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Which subject	Italian as foreign
What age group	Year or Grade 10
What topic	Greetings
Quantity	1
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Introduction

Welcome to your Italian lesson for today! Today's topic is all about greetings. Do you know how to greet someone in Italian?

Warm-up

Let's start by practicing some basic phrases. Repeat after me:

• Buongiorno (Good morning)
• Buonasera (Good evening)
• Ciao (Hello/Bye)
• Come stai? (How are you?)
• Sto bene, grazie. E tu? (I'm fine, thank you. And you?)

Activity

Now, let's try using these phrases in a role-play activity. Pair up with a partner and take turns greeting each other. Don't forget to practice your pronunciation and body language as well!

Cultural Insight

In Italy, greetings are very important and often involve physical contact, such as a kiss on the cheek or a handshake. It's important to keep cultural norms in mind when greeting someone in Italian.

Conclusion

That's all for today's lesson on greetings in Italian. Practice these phrases throughout the week and see if you can incorporate them in your daily conversations. Arrivederci! (Goodbye!)