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Giovanna in Venice.Giovanna lives in London but she's gone back to her home region, the Veneto, for a week. Here's a preview of what she gets up to: meeting friends, going for a drink, shopping... Even for a native speaker, a few words can go a long way.
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Giovanna meets Leonardo outside Verona's Arena. Ciao, bello!
Hi, handsome!

Ciao, Gio!
Hi, Gio!

Come stai?
How are you?

Bene.
Fine.
Waiter at Caffè Garibaldi. Buongiorno. Prego?
Hello. What would you like?
Giovanna asks to borrow a stool Scusi, per favore. Posso?
Excuse me, please. May I?

Prego!
Go ahead!

Buonasera.
Good evening.

Buonasera.
Good evening.
Cheese seller shows Giovanna a piece of cheese Va bene?
Is this ok?

Sì, grazie.
Yes, thank you.
Giovanna says thank you and goodbye to cheese seller. Grazie, arrivederci.
Thank you , goodbye.

Prego, arrivederci.
You're welcome, goodbye.
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