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Italian Introduction to Italian Language Flashcards
50 question-and-answer cards covering Introduction to Italian Language as it is examined in Italian. 24 of them are printed below, taken from across the deck — no signup, no paywall on the preview.
24 sample cards from the Introduction to Italian Language deck
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How do you ask 'How are you?' informally versus formally in Italian?
Informal: 'Come stai?' (using 'tu'). Formal: 'Come sta?' (using 'Lei').
What is the plural/informal-group way to ask 'How are you all?' in Italian?
'Come state?' — the 'voi' form used to address more than one person.
How do you respond to 'Come stai?' saying you are well, thanks, and returning the question?
'Bene, grazie, e tu?' (informal) or 'Bene, grazie, e Lei?' (formal).
In Italian, what is the difference between the pronouns 'tu' and 'Lei' for addressing someone?
'tu' is the informal 'you', used with friends, family, children, and peers. 'Lei' is the formal 'you' (literally 'she'), used with strangers, elders, and in professional/respectful situations.
What does 'A presto' mean?
It means 'See you soon' — an informal, friendly farewell.
What do 'A domani' and 'A dopo' mean?
'A domani' means 'See you tomorrow' and 'A dopo' means 'See you later'.
Which greetings are appropriate in a formal situation (e.g., meeting a professor or client)?
'Buongiorno', 'Buonasera', 'Salve', and for goodbye 'Arrivederci' / 'ArrivederLa'. Avoid 'ciao', which is informal.
Why does the formal pronoun 'Lei' take third-person singular verb forms?
Because 'Lei' derives from a respectful reference to the person as 'her lordship/ladyship', so it grammatically behaves like 'she/it', taking third-person singular verbs (e.g., 'Lei sta', 'Come sta?').
How do you say 'My name is...' in Italian using 'chiamarsi'?
'Mi chiamo...' — literally 'I call myself...', followed by your name (e.g., 'Mi chiamo Marco').
What is another way to say 'I am [name]' in Italian besides 'Mi chiamo'?
'Sono...' — using the verb 'essere' (to be), e.g., 'Sono Marco' ('I am Marco').
How do you ask someone's name informally versus formally in Italian?
Informal: 'Come ti chiami?' Formal: 'Come si chiama?'
What does 'Piacere' mean when introducing yourself?
It means 'Nice to meet you' (literally 'pleasure'). It is said when meeting someone for the first time.
How do you say 'Nice to meet you too' in response to 'Piacere'?
'Piacere mio' ('the pleasure is mine') or 'Piacere' repeated, or 'Il piacere è mio'.
How do you say 'I am from...' (stating your origin) in Italian?
'Sono di...' followed by a city (e.g., 'Sono di Roma'), or 'Vengo da...' followed by a country (e.g., 'Vengo dall'Italia').
How do you ask 'Where are you from?' informally in Italian?
'Di dove sei?' (informal). The formal version is 'Di dov'è?'
How do you say 'I am ... years old' in Italian, and which verb is used?
Use 'avere' (to have), not 'to be': 'Ho ... anni' (literally 'I have ... years'), e.g., 'Ho venti anni' = 'I am twenty years old'.
How do you ask someone's age informally in Italian?
'Quanti anni hai?' (literally 'How many years do you have?'). Formal: 'Quanti anni ha?'
How would you say 'I speak a little Italian' in Italian?
'Parlo un po' di italiano.'
Conjugate the verb 'essere' (to be) in the singular present tense for io, tu, lui/lei.
io sono (I am), tu sei (you are, informal), lui/lei è (he/she is, and formal 'you').
Conjugate the verb 'chiamarsi' (to be called) for io, tu, and lui/lei.
io mi chiamo, tu ti chiami, lui/lei si chiama.
How do you say 'Pleased to meet you, my name is Anna, and I'm from Milan' fully in Italian?
'Piacere, mi chiamo Anna e sono di Milano.'
What are the Italian words for 'please', 'thank you', and 'you're welcome'?
'per favore' (please), 'grazie' (thank you), and 'prego' (you're welcome).
In introductions, what is the difference between saying 'Sono italiano' and 'Sono italiana'?
The adjective of nationality agrees with gender: a male says 'Sono italiano', a female says 'Sono italiana'.
How do you politely ask 'And you?' to return a question, informally and formally?
Informal: 'E tu?' Formal: 'E Lei?' Used to redirect a question like 'Come stai?/Come sta?' back to the other person.
What this deck covers
The Introduction to Italian Language deck follows the Italian Introduction to Italian Language syllabus — 2 chapters and 6 topics — so questions land on material that is genuinely examinable rather than trivia around it. That works out to roughly 25.0 cards per chapter.
Answers are written to be recallable, not just readable — averaging about 90 characters, which is long enough to carry the reasoning and short enough to say out loud.
A deck like this earns its keep on the second and third pass. Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then use the cards to find the specific facts that have not stuck.
Introduction to Italian Language flashcards FAQ
How many Introduction to Italian Language flashcards are in this Italian deck?
50 cards. This page previews 24 of them, sampled evenly across the deck so you can judge the difficulty before installing anything.
Are these Italian flashcards free?
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What do the Introduction to Italian Language cards cover?
They follow the Italian Introduction to Italian Language syllabus — 2 chapters and 6 topics — so the questions track what is actually examinable.
How should I use these flashcards?
Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then drill the deck. Examius schedules each card with spaced repetition, so cards you keep missing come back sooner and ones you know drift further apart.