Family plans

Piani familiari

Talk about plans and ambitions for the future
Talk about your relationships and family plans

This Italian A2 lesson focuses on discussing future family plans using useful vocabulary like figli (children), sposarsi (to marry), and trasferirsi (to move). You will practice expressions for sharing ambitions and organizing work-life balance.

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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.

Esercizio 1: Conversation exercise

Istruzione:

What is the next big step (your partner and) you want to take? (What is the next big step (your partner and) you want to take?)
Would you like to start a family? (Would you like to start a family?)
Would you like to have pets? Why or why not? (Would you like to have pets? Why or why not?)

Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes

Example phrases:

Io e il mio partner ci sposiamo a giugno.

My partner and I are getting married in June.

Non ho un partner, ma la mia migliore amica e io ci siamo appena trasferiti insieme.

I don't have a partner but my best friend and I just moved in together.

Vorrei iniziare una famiglia presto. Mi piacerebbe avere 3 bambini.

I would like to start a family soon. I would love to have 3 children.

Non voglio avere figli in futuro. Il mio partner ed io siamo molto felici senza di loro.

I don't want to have children in the future. My partner and I are very happy without them.

Vorrei avere un cane e due gatti in futuro. Sono cresciuto con animali domestici e desidero lo stesso per i miei figli.

I would like to have a dog and two cats later. I grew up with pets and I would like the same for my children.

Un animale domestico comporta molte responsabilità e con il nostro lavoro e due bambini non abbiamo abbastanza tempo per prenderci cura di un animale.

A pet is a lot of responsibility and with our work and two children we do not have enough time to care for a pet.

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Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards

Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.

Parlare dei progetti familiari futuri

Example 1

Sai, vorrei avere dei figli nei prossimi anni.

You know, I would like to have children in the next few years.

Davvero? Quanti bambini pensi di avere?

Really? How many kids do you think you will have?

Magari due, e mi piacerebbe vivere vicino ai miei genitori.

Maybe two, and I would like to live close to my parents.

Anch’io penso di avere una famiglia numerosa un giorno.

I also think of having a big family one day.

E tu? Hai già dei piani per la tua famiglia?

And you? Do you already have plans for your family?

Sì, voglio sposarmi entro cinque anni e poi pensare ai figli.

Yes, I want to get married within five years and then think about children.

Example 2

Quali sono i tuoi sogni per la famiglia?

What are your dreams for the family?

Mi piacerebbe comprare una casa più grande quando arriveranno i bambini.

I would like to buy a bigger house when the children arrive.

È un bel progetto! Hai già parlato con il tuo partner?

That's a nice plan! Have you already talked with your partner?

Sì, stiamo risparmiando e cercando un quartiere tranquillo.

Yes, we are saving and looking for a quiet neighborhood.

Anche noi vogliamo trasferirci presto per stare vicino ai nonni.

We also want to move soon to be close to the grandparents.

È importante avere un buon ambiente per crescere una famiglia.

It's important to have a good environment to raise a family.

Discutere i piani di carriera e famiglia

Example 1

Hai già pensato a come organizzare lavoro e famiglia?

Have you already thought about how to organize work and family?

Sì, vorrei trovare un equilibrio per dedicare tempo ai figli.

Yes, I would like to find a balance to dedicate time to the children.

Io invece penso di lavorare part-time dopo la nascita di mio figlio.

I, instead, plan to work part-time after the birth of my child.

È una buona idea, così puoi seguire meglio la crescita del bambino.

That's a good idea, so you can better follow the child's growth.

Anche io penso che sia importante essere presenti in famiglia.

I also think it is important to be present in the family.

Spero che il mio datore di lavoro capisca questa necessità.

I hope my employer understands this need.

Example 2

Quali sono i tuoi piani per il futuro professionale e familiare?

What are your plans for your professional and family future?

Vorrei continuare a lavorare, ma anche avere tempo per la famiglia.

I would like to keep working, but also have time for the family.

Anch’io, per questo sto cercando un lavoro flessibile.

Me too, which is why I am looking for a flexible job.

Hai già parlato con la tua compagna o compagno?

Have you already talked with your partner?

Sì, vogliamo organizzarci bene per non trascurare nessuno.

Yes, we want to organize ourselves well so as not to neglect anyone.

È importante pianificare insieme questi cambiamenti.

It is important to plan these changes together.

Chiacchierare di relazioni e desideri futuri

Example 1

Come va la tua relazione?

How is your relationship going?

Bene, stiamo pensando di sposarci l’anno prossimo.

Good, we are thinking about getting married next year.

Che bello! E per i figli?

How nice! And about children?

Vorremmo provare ad averne dopo il matrimonio.

We would like to try to have some after the marriage.

Io invece preferisco aspettare qualche anno.

I instead prefer to wait a few years.

Anche noi vogliamo prima consolidare la coppia.

We also want to strengthen the relationship first.

Example 2

Con il tuo partner avete già parlato dei figli?

Have you already talked about children with your partner?

Sì, ci piacerebbe averne due, ma non subito.

Yes, we would like to have two, but not right away.

Capisco, è importante sentirsi pronti.

I understand, it is important to feel ready.

E volete vivere qui o altrove?

And do you want to live here or elsewhere?

Pensiamo di trasferirci in campagna per una vita più tranquilla.

We are thinking about moving to the countryside for a quieter life.

Sembra un progetto molto bello e sereno.

That sounds like a very nice and peaceful plan.

Exercise 3: Multiple Choice

Instruction: Choose the correct solution

1. Se potessi, ______ una casa più grande per la mia famiglia.

2. Ci piacerebbe ______ insieme durante le vacanze estive del prossimo anno.

3. Marco avrebbe voluto ______ più tempo da dedicare alla famiglia.

4. Se avessimo spazio, ______ tutti i nostri amici a cena.

Exercise 4: Family Plans

Instruction:

La settimana scorsa, noi (Parlare - Passato Prossimo) con i nostri genitori dei nostri progetti per il futuro. Io (Volere - Condizionale Presente) vivere in una casa più grande dove i bambini possano giocare nel giardino. Tu invece (Preferire - Condizionale Presente) una casa in città, più vicina al lavoro. Mio marito (Sperare - Presente) di trovare un lavoro stabile quest'anno, così noi (Potere - Condizionale Presente) pensare a un viaggio in famiglia l'anno prossimo. Speriamo che tutto (Andare - Congiuntivo Presente) per il meglio!

Last week, we talked with our parents about our plans for the future. I would like to live in a bigger house where the children can play in the garden. You, however, would prefer a house in the city, closer to work. My husband hopes to find a stable job this year, so we could think about a family trip next year. We hope that everything goes for the best!

Verb Tables

Parlare - Talk

Passato Prossimo

io ho parlato
tu hai parlato
lui/lei ha parlato
noi abbiamo parlato
voi avete parlato
loro hanno parlato

Volere - Want

Condizionale Presente

io vorrei
tu vorresti
lui/lei vorrebbe
noi vorremmo
voi vorreste
loro vorrebbero

Preferire - Prefer

Condizionale Presente

io preferirei
tu preferiresti
lui/lei preferirebbe
noi preferiremmo
voi preferireste
loro preferirebbero

Sperare - Hope

Presente

io spero
tu speri
lui/lei spera
noi speriamo
voi sperate
loro sperano

Potere - Can

Condizionale Presente

io potrei
tu potresti
lui/lei potrebbe
noi potremmo
voi potreste
loro potrebbero

Andare - Go

Congiuntivo Presente

che io vada
che tu vada
che lui/lei vada
che noi andiamo
che voi andiate
che loro vadano

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Lesson Overview: Family Plans

This A2-level lesson focuses on discussing future family projects, career and family plans, and personal relationships in Italian. It helps learners express ambitions, desires, and intentions related to family life using practical vocabulary and common verb tenses.

Key Topics Covered

Talking about future family projects: expressing wishes about having children, living arrangements, and family size.
Discussing work and family balance: sharing ideas on managing job responsibilities alongside family commitments.
Chatting about current relationships and future desires: discussing engagements, marriage plans, and dreams for family life.

Important Vocabulary and Expressions

Some useful words include figli (children), casa (house), sposarsi (to get married), famiglia numerosa (large family), and ambizioni (ambitions). Key phrases used to express future intentions include vorrei (I would like), penso di (I plan to), and ci piacerebbe (we would like).

Grammar Highlights

The lesson emphasizes the use of conditional tense to express wishes (e.g., vorrei avere — I would like to have), present tense for current situations, and the subjunctive for hopes and uncertainty (e.g., speriamo che tutto vada bene — we hope everything goes well). Practicing these verb forms helps learners communicate plans and desires clearly and politely.

Useful Phrases and Their English Equivalents

Sai, vorrei avere dei figli nei prossimi anni. — You know, I would like to have children in the next few years.
Magari due, e mi piacerebbe vivere vicino ai miei genitori. — Maybe two, and I would like to live close to my parents.
Vorrei continuare a lavorare, ma anche avere tempo per la famiglia. — I would like to continue working but also have time for the family.
È importante pianificare insieme questi cambiamenti. — It's important to plan these changes together.

Instruction Language vs. Italian: Notes

Since the instruction language is English and the learning language is Italian, translations and explanations support comprehension. For example, the Italian conditional mood (e.g., vorrei, preferirei) is often equivalent to "would like" or "would prefer" in English. The subjunctive mood (vada) expresses hopes or doubts, which is less frequently used in English but important in Italian. Familiarity with expressions of future plans and conditional politeness forms is essential for natural conversation.

Exercises

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Esercizio 1: Conversation exercise

Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards

Exercise 3: Multiple Choice

Exercise 4: Family Plans

Verb Tables

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Lesson Overview: Family Plans

Key Topics Covered

Important Vocabulary and Expressions

Grammar Highlights

Useful Phrases and Their English Equivalents

Instruction Language vs. Italian: Notes

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Esercizio 1: Conversation exercise

Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards

Exercise 3: Multiple Choice

Exercise 4: Family Plans

Verb Tables

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Lesson Overview: Family Plans

Key Topics Covered

Important Vocabulary and Expressions

Grammar Highlights

Useful Phrases and Their English Equivalents

Instruction Language vs. Italian: Notes

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