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Survival Phrases

The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.

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Eating & Drinking Out

Restaurants, cafés, bars, and ordering food.

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Ordering at a Restaurant

Use these survival phrases to get a table, order food, and ask for the bill at an Italian restaurant.

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Ordering Coffee at a Café

Use these phrases when you order coffee or tea at an Italian café.

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Paying & Splitting the Bill

Use these simple phrases when you are ready to pay and split the bill at an Italian restaurant.

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Takeaway & Delivery

Use these phrases when ordering food to take away or for delivery in Italy.

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At a Fast-Food Counter

Use these phrases when ordering food and paying at an Italian fast-food restaurant.

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At the Bakery & Deli

Use these simple phrases to buy bread, pastries, and cheese at an Italian bakery or deli.

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Buying Street Food

Use these phrases to order and pay for street food at a local Italian stall.

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