10 Must-Know Italian Greetings & Phrases for Little Speakers
Teaching greetings and simple phrases helps children engage in instant communication and makes them feel like little Italians. Here are ten essentials—perfect for ages 3–8.
il buongiorno (good morning)
come stai? (how are you?)
sto bene, grazie (I’m fine, thanks)
per favore (please)
grazie (thank you)
di niente (you’re welcome)
ciao (hi/bye)
arrivederci (goodbye)
a presto (see you soon)
mi chiamo… (my name is…)
Activity 1: Morning Greeting Circle
Start each day with a “buongiorno” circle. Children pass a soft ball and say one phrase before tossing it to a friend.
Activity 2: Emoji Emotion Match
Create emoji cards (happy, sad, excited). Call out “come stai?” and kids pick the matching card and respond “sto bene” or “sto…”.
Activity 3: Dinolingo Dialogue Duos
Pair up for simple role‑plays: child A says “mi chiamo Luca,” child B replies using phrases. Reinforce with a quick interactive lesson in the Dinolingo Italian course.
Activity 4: Thank‑You Treasure Hunt
Hide “grazie” cards around the room. When found, child must say “grazie” and tag a friend to continue the hunt.
Activity 5: Goodbye Garland
On paper flags, write “ciao,” “arrivederci,” and “a presto.” Hang as a garland. At day’s end, children pick a flag and say the farewell phrase aloud.
Quick Practice Routine (5 Minutes Daily)
- Repeat two phrases at breakfast.
- Echo one phrase mid‑morning.
- Role‑play a greeting at snack time.
Final Thoughts
Little speakers gain confidence with daily use of these basic phrases. Blend hands‑on games with Dinolingo’s gamified quizzes and pronunciation meter to turn every “ciao” into a cheerful language milestone.
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