Conversation in Italian, level A2

Missed a train in Genoa

You reach the platform just as the rear lights disappear.

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A station in Genoa
Conductor

Tutto bene? Ha bisogno di aiuto?

Everything all right? Do you need help?

You

Sì, ho perso il treno per Roma. Posso prendere il prossimo?

Yes, I missed the train to Rome. Can I take the next one?

Conductor

Sì, ci sono dieci euro di differenza. Come mai l’ha perso?

Yes, there is a ten-euro difference. How did you miss it?

Your turn.

Pause and explain why you missed the train.

Conductor

Con Gianni? Anch’io ho perso un treno per colpa sua!

With Gianni? I have missed a train because of him too!

Conductor

Ecco il biglietto nuovo. Parte alle tre e un quarto.

Here is your new ticket. It leaves at quarter past three.

You

Grazie mille! Il caffè, stavolta, lo prendo in treno.

Thank you so much! This time I will have my coffee on the train.

Use passato prossimo to tell what happened.

Ho perso il treno. Ho preso un caffè.

I missed the train. I had a coffee.

What excuse would you have given? Tell us in Italian in the comments.

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