Exercise 5.3: Boutique Shopping Practice

Exercise 5.3: Boutique Shopping Practice 👗👜 #

It’s time to step into the world of Italian boutiques! Test your ability to navigate shopping scenarios with style and humor. Can Geoff finally find a jacket that suits him without Viktor’s help? Let’s find out!

1. Fill in the Blanks – Complete the Dialogue #

Scenario: Geoff is shopping in a boutique, and Viktor is (again) the assistant.

  1. Geoff: Buongiorno! Posso dare un’_____? (Good morning! Can I take a look?)
    Viktor: Certamente! Abbiamo giacche in diversi materiali. (Of course! We have jackets in different materials.)

  2. Geoff: Avete questa giacca in una _____ più grande? (Do you have this jacket in a larger size?)
    Viktor: Sì, una taglia più grande è disponibile. (Yes, a larger size is available.)

  3. Geoff: Quanto _____ questa giacca? (How much does this jacket cost?)
    Viktor: Centoventi euro, è di alta qualità. (120 euros, it’s high quality.)

  4. Geoff: Mi piace, la _____. (I like it, I’ll take it.)

2. Match the Phrases – What Does It Mean? #

Match the Italian phrase to its English equivalent. Write the letter next to the number.

  1. Quanto costa questa giacca?
  2. Avete questa in una taglia più piccola?
  3. Posso provare questo vestito?
  4. Mi piace, lo prendo.

A) I like it, I’ll take it.
B) How much does this jacket cost?
C) Can I try on this dress?
D) Do you have this in a smaller size?

3. Multiple Choice – Choose the Best Response #

  1. Geoff asks: Quanto costa questa sciarpa? (How much does this scarf cost?)
    Viktor replies:

    • A) Ne prendo due. (I’ll take two.)
    • B) Venti euro. (20 euros.)
    • C) Mi dispiace, non lo so. (I’m sorry, I don’t know.)

  2. Viktor says: C’è uno sconto su queste scarpe. (There’s a discount on these shoes.)
    Geoff replies:

    • A) Perfetto, le prendo! (Perfect, I’ll take them!)
    • B) Quanto costano questi jeans? (How much do these jeans cost?)
    • C) Mi dispiace, è troppo caro. (I’m sorry, it’s too expensive.)

  3. Geoff wants to try on a jacket. What should he say?

    • A) Posso provare questa giacca? (Can I try on this jacket?)
    • B) Quanto costa questa giacca? (How much does this jacket cost?)
    • C) Avete questa in un’altra taglia? (Do you have this in another size?)

4. Create Your Own Dialogue #

Write a short dialogue using at least two phrases from this lesson.

Example Dialogue:

  • Geoff: Buongiorno! Posso provare questa giacca?
  • Viktor: Sì, certamente. Questa è la sua taglia?
  • Geoff: No, avete una taglia più grande?
  • Viktor: Sì, ecco qua. Perfetto per lei!

Now it’s your turn!

Answers #

Answers

1. Fill in the Blanks #

  1. occhiata
  2. taglia
  3. costa
  4. prendo

2. Match the Phrases #

  1. B) How much does this jacket cost?
  2. D) Do you have this in a smaller size?
  3. C) Can I try on this dress?
  4. A) I like it, I’ll take it.

3. Multiple Choice #

  1. B) Venti euro.
  2. A) Perfetto, le prendo!
  3. A) Posso provare questa giacca?

4. Create Your Own Dialogue – Sample #

  • Geoff: Quanto costa questo cappello?
  • Viktor: Quindici euro.
  • Geoff: Perfetto, lo prendo!

✨ Fantastic job! You’re ready to shop with flair in Italian boutiques. Bravo! 🌟