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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.

B1

Viewing an Apartment

Use these phrases to ask landlords or real estate agents key questions about renting an apartment in Italy.

B1

Repairs & Maintenance

These phrases will help you report broken items in your rental, request repairs, and coordinate timing with your landlord or property manager.

B1

Talking to Neighbors

These phrases will help you introduce yourself, politely handle noise issues, and navigate everyday apartment living in Italy.

B1

Trash & Recycling Rules

Essential phrases for navigating the rules of recycling and trash collection in your new Italian apartment building.

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