Topic: Time and Date

Topic: Time and Date

Understanding Time and Date in Italian

Basic Vocabulary and Concept

Familiarise yourself with basic vocabulary related to time, days of the week, months, and seasons, such as ore (hour), giorni (day), settimana (week), mese (month), anno (year).
Learn to tell the time, including key phrases like ‘È l’una’ (it’s one o’clock), ‘Sono le due’ (it’s two o’clock), etc.
Understand and use ordinal numbers in Italian to mention the date and understand sayings relating to specific dates.

Events, Appointments, and Plans

Practice phrasing sentences to denote upcoming events or appointments at a specific time or date.
Familiarise yourself with expressions for scheduling and rescheduling plans in Italian.
Understand cultural nuances relevant to time, punctuality, and planning in Italian society.

Develop knowledge of common Italian idioms and phrases that relate to time and date such as ‘Tempo vola’ (Time flies), ‘Tempo è soldi’ (Time is money).
Practice using these idioms in conversation and writing for a more authentic Italian experience.

Holidays, Festivals, and Seasonal Events

Understand seasonal references when speaking of particular holidays or festivals.
Learn about specific time-related customs or traditions in relation to Italian events and how they are referred to in the language.

Through a thorough comprehension of time-keeping in Italian culture, you’re able to converse more naturally and get a deeper understanding of the country’s lifestyle and customs.