Tutorial
In Course: Italian A1: First Steps

Building Spoken Questions in Italian

Learn the essential Italian question words like 'chi', 'dove', 'quando', and 'perché' to start asking basic questions about people, places, time, and reasons.

A candid, close-up photograph of an Italian person in a vibrant piazza, mid-conversation, their expressive face conveying a sense of curiosity and a subtle upward glance, capturing the moment of asking a question. Shot with natural light and a shallow depth of field.
en-GB → it-IT

Management & Tools

Deck Contents

24 Cards
Lesson#1
To ask questions in Italian, you'll need a set of key question words. In this deck, we'll learn the fundamental building blocks for asking about people, things, places, time, and reasons. These words are the start of almost every question you'll want to ask.
Lesson#2
Let's start with asking about people. The Italian word for 'who' is 'chi'. You use it just like in English to ask about a person's identity. For example, 'Chi parla?' means 'Who is speaking?'.
Quiz#3
What is the Italian word for 'who'?

chi

Lesson#4
To ask about things, you can use 'che cosa' or simply 'cosa'. Both mean 'what'. 'Che cosa' is a bit more complete, while 'cosa' is very common in everyday speech. For example, 'Cosa mangi?' means 'What are you eating?'.
Quiz#5
What is a common Italian phrase for 'what'?

che cosa

Quiz#6
What is a very common, shorter way to say 'what' in Italian?

cosa

Login to View Content

Create a free account or log in to see all 24 cards and start studying this deck.

Learn Building Spoken Questions in Italian differently

Auracle is an audio-first learning platform built for busy people. Memorize anything without looking at a screen.

Hands-Free Learning

Listen, interact, and review cards entirely through audio. Perfect for commuting, walking, or at the gym.

Spaced Repetition

Auracle uses a scientific algorithm to schedule your reviews at the optimal time, ensuring you never forget what you learn.

Learn how it works

Ready to start the Building Spoken Questions in Italian audio deck?