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- Lucas: Ciao, benvenuti a Learn Italian with Fexingo! I'm Lucas. Luna: And I'm Luna. Today we're back at the park for more picnic phrases. I love picnics! Lucas: Me too. And speaking of which, a quick honest thing — we can keep making these episodes because a handful of listeners chip in monthly through buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. That's what funds it all, ad-free. Luna: Yeah, it's a small group, but it makes a huge difference. We're so grateful. Lucas: It really does. Okay, let's set up our virtual picnic. First thing: we need to spread the blanket. In Italian, 'Stendiamo la coperta.' Luna: Stendiamo la coperta. That's 'let's spread the blanket'. Right? Lucas: Exactly. Stendiamo la coperta. Let's hear you try it. Luna: Stendiamo la coperta. Lucas: Perfect. And then we prepare the basket: 'Prepariamo il cestino.' Luna: Prepariamo il cestino — let's prepare the basket. That sounds nice. Lucas: Yes. So, you're sitting on the blanket, basket open. You want someone to pour you some water. You say: 'Versami un po' d'acqua, per favore.' Luna: Versami un po' d'acqua, per favore. That's 'pour me some water, please'. Useful. Lucas: Very useful. And if the weather is nice, you might say: 'Che bello, c'è il sole!' Luna: Che bello, c'è il sole! How lovely, the sun is out! Lucas: Exactly. And if you want to eat in the shade: 'Mangiamo all'ombra.' Luna: Mangiamo all'ombra — let's eat in the shade. Smart, especially in summer. Lucas: Alright, let's run through them. First: Stendiamo la coperta. Luna: Stendiamo la coperta. Lucas: Prepariamo il cestino. Luna: Prepariamo il cestino. Lucas: Versami un po' d'acqua, per favore. Luna: Versami un po' d'acqua, per favore. Lucas: Che bello, c'è il sole! Luna: Che bello, c'è il sole! Lucas: Mangiamo all'ombra. Luna: Mangiamo all'ombra. Lucas: Great job. Now imagine we're at the park. I spread the blanket — 'Stendiamo la coperta.' You prepare the basket — 'Prepariamo il cestino.' Luna: Then I ask you to pour me some water: 'Versami un po' d'acqua, per favore.' Lucas: And I say, 'Che bello, c'è il sole! Let's eat in the shade: Mangiamo all'ombra.' Luna: Perfect little scene. I love how these phrases work together. Lucas: Me too. Practice these before your next picnic. Grazie mille for listening, and thanks to those who support us at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Luna: Yes, grazie! See you next time for more Italian. Ciao!