Speak Italian With Your Mouth Full

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Lesson/Lezione #	Conversation/Conversazione	Food/Cibo
PRIMI (FIRST COURSES)
1	Greetings and introductions Numbers 1–10 The verb cucinare (to cook)	English: Pasta all’amatriciana Pasta with broccoli (vegetarian) Italiano: Pasta all’amatriciana Pasta con i broccoli (piatto vegetariano)
2	Expressing preference, demonstrative adjectives II Carnevale	English: Risotto with mushrooms and saffron Risotto with radicchio and sausage Risotto with asparagus (vegetarian) Italiano: Risotto al funghi e zafferano Risotto al radicchio e salsiccia Risotto con asparagi (piatto vegetariano)
3	Conjugation of regular verbs-present tense: are-ere-ire-essere-stare-avere	Pizza
4	Asking and giving information	English: Gnocchi (potato dumplings) with tomato sauce (vegetarian) Italiano: Gnocchi al pomodoro (piatto vegetariano)
SECONDI & CONTORNI (MAIN COURSES & SIDE DISHES)
5	Meals structure—talking about one’s daily life/routine La festa della Donna	English: Meatballs Tuna balls Zucchini balls (vegetarian) Salad with tomatoes (vegetarian) Italiano: Polpettine di carne Polpettine di tonno Polpettine di zucchine (piatto vegetariano)  Insalata con pomodorini (piatto vegetariano)
6	Asking and giving directions (bus, cartina) La festa del Papà	English: Eggplant parmesan (vegetarian) Beef stew Bruschetta (vegetarian) Italiano: Melanzane alla parmigiana (piatto vegetariano) Spezzatino di manzo Bruschette (piatto vegetariano)
7	Talking about profession/hobbies	English: Spinach crepes (vegetarian) Italiano: Crespelle di spinaci (piatto vegetariano)
8	Special guest: Anna Jasonides R. D., L. D., Nutritionist	English: Baked potatoes with fennel (vegetarian) Chicken roll-ups Italiano: Patate e finocchi al forno (piatto vegetariano) Involtini di pollo
DOLCI (DESSERTS)
9	Coffee/il caffè	il tiramisù
10	diminutive/augmentative/pejorative  Describing a place/a person	la sbrisolona (traditional crunchy tart)
11	Making a reservation on the phone La festa del lavoro	English: Biscotti Italiano: i cantucci
12	At the grocery store	English: Pie and fruit tarts Italiano: Crostata e torta di frutta
13	Dinner with some Italians at MIT	English: Fresh pasta Italiano: Pasta fresca