Looking for a job
In cerca di un lavoro
- Create and send your curriculum.
- Use job portals to search for a job.
- The imperative
This lesson focuses on using the imperativo form to give clear instructions for job applications, such as "Scrivi" (Write), "Sii" (Be), "Applica" (Apply), and "Andate" (Go). Practice sending your curriculum via email, using job portals, and improving your CV effectively.
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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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Applicare
To apply
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Competente
Competent
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Il colloquio di lavoro
The job interview
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Il salario
The salary
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L'esperienza lavorativa
Work experience
Esercizio 2: Conversation exercise
Istruzione:
- How long did you have to look for a job last time? (How long did you have to look for a job last time?)
- What is important when applying? (What is important when applying?)
- How does your CV look like? (How does your CV look like?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Ho cercato lavoro per tre mesi. È stato un po' difficile, ma ne ho trovato uno buono. I looked for a job for three months. It was a bit hard, but I found a good one. |
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Ho trovato un lavoro dopo un mese. Ho utilizzato siti web e inviato molti CV. I found a job after one month. I used websites and sent many CVs. |
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È molto importante inviare il tuo CV e lettera di presentazione via email. It is very important to send your CV and Cover letter via email. |
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È positivo dire che hai già esperienza nella posizione lavorativa per cui ti stai candidando. It is good to say that you already have experience in the job position you are applying for. |
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Il mio CV è semplice e breve. Ho scritto le mie competenze e l'ultimo lavoro. My CV is simple and short. I wrote my skills and last job. |
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Il mio CV include la mia foto, i miei dati di contatto e la mia esperienza lavorativa. My CV has my photo, my contact details, and my work history. |
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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. __ all'offerta di lavoro con attenzione è fondamentale.
(__ to the job offer carefully is fundamental.)2. __ sempre con cortesia durante il colloquio di lavoro.
(__ always politely during the job interview.)3. __ pazienza e __ motivato durante la ricerca del lavoro.
(__ patience and __ motivated during the job search.)4. __ al colloquio puntuali e preparate tutte le domande.
(__ to the interview on time and prepare all the questions.)Exercise 5: Looking for a Job: The Imperative to Prepare a Good Resume
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Scrivere - To Write
Imperativo
- tu scrivi
- noi scriviamo
- voi scrivete
Essere - To Be
Imperativo
- tu sii
- noi siamo
- voi siate
Applicare - To Apply
Imperativo
- tu applica
- noi applichiamo
- voi applicate
Andare - To Go
Imperativo
- tu va' / vai
- noi andiamo
- voi andate
Exercise 6: L'imperativo
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: The imperative
Show translation Show answersScrivi, parla, Andate, Rispondi, Dite, Sii, Leggiamo, Usiamo
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It's not the most exciting thing, we admit, but it’s absolutely essential (and we promise it'll pay off)!
Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Applicare to apply Share Copied!
Imperativo
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Applica! | You apply |
| Applica! | You apply |
| Applichi! | Let's apply |
| Applichiamo! | You apply |
| Applicate! | They apply |
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Overview of the Lesson: Looking for a Job Using the Imperative in Italian
This lesson focuses on practical conversations and instructions related to job hunting, specifically highlighting the use of the imperative mood in Italian. It is designed for A2-level learners who want to develop their ability to give and follow direct instructions, which are essential when preparing job applications, sending emails, or navigating online job portals.
What You Will Learn
- How to use imperative verbs (commands and advice) to express clear, polite instructions.
- Vocabulary and expressions needed when sending resumes, searching for jobs online, and improving your curriculum vitae (CV).
- Common phrases to communicate effectively in professional contexts, including polite email phrases like "Gentile responsabile, allego il mio curriculum. Grazie per l'attenzione."
- Practical examples of dialogues simulating real situations, such as asking for help to send a CV via email or how to navigate job portals.
Key Vocabulary and Expressions
- Inviare il curriculum via email: Sending a resume by email
- Portale di lavoro: Job portal or online job site
- Curriculum (il curriculum vitae): Resume or CV
- Colloquio: Job interview
- Candidarsi: To apply for a job
The Imperative Mood in this Lesson
The imperative is used throughout to give advice or commands, for example:
- Sii diligente e puntuale! (Be diligent and punctual!)
- Scrivi: 'Gentile responsabile, allego il mio curriculum.' (Write: 'Dear manager, I attach my resume.')
- Andate sul portale del lavoro e applicate alle offerte più adatte. (Go to the job portal and apply to the most suitable offers.)
The lesson also includes conjugation tables for verbs like scrivere (to write), essere (to be), applicare (to apply), and andare (to go), focused on their imperative forms:
- tu scrivi, noi scriviamo, voi scrivete
- tu sii, noi siamo, voi siate
- tu applica, noi applichiamo, voi applicate
- tu va' / vai, noi andiamo, voi andate
Additional Useful Phrases and Tips
- Rivedilo bene, elimina gli errori. — Review it well, remove errors.
- Carica il file del curriculum. — Upload the resume file.
- Sii cortese e preciso. — Be polite and precise.
- Non dimenticare di aggiornare i tuoi dati. — Don’t forget to update your information.
- Controlla tutto prima di inviare! — Check everything before sending!
Key Differences Between English Instructions and Italian Usage
While English often uses modal verbs or softer constructions to give instructions (e.g., "Could you please send..."), Italian frequently employs the imperative mood directly, especially when giving advice or commands in informal or semi-formal contexts. For example, the Italian imperative form sii (be) is a clear, direct encouragement compared to the English "be."
Additionally, Italian verbs in the imperative have different forms depending on whether you are addressing one person (tu) or multiple people (voi). For example, scrivi (you write, singular) vs. scrivete (you write, plural).
Useful Imperative Verbs to Remember
- Sii (be)
- Scrivi (write)
- Applica (apply)
- Andate (go, plural)
- Invia (send)
Understanding these forms will help you follow instructions and give advice naturally when searching for a job in Italian.
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