Speaking

Survival Phrases

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

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Health & Pharmacy

Doctors, pharmacies, and describing symptoms.

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At the Pharmacy

Use these phrases when you need to buy medication or ask for advice at an Italian pharmacy.

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At the Pharmacy

Use these phrases when you need to buy medicine at an Italian pharmacy.

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At the Pharmacy

Use these phrases when you need to buy medicine or describe symptoms at an Italian pharmacy.

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Making a Doctor Appointment

Use these phrases when you need to contact a medical clinic in Italy to book an appointment or register as a patient.

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Making a Doctor Appointment

Use these phrases when you need to contact a medical clinic in Italy to register as a new patient and book an appointment with a doctor.

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Describing Symptoms

Use these phrases to describe your symptoms, pain, and medical history when visiting a doctor or a pharmacy in Italy.

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At the Dentist

Use these phrases when you need to visit a dentist in Italy for a tooth problem.

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At the Hospital / ER

Use these phrases when you need to register, explain your symptoms, or navigate the emergency room in an Italian hospital.

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At the Hospital / ER

Use these phrases when you need medical assistance at a hospital or emergency room in Italy.

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At the Optician

Use these phrases when you need to buy glasses or test your eyes at an Italian optician.

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At the Optician

Use these phrases when visiting an optician in Italy to get an eye test, buy new glasses, or discuss lens options.

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Getting a Test or Vaccine

Use these phrases when you need to book a test or vaccine at an Italian pharmacy.

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Getting a Test or Vaccine

Use these phrases when you need to schedule a medical test, get vaccinated, or discuss results and side effects at an Italian pharmacy or clinic.