presentation in italian

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Presentarsi - a lesson on how to present yourself in Italian and a worksheet to practise the topic. Ciao a tutti! Benvenuti a The Languages Kitchen. Su questo sito, potete imparare nuove lingue in modo semplice e rilassante.

Alla fine di questa lezione, imparerete a rispondere alle prossime domande: Come vi chiamate? Quanti anni avete? Dove abitate? Che lavoro fate?

Ciao, mi chiamo Claire Ho 33 anni. Abito in Inghilterra. Sono una professoressa di lingue straniere.

Hello, my name is Claire. I am 33 years old. I live in England. I am a foreign languages teacher.

Mi chiamo Claire, ho 33 anni e sono di Malta.

Abito in Inghilterra da 7 anni.

Sono una professoressa di lingue straniere.

I am Claire, I'm 33 years old and I am from Malta.

I have lived in England for the past 7 years.

I am a foreign languages teacher.

This above is an introduction to today's lesson - Introducing oneself. The first part shows basic information whilst the second-row boxes have a more in-depth description of myself. We'll be focusing on the basics on this first lesson.

So, now that you know a little bit more about myself, let's get on to learning how to ask someone else this information. We'll start with saying good morning/good evening and how to ask and answer for someone's name.

Buongiorno, come ti chiami? Mi chiamo Claire. Et tu, come ti chiami? Mi chiamo Alessia.

Good morning, what is your name? My name is Claire. And you, what is your name? My name is Alessi.

Buonasera, sono la Signora Grech. E Lei, qual'è il suo nome? .......................................................

Good evening, I am Ms. Grech. And you (polite form), what is your name? ............................................................................

Buonasera, sono Claire. E tu, come ti chiami? .....................................................

Good evening, I am Claire. And you (informal), what is your name? ............................................................................

Step 2 is asking for someone's age.

Quanti anni ha? Ho 33 anni. E Lei, quanti anni ha? ..................................................

What is your age? I am 33 years old. And you (formal), what is your age? ................................................................

Quanti anni hai? Ho 33 anni. E tu, quanti anni hai? ..................................................

What is your age? I am 33 years old. And you (informal), what is your age? ................................................................

Step 3 is asking where someone lives.

Dove abita? Abito in Inghilterra. E Lei, dove abita? ...............................................

Where do you live? I live in England. And you (formal), where do you live? ......................................................................

Dove abiti? Abito in Inghilterra. E tu, dove abiti? ...............................................

Where do you live? I live in England. And you (informal), where do you live? ........................................................................

Step 4 is asking what is the job someone does.

Che lavoro fa? Sono professoressa di lingue straniere. E Lei, che lavoro fa? .......................................................................

What do you do for work? I am a languages teacher. And you (formal), what is your job? ...............................................................

Che lavoro fai? Sono professoressa di lingue straniere. E tu, che lavoro fai? ......................................................................

What do you do for work? I am a languages teacher. And you (informal), what is your job? ...................................................................

Following these short examples above, the following worksheet is an extension with more examples and some parts for you to practice the language.

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How to Introduce Yourself in Italian in 10 Lines

Want to speak Italian? Yes? Good – keep reading. This is for those that truly want to learn the language. Here’s how you introduce yourself in Italian in 10 easy lines … and this might take you 2 to 3 minutes or less. With this lesson…

• You get the Italian phrases and translations
• Read out loud to practice your speaking.
• Feel free to print this sheet out for extra review.

Here’s how you introduce yourself in Italian. Let’s go.

And if you REALLY want to learn to Italian with effective audio & video lessons by real teachers – Sign up at ItalianPod101(click here) and start learning!

1) Hello, It’s nice to meet you.

Hello and Nice to meet you in Italian are a must-know phrases. And any introduction will probably will start with these words.

• Ciao, è un piacere conoscerti.
• Hello, it’s nice to meet you.

2) My name is _____.

This is simple. To say “my name is” in Italian, you just need the word “Shmi.” Then say your name. For example, if the name is Talia.. it would be like this…

• Il mio nome è _____.
• My name is _____.

3) I am from ______.

So, where are you from? America? Europe? Africa? Asia? Just stick the name of your country inside this phrase. We’ll use Italy as an example.

• Vengo dall’Italia.
• I’m from Italy.

4) I live in ______.

What about now – where do you live? Just fill in the blank with the country or city (if famous) into this phrase. I’ll use Rome as an example. Vivo a Roma.

• Vivo a Roma.
• I live in Rome.

5) I’ve been learning Italian for _____.

How long have you been learning Italian for? A month? A year?

• Ho studiato l’italiano per un anno.
• I’ve been learning Italian for a year.

6) I’m learning Italian at _____.

Where are you learning Italian? At school? At home? This would be a great line to know and use when you’re introducing yourself. Here’s my example:

• Sto imparando l’italiano su ItalianPod101.com.
• I’m learning Italian at ItalianPod101.com

7) I am ____ years old.

Here’s how to say how old you are in Italian.

• Ho 27 anni.
• I’m 27 years old.

8) I am ______.

What about your position? Are you a student? Yoga teacher? Lawyer for the potato industry? Potato salesman? Super important question that people like to ask (and judge you about – Hey, I’m just a blogger! ). Just use “Sono” and add your position.

• Sono insegnante
• I’m a teacher.

9) One of my hobbies is _____.

Now, let’s move onto personal interests – hobbies! My hobbies are languages, linguajunkieing and such. How about you? You’ll definitely need this line when introducing yourself in Italian.

Here’s an example to use:

• Mi piace ascoltare la musica.
• I enjoy listening to music.

10) I enjoy listening to music.

Now, this is just another example line about your hobbies . You can use something else where.

• Uno dei miei hobby è la lettura.
• One of my hobbies is reading.

So now you know how to introduce yourself in Italian in 10 lines. I’m sure there’s a ton more you can say – but this is an easy, simple start that any beginner can put to use. It’s all about starting easy.

See if you can introduce yourself below. Leave me a comment.

I read all comments!

Hope you enjoyed this!

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83 Basic Italian Phrases To Survive Your First Conversations With A Native

Have you always dreamt about learning Italian ?

Perhaps you're fascinated by Italian culture. Or Italian people and their way of life.

In order to get started and have your first basic Italian conversations, you’re going to need to learn your first words!

In this post, you’ll learn 83 basic Italian phrases to help you have your first interactions in the language.

To make it easier for you, I’ve divided the phrases up into different categories based on the different situations they’re used in:

Simple Italian Greetings

• “I Don’t Understand!”
• Italian Numbers
• Visiting An Italian Restaurant

Transport In Italy

• Asking For Directions
• Shopping In Italian
• Dealing With Medical Emergencies
• Finding Hidden Gems & Other Places

Note:  Want to go beyond basic Italian phrases and learn Italian with confidence and fluency? The best way to do so is by working through a comprehensive and well designed course. My top recommendation is   Italian Uncovered , my in-depth online Italian course for beginners that teaches you through StoryLearning®. Click here for your free trial.

Anyway, back to our basic Italian phrases…. let's discover what they are!

Why Learn Italian Phrases?

In certain parts of Italy, chances are you’ll find some of the locals can speak good English. In big cities like Rome and Venice, the tourist industy is well developed and for locals working there speaking English is a must!

But as soon as you go off the beaten track, you’ll find that a little Italian goes a long way! In smaller towns, many people speak little or no English, so being able to get by in Italian makes a huge difference.

Get to grips with the basic Italian phrases in this post and you'll be able to have much more enjoyable and authentic experiences in Italy.

And even at home, learning Italian will allow you to discover more about the country's culture and history .

You don’t need to have a natural flair for languages. Learning a few key Italian sentences and a willingness to speak the language is all you need.

You never know, maybe learning these phrases will motivate you to go on and become fluent in Italian .

To make it as easy as possible for you to practice these phrases in your Italian conversations, I’ve created an audio of the phrases and a special PDF version of this article to save on your phone to listen to and read anywhere, anytime and practice your Italian.

Note: The anglicised pronunciation listed for each phrase is approximate. There are certain aspects of Italian pronunciation (such as the double consonant sounds, for example) which are unique sounds not common in English. In order to get a clear understanding of how each of the words and phrases in this post are pronounced, I’ve created a set of free audio files to accompany the post. To download these for free, just click here .

The first thing you need to learn to do in any language is to meet and greet people!

After all, you’re going to be using greetings every time you have a conversation in Italian!

These phrases are simple, easy to remember and will go a long way to help you make friends and have your first conversations in the language.

• (sal-vay ko-may va?)
• (bu-on-jour-no)
• (bu-on po-mer-eej-jio)
• (bu-on-a-say-ra)
• (bu-ona-not-tay)
• (gra-tsee mee-lay)
• (gra-tsee a lay)
• (arr-ee-va-der-chee al-la pros-see-ma)
• (bella jee-or-na-ta ojji vay-ro?)
• (mee kee-amo)
• (so-no am-er-ee-kah-no / kan-a-day-say / een-glay-say)
• (lay dee do-vay?)
• (pee-a-chay-ray)
• (mee sto dee-ver-ten-do mol-to)

Italian Vocabulary To Say “I Don't Understand”

As a beginner, there will be many moments when you get stuck and can't understand what people are saying to you in Italian.

When this happens, don't worry! It's a perfectly normal part of the learning process and in time, you'll begin to understand more and more of what you hear.

In the meantime, the key is know how to handle these situations when you can't understand. Let's learn a few simple phrases that will allow you to remain in control of the situation even if you don't know what's being said to you.

• (mee scoo-see non ka-pee-sko)
• (non par-lo ital-ee-ah-no mol-to beh-nay)
• (po-tre-bay ree-peh-teh-reh per fa-vawr-ay)
• (po-tre-bay skree-ver-may-lo?)
• (ko-sa vu-ol-ay dee-ray?)
• Cosa vuol dire questo/quello? = “What does this mean?”, when showing something written

We don't say cosa vuol dire quello? implying something the other person said. We just say Cosa vuole dire? = “what do you mean by that?”

• (par-la een-glay-say?)
• (mee skoo-see)
• (non lo so)
• (va be-nay)
• (non eem-por-ta)

Numbers In Italian

Whether you're ordering drinks, paying a bill or buying a train ticket, numbers are something you'll need to be familiar with in Italian right from the beginning.

The good news is that numbers in Italian are pretty logical and straightforward. Once you learn 1-20, the rest just follow on from there!

• (chee-kway)
• (dee-ay-chee)
• (oon-dee-chee)
• (do-dee-chee)
• (tray-dee-chee)
• (kwa-tor-dee-chee)
• (kween-dee-chee)
• (say-dee-chee)
• (dee-chee-a-set-tay)
• (dee-chee-ot-to)
• (dee-chee-no-vay)
• (ven-too-no)
• (ven-tee-doo-ay)
• (kwa-ran-ta)
• (cheen-kwan-ta)
• (ses-san-ta)
• (se-ten-ta)
• (no-van-ta)
• (doo-ay-chen-to-cheen-kwan-ta)
• (cheen-kway-chen-to)
• (set-tay-chen-to ot-tan-ta-tray)

Italian Expressions To Use At The Restaurant

Arguably one of the most motivating reasons to learn Italian is to explore the country's cuisine!

Italian food is famous the world over and with good reason! These next few phrases will help you get by in restaurants so you can try out some of those delicious Italian recipes.

• (oon ta-vo-lo per oo=no / doo-ay, per fa-vo-ray?)
• (see-et-ay jee-ah a-per-tee?)
• (poss-ee-amo as-pett-ah-ray per oon ta-va-lo?)
• (poss-ee-amo se-der-chee la-jee-oo)
• (ko-sa mee kon-sihl-ya?)
• (Kwal e la spe-chee-a-lee-tay de-la ka-sa?)
• (ko-say kwes-to?)
• (mee fa-ray-bay un a-sor-tee-men-to day pee-a-tee mil-yor-ee?)
• (fach-ee-a lay! / las-chee-o de-chee-day-ray a lay)
• (il kon-to, per fa-vor-ay)
• pot-ray a-vay-ray eel me-noo, per fa-vo-ray?)

If you're planning a trip to Italy, you're probably going to need public transport to get around. These phrases will help you to buy tickets and find your destinations easily.

• (vo-ray an-da-ray a _ )
• (a kay oh-ra par-tay eel pros-see-mo tray-no / auw-to-boos per _ ?)
• (kwan-to kos-ta?)
• (oon bil-yeto / doo-ah bil-yetti per _ , per fa-vo-ray)
• (kwan-to doo-ra eel vi-ahj-o)
• (do-vay day-vo an-da-ray a-day-sso?)
• (kwan-do par-tay?)
• (kay ora so-no a-day-sso?)
• (kwes-to tray-no / auw-to-boos fer-ma a _ ?)
• (mee skoo-see, ee kwee _ ?)
• (do-vay see tro-va _ soo-la kar-ta?)

Asking For Directions In Italian

Exploring new places is exciting, but it can also be frustrating when you find yourself lost! But fear not, by learning to say and understand the following phrases, you'll be able to ask for and receive directions from the locals.

• (mee skoo-si, posso far-lay oo-na do-man-da?)
• (vo-ray an-da-ray kwee)
• (mee so-no per-so / mee so-no per-sa)
• (ko-mo pos-so a-rree-var-chee?)
• (ay dee kwa?)
• (po-tray-bay een-di-kar-may-lo soo-la kar-ta?)
• (do-vay _ ?)

Shopping In Italy

Whether in the supermarket, the shopping centre or the local farmer’s market you’re going to want to buy things at some point or another!

To do this, you need to be able to ask questions [or even haggle a bit!] just like you would in English! Here are the Italian phrases you'll need:

• (mee pee-a-chay kwes-to)
• (kwan-to kos-ta kwes-to?)
• (see lee com-pro en-tram-bee?)

Note: li means “them” for masculine nouns. It is OK to use it with two masculine nouns or a mix of feminine and masculine nouns, but when referring to two feminine nouns le should be used instead

• (ay troh-poh ca-roh per may)
• (poo-o far-mee oo-no skon-to?)
• (cher-ko oo-na _ )
• (Sto so-lo gwar-dan-do)
• (gra-tsee, kon-tee-noo-o a gwar-da-ray)
• (oon attee-mo)
• (see, gra-tsee)
• (no, gra-tsee)

Dealing With Medical Emergencies In Italian

Hopefully, you’ll never need the phrases in this section! Nonetheless, it’s always good to know some basic medical vocabulary so that can handle an emergency in case you get sick or suffer an accident.

• (poo-o ay-oo-tar-mee, per fa-vo-ray?)
• (de-vo an-day-ray da oon me-dee-ko)
• (non mee sen-to bay-nay)
• (non see sen-tay bay-nay)
• (chay oon os-pay-da-lay da kwes-tay par-tee)
• (mee por-tee in os-pay-da-lay, per fa-vo-ray)
• (mee fa ma-lay kwee)
• (o bi-son-yo dee me-dee-cee-nay)

Finding Hidden Gems & Other Places In Italy

Finally, let's learn some simple phrases that will help you discover the hidden gems on your next trip to Italy! Locals are always keen to share their favourite restuarants and cafes with visitors, but if you want to find out about them you need to know how to ask!

• (mee skoo-see ma)
• (posso far-lay oo-na do-man-da?)
• (cher-ko oon pos-to kwee in zo-na do-vay see man-gee bay-nay)
• (cher-ko oon bar kar-ee-no kwee in zo-na)
• (nay kon-os-chay kwal-koo-no?)
• (chay qual-kay pos-to in-ter-es-san-tay da vee-see-ta-ray kwee in zo-na?)
• (grat-see ko-moon-kway)

Your Next Steps In Italian

So there you have it: all of the basic Italian phrases you need to help you discover and start using the Italian language.

With these phrases in your back pocket, you will soon find yourself having your first basic conversations with native speakers and getting excited about developing your conversational Italian.

So now that you’ve learned the basics, are you ready to take the next step in your Italian adventure?

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It's my Italian Uncovered course, and it's designed to take you from beginner to B1 Intermediate level. Click here to find out more and try out the method for free.

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How to Introduce Yourself in Italian

Do you want to make a good first impression on your new Italian friends or colleagues? Learning how to introduce yourself in Italian is definitely the very first skill that you’ll need in order to master that important first impression and to make new Italian friends.

So, let’s start with the very basic phrases you’ll need in order to introduce yourself in the Italian language.

• Ciao ! (“Hello!”)
• Mi chiamo… (Literally “I’m called…”)
• Piacere di conoscerti! (“Nice to meet you”)

Introducing yourself in Italian is more than learning how to say correctly in Italian “Hello, my name is…” ( Ciao, mi chiamo… ). Of course, talking about your name in Italian is the very first stone upon which you build the entire self-introduction conversation.

But in order to establish a good rapport, you should master the typical Italian introduction phrases, and understand how to adapt the tone and content of the introduction according to the person you’re meeting, whether it’s a social or a professional encounter, a formal or informal setting.

Any time you meet an Italian for the first time at a party, a business meeting, a job interview, or a date, you’ll need to know how to say who you are and where you come from, as well as give information about yourself that’s relevant to the context you’re in.

Now, there are different ways to introduce yourself in Italian based on context and who you’re speaking to.

Table of Contents

• Formal vs. Informal Introduction
• Common Phrases to Introduce Yourself in Italian
• What Gestures Go with an Introduction?
• Italian Etiquette to Introduce Yourself
• Ask Questions and Describe Yourself in Italian
• Making Friends: How to Introduce Someone in Italian
• How to Talk About Yourself in Italian
• How to Introduce Yourself During a Business Meeting
• How ItalianPod101 Can Help You Learn More Italian

1. Formal vs. Informal Introduction:

The very first step is to know whether to use the formal address ( dare del Lei ) or the informal address ( dare del tu ). So, what’s the basic rule of thumb to know when to use one or the other? Basically, you use the formal phrase with people that you don’t know, people who are older than you, people in a hierarchical higher position than you (a teacher, a policeman, a judge), etc.

How does it work?

While in the past these rules were rather strict, and no one dared to use the informal tu unless it was with close friends and family, nowadays it’s more and more common to use the informal phrase among young people and those who aren’t so young. In certain professional environments, for example in new economy firms, tech industries, fashion, etc., it’s also becoming quite common to use the informal tu right away.

When in Doubt…

When in doubt, start with the formal. Also, a good practice is to ask beforehand if it’s okay to use the informal address:

• Posso darti del tu? “Can I use informal address?”
• Possiamo darci del tu? “Can we use informal address?”

And don’t worry, Italians are aware that the formal way of addressing people is a bit complicated for foreigners, so they always accept the use of tu with no grudges… 😉

2. Common Phrases to Introduce Yourself in Italian

To introduce yourself in Italian, you’ll need to know the basic phrases , always keeping in mind the difference between formal and informal as well as the difference between social and professional contexts. So…

1- Start with a Greeting:

Normally, you start introducing yourself by greeting the other person with an informal “hello” ( ciao ) or with “nice day/nice night” ( buongiorno/buonasera ). Wait… when do you say each of these Italian greeting phrases? There’s no written rule, but you should use buongiorno until the middle of the afternoon, and buonasera from when it starts to get dark. And note that buongiorno/buonasera can actually be used both in formal and informal introductions.

2- Say Your Name:

Talking about your name in Italian is a skill you really can’t get around learning—it’s vital, as in any language. There are a few ways to tell who you are and what your name is in Italian. Let’s see them together:

• Mi chiamo Maria Rizzo (literally, “I am called…”)
• Sono Maria Rizzo (“I am…”)
• Maria Rizzo (Simply state your name)

Depending on the context, Italians introduce themselves by saying simply their first name or saying their first name and last name. For example, if you’re at a party, or among a group of young people, it’s okay to just say your first name. However, in more formal settings such as during a business meeting, Italians expect you to say your last name.

These three are all perfectly acceptable ways to say your name in Italian. In some situations, you might want to specify who you are in that context. For example:

• At a wedding, you can add: Sono Maria Rizzo, un’amica della sposa (“I am a friend of the spouse”).
• In formal professional environments, you just say your last name ( cognome ) and your function or area: Rizzo, Responsabile Creativo (“Rizzo, I’m in charge of creation”).

And let’s not forget to ask everybody else’s name too:

• E tu come ti chiami? (“What is your name?”)
• E Lei come si chiama? (“What is your name?”) [Formal]

3- Express Pleasure to Meet Them:

After you’ve told everyone what your name is in Italian and have collected their name too, it’s expected that you express how happy you are to meet them. To do so, you want to use one of the following common expressions:

• Piacere/Molto piacere! (“My pleasure!”)
• Piacere di conoscerti (“Pleasure to meet you”)
• Piacere di conoscerla (“Pleasure to meet you”) [Formal]
• Molto lieto (“Very glad”)
• Lieto di conoscerla (“Glad to meet you”)

They all basically mean the same thing, except the last two phrases which sound just a bit old-school.

3. What Gestures Go with an Introduction?

Introducing yourself in Italian is about more than words and grammar. Gestures are very important for Italians, so when you’re introducing yourself in Italian to a friend or a colleague, it’s common to show through your gestures that you’re glad to meet them and that you want to show closeness. So, you can start by showing a nice smile ( un bel sorriso ). Make eye contact and give a firm handshake ( una stretta di mano ) to show that you’re genuinely interested in meeting with them.

Sometimes when introducing themselves, Italians might offer a kiss on the cheek ( un bacio sulla guancia ), one or two, but only in very informal settings. And sometimes a simple nod of the head will show that you acknowledge the other person and that you’re happy to make their acquaintance.

4. Italian Etiquette to Introduce yourself

According to the Galateo (the Rules of Polite Behavior published in Florence in 1558), there’s a proper etiquette to introduce yourself which include, among others, taking your hat off and doing a baciamano (a very light kiss on the hand) if you’re a man, remaining seated if you’re a woman, taking off your gloves to shake hands, and, generally, wait for someone else to introduce you.

Needless to say, many things have changed from the Renaissance and nowadays it’s very uncommon to receive a baciamano , and men don’t wear hats very often. But some basic rules still apply and they can help you when you want to introduce yourself to an Italian.

5. Ask Questions and Describe Yourself in Italian

Okay, now you have the basics covered: You already have said “Hello, my name is…” ( Ciao, mi chiamo… ), and you’ve shaken hands, smiled, nodded, and expressed happiness about meeting your new Italian friend or colleague. Now it’s time to describe yourself in Italian . You might want to start by saying where you’re from and where you live.

1- Di dove sei? (“Where are you from?”)

When meeting with a foreigner, usually one of the first questions you’ll ask is where they’re from. So, they might ask you:

• Di dove sei? (“Where are you from?”)
• Di che città/paese sei? (“What city/country are you from?”).

Good answers include:

• Sono di.. . (“I am from…”)
• Vengo da Londra/dall’Inghilterra (“I come from London/England”)
• Sono Inglese (“I am English”)

At this point, to know more about the other person, you want to ask what Italian city your new friend is from. Remember that, although Italy is a fairly small country, because of its cultural richness, every city has distinctive peculiarities and Italians are very fond of their local heritage! So, go ahead and ask:

• E tu, di che città sei? [Informal] or E lei, di che città è? [Formal] (“And you, what city are you from?”)
• Dove vivi? [Informal] or Dove vive? [Formal] (“Where do you live?”)

2- Da quanto tempo? (“How long…?”)

If you’ve been living in a city, studying Italian, or traveling through Europe, these are all interesting pieces of information to share when you’re introducing yourself in Italian. And you might want to specify for how long you’ve been doing it. Here are a couple of examples of introducing yourself in Italian by asking/answering this question:

• Da quanto tempo vivi a Roma? (“How long have you been living in Rome?”)
• Vivo a Roma da 4 settimane. (“I have been living in Rome for four weeks.”)
• Da quanto tempo studi l’italiano? (“How long have you been studying Italian?”)
• Studio l’Italiano con ItalianPod101 da 6 mesi! (“I have been studying with ItalianPod101 for six months!”)

3- Quanti anni hai? (“How Old are You?”) — Use with Caution

Now, this is a question you don’t want to ask older people or to Italian women, and it’s generally not asked during introductions. The only acceptable scenario in which to ask about someone’s age is among teenagers when a few years makes a lot of difference in social status! 😉

And if you’re in a professional setting, asking an Italian their age is even considered discriminatory in some cases. So it’s a big no-no. But you can always volunteer your age, and your friends will probably do the same: Ho 38 anni. E tu? (“I am thirty-eight. And you?”).

A smooth way to introduce the age factor in a conversation is to compare ages with phrases like these:

• Abbiamo più o meno la stessa età. (“We are more or less the same age.”)
• Sei più giovane di me, vero? (“You’re younger than me, right?”)
• Io sono sicuramente più grande di te. (“I am definitely older than you.”)

4- Di cosa ti occupi? (“What do you do?”)

Until the past century, it wasn’t considered polite to talk about jobs and professions when meeting socially. Now, this has definitely changed, and it’s more and more common nowadays during Italian introductions to ask about each other’s profession. Especially if it’s a social encounter where people are doing networking.When talking about your job in Italian, these are a few useful phrases to know:

• Di cosa ti occupi? (“What is your area?”)
• Che lavoro fai? (“What is your job?”)
• Che cosa fai? (“What do you do?”)

And to answer these questions with your profession, you just need to say Sono… (“I am…”) and your profession. Very simple:

• Sono insegnante. (“I am a teacher.”)
• Sono operaio. (“I am a factory worker.”)
• Sono dottore. (“I am a doctor.”)

But whatever you do, don’t ever ask about money. It’s considered vulgar and rude. 😉

6. Making Friends: How to Introduce Someone in Italian

Imagine a scenario where you’re with your friends and you meet an Italian acquaintance. At this point, you already know the basics of introducing yourself in Italian and you’re ready to try and introduce your friends . Here are some simple phrases to do it:

• Ti presento Gabriele. (“I introduce you to Gabriele.”)
• Posso presentarti Anna? (“May I introduce you to Anna?”)
• Lui/Lei è… (“He/She is…”)
• Conosci Marco? (“Do you know Marco?”)

7. How to Talk about Yourself in Italian

After the basic introduction is when you really start getting to know each other and becoming friends. So now it’s time to talk more about you, your family, your pets, your hobbies, and much more.

If you’re a student, you want to specify what your areas of study are, for example: Sono studente, studio letteratura (“I am a student, I study literature”).

And don’t be shy, you also want to add something about your personality , such as:

• Sono timido (“I am shy”)
• Sono allegra (“I am happy”)
• Sono sportivo (“I like sports”)
• Sono ottimista (“I am an optimist”)

Here are some phrases for talking about your family in Italian:

• Ho due fratelli (“I have two brothers”)
• Non ho sorelle (“I have no sisters”)
• Sono figlia unica (“I am an only child”)

Then you can start talking about your hobbies in Italian and what you like to do in your spare time:

• Mi piace giocare a calcio (“I like to play soccer”)
• Mi piace leggere (“I like to read”)
• Mi piace cucinare (“I like to cook”)

Your new friends are probably also interested in knowing if you have any pets . Here are some phrases for talking about your pets in Italian:

• Hai animali domestici? (“Do you have any pets?”)
• Ho un gatto (“I have a cat”)
• Ho un cane che si chiama Ugo (“I have a dog called Ugo”)
• Ho un acquario (“I have a fish tank”)

And finally, you can ask about spoken languages :

• Che lingue parli? (“What languages do you speak?”)
• Parlo Inglese, Francese, Italiano e Korean (“I speak English, French, Italian, and Korean”)

8. How to Introduce Yourself During a Business Meeting

Most of the previous information applies rather to a social gathering and they’re not very appropriate in the case of an introduction in a professional setting or in a job interview. Throughout the article, you’ve already learned various tips about introducing yourself in a professional setting, but it’s important to go deeper into them here:

• Use the formal way of addressing ( Lei ) unless someone proposes dare del tu .
• A smile, a nod, and a handshake. No kisses.
• Use first name and last name to introduce yourself. Or just the last name.
• Say where you’re from, your nationality, what languages you speak, what you’ve studied and where, and what your area of expertise is.

9. How ItalianPod101 can Help You Learn More Italian

We hope that you’ve learned by now how to introduce yourself in Italian and start a simple conversation with your new Italian friends and colleagues. You should also take a look at this ItalianPod101 lesson: here you’ll be able to listen to the audio and practice your pronunciation of the top ten Italian phrases that you’ll definitely need for introducing yourself in Italian. So, now you’re ready to make new Italian friends and to talk about yourself in Italian.

Thank you, and keep having fun learning Italian! Hopefully this lesson on introducing yourself in Italian proved very helpful to you. 🙂

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