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- Lucas: Ciao Luna, ready for another Italian lesson? Luna: Ciao Lucas! Absolutely. I've been practicing our hotel check-in phrases. Lucas: Good for you. Today, let's go to the supermarket. It's a place you'll definitely visit in Italy. Luna: Oh, I love Italian supermarkets! So much good food. Lucas: Exactly. So, the first phrase: when you want to ask for something, you say 'Vorrei...' which means 'I would like...' Luna: Vorrei... Lucas: Perfect. For example: 'Vorrei un chilo di mele.' I would like a kilo of apples. Luna: Vorrei un chilo di mele. Lucas: Great! Now, the next phrase is crucial: 'Quanto costa?' How much does it cost? Luna: Quanto costa? Lucas: Yes. You can also say 'Quanto costano?' for plural items. Luna: Quanto costano? Got it. Lucas: Now, if you need to find a specific department, say 'Dov'è il reparto...?' Where is the... department? Luna: Dov'è il reparto...? Lucas: For example: 'Dov'è il reparto formaggi?' Where is the cheese department? Luna: Dov'è il reparto formaggi? Yeah, formaggio. Lucas: Exactly. Now, when you're ready to pay, you might want to ask: 'Posso pagare con la carta?' Can I pay with card? Luna: Posso pagare con la carta? Lucas: Yes. And after paying, if you need change, say 'Il resto, per favore.' The change, please. Luna: Il resto, per favore. Lucas: Let's imagine a small scenario. You're at the supermarket and you want to buy some pasta. Luna: Okay. Vorrei della pasta. Lucas: Good! Then you ask the price: Quanto costa? Luna: Quanto costa? Lucas: The cashier says it's two euros. You want to pay by card: Posso pagare con la carta? Luna: Posso pagare con la carta? Lucas: Yes. And if you need coins for the cart, you might ask for change: Il resto, per favore. Luna: Il resto, per favore. Lucas: Perfect. Now let's do a quick review. How do you say 'I would like'? Luna: Vorrei. Lucas: How much does it cost? Luna: Quanto costa? Lucas: Where is the department? Luna: Dov'è il reparto? Lucas: Can I pay with card? Luna: Posso pagare con la carta? Lucas: The change, please. Luna: Il resto, per favore. Lucas: Excellent! You're ready for the supermarket. Practice these phrases and next time we'll do more. Luna: Grazie Lucas! I can't wait to use these at the supermarket near my place. Lucas: And remember, with Fexingo, you can practice anytime. See you next episode! Luna: Ciao ciao!