Lesson 12.2: Talking About the Seasons – Surviving Italian Summers and Winters ☀️🍂❄️🌷 #

Italy has four beautiful seasons, and each comes with its own weather, traditions, and of course, complaints. Whether it’s the unbearable summer heat, the unpredictable autumn rains, the freezing winters, or the allergy-filled springs, Italians always have something to say about the seasons. Now, so will you!

Italian Seasons Vocabulary #

And now, let’s see how to actually talk about the seasons like a true Italian!

Describing the Seasons Like an Italian #

🌷 Spring (La Primavera) – The Season of Allergies and Love #

• In primavera sbocciano i fiori. (In spring, flowers bloom.)
• Mi piace la primavera, ma odio il polline! (I like spring, but I hate pollen!)
• Finalmente fa più caldo e le giornate sono più lunghe. (Finally, it’s warmer and the days are longer.)

Geoff: Che bella la primavera! (Spring is beautiful!)
Viktor: Sì, certo… se non fosse per il polline! (Yes, sure… if it weren’t for the pollen!)

☀️ Summer (L’Estate) – The Season of Sun and Sweat #

• D’estate fa molto caldo. (In summer, it’s very hot.)
• Adoro andare al mare in estate! (I love going to the beach in summer!)
• Non posso vivere senza il gelato in estate! (I can’t live without ice cream in summer!)

Geoff: Fa caldo oggi! (It’s hot today!)
Viktor: Hai scoperto l’estate italiana! (You’ve discovered the Italian summer!)

🍂 Autumn (L’Autunno) – The Season of Cozy Vibes and Rain #

• In autunno le foglie cadono dagli alberi. (In autumn, leaves fall from the trees.)
• Mi piace l’autunno perché si può bere il tè caldo! (I like autumn because you can drink hot tea!)
• Sta piovendo molto in autunno. (It rains a lot in autumn.)

Geoff: Mi piace l’autunno, è così romantico! (I love autumn, it’s so romantic!)
Viktor: Sì, certo… se ti piace bagnarti sotto la pioggia! (Yes, sure… if you like getting wet in the rain!)

❄️ Winter (L’Inverno) – The Season of Cold and Complaints #

• In inverno nevica. (In winter, it snows.)
• Fa un freddo cane! (It’s freezing cold!)
• D’inverno bevo sempre la cioccolata calda. (In winter, I always drink hot chocolate.)

Geoff: Non sento più le dita, fa troppo freddo! (I can’t feel my fingers, it’s too cold!)
Viktor: Benvenuto in inverno, amico mio! (Welcome to winter, my friend!)

How to Ask About the Seasons #

If you want to chat about the seasons, here are some useful questions:

• Qual è la tua stagione preferita? (What’s your favorite season?)
• Ti piace l’estate? (Do you like summer?)
• Com’è il tempo in inverno qui? (What’s the weather like here in winter?)

Geoff: Qual è la tua stagione preferita, Viktor? (What’s your favorite season, Viktor?)
Viktor: L’autunno. È il periodo perfetto per bere il tè caldo e guardare la pioggia! (Autumn. It’s the perfect time to drink hot tea and watch the rain!)

Practice Time! #

Now, test your knowledge with Exercise 12.2!

👉 Exercise 12.2: Talking About the Seasons

🌦️❄️☀️ Buona fortuna! 🇮🇹🎉