Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match the items that have a related meaning.
Exercise 2: Exam preparation
Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below
Promemoria interno: dress code per la cena aziendale
Fill in the gaps: cambiarti, vintage, accessorio, consiglia, spezzato, dentro
(Internal memo: dress code for the company dinner)
Per la cena aziendale di venerdì il dress code è “smart casual”. Si uno o un vestito semplice, con un discreto. Evitate abiti troppo sportivi e scarpe da ginnastica. Chi vuole può portare un capo , purché sia in buono stato.
All’ingresso ci sarà un guardaroba: la giacca si lascia , accanto al banco. I bagagli restano fuori dalla sala. Se devi , ci sono due cabine davanti ai bagni. In caso di dubbi, chiedi al team HR.For the company dinner on Friday the dress code is “smart casual.” A blazer-and-trousers combination or a simple dress is recommended, paired with a discreet accessory (scarf or tie). Please avoid overly sporty clothes and trainers. If you wish, you may bring a vintage item, provided it is in good condition.
There will be a cloakroom at the entrance: jackets should be left inside, next to the desk. Luggage must remain outside the event room. If you need to change, there are two changing booths opposite the restrooms. If you have any doubts, ask the HR team.
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Qual è il tuo outfit preferito per un evento “smart casual” e perché?
(What is your favourite outfit for a “smart casual” event and why?)
Exercise 3: Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio fragment and indicate whether the following statements are true or false.
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(The speaker wants to dress well for the meeting but avoid being overly formal.) |
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(A colleague suggested she wear a suit with a waistcoat.) |
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(The speaker has an alternative option to change into before the meeting.) |
Exercise 4: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Ieri ___ ___ in fretta perché il completo era dentro all'armadio.
(Yesterday ___ ___ quickly because the suit was inside the wardrobe.)2. La settimana scorsa la commessa mi ha consigliato una sciarpa vintage, perché ___ ___ che avevo stile.
(Last week the saleswoman recommended a vintage scarf to me because ___ ___ that I had style.)3. Prima del colloquio io ___ ___ e avevo messo la cravatta davanti allo specchio.
(Before the interview I ___ ___ and put my tie on in front of the mirror.)Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 6: Discussion questions
Instruction: Answer the questions using the vocabulary from this chapter.
Useful expressions:
Di solito indosso... perché... / Oggi sono vestito/a in modo elegante/in modo informale. / Li tengo dentro l'armadio / accanto alle scarpe / davanti allo specchio
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Che cosa indossi di solito per andare al lavoro o a una riunione? Descrivi brevemente il tuo outfit e perché lo scegli.
What do you usually wear to work or to a meeting? Describe your outfit briefly and explain why you choose it.
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Devi partecipare a un evento (per esempio una cena o un matrimonio): quale vestito e quali accessori scegli? Dove tieni questi vestiti in casa (per esempio dentro l'armadio, accanto alle scarpe)?
You need to attend an event (for example, a dinner or a wedding): which outfit and accessories would you choose? Where do you keep these clothes at home (for example, in the wardrobe, next to your shoes)?
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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
Ciao! Sono Laura (dall'ufficio). Domani dopo il lavoro facciamo un aperitivo in centro e non so cosa mettere.
È un posto carino ma non troppo elegante. Ho un vestito nero e una giacca di jeans. Secondo te va bene? E tu cosa metti?
Ah, hai visto la mia sciarpa? Forse è dentro l'armadio, accanto al cappotto.
Hi! I'm Laura (from the office). Tomorrow after work we're having an aperitivo in the city centre and I don't know what to wear.
It's a nice place but not overly dressy. I have a black dress and a denim jacket. Do you think that's okay? And what will you wear?
Oh, have you seen my scarf? Maybe it's inside the wardrobe, next to the coat.
Useful phrases:
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Secondo me puoi mettere...
(I think you could wear...)
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Io di solito mi vesto... perché...
(I usually wear... because...)
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La tua sciarpa è... (dentro / accanto a / davanti a) ...
(Your scarf is... (inside / next to / in front of) ...)
Io domani metto pantaloni scuri e una camicia chiara, senza cravatta. Se fa freddo porto anche una giacca e la sciarpa.
Per la tua sciarpa: controlla dentro l'armadio, accanto al cappotto. A volte è anche dietro le giacche. Fammi sapere!
Hi Laura! I think the black dress with the denim jacket is perfect: it’s stylish but casual. You could add a simple accessory, like a colourful scarf or a small bag.
Tomorrow I'll wear dark trousers and a light shirt, no tie. If it's cold I'll also bring a jacket and a scarf.
About your scarf: check inside the wardrobe, next to the coat. Sometimes it's behind the jackets. Let me know!