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Conversational tip The Italians generally ask a question
by simply raising the pitch of the voice at the end of the
statement: Vuole un po’ di vino? (Do you want a little wine?).
Some questions are introduced by a question word (what,
where, how, and so on): how, and so on): how Quant’è? (How much is it?), Dove va?
(Where are you going?).

Useful phrases (3 minutes)
Read these phrases aloud several times and try to
memorize them. Conceal the Italian with the cover
flap and test yourself.
Do you have any brothers? Hai fratelli?
(informal) ahee fratellee

Do you have any brothers? Ha fratelli?
(formal) ah fratellee

This is my husband. Questo è mio marito.
kwestoh ay mee-oh
mareetoh

This is my wife. Questa è mia moglie.
kwestah ay mee-ah
molyay
Is that your sister? Quella è tua sorella?
(informal) kwellah ay too-ah
sorellah

Is that your sister? Quella è sua sorella?
(formal) kwellah ay soo-ah
sorellah

Say it (2minutes)

Do you have any brothers
and sisters? (formal)
Do you have any
children? (informal)
I have two sisters.
This is my wife.
No, ma ho un nipote.
noh, mah oh oon neepotay
No, but I have a nephew.