Learn about items you'll find in an Italian home
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| INTRODUCTION |
| Gina:Hi everyone, I’m Gina. Chiara:And I’m Chiara! Gina:And welcome to Culture Class: Essential Italian Vocabulary, Lesson 18! In this lesson you'll learn 5 essential words related to People &Homes. These are five Common household items found in Italian homes. Hand picked. You can find a complete list of vocabulary at ItalianPod101.com |
| FIVE KEY VOCABULARY ITEMS |
| Gina:Chiara, what’s our first word? Chiara:caffettiera Gina:moka pot/stovetop coffee maker Chiara:(slow) caffettiera (regular) caffettiera Gina:Listeners, please repeat: Chiara:caffettiera [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Gina: |
| Italian people start their day with a cup of coffee, so there is at least one moka pot in every house. Moka pot comes in different sizes, from 1 to several cups. - |
| Gina:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. Chiara:(normal) Quando la caffettiera gorgoglia il caffè è pronto. Gina:When the moka pot gurgles the coffee is ready. Chiara:(slow) Quando la caffettiera gorgoglia il caffè è pronto. |
| Gina:Okay, what’s the next word? Chiara:gelatiera Gina:ice cream machine Chiara:(slow) gelatiera (regular) gelatiera Gina:Listeners, please repeat: Chiara:gelatiera [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Gina: |
| Ice cream is a tradition in Italy. A lot of families make it at home using an ice cream machine. - |
| Gina:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. Chiara:(normal) Puoi anche preparare dolci ghiacciati con la gelatiera. Gina:You can also make frozen desserts with an ice cream machine. Chiara:(slow) Puoi anche preparare dolci ghiacciati con la gelatiera. |
| Gina:Okay, what’s the next word? Chiara:termosifone Gina:radiator Chiara:(slow) termosifone (regular) termosifone Gina:Listeners, please repeat: Chiara:termosifone [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Gina: |
| Italian houses have a radiator heating system and at least one radiator in each room. - |
| Gina:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. Chiara:(normal) Nei giorni di pioggia gli Italiani asciugano i vestiti sul termosifone. Gina:On rainy days Italian people dry their wet clothes on the radiator. Chiara:(slow) Nei giorni di pioggia gli Italiani asciugano i vestiti sul termosifone. |
| Gina:Okay, what’s the next word? Chiara:fioriera Gina:flower box Chiara:(slow) fioriera (regular) fioriera Gina:Listeners, please repeat: Chiara:fioriera [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Gina: |
| Italian people like to decorate their balcony with a lot of plants and flowers so flower boxes are very common in Italian houses. - |
| Gina:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. Chiara:(normal) Le fioriere rendono la casa molto colorata. Gina:Flower boxes make the house very colorful. Chiara:(slow) Le fioriere rendono la casa molto colorata. |
| Gina:Okay, what’s the last word? Chiara:forno Gina:oven Chiara:(slow) forno (regular) forno Gina:Listeners, please repeat: Chiara:forno [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Gina: |
| Italians love cooking, and Italian cuisine is full of oven-baked dishes. - |
| Gina:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. Chiara:(normal) I forni Italiani sono molto grandi così da potere cucinare anche la pizza. Gina:Italian ovens are so big that you can even cook pizza in them. Chiara:(slow) I forni Italiani sono molto grandi così da potere cucinare anche la pizza. |
| QUIZ |
| Gina:Okay listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words you just learned? Chiara will give you the Italian - please say the English meaning out loud! Are you ready? |
| Chiara:caffettiera [pause]Gina:moka pot/stovetop coffee maker |
| Chiara:gelatiera [pause]Gina:ice cream machine |
| Chiara:termosifone [pause]Gina:radiator |
| Chiara:fioriera [pause]Gina:flower box |
| Chiara:forno [pause]Gina:oven |
Outro |
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| Gina:There you have it - five Common household items in Italy! We have more vocab lists available at ItalianPod101.com, so be sure to check them out. Thanks everyone, see you next time! |
| Chiara:Ciao |
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