Exercise 2.1: Introducing Yourself Practice

Exercise 2.1: Introducing Yourself Practice – Say Hello, Make Friends 👋 #

Let’s put those introduction phrases into practice with fresh scenarios that make sense and help you feel confident in any setting.

1. Fill in the Blanks – Introduce Yourself #

Complete the dialogue by filling in the blanks with the correct Italian phrases.

Scenario: Geoff is meeting Viktor at a café for the first time.

  1. Geoff: Ciao! _____ (My name is) Geoff. _____ (What’s your name?)
    Viktor: Ciao! Mi chiamo Viktor. _____ (Nice to meet you!), Geoff!

  2. Viktor: _____ (I’m from) Vigevano. E tu?
    Geoff: Io _____ (I’m from) Padova.

2. Multiple Choice – Choose the Right Greeting #

Choose the best Italian phrase for each situation.

  1. Geoff is meeting Signora Rossi in a formal setting. What should he say?

    • A) Come ti chiami?
    • B) Come si chiama?

  2. Viktor introduces himself casually. What phrase would he use?

    • A) Mi chiamo Viktor.
    • B) Sono di Vigevano.

  3. Geoff wants to respond politely to Signora Rossi. What phrase should he use?

    • A) Piacere di conoscerla!
    • B) Buongiorno!

3. Dialogue Practice – Real-Life Introductions #

Imagine yourself in these situations and write what you would say.

  1. Scenario: Geoff and Viktor are meeting for the first time. Write a short dialogue.

    • Your Response: ___________________________

  2. Scenario: Geoff meets Signora Rossi at a neighborhood event. Write their formal introduction.

    • Your Response: ___________________________

4. Match the Phrase – Greetings in Context #

Match the Italian phrase to its correct meaning or situation.

  1. Ciao, mi chiamo Geoff.
  2. E Lei, come si chiama?
  3. Piacere di conoscerti!
  4. Sono di Padova.
  5. Come ti chiami?

A) Casual greeting and name introduction
B) Formal way to ask someone’s name
C) Polite response to an introduction (informal)
D) I’m from Padua E) Informal way to ask someone’s name

Bonus Challenge – Fun with Viktor #

Geoff discovers that Viktor is also a handyman, web developer, and an all-around multitasker. Write how Geoff might introduce himself and ask Viktor about his roles. Use at least three phrases from this lesson.

Answers #

Answers

1. Fill in the Blanks #

  1. Mi chiamo Geoff. Come ti chiami? Piacere!
  2. Vigevano. Padova.

2. Multiple Choice #

  1. B) Come si chiama?
  2. A) Mi chiamo Viktor.
  3. A) Piacere di conoscerla!

3. Dialogue Practice – Sample Responses #

  1. Geoff: Ciao, mi chiamo Geoff. E tu?
    Viktor: Ciao, mi chiamo Viktor. Piacere di conoscerti!

  2. Geoff: Buongiorno, mi chiamo Geoff. E Lei, come si chiama?
    Signora Rossi: Buongiorno, mi chiamo Signora Rossi. Piacere di conoscerla!

4. Match the Phrase #

  1. A) Casual greeting and name introduction
  2. B) Formal way to ask someone’s name
  3. C) Polite response to an introduction (informal)
  4. D) I’m from Padua
  5. E) Informal way to ask someone’s name

Bonus Challenge – Sample Response #

Geoff: Ciao, mi chiamo Geoff. E tu, come ti chiami?
Viktor: Mi chiamo Viktor. Sono di Vigevano. Faccio un po’ di tutto: manutentore, sviluppatore web e molto altro!

✨ Great job! Keep practicing, and soon introductions will be second nature. Buona fortuna! 🌟