Un bikini, un costume da bagno e degli occhiali da sole sono l'ideale per una vacanza al mare. A bikini, swim trunks, and sunglasses are best for a beach holiday. |
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Porto piccoli oggetti nel bagaglio a mano. I take small items in my hand luggage. |
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Per le vacanze più lunghe, imbarco una valigia in più o a volte un piccolo trolley. For longer holidays, I check in an extra suitcase or sometimes a small trolley |
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Porto con me il mio zaino da 20 litri con il minor numero possibile di oggetti. I take my 20-liter backpack with me with as little items as possible. |
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Puoi portare liquidi nel bagaglio a mano? Can you bring liquids in your carry-on? |
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Ho superato il limite di peso per il mio bagaglio a mano. I went over the weight limit for my carry-on. |
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Exercise 3: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Di solito io ___ mezz'ora per preparare la valigia.
(Usually I ___ half an hour preparing the suitcase.)2. Tu ___ troppo tempo a scegliere cosa mettere nello zaino.
(You ___ too much time choosing what to put in the backpack.)3. Lei ___ meno tempo di noi a ricordare tutto il necessario.
(She ___ less time than us remembering everything necessary.)4. Noi ___ sempre un'ora per preparare i bagagli prima di un viaggio importante.
(We ___ always spend an hour preparing the luggage before an important trip.)Exercise 5: Packing for the trip
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Metterci - Metterci
Presente
- Io ci metto
- Tu ci metti
- Lui/Lei ci mette
- Noi ci mettiamo
- Voi ci mettete
- Loro ci mettono
Dimenticare - Dimenticare
Passato prossimo
- Io ho dimenticato
- Tu hai dimenticato
- Lui/Lei ha dimenticato
- Noi abbiamo dimenticato
- Voi avete dimenticato
- Loro hanno dimenticato
Mettere - Mettere
Presente
- Io metto
- Tu metti
- Lui/Lei mette
- Noi mettiamo
- Voi mettete
- Loro mettono
Exercise 6: Il verbo metterci
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: The verb metterci
Show translation Show answersci metti, Ci mettete, Ci mette, ci mettiamo, ci metto, Ci metto, ci mettono
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Dimenticare to forget Share Copied!
Presente
| Italian | English |
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| (io) dimentico | I forget |
| (tu) dimentichi | You forget |
| (lui/lei) dimentica | he/she forgets |
| (noi) dimentichiamo | we forget |
| (voi) dimenticate | You forget |
| (loro) dimenticano | they forget |
Prepararsi to prepare oneself Share Copied!
Presente
| Italian | English |
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| (io) mi preparo | I prepare myself |
| (tu) ti prepari | You prepare yourself |
| (lui/lei) si prepara | he prepares himself/she prepares herself |
| (noi) ci prepariamo | we prepare ourselves |
| (voi) vi preparate | you prepare yourselves |
| (loro) si preparano | They prepare themselves |
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Lesson Overview: Packing Your Luggage
This lesson focuses on practical vocabulary and expressions used when preparing luggage for different types of trips. It is designed for A2 level learners of Italian and helps build confidence in discussing travel preparations, choosing suitable luggage, and understanding airline baggage rules.
Key Topics Covered
- Expressing Purpose with "per" and "perché" – how to state reasons and intentions related to packing.
- Practical Dialogues: Simulations of packing for a weekend trip, choosing luggage in a store, and discussing airport baggage regulations.
- Useful Vocabulary: suitcase types ("valigia rigida", "valigia con il trolley"), travel essentials ("caricabatterie", "passaporto", "ombrello"), and airline baggage limits.
- Verb Practice: Present tense conjugations of relevant verbs such as "portare" (to bring), "preparare" (to prepare), "mettere" (to put), and "ricordare" (to remember).
Important Words and Expressions
- Valigia rigida – hard suitcase
- Valigia con il trolley – suitcase with trolley wheels
- Bagaglio a mano – carry-on luggage
- Bagaglio da stiva – checked luggage
- Caricabatterie – charger
- Passaporto – passport
- Ombrello – umbrella
- Serratura TSA – TSA lock (travel security lock)
Grammar Highlights
The lesson emphasizes using "per" and "perché" to express purposes and reasons. For example, "Metto il caricabatterie per il telefono" means "I put the phone charger (in my bag) in order to use it." Understanding this subtle use helps communicate intentions clearly.
Verb conjugations are practiced in the present tense, focusing on everyday verbs useful for describing packing actions. Some examples include:
- Portare (to bring): io porto, tu porti, lui/lei porta
- Preparare (to prepare): io preparo, noi prepariamo
- Mettere (to put): io metto, tu metti
- Ricordare (to remember): io ricordo, noi ricordiamo
Instruction Language Vs. Italian
Since the instruction language is English while learning Italian, translations and differences are provided here to aid understanding. Note that Italian often uses "per" to express purpose (like "for" or "to") and "perché" for "because" or "why," which can differ from English usage. For example:
- "La valigia è per il viaggio" means "The suitcase is for the trip."
- "Porto un ombrello perché potrebbe piovere" means "I bring an umbrella because it might rain."
Some practical phrases to remember:
- Che cosa metti in valigia? – What do you put in your suitcase?
- Ho controllato il meteo. – I checked the weather.
- Non dimenticare il passaporto! – Don’t forget your passport!
- Quante valigie posso portare? – How many bags can I bring?
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