Survival Phrases
The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.
Practice pronunciationHealth & Pharmacy
Doctors, pharmacies, and describing symptoms.
At the Pharmacy
Use these phrases to describe your symptoms and buy basic remedies at an Italian pharmacy.
At the Pharmacy
Use these phrases when visiting an Italian pharmacy to describe common symptoms, ask for over-the-counter remedies, and understand dosage instructions.
Making a Doctor Appointment
These essential phrases will help you call a clinic, register as a new patient, and secure a doctor's appointment even when it is urgent.
Making a Doctor Appointment
These phrases will help you navigate calling a clinic, registering as a patient, and setting up an appointment with a doctor in Italy.
At the Dentist
Essential phrases for explaining dental symptoms, discussing treatments, and navigating a visit to the dentist in Italy.
At the Hospital / ER
Essential phrases to help you register, explain your symptoms, and navigate an Italian hospital or emergency room.
At the Hospital / ER
Essential Italian phrases for checking into the hospital or emergency room, describing symptoms, and navigating the waiting process.
At the Optician
Use these phrases to book an eye test, choose new frames, and order your glasses or contacts.
At the Optician
Use these phrases when visiting an optician in Italy to get an eye test, choose new glasses, or buy contact lenses.
Getting a Test or Vaccine
Use these phrases to book a medical test or vaccine, describe your symptoms, and ask about side effects and certificates.
Getting a Test or Vaccine
Essential phrases for booking medical tests, getting vaccinations, and discussing side effects or results at an Italian clinic or pharmacy.