Career event networking: Following Up After the Event
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Key Phrases
Buongiorno
Good morning
Come ti posso aiutare?
How can I help you?
Grazie mille
Thank you very much
Skills You'll Learn
Introducing oneself
Presentarsi
Expressing gratitude
Esprimere gratitudine
Inquiring about progress
Chiedere dei progressi
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you are at a local career event in Italy where you previously met a language teacher. You are now reaching out to thank them for the advice they gave you and to update them on the applications you submitted based on their suggestions.
Buongiorno, sono Emily Smith .Abbiamo parlato al evento di carriera la scorsa settimana.
Good morning, I'm Emily Smith. We spoke at the career event last week.
Ciao Emily , ricordo la nostra conversazione. Come ti posso aiutare?
Hello Emily, I remember our conversation. How can I help you?
Volevo ringraziarti per i consigli che mi hai dato.
I wanted to thank you for the advice you gave me.
Di niente, sono contento di essere stato d'aiuto. Hai fatto qualche progresso?
You're welcome, I'm glad I could help. Have you made any progress?
Sì, ho applicato per alcune posizioni che mi hai suggerito.
Yes, I applied for some positions you suggested.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Buongiorno
bwon-JOR-no
Good morning
💬 Commonly used until around midday.
🇮🇹 Saying 'buongiorno' is polite and a great way to start a conversation in Italy.
See breakdown →Sono
SOH-noh
I am
💬 Used as a way to identify yourself.
🇮🇹 Italians often introduce themselves by name and profession.
See breakdown →Sono Emily Smith .
SOH-noh
I'm Emily Smith.
💬 Replace placeholders with your first and last name.
🇮🇹 Introductions are important, so use this phrase to make connections.
See breakdown →Abbiamo
ahb-BYAH-moh
We have
💬 Used to indicate a shared experience.
🇮🇹 It implies collaboration or shared history.
See breakdown →Parlato
par-LAH-toh
Spoken
💬 Refers to a past conversation.
🇮🇹 Italians value communication highly, especially in networking.
See breakdown →Abbiamo parlato
ahb-BYAH-moh par-LAH-toh
We spoke
💬 Indicates a prior meeting or conversation.
🇮🇹 Use this to gently remind someone of your previous interaction.
See breakdown →La scorsa
lah SKOR-sah
Last
💬 Used with time indicators.
🇮🇹 Italians often reminisce about past events, fostering connection.
See breakdown →Settimana
set-ti-MAH-nah
Week
💬 Week starts on Monday in Italy, similar to most European countries.
🇮🇹 Understanding the Italian week can help in planning and follow-up.
See breakdown →La scorsa settimana
lah SKOR-sah set-ti-MAH-nah
Last week
💬 Useful for referring to recent past events.
🇮🇹 Helps in creating continuity in conversations.
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