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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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Emergencies & Safety

Getting help fast when something goes wrong.

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Calling Emergency Services

Use these phrases when you need to contact emergency services in Italy and describe an urgent situation.

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A Medical Emergency

Use these phrases when you need to handle medical emergencies, describe injuries, or report accidents in Italian.

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Lost or Stolen Items

Use these phrases to report lost or stolen belongings and navigate emergency services in Italy.

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Car Accident or Breakdown

Use these intermediate Italian phrases to manage a car accident or vehicle breakdown on the road.

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Reporting a Crime

Use these phrases when you need to report a theft or incident to the Italian police.

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Fire & Evacuation

Use these phrases to communicate clearly and stay safe during a fire emergency and evacuation.

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