At the real estate agent
All'agenzia immobiliare
- Discuss an advertisement for a house or apartment that you just saw.
- Discuss to buy a new house or apartment.
- The present conditional
- The first conditional
Learn key Italian expressions used at the real estate agency, focusing on the first conditional (condizionale di tipo 1). Master verbs like 'firmare' (to sign), 'visitare' (to visit), and phrases for asking info about 'appartamento' (apartment) and 'contratto' (contract).
Listening and reading
Start this class by listening to the audio and completing the corresponding exercises.
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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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L'agenzia immobiliare
The estate agency
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La pubblicità
The advertising
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Pagare l'affitto
Paying the rent
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Arredato
Furnished
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Firmare un contratto
To sign a contract
Esercizio 2: Conversation exercise
Istruzione:
- Affitti l'appartamento o la casa in cui vivi oppure l'hai comprata? (Do you rent the appartment or house where you live or did you buy it?)
- Hai dovuto ristrutturare casa? Quanto tempo ci è voluto? (Did you have to renovate your home? How long did that take?)
- La tua casa era arredata o vuota quando ti sei trasferito? (Was your home furnished or empty when you moved in?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Affitto il mio appartamento. Ma presto comprerò una casa. I rent my appartment. But I will soon buy a house. |
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Ho comprato la nostra casa 2 anni fa insieme al mio partner. I bought our house 2 years ago together with my partner. |
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Abbiamo dovuto ristrutturare quasi tutta la casa. Ci è voluto più di un anno. We had to renovate almost the whole house. It took us over a year. |
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Il mio appartamento era stato appena ristrutturato quando l'ho acquistato e ci sono andato a vivere. My appartment was freshly renovated when I bought it and moved in. |
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L'appartamento era completamente arredato quando mi sono trasferito. The appartment was fully furnished when I moved in. |
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Alcune stanze della casa erano arredate, altre non lo erano. Some rooms in the house were furnished, others weren't. |
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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. Se __________ il contratto domani, l'agente ti mostrerebbe tutti i documenti necessari.
(If you __________ the contract tomorrow, the agent would show you all the necessary documents.)2. Io __________ il contratto solo se l'appartamento fosse arredato e in buone condizioni.
(I __________ the contract only if the apartment were furnished and in good condition.)3. Se __________ la cucina, l'appartamento sarà più spazioso e bello.
(If you __________ the kitchen, the apartment will be bigger and nicer.)4. L'architetto __________ di rinnovare il bagno per aumentare il valore della casa.
(The architect __________ suggesting to renovate the bathroom to increase the value of the house.)Exercise 5: At the real estate agent: looking and signing
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Firmare - Sign
Presente
- Io firmo
- Tu firmi
- Lui/lei firma
- Noi firmiamo
- Voi firmate
- Loro firmano
Firmare - Sign
Condizionale presente
- Io firmerei
- Tu fimeresti
- Lui/lei firmerebbe
- Noi firmeremmo
- Voi firmereste
- Loro firmerebbero
Rinnovare - Renew
Condizionale presente
- Io rinnoverei
- Tu rinnoveresti
- Lui/lei rinnoverebbe
- Noi rinnoveremmo
- Voi rinnovereste
- Loro rinnoverebbero
Cercare - Look for
Presente
- Io cerco
- Tu cerchi
- Lui/lei cerca
- Noi cerchiamo
- Voi cercate
- Loro cercano
Exercise 6: Il condizionale presente
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: The present conditional
Show translation Show answerssceglierebbe, chiederesti, preferirebbe, firmerei, rinnoveresti, cerchereste, avrebbero, firmerebbero
Exercise 7: Il condizionale di tipo 1
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: The first conditional
Show translation Show answersparlo, firmo, trovi, vuoi, hai, trasferirò, aiuterò, comprerai, comprerò, avviserò, cerchi, decidi, trovo, firmeremo, visiteremo
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Firmare to sign Share Copied!
Condizionale presente
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| (io) firmerei | I would sign |
| (tu) firmaresti | You would sign |
| (lui/lei) firmerebbe | he/she would sign |
| (noi) firmaremmo | We would sign |
| (voi) fimereste | You would sign |
| (loro) firmerebbero | they would sign |
Rinnovare to renovate Share Copied!
Condizionale presente
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| (io) rinnoverei | I would renovate |
| (tu) rinnovaresti | You would renovate |
| (lui/lei) rinnoverebbe | he/she would renovate |
| (noi) rinnovaremmo | we would renovate |
| (voi) rinnovareste | you would renovate |
| (loro) rinnoverebbero | they would renovate |
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Lesson Overview: At the Real Estate Agent
This lesson focuses on practicing Italian in real estate contexts, targeting an A2 level learner. It centers on using the first conditional ("condizionale di tipo 1") to discuss potential actions related to buying or renting property. The content includes dialogues simulating conversations at a real estate agency, covering inquiries about listings, discussing preferences and conditions for purchase, and asking for advice on property selection.
Key Grammar Point: First Conditional (Condizionale di Tipo 1)
The first conditional in Italian is used to express realistic possibilities or hypothetical situations in the present or future. It often appears in clauses starting with "se" (if) and includes verbs in the present indicative followed by verbs in the future, conditional, or imperative. For example:
- Se visiti l'appartamento, ti mostreranno più opzioni. (If you visit the apartment, they will show you more options.)
- Se firmi il contratto, ti trasferirai presto. (If you sign the contract, you will move soon.)
Useful Vocabulary and Expressions
The lesson presents practical words and phrases useful for discussing real estate matters, such as:
- annuncio – listing or advertisement
- appartamento – apartment
- agenzia immobiliare – real estate agency
- visita – visit or viewing
- contratto – contract
- prezzo trattabile – negotiable price
- mutuo – mortgage
- zona tranquilla – quiet area
Dialogue Scenarios
The lesson includes several dialogues that simulate interactions such as:
- Requesting information about a property.
- Discussing preferences and making decisions about buying.
- Asking for advice concerning property features and buying conditions.
Verb Conjugation Examples
Students are exposed to important verbs related to the lesson content in different tenses, with examples like:
- cercare (to look for): io cerco, tu cerchi...
- visitare (to visit): ho visitato...
- firmare (to sign): io firmo, tu firmi...
- trasferirsi (to move): mi trasferirò...
Comparing Instruction Language (English) with Italian
In the Italian language, polite requests and hypothetical situations often use the subjunctive or conditional moods, as seen throughout the dialogues. English typically uses modal verbs like "would" or simply the present and future tenses without mood inflections. For example:
- Italian: "Se firmasse il contratto..." (If he/she were to sign the contract...)
- English equivalent: "If he/she signs the contract..."
Common useful phrases:
- Potrei avere più informazioni? – Could I have more information?
- Preferirei che fosse vicino ai mezzi pubblici. – I would prefer it to be near public transportation.
- Se decidesse di comprarla, il prezzo potrebbe essere trattabile. – If you decided to buy it, the price could be negotiable.
This lesson encourages learners to become comfortable with conditional constructions and vocabulary relevant to the real estate domain, enabling effective communication in similar real-life contexts.
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