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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

Shopping & Money

Stores, markets, prices, and paying.

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Buying Clothes

Use these essential phrases to navigate a clothing store, find your size, and talk about how things fit.

A1

Groceries & the Market

Essential phrases for buying fresh food at Italian markets and supermarkets.

A1

At the Supermarket Checkout

Use these essential phrases to navigate an Italian supermarket checkout, from handling bags and loyalty cards to making a payment.

A1

Souvenirs & Gifts

Use these practical phrases to find local souvenirs, ask for recommendations, and request a gift wrap in Italian.

A1

Asking if They Have It

Use these essential phrases to find exactly what you need in Italian shops, from asking for different sizes to checking stock.

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Buying Shoes

Use these essential phrases when you are in a shoe store in Italy to ask for sizes, describe the fit, and make a purchase.

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