Personal hygiene
Igiene personale
- Talk about hygiene products and routines.
- Explain what hygiene products you want in the shop.
- Time expressions: durante, fino a, appena, etc.
Learn essential Italian expressions of time like "durante" (during), "fino a" (until), and "appena" (as soon as) while discussing personal hygiene routines and shopping for hygiene products such as "sapone" (soap), "deodorante" (deodorant), and "dentifricio" (toothpaste). This A2 lesson focuses on practical vocabulary for everyday conversations in shops and daily self-care habits.
Listening and reading
Start this class by listening to the audio and completing the corresponding exercises.
A2.22.1 Racconto breve
Cinque parti del corpo che sono poco lavate
Five parts of the body that are rarely washed
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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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Il sapone
The soap
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Lo sspazzolino
The toothbrush
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Spazzolare i denti
Brushing the teeth
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Essere allergico
To be allergic
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Il rasoio
The razor
Esercizio 2: Conversation exercise
Istruzione:
- Quali prodotti per l'igiene usi quotidianamente? (What hygiene products do you use on a daily basis?)
- Descrivi la tua routine mattutina (o serale). (Describe your morning (or evening) routine. )
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Uso il mio spazzolino tre volte al giorno. I use my toothbrush three times a day. |
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Faccio la doccia ogni due giorni e quindi uso il mio shampoo. I have a shower everey second day so then I use my shampoo. |
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Non uso mai la crema. I never use cream. |
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Dopo che mi sveglio e mi alzo mi lavo i denti. After I wake up and get up I brush my teeth. |
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Prima di pettinarmi, di solito faccio una doccia. Before brushing my hair I usually have a shower. |
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Poi uso la crema per proteggere la pelle. Then I use cream to protect my skin. |
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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. Dopo la doccia, mi sono ______ completamente.
(After the shower, I got ______ completely.)2. Appena mi ______ bagnato, ho usato il sapone.
(As soon as I ______ got wet, I used the soap.)3. Durante la doccia, ______ sempre il docciaschiuma.
(During the shower, I ______ always the shower gel.)4. Finché non mi ______ bagnato, non ho potuto lavare i capelli.
(Until I ______ got wet, I could not wash my hair.)Exercise 5: Personal Hygiene: Matteo's Routine
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Bagnarsi - To get wet
Passato prossimo
- io mi sono bagnato/a
- tu ti sei bagnato/a
- lui/lei si è bagnato/a
- noi ci siamo bagnati/e
- voi vi siete bagnati/e
- loro si sono bagnati/e
Finire - To finish
Passato prossimo
- io ho finito
- tu hai finito
- lui/lei ha finito
- noi abbiamo finito
- voi avete finito
- loro hanno finito
Prendere - To take
Passato prossimo
- io ho preso
- tu hai preso
- lui/lei ha preso
- noi abbiamo preso
- voi avete preso
- loro hanno preso
Lavare - To wash
Passato prossimo
- io ho lavato
- tu hai lavato
- lui/lei ha lavato
- noi abbiamo lavato
- voi avete lavato
- loro hanno lavato
Pettinarsi - To comb one's hair
Passato prossimo
- io mi sono pettinato/a
- tu ti sei pettinato/a
- lui/lei si è pettinato/a
- noi ci siamo pettinati/e
- voi vi siete pettinati/e
- loro si sono pettinati/e
Asciugarsi - To dry oneself
Passato prossimo
- io mi sono asciugato/a
- tu ti sei asciugato/a
- lui/lei si è asciugato/a
- noi ci siamo asciugati/e
- voi vi siete asciugati/e
- loro si sono asciugati/e
Exercise 6: Le espressioni di tempo: durante, fino a, appena, ecc.
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Time expressions: durante, fino a, appena, etc.
Show translation Show answersfino, finché, ancora, subito, appena, Appena
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A2.22.2 Grammatica
Le espressioni di tempo: durante, fino a, appena, ecc.
Time expressions: durante, fino a, appena, etc.
Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Bagnarsi to wash oneself Share Copied!
Passato prossimo
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| (io) mi sono bagnato/mi sono bagnata | I washed myself |
| (tu) ti sei bagnato/ti sei bagnata | You have washed yourself |
| (lui/lei) si è bagnato/si è bagnata | he/she has washed himself/herself |
| (noi) ci siamo bagnati/ci siamo bagnate | We washed ourselves |
| (voi) vi siete bagnati/vi siete bagnate | You have washed yourselves |
| (loro) si sono bagnati/si sono bagnate | They washed themselves |
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Lesson Overview: Personal Hygiene and Time Expressions in Italian
This lesson focuses on personal hygiene vocabulary and practical expressions used in daily routines and shopping contexts, combined with key Italian time expressions such as durante (during), fino a (until), and appena (as soon as). The content is tailored for A2 learners and aims to build conversational skills when discussing personal care products, routines, and timing in Italian.
Key Themes Covered
- Shopping for hygiene products: Simulated dialogues in stores and supermarkets help you practice purchasing items like toothpaste, soap, deodorant, and shampoo with specificity and courtesy.
- Describing personal hygiene routines: Use time expressions to narrate your daily care habits, including washing teeth, showering, and applying deodorant.
- Using time expressions: Important temporal connectors durante, fino a, and appena guide you to sequence actions smoothly and naturally in Italian.
Examples of Useful Vocabulary and Expressions
- Product names: dentifricio (toothpaste), sapone (soap), deodorante (deodorant), shampoo (shampoo), bagnoschiuma (shower gel)
- Time expressions: Appena mi sveglio (As soon as I wake up), Durante la doccia (During the shower), Fino a mezzogiorno (Until noon)
- Polite phrases: Vorrei (I would like), Ha bisogno di altro? (Do you need anything else?), Grazie (Thank you)
Grammar and Verb Usage
The lesson includes verbs commonly used in personal hygiene contexts, mostly in the present tense (e.g., svegliarsi, lavarsi, prendere, usare) and also the past tense for some verbs (e.g., avere in passato prossimo). You will find full conjugation tables and exercises that reinforce verb agreement and appropriate use with reflexive pronouns.
Important Notes on Language Differences
Unlike English, Italian often uses reflexive verbs to describe personal hygiene actions, e.g., mi lavo (I wash myself) rather than just "I wash." Temporal expressions like appena serve both as "as soon as" and "just," which can require context for correct understanding. The placement of these expressions (usually before the verb) is key for natural phrasing in Italian. For instance, Appena torno a casa translates to "As soon as I get home," whereas English might sometimes omit "as soon as." These subtle distinctions are highlighted to help learners adjust from English sentence structures to authentic Italian ones.
Practical Phrases for Daily Use
- Buongiorno, cerco un buon dentifricio. – Good morning, I am looking for a good toothpaste.
- Durante la doccia, uso un bagnoschiuma profumato. – During the shower, I use a scented shower gel.
- Appena finisco qui, glieli mostro. – As soon as I finish here, I will show them to you.
- Fino a mezzogiorno, metto ancora il deodorante. – Until noon, I still put on deodorant.
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