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Conversational Italian

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Adjusting Request Formality
Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Politeness, Modality & Requests
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Weighting distribution
25 categories
Culture & Pragmatics
14%
Pronunciation, Spelling & Mechanics
14%
Vocabulary & Semantics · Functional Chunks & Discourse Markers
8%
Vocabulary & Semantics · High-Frequency Conversation Vocabulary
7%
Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Write Messages (Texting & Email)
5%
Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Tell a Clear Story
5%

Skills

The comprehensive taxonomy of conversational italian — drill into a card to work its skills.

Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Politeness, Modality & Requests

4 core skills3% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Adjusting Request FormalityRecommended
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Asking for PermissionAvailable
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3
Making Polite RequestsAvailable
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Using Modal ExpressionsAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Questions & Negation for Real Conversations

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Asking Information QuestionsAvailable
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2
Yes/No QuestionsAvailable
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3
Using Negation (non)Available
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Clarifying with Questions & NegationAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · High-Frequency Verb Control

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Subject-Verb AgreementAvailable
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2
Simple Past for Recent ExperiencesAvailable
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3
Using Present Tense VerbsAvailable
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Near Future for PlansAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Pronouns & Reference (Clarity in Dialogue)

4 core skills3% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Maintaining Clear ReferenceAvailable
19 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Using Subject PronounsAvailable
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3
Using Direct Object PronounsAvailable
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Placing PronounsAvailable
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Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Connectors, Time & Numbers

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
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Numbers, Prices & QuantitiesAvailable
13 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Using Basic ConnectorsAvailable
27 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Time, Dates & SchedulesAvailable
23 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Time Expressions & SequencingAvailable
18 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Reading Everyday Texts (Signs, Menus, Messages)

4 core skills2% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Finding Practical InformationAvailable
13 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Understanding Messages & ChatsAvailable
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3
Understanding Everyday TextsAvailable
20 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Interpreting Ads & NoticesAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Understanding Common Questions & Requests

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Recognizing Question FormsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Understanding Requests & SuggestionsAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Identifying Purpose of ExchangesAvailable
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4
Inferring Meaning from ContextAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Interpretive Strategies & Evidence

4 core skills3% total weight
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4 skills to mastery
1
Choosing Best SummariesAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Using Context Clues & CognatesAvailable
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3
Confirming DetailsAvailable
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Identifying Supporting DetailsAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Everyday Listening

4 core skills3% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Following Multi-Step InstructionsAvailable
27 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Recognizing Numbers, Prices & TimesAvailable
23 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Understanding Main Ideas: SpokenAvailable
29 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Identifying Key Details: SpokenAvailable
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Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Understanding Media

4 core skills3% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Recognizing Media PhrasesAvailable
20 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Understanding Audio/Video ClipsAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Identifying Details in ClipsAvailable
28 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Inferring Attitudes in MediaAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Culture & Pragmatics

4 core skills14% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Culturally Appropriate Small TalkAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Choosing Formality LevelsAvailable
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3
Interpreting Pragmatic MeaningsAvailable
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4
Recognizing Regional VariationAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Handling Problems & Requests for Help

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Clarifying & Confirming SolutionsAvailable
25 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Explaining Service ProblemsAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Asking for Help in PublicAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Requesting Changes & AlternativesAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Making Plans & Scheduling

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Accepting, Declining & ReschedulingAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Discussing AvailabilityAvailable
27 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Proposing PlansAvailable
28 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Confirming Plan DetailsAvailable
29 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Opinions, Preferences & Recommendations

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Comparing Options & Stating PreferencesAvailable
29 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Supporting Opinions with ReasonsAvailable
24 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Expressing Likes, Dislikes & PreferencesAvailable
25 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Giving & Receiving RecommendationsAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Directions, Transportation & Travel Logistics

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Asking for DirectionsAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Discussing TransportationAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Giving Basic DirectionsAvailable
23 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Handling Travel LogisticsAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Ordering, Shopping & Services

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
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Making Service RequestsAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Ordering Food & DrinksAvailable
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3
Shopping: Requesting ItemsAvailable
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Completing TransactionsAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Small Talk & Introductions

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Ending Conversations PolitelyAvailable
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2
Greetings & IntroductionsAvailable
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3
Maintaining Short ConversationsAvailable
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4
Making Small TalkAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Conversation Strategies & Repair

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Checking UnderstandingAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Using Fillers & Turn-TakingAvailable
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3
Rephrasing for ClarityAvailable
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Asking for RepetitionAvailable
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Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Storytelling & Sharing Experiences

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Sharing Recent ExperiencesAvailable
29 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Questions About Past NarrativesAvailable
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3
Reacting to StoriesAvailable
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4
Describing Feelings About ExperiencesAvailable
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Vocabulary & Semantics · High-Frequency Conversation Vocabulary

5 core skills7% total weight
0/5 completed
5 skills to mastery
1
Food, Shopping & Services VocabularyAvailable
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Travel & Transportation VocabularyAvailable
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3
Relationships, Hobbies & Leisure VocabularyAvailable
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4
Work & Responsibilities VocabularyAvailable
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5
Everyday Conversation VocabularyAvailable
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Vocabulary & Semantics · Functional Chunks & Discourse Markers

5 core skills8% total weight
0/5 completed
5 skills to mastery
1
Clarifying MeaningAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Agreement, Disagreement & HedgingAvailable
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3
Expanding VocabularyAvailable
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4
Avoiding False CognatesAvailable
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5
Conversation Flow PhrasesAvailable
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Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Everyday Speaking: Explaining Yourself

4 core skills4% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Describing People, Places & ThingsAvailable
27 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Explaining Needs & WantsAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Presenting Near-Future PlansAvailable
24 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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4
Giving Supported OpinionsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Write Messages (Texting & Email)

4 core skills5% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Writing Planning MessagesAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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Writing Responses to PlansAvailable
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3
Writing Requests & ExplanationsAvailable
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Editing Messages for ClarityAvailable
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Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Tell a Clear Story

4 core skills5% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
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Including Key Details & ReactionsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Retelling StoriesAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Using Sequence TransitionsAvailable
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4
Telling Short StoriesAvailable
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Pronunciation, Spelling & Mechanics

4 core skills14% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Writing Clear MessagesAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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2
Improving PronunciationAvailable
30 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
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3
Clear Speaking & PacingAvailable
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Using Texting ConventionsAvailable
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