Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Express Preferences and Comparisons

  • Utilize the verb “piacere” with infinitives to convey what you enjoy doing (e.g., Mi piace leggere – I like to read).
  • Navigate indirect object pronouns to address the recipient of an action (e.g., Gli ho dato il libro – I gave him the book).
  • Employ the verb “interessare” to express what interests you (e.g., Mi interessa la storia – I am interested in history).
  • Utilize “mi piace di più/di meno” to express preferences and make comparisons (e.g., Mi piace di più la pizza – I like pizza more).
  • Construct sentences with the relative superlative to identify the “best” or “worst” of something (e.g., Il ristorante italiano è il migliore della città – The Italian restaurant is the best in the city).

• Express Necessity and Obligation

  • Navigate the verbs “volerci” and “bisogna” to convey necessity and obligation (e.g., Ci vogliono due ore per arrivare – It takes two hours to arrive; Bisogna studiare per l’esame – You need to study for the exam).

• Discuss Future Possibilities with Conditions

  • Utilize the present conditional tense to express hypothetical situations and future possibilities (e.g., Se avessi più tempo, viaggerei di più – If I had more time, I would travel more).

• Quantify and Describe

  • Employ “qualche” (some) to quantify (e.g., Ho qualche domanda – I have some questions) and adverbs ending in “-mente” (manner adverbs) to describe actions (e.g., Parla lentamente – Speak slowly).

• Navigate Past Tenses

  • Distinguish between the use of the imperfect tense and the present perfect tense to describe past events and actions (e.g., Ero stanco ieri – I was tired yesterday; Ho mangiato la pasta a pranzo – I ate pasta for lunch).

• Master Comparatives

  • Utilize regular comparative forms to compare adjectives and adverbs (e.g., La sua casa è più grande della mia – His house is bigger than mine).

• Utilize Prepositions Correctly

  • Apply the preposition “da” (from) accurately in various grammatical contexts (e.g., Vengo da Roma – I come from Rome).