Lesson 6 of 18
Ask About Shift Times, Clothing and Next Steps
Ask three practical questions about when a shift starts, what clothes or uniform are required, and when you will hear about the hiring decision.
Learn these expressions
A che ora inizia il turno?
What time does the shift start?
Ask about shift start time.
A che ora finisce il turno?
What time does the shift finish?
Ask about shift end time.
Serve una divisa?
Is a uniform needed?
Inquire about work clothing.
Cosa devo indossare?
What should I wear?
Inquire about dress code.
Quando posso avere vostre notizie?
When can I expect to hear from you?
Inquire about next steps.
alle sette
at seven (7:00)
Clock time expression.
alle otto
at eight (8:00)
Clock time expression.
alle quattordici
at fourteen (14:00 / 2:00 PM)
24-hour clock time expression.
scarpe comode
comfortable shoes
Workplace footwear requirement.
pantaloni neri
black trousers
Standard dark work trousers.
la maglietta
the T-shirt
Casual workplace top.
You may hear
- Ha qualche domanda per noi? = Do you have any questions for us?
- Il turno inizia alle otto del mattino. = The shift starts at eight in the morning.
- Forniamo noi la maglietta. = We provide the T-shirt.
- Porti scarpe comode. = Bring/wear comfortable shoes.
- La chiamiamo venerdì. = We will call you on Friday.
Grammar tipsShow
Asking "at what time": Use A che ora...? followed directly by the action:
A che ora inizia il turno? = What time does the shift start?
A che ora finisce il turno? = What time does the shift finish?
Answering with a time: use alle: alle sette (at 7:00), alle otto (at 8:00), alle quattordici (at 14:00).
Listen to the conversation
Listen once without reading. Then step through the lines below, one turn at a time.
Listening practice
Listen, pick an answer, then reveal the spoken words to check. Practice only, not an exam.
Question 1
What does the employer state about start time and uniform?
Question 2
When will the employer contact the candidate?