Lesson 7.3: Combining Days and Times – Scheduling Like a Local

Lesson 7.3: Combining Days and Times – Scheduling Like a Local 🗓️⏰ #

Congratulations! You’ve learned how to talk about the days of the week and tell time. Now it’s time to put them together and master the art of scheduling like a true Italian. Because let’s face it: if Geoff can learn this, so can you.

What You’ll Learn #

By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to:

  • Use days and times together in Italian to make plans.
  • Understand Italian scheduling phrases.
  • Confidently schedule everything from coffee dates to market trips with Viktor.

Key Phrases for Scheduling #

Italian English Pronunciation
Che giorno? What day? Keh JOHR-noh?
A che ora? At what time? Ah keh OH-rah?
Domani alle otto di mattina. Tomorrow at 8 AM. Doh-MAH-nee AH-leh OHT-toh dee maht-TEE-nah.
Sabato pomeriggio. Saturday afternoon. SAH-bah-toh poh-meh-REE-joh.
Stasera alle nove. Tonight at 9 PM. Stah-SEH-rah AH-leh NOH-veh.

Example Dialogue #

Scenario: Geoff and Viktor are planning their week.

  • Geoff: Che giorno andiamo al mercato? (What day are we going to the market?)
  • Viktor: Sabato mattina alle nove. Ti va bene? (Saturday morning at 9. Does that work for you?)
  • Geoff: Perfetto! E quando ci vediamo per il caffè? (Perfect! And when are we meeting for coffee?)
  • Viktor: Domani alle quattro di pomeriggio. Ti ricordi, vero? (Tomorrow at 4 PM. You remember, right?)
  • Geoff: Certo! Come potrei dimenticarlo? (Of course! How could I forget?)

Scheduling Tips #

  1. Keep It Simple: Italians often specify the day and time in one sentence to avoid confusion.

    • Example: Ci vediamo martedì alle tre. (See you Tuesday at 3.)

  2. Watch the Context: Pay attention to whether it’s AM or PM. Italians often say di mattina (in the morning), di pomeriggio (in the afternoon), or di sera (in the evening) for clarity.

  3. Practice Regularly: Use these phrases daily to build confidence.

Practice Time #

Try these activities:

  1. Write a schedule for your week in Italian. Include days and times.

    • Example:
      • Lunedì alle dieci: Lezione di italiano. (Monday at 10: Italian lesson.)
      • Venerdì alle otto di sera: Cena con amici. (Friday at 8 PM: Dinner with friends.)

  2. Plan an imaginary coffee date with a friend using Italian.

    • Example: Ci vediamo mercoledì alle cinque di pomeriggio. (Let’s meet Wednesday at 5 PM.)

Ready for More? #

Head over to Exercise 7.3: Scheduling Practice to test your skills and start planning your week in Italian!

✨ Bravo! You’re one step closer to mastering Italian scheduling. Buona fortuna! 🌟