Key Phrases
Buongiorno
Good morning
Vuoi aggiungere zucchero?
Would you like to add sugar?
Forse un'altra volta
Maybe another time
Skills You'll Learn
Ordering a coffee
Ordinare un caffè
Asking for additions
Chiedere aggiunte
Polite refusal
Rifiuto cortese
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you are at an Italian café, interacting with a barista to order your morning coffee. You request an espresso with a little sugar and a glass of water, while the barista offers additional choices to enhance your experience. This roleplay helps you practice common phrases used in café settings and polite conversation in Italian.
Buongiorno! Vorrei un caffè per favore.
Good morning! I would like a coffee, please.
Certo, Emily . Che tipo di caffè preferisci?
Sure, Emily. What kind of coffee do you prefer?
Mi piacerebbe un espresso, per favore.
I would like an espresso, please.
Vuoi aggiungere zucchero o latte?
Would you like to add sugar or milk?
Solo un po' di zucchero, grazie.
Just a little sugar, thank you.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Buongiorno
Good morning
Used until early afternoon.
A common greeting in Italy to start the day.
Vorrei
I would like
Polite form to request something.
Being polite goes a long way in Italian culture.
Un
A
For masculine nouns.
Gendered nouns are essential in Italian.
Caffè
Coffee
Always masculine in Italian.
Coffee is a big part of the Italian daily routine.
Un caffè
A coffee
In Italy, 'un caffè' usually refers to an espresso.
Per
For
Used in various contexts.
Favore
Please
Commonly paired as 'per favore'.
Italians appreciate courtesy in language.
Per favore
Please
Che
What
Interrogative pronoun.
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