Situations

Useful expressions for everyday situations.

AL TELEFONO / ON THE PHONE

With the kind collaboration of Angelica (Milano).

ON THE PHONE Would you like to leave a message? / Just a moment, I'll pass him to you. / The doctor is busy at the moment. / Do you want him to call you back? / Would you like me to tell him something? / Who's calling, please? / He's speaking on the other line. / You dialed the wrong number.

TANTI AUGURI! / BEST WISHES!

With the kind collaboration of Andrea (Legnano).

BEST WISHES! Best wishes!, Happy birthday! / Happy New Year! / Have a nice trip! / Have a nice weekend! / Merry Christmas! / Happy Easter! / Good luck! / My condolences. / Congratulations! / Cheers!

PER STRADA / IN THE STREET

With the kind collaboration of Luca (Milan).

IN THE STREET Listen, excuse me! / May I ask you a question, sir? / Could you tell me where is the Arena? / Where are the Vatican Museums? / Is the Colosseum far away? / How can I get to the cathedral? / Excuse me, is there a pharmacy nearby? / Do you know if there is a restaurant around here?

IN ALBERGO / IN A HOTEL

With the kind collaboration of Luca (Milan).

IN A HOTEL I've got a reservation. / What time is dinner? / Is it possible to have breakfast in the room? / Is it possible to take the half board? / Can I pay by credit card? / The air conditioning doesn't work. / The remote control of the television is broken. / There are no towels in the bathroom.

With the kind collaboration of Luca (Milan).

IN A HOTEL Listen, do you have a twin room for three nights? / I would like a room with a sea view. / How much does the room cost? / Is breakfast included? / Is it possible to surf the internet in the room? / Can I bring my dog? / Do you have a garage? / Do you have a private beach?