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Being able to introduce yourself is one of the most practical skills in any language. In this lesson, you will learn how to say your name, where you are from, your age, and what you do — in both informal and formal Italian. You will also learn how to ask others about themselves.
Italian introductions follow a predictable structure. The key phrases involve:
Each of these has both formal and informal versions, reflecting the tu/Lei distinction covered in Lesson 7.
The most common way to state your name is Mi chiamo... (literally, "I call myself...").
| Italian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Mi chiamo Marco. | "mee KYAH-moh MAR-koh" | My name is Marco. |
| Mi chiamo Anna. | "mee KYAH-moh AHN-nah" | My name is Anna. |
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