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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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ALL TOPICS Greetings & Socializing Eating & Drinking Out Travel & Transport Hotels & Accommodation Shopping & Money Health & Pharmacy Banking & Daily Admin Renting & Housing Everyday Services Emergencies & Safety Work & Study

Renting & Housing

Finding a place, utilities, and repairs.

A2

Repairs & Maintenance

Use these phrases to report a broken appliance or maintenance issue to your landlord and schedule a repair.

A2

Talking to Neighbors

Essential phrases for introducing yourself, handling parcel deliveries, and dealing with noise politely in an Italian apartment building.

A2

Trash & Recycling Rules

Use these phrases to navigate local rules for taking out the trash and sorting recycling when renting in Italy.

A2

Furnishing Your Place

Use these practical phrases to comfortably browse furniture, check dimensions, and arrange delivery in Italian home-goods stores.

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