An Italian greeting vocabulary game for all ages

Ciao!

First, some info…

In Italy, there are many ways to greet someone…

Formal hello: • “Buon giorno!”• “Buona sera!”

Informal hello:• “Ciao!”• “Salve!”

As well as many ways to say goodbye…

Formal goodbye:• Arrivederla!

Informal goodbye:• Arrivederci!• A presto!• A domani!

Now, let’s get to the

game!

How do you say “hello” to a friend on the street?

• “Ciao!” or

• “Salve!”

How would you greet your Professor?

• “Buon giorno!”

What about “goodbye” formally?

• “Arrivederla!”

“See you tomorrow!”

• “A domani!”

Let’s switch it up a little…

How would you ask a fellow student his/her name?

• “Come ti chiami?”

How about formally?

•“Come si chiama?”

“My name is…”

• “Mi chiamo…”

“How are you?” (informal)

• “Come stai?”

“How are you?” (formal)

•“Come sta?”

“Where are you from?” (informal)

• “Di dove sei tu?”

“Where are you from?” (formal)

• “Di dov’e Lei?”

“I’m from…”

• “Sono di…”

Buona!La Fine