Hobby classes
Corsi per hobby
- Search and find private classes.
- Enrol in a local academy of your interest.
- The expressions "ho bisogno di", "ho voglia di", etc.
This lesson focuses on expressing needs and desires using the Italian phrases "ho bisogno di" (I need) and "ho voglia di" (I feel like). Learn key vocabulary related to hobby classes, such as "corso di pittura" (painting course) and useful verbs like "iscriversi" (to enroll).
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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 pittura
The painting
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Il programma del corso
The course syllabus
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La ceramica
The pottery
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Partecipare
To attend
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Provare qualcosa
To try something
Esercizio 2: Conversation exercise
Istruzione:
- Describe the activities in the pictures. (Describe the activities in the pictures.)
- What hobby classes or workshops did you take in the past? (What hobby classes or workshops did you take in the past?)
- Are you currently enrolled in a hobby course? (Are you currently enrolled in a hobby course?)
- Do you have any plans? (Do you have any plans?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Suono la chitarra e mi piace ballare. I play the guitar and I like to dance. |
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Amo giocare ai videogiochi. I love playing videogames. |
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Frequento lezioni di danza ogni venerdì. I am taking dancing lessons every Friday. |
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Ho seguito lezioni di yoga per alcuni anni nei miei vent'anni. I was taking yoga lessons for a few years in my twenties. |
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Parteciperò a un workshop di pittura tra 2 settimane. I will attend a painting workshop in 2 weeks. |
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Una volta al mese vado in gita con due amici. Once a month I go on excursions with two friends. |
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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. Io ___ bisogno di trovare un corso interessante vicino a casa.
(I ___ need to find an interesting course near home.)2. Tu ___ voglia di imparare la pittura in una scuola locale?
(You ___ want to learn painting in a local school?)3. L’istruttore ci ___ spiegato che dobbiamo esercitarci ogni giorno.
(The instructor ___ explained to us that we have to practice every day.)4. Noi ___ partecipare a un corso di ceramica il prossimo mese.
(We ___ want to participate in a ceramics course next month.)Exercise 5: Discovering a New Hobby
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Avere - To Have
Presente
- io ho
- tu hai
- lui/lei ha
- noi abbiamo
- voi avete
- loro hanno
Essere - To Be
Presente
- io sono
- tu sei
- lui/lei è
- noi siamo
- voi siete
- loro sono
Partecipare - To Participate
Presente
- io partecipo
- tu partecipi
- lui/lei partecipa
- noi partecipiamo
- voi partecipate
- loro partecipano
Exercise 6: Le espressioni "ho bisogno di", "ho voglia di", ecc.
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: The expressions "ho bisogno di", "ho voglia di", etc.
Show translation Show answersHa voglia di, Hai bisogno di, Hai voglia di, Hai nostalgia di, Hanno paura di, Ho voglia di, Abbiamo bisogno di
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A2.23.1 Grammatica
Le espressioni "ho bisogno di", "ho voglia di", ecc.
The expressions "ho bisogno di", "ho voglia di", etc.
Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Partecipare to attend Share Copied!
Futuro semplice
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| (io) parteciperò | I will attend |
| (tu) parteciperai | You will attend |
| (lui/lei) parteciperà | he/she will attend |
| (noi) parteciperemo | We will attend |
| (voi) parteciperete | You will attend |
| (loro) parteciperanno | they will attend |
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Imperfetto
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| (io) mi esercitavo | I was practising |
| (tu) ti esercitavi | You were practising |
| (lui/lei) si esercitava | he/she was practising |
| (noi) ci esercitavamo | We practised |
| (voi) vi esercitavate | You practised |
| (loro) si esercitavano | they were practising |
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Presente
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| (io) imparo | I learn |
| (tu) impari | You learn |
| (lui/lei) impara | he/she learns |
| (noi) impariamo | we learn |
| (voi) imparate | you learn |
| (loro) imparano | they learn |
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Lesson Overview: Hobby Classes in Italian
This lesson focuses on essential expressions used to talk about hobbies and interests in Italian, specifically the phrases "ho bisogno di" (I need) and "ho voglia di" (I want to / I feel like). These expressions help you communicate your needs and desires clearly when discussing activities like painting, dancing, or photography classes.
Key Expressions and Their Use
- Ho bisogno di: Used to express a necessity or need. For example, "Ho bisogno di informazioni sui corsi di pittura." (I need information about painting courses.)
- Ho voglia di: Conveys a wish or desire to do something. For example, "Ho voglia di imparare a dipingere." (I want to learn how to paint.)
Sample Dialogues: Practical Contexts
The lesson includes several dialogues that represent real-life situations:
- Asking for information about private painting courses.
- Enrolling together in local dance schools.
- Finding private photography classes.
These dialogues introduce vocabulary related to hobbies and show how to politely request information, state preferences, and express goals.
Verb Conjugations and Usage in Present Tense
Several frequently used verbs are presented with their present tense forms:
- Avere (to have), e.g., "io ho", "tu hai", "lui/lei ha"
- Essere (to be), e.g., "io sono", "tu sei", "lui/lei è"
- Partecipare (to participate), e.g., "noi partecipiamo", "voi partecipate"
These verbs appear in example sentences to help understand their use with key expressions.
Practice Focus: Expressing Needs and Desires
The mini story and multiple-choice exercises embedded in this lesson reinforce the proper use of ho bisogno di, ho voglia di, and related verbs. For example:
- "Io ho bisogno di trovare un corso interessante vicino a casa." (I need to find an interesting course near home.)
- "Tu hai voglia di imparare la pittura?" (Do you want to learn painting?)
Comparing Instruction Language and Italian
Unlike English, Italian uses the verb avere (to have) to express states like needing or wanting something, for example, ho bisogno di literally means "I have need of." English uses "to be" in many expressions of feeling, but in Italian, possession verbs dominate these expressions.
Useful phrases to remember:
- Ho paura di – I am afraid of
- Ho bisogno di – I need
- Ho voglia di – I feel like / I want to
These expressions combine avere with a noun or infinitive verb preceded by di. They are essentials for expressing personal needs and desires in Italian in a natural way.
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