CBI 1-02 | Greetings in Italian

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Welcome back to Coffee Break Italian. My name is Mark. Ciao, sono Francesca. Hi everyone, I'm Katie and I'm here to learn Italian with you all. And we are really pleased to be back here with you. And first of all, before we do anything else, I'd really like to say thank you. Grazie for all your very positive comments this week that you've left on the website. On Facebook and on Twitter. Grazie, grazie molto. Grazie Miele. It's really good to know that you've enjoyed the first episode. In this lesson, we're going to be going further with greetings and learning some more greetings for different parts of the day. However, before we do that, it's time to review what we learned last time. Let's get started with the lesson. Cominciamo. Okay, for this review, over to Francesca. Molto bene. So, let's review now some of the words we learned in lesson one. Let's start with the word for "hi". Katie, can you remember how to say "hi" in Italian? And just before Katie answers that question, we'll leave some space for our listeners. So how do you say "hi" in Italian? Katie, how do you say "hi" in Italian? Ciao. Molto bene. And what about "bye"? It's the same. Ciao. And can you remember how to say "how are you" in Italian? Come stay. Molto bene. And how can you reply to that question, let's say, if you are feeling well? In that case, it would be "sto bene", bravissima. And what if you are feeling not too well? Stomale. Fantastico. Francesca, before we move on, I've got a question about how to say "how are you?" Is it better to say "come me" or "come me"? How do you pronounce the "u"? You can pronounce it in both ways, "come" or "come" and it varies depending where you are in Italy. So it's a regional thing, let's say. But don't worry Katie. Any Italian speaker would understand you no matter what you say. Great, okay, that's fine, thank you. Perfecto. Okay, I hope that has been a useful review of the words and phrases we learned last time. Let's get on with today's lesson and we're going to learn some phrases. For greetings at different times of the day, we can all say "hello" or "hi" with "chao". But now let's try and think about the words and phrases that you use at different times of the day. To begin with, we're going to learn one that can be used pretty much the whole day, at least until the evening. And that's the word "bon giorno". Listen again. "Bon giorno". Katie, can you try saying "bon giorno"? "Bon giorno". It literally means "good day", the word for "a day" is "un giorno". So "good day" is "bon giorno". "Bon giorno". Now, when it gets to the evening, we change that slightly and we say "good evening". Buona sera. Try that again. Buona sera. Buona sera. Now, did you notice what happened there with "bon giorno" and then "bonacera"? You changed "buono" to "buono"? That's right. Because "cera" is a feminine word and "journo" is a masculine word. So we say "bon giorno", but "bonacera". Buona sera. And literally it means "good evening". Buona sera. And at night time, when it's time to say "good night", we use "buona", again. But this time we say the word for "night". Buona notte. Buona notte. Again with that double "t" sound and they are trying to bounce on it. Buona notte. Buona notte. Let's go through these three phrases again with Francesca. So to begin with "good day" or "good morning". Buon giorno. Buon giorno. Good evening. Buona sera. Buona sera. And good night. Buona notte. Excellent. Now with that "cera", again that's similar to "come" or "come" style. You can say "bonacera" or "bonacera". Where does a slightly different sound in the "i"? Francesca, how would you normally say "good evening"? I would normally say "bonacera" because I come from the northwest of Italy. But if you go elsewhere in Italy, you could hear "bonacera". But again, as we said before, all Italians would understand you. So don't really worry about that. Exactly. Okay, so don't worry about "bonacera", "bonacera". They will be understood no matter where you are. Mark, is there a word for saying afternoon? How do you say "good afternoon" in Italian? There is a word for afternoon. It's "pomerigio". And you could theoretically say "bon pomerigio". It's a masculine word, so we use "bon", "bon pomerigio". "Bon pomerigio". "Pomerigio". "Pomerigio". However, I would probably guess that most Italians wouldn't use that. Would that be correct, Francesca? Yes, you're right, Mark. Very often we tend to say just "bon giorno", even if it's the afternoon. Or sometimes "bonacera", depending on the region, again. So when would "bonacera" start? Normally, what time would you start saying "bonacera"? Well, the reason to have precise moments, some people would say "bonacera" just after lunch and some other people late in the evening. So it really depends on the region and the time of the year. But probably your safest going with "bon giorno" until it's dark. Yes, that always works. Excellent. Now, the other thing that we're going to cover today is how to introduce yourself and see your name. For example, I would say "mi chiamo, Mark". Listen again, "mi chiamo, Mark". Katie, how would you say "my name is Katie"? "Mi chiamo, Katie"? That's right. "Mi chiamo". "Mi chiamo". And it's quite a trick he's saying in their "chiamo", "chiamo". "Chiamo". "Mi chiamo". "Mi chiamo". "Mi chiamo, Mark". "Mi chiamo, Katie"? And if you can see, "my name is", then you also should be able to ask "fortus" your name. And we're going to use a word that we've already heard, and that word is "come". "Come ti chiamo". "Come ti chiamo". So, notice the change there in the verb "chiamo". I say "mi chiamo", but "come ti chiamo". "Come ti chiamo". So now, I can ask you "fortus" your name. "Come ti chiamo". "Mi chiamo, Katie"? "Come ti chiamo". "Mi chiamo, Mark". Now, Katie, you've studied French and Spanish, haven't you? I have. And I'm sure lots of our listeners have studied other languages, too. And if that's the case, you'll already be aware that there are sometimes different ways to address people. We've been using the question "come ti chiamo", meaning "what are you called", or "what is your name?" And that is the way you would ask the question informally. Normally, of course, if we are asking something. on what is your name, the chances are, we don't know them, so maybe we should be a little more formal with them. And in that case, we can use the formal version of the question. And that is, kome sikyama. Comey sikyama. Comey sikyama. Let's listen to the difference between those two questions. Informal, kome sikyama, kome sikyama. So the t becomes c. And kami becomes kama, kome sikyama, kome sikyama. So, for example, if you are asking a child, what are you called, what is your name, then you could say kome tikyami. But if you were asking an adult that you don't know what is your name, which is perhaps a more likely situation, then you would use the phrase kome sikyama. Comey sikyama. Of course, the answer each time is the same. Mi kiamo mark. Mi kiamo kati. So, are there always informal and formal versions of a question? I'm thinking kome sikyama. Is that informal or formal? Exactly. Kome sikyama is informal. It's quite an informal question when you're asking, how are you? Kome sikyama. However, there is a formal version of that question, too. And it's very easy. It's kome sikyama. Kome sikyama. So, you're asking the question, how are you? Talking to someone that you don't know. Kome sikyama. Kome sikyama. Now, don't worry too much about this. If you're just learning Italian and you are using the wrong form, if you use the informal form, when you should be using the formal form, don't worry. You will still be understood that you won't cause major offence. Is that right, Francesca? Evero, Francesca. Si, evero. Well, if it's obvious that you're learning Italian, Italians will be delighted to hear that you're making an effort, so don't worry too much as a beginner if you're using the formal or informal in the right way. Although, when you progress with the language, it will be important to make sure and get the formality right. For example, we've already learned the word "hello" as "chao", but you probably wouldn't say "chao" if you were meeting someone important. In that case, you would be more likely to say. You would be more likely to say "buongiorno". Mark, in English, you can say "I'm Katie" or indeed in French and Spanish. Can you do that in Italian? You can indeed, the word you need is "sono". "Sono". So, I would say "I'm Mark", "sono Mark", and you would say "sono Katie". Perfecto. Okay, we're going to take a short break there and we'll be back in just a moment. Here, at Coffee Break Italian, we want to help you turn your downtime into due time. 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Okay, let's get on with the lesson. What we're going to do now is have a listen to a couple of conversations. And these conversations are going to be situations that are either informal or formal. So at the informal one, we're at a party and you're going to be listening to two people introducing themselves at this party. And in the formal one, that's going to be more of a business get together, a networking event. And again, two people will be introducing themselves. And it's over to UKT and of course, our listeners to see how much you understand of these conversations. Okay, Francesca, cominciamo. Cominciamo. Conversazione numero uno. Ciao! Ciao! Comei stai. Sto bene, è tu? Anchi io sto bene. Come ti chiami? Mi chiamo giorgio. Piacere. Mi chiamo Laura. Let's listen to that conversation one more time. Ciao! Ciao! Comei stai. Sto bene, è tu? Anchi io sto bene. Come ti chiami? Mi chiamo giorgio. Piacere. Io mi chiamo Laura. So there were a few things there. I wasn't too sure of. I didn't understand one or two things. Okay, perhaps the first one was when I said sto bene, è tu, and Francesca, playing the part of Laura, you said? Uh-huh. And I said anch'io sto bene. So if I said sto bene, and then Francesca or Laura is also saying sto bene, then that word in there was? Anchi io. That means literally also I. Also I am well. Anchi io sto bene. I'm well too. Okay. Try saying that. Anchi io. Anchi io. So I'm well too. Would be anchi io sto bene. Anchi io sto bene. Good. Now there was another word we used in there and it's a lovely word. The word is? Piacere. It's a very nice word. It means literally pleasure. So it's like saying it's nice to meet you and you can use this in every situation with formal and informal. So try saying this word again. Piacere. Piacere. Piacere. Okay. So it's a pleasure. Piacere. Okay. Let's have a listen now to our second conversation and of course this one is happening at our business networking function. So things are a little more formal. Buongiorno. Buongiorno. Come sta? Sto molto bene. E lei? Come sta? Sto benissimo. Come si chiama? Sono a lesandra pieroni. E lei? Come si chiama? Mi chiama già come umoretti. Piacere. Piacere mio. Let's listen again. Buongiorno. Buongiorno. Come sta? Sto molto bene. E lei? Come sta? Sto benissimo. Come si chiama? E lei? Come si chiama? Piacere. Piacere mio. Oh, you're testing us today. I think there were more new words in that conversation. There were a couple of new words in there. For example, when Francesca playing the part this time of a lesandra pieroni, Francesca said Sto molto bene, then she wanted to ask me how I am. She said, and you, how are you? Now we've already heard E2, but this time Francesca said. E lei? Come sta? So this is the formal version of E2 and you. E lei? E lei? Come sta? E lei? Come sta? that's just like turning the question around to another person rather than e tu in il formo, puoi dire "elei" in il formo. "Now you also heard a nice ending to this conversation" "When Francesca or Alessandra said it's a pleasure to meet you" "Piacere" "Jacomo Moretti" "Respondit Piacere mio" That means "it's my pleasure, the pleasure is all mine" "So let's try that again" "Piacere" "Piacere mio" "Piacere mio" "So butterly my pleasure, piacere mio" "Piacere mio" Ok, that's almost all for this lesson, however before we finish we need to review all the words and phrases that we've learned in this lesson. So just as we did last time, I'll see the English, Francesca, you'll see the Italian. We'll leave you all some time to repeat these words, and then it's over to you, Katie, to try these words and phrases. Ok, va bene? Ok, let's start with "Good morning" or "Good day" "Buen giorno" "Buen giorno" "Then the freeze for good evening" "Buenasera" "Buenasera" and we also had "Good night" "Buenanotte" "Buenanotte" Now, there was one other expression that is maybe not used so much in Italy, but you could say "Good afternoon" "Buen pomeriggio" "Buen pomeriggio" Ok, so much for the greetings. We also learned to ask what is your name. "In formal version is" "Cometichiami" "Cometichiami" "The formal version of what is your name is" "Cometichiami" "Cometichiami" and then "I'm cold or my name is" "Mi chiamo Francesca" "Mi chiamo Katie" and the freeze for "Please to meet you" was "Piacere" "Piacere" Excellent, now there is one other word that we're going to learn in this lesson and that is the word for "Goodbye" You already know that we can use the informal word "ciao" to say "Goodbye" However, there is a proper word for "Goodbye" and it is "Arivederci" Francesca, let's hear the proper pronunciation of this "Arivederci" "Kitty" "Arivederci" and this literally means "Until we see each other again" And this time we'll be using that word when we come to say "Goodbye" Before we do so, however, we need to remind you that you can head over to www.coffeebreakitalian.com to find out more about how you can benefit from these lessons and why not join us on Facebook to practice even more at www.facebook.com/coffeebreakitalian and if you are on Twitter, we are at LearnItalian Perfecto, now it really is time to use that word that we learned there for "Goodbye", can you remember what it is? 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