Exercise 4.2: Understanding Italian Directions Practice

Exercise 4.2: Understanding Italian Directions Practice 🗺️🗣️ #

Ready to test your ability to decode Italian directions? These exercises will challenge you to interpret responses, understand landmarks, and avoid wandering into the wrong piazza. Viktor has already mastered this—can you?

1. Fill in the Blanks – Complete the Dialogue #

Scenario: Geoff is lost again (of course), but Viktor is here to help.

  1. Geoff: Scusi, dov’è il museo? (Excuse me, where is the museum?)
    Viktor: Sempre _____ e poi gira a destra. (Straight ahead and then turn right.)

  2. Geoff: E la farmacia? (And the pharmacy?)
    Viktor: Gira a _____, accanto alla piazza. (Turn right, next to the square.)

  3. Geoff: Perfetto, grazie! Quanto tempo ci vuole? (Perfect, thank you! How long does it take?)
    Viktor: Circa cinque _____. (About five minutes.)

2. Match the Phrases – What’s the Landmark? #

Match the Italian phrase to its corresponding landmark. Write the letter next to the number.

  1. Accanto alla fontana.
  2. Vicino al ponte.
  3. Alla piazza.
  4. Davanti alla chiesa.

A) Near the bridge
B) In front of the church
C) Next to the fountain
D) At the square

3. Multiple Choice – Choose the Correct Interpretation #

  1. Viktor says: Sempre dritto, poi gira a sinistra alla gelateria.
    What does this mean?

    • A) Straight ahead, then turn left at the ice cream shop.
    • B) Go back and turn right at the gelateria.
    • C) Take the second right after the ice cream shop.

  2. Geoff hears: È vicino al mercato, gira a destra alla fontana.
    What should Geoff do?

    • A) Go to the market and turn left at the fountain.
    • B) Go near the market and turn right at the fountain.
    • C) Look for the market but avoid the fountain.

  3. Viktor says: Alla piazza, prendi la seconda a sinistra.
    What does Viktor mean?

    • A) At the square, take the second left.
    • B) At the square, take the first right.
    • C) At the square, go straight ahead.

4. Create Your Own Dialogue #

Imagine you’re in Florence, asking for directions to a famous landmark. Use at least two phrases from the lesson.

Example Dialogue:

  • You: Scusi, dov’è il Ponte Vecchio?
  • Passerby: Sempre dritto, poi gira a destra alla gelateria.
  • You: Perfetto, grazie mille!

Now it’s your turn!

Answers #

Answers

1. Fill in the Blanks #

  1. dritto
  2. sinistra
  3. minuti

2. Match the Phrases #

  1. C) Next to the fountain
  2. A) Near the bridge
  3. D) At the square
  4. B) In front of the church

3. Multiple Choice #

  1. A) Straight ahead, then turn left at the ice cream shop.
  2. B) Go near the market and turn right at the fountain.
  3. A) At the square, take the second left.

4. Create Your Own Dialogue – Sample #

  • You: Scusi, dov’è il Duomo?
  • Passerby: Sempre dritto, accanto alla piazza.
  • You: Grazie mille!

✨ Well done! With these skills, you’re one step closer to navigating Italy like a local. Buona fortuna! 🌟