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- Lucas: Hey Luna, welcome back to Learn Italian with Fexingo. Luna: Oh, thanks Lucas. Yeah, I'm excited — we've done greetings, how are you, that bakery scene... Lucas: Exactly. And today, we're going tiny — just two phrases. Because what happens after you say hello? Luna: Oh, you have to say goodbye. Lucas: Right. So let's start with the most common, casual way to say goodbye in Italian. It's 'Ciao.' Luna: Wait — 'Ciao'? But we learned that as 'hello' in Episode 1. Lucas: Yeah, totally. 'Ciao' works for both hello and goodbye, like 'hi' and 'bye' rolled into one. It's super versatile. Luna: Oh, that's so good. So 'Ciao' means 'bye' too. Lucas: Exactly. Let's practice. I'll say it slowly: Ciao. Luna: Ciao. Lucas: Perfect. Now normally: Ciao. Luna: Ciao. Lucas: There you go. Now, what if you want to say 'see you later'? That's our second phrase: 'A dopo.' Luna: 'A dopo.' Let me try... A dopo. Lucas: Close. The 'a' is like 'ah,' and 'dopo' is 'doh-poh.' A dopo. Luna: A dopo. Lucas: Yeah. That's it. 'A dopo' literally means 'until later,' so it's perfect for casual plans. Luna: Okay, so 'Ciao' for bye, and 'A dopo' for see you later. Lucas: Right. Let's do a tiny role-play. Imagine we're friends hanging out, and I have to leave. I'll start. Luna: Oh, okay. Lucas: Ciao, Luna! Luna: Ciao, Lucas! A dopo? Lucas: Sì, a dopo! Luna: Oh, I like that. It feels natural. Lucas: Totally. Now you try leading — you're leaving. Luna: Uhh... Ciao, Lucas! Lucas: Ciao! A dopo? Luna: Sì, a dopo! Lucas: Nailed it. See? You're already using it. Luna: Yeah yeah yeah. So 'Ciao' and 'A dopo' — just two phrases. Lucas: Exactly. Let's recap. First, 'Ciao' — for bye. Say it with me: Ciao. Luna: Ciao. Lucas: And 'A dopo' — for see you later. A dopo. Luna: A dopo. Lucas: Perfect. Now, tiny quiz. If I say 'Ciao' to you as I'm walking away, what am I saying? Luna: Bye. Lucas: Right. And if you text me 'A dopo,' what does that mean? Luna: See you later. Lucas: Exactly. You got it. Luna: This is fun. It's like we're just chatting, but I'm learning. Lucas: That's the idea. Keep it small, repeat it, make it stick. Luna: So practice 'Ciao' and 'A dopo' this week? Lucas: For sure. Try saying 'Ciao' when you end a call, or 'A dopo' to a friend. Tiny steps. Luna: I will. Thanks, Lucas. Lucas: Prego. And thanks for learning with us on Fexingo. Practice these, and we'll see you next time. Luna: Ciao! Lucas: Ciao, a dopo!