Organisation and delegation
Organizzazione e delega
- Vocabulary on organisational hierarchy
- Giving orders
- Expressions of agreement and disagreement
This lesson on "Organisation and delegation" focuses on Italian expressions of agreement and disagreement used in office settings, introducing key vocabulary like "delegare" (to delegate) and "completare" (to complete), essential for managing tasks and responsibilities efficiently.
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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Completare
To complete
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Essere responsabile per
To be responsible for
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Raggiunto
Achieved
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Il progetto
The project
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In attesa
Pending
Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Per completare il progetto, lui ________ tutte le attività importanti.
(To complete the project, he ________ all the important activities.)2. Io ________ questo incarico ai miei collaboratori più esperti.
(I ________ this task to my more experienced collaborators.)3. Se fossi responsabile, tu ________ già preso una decisione.
(If you were responsible, you ________ already made a decision.)4. Non ________ l'agenda senza prima controllare con il direttore.
(Do not ________ the agenda without checking with the director first.)Exercise 4: Project organization in the office
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Delegare - Delegate
Presente
- io delego
- tu delega
- lui/lei delega
- noi deleghiamo
- voi delegate
- loro delegano
Completare - Complete
Trapassato prossimo
- io avevo completato
- tu avevi completato
- lui/lei aveva completato
- noi avevamo completato
- voi avevate completato
- loro avevano completato
Chiedere - Ask
Presente
- io chiedo
- tu chiedi
- lui/lei chiede
- noi chiediamo
- voi chiedete
- loro chiedono
Essere - Be
Presente
- io sono
- tu sei
- lui/lei è
- noi siamo
- voi siete
- loro sono
Potere - Can
Presente
- io posso
- tu puoi
- lui/lei può
- noi possiamo
- voi potete
- loro possono
Exercise 5: Espressioni di accordo e disaccordo
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Expressions of agreement and disagreement
Show translation Show answersSì, è vero, Secondo me, Non sono d’accordo, No, grazie, No, non è vero, Sono d’accordo, Secondo te, Hai ragione
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Verb conjugation tables for this lesson Share Copied!
Delegare to delegate Share Copied!
Presente
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| (io) delego | I delegate |
| (tu) delegi | You delegate |
| (lui/lei) delega | he/she delegates |
| (noi) delegiamo | we delegate |
| (voi) delegate | you delegate |
| (loro) delegano | they delegate |
Completare to complete Share Copied!
Trapassato prossimo
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| (io) avevo completato | I had completed |
| (tu) avevi completato | You had completed |
| (lui/lei) aveva completato | He/she had completed |
| (noi) avevamo completato | we had completed |
| (voi) avevate completato | You had completed |
| (loro) avevano completato | they had completed |
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Lesson Overview: Organisation and Delegation in Italian
This lesson focuses on essential expressions used to agree or disagree when organising tasks and delegating responsibilities in a workplace setting. Aimed at A2 level learners, it covers practical dialogues and verb usage revolving around managing projects, assigning duties, and discussing deadlines.
Key Themes and Content
- Expressing Agreement and Disagreement: Phrases like "Sono d'accordo" (I agree), "Hai ragione" (You are right), and "Non sono d'accordo" (I don't agree) help learners navigate conversations involving negotiation and collaboration.
- Task Assignment and Delegation: Common verbs such as delegare (to delegate), completare (to complete), and phrases for assigning responsibilities emphasize practical workplace communication.
- Dialogue Practice: Simulated exchanges allow users to practice realistic office scenarios, improving fluency and comprehension in both formal and informal settings.
Helpful Vocabulary and Phrases
- Delegare: to delegate. Example: "Ti affido la supervisione del progetto." (I entrust you with the project supervision.)
- Completare: to complete. Example: "Devo completare il progetto entro domani." (I must complete the project by tomorrow.)
- Esprimere accordo e disaccordo: Expressions used to show agreement (Sono d'accordo, Hai ragione) and disagreement (Non sono d'accordo, No, non è vero).
Verb Conjugation Focus
The lesson highlights the present and trapassato prossimo (past perfect) tenses for key verbs such as delegare and completare. Understanding these helps learners talk about completed tasks and ongoing responsibilities effectively.
Contextual Differences and Useful Language Notes
Unlike English, Italian frequently uses different verb tenses to express nuances in time and aspect, such as the trapassato prossimo to indicate actions completed before another past event. For example, "ho delegato" (I have delegated) specifically emphasizes a completed action relevant in the past context.
Useful phrases include:
- "Sono d'accordo" - I agree
- "Hai ragione" - You are right
- "Non sono d'accordo" - I do not agree
- "Devo completare..." - I have to complete...
- "Ti affido..." - I entrust you...
These expressions support polite and clear communication in collaboration, essential for professional Italian contexts.
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