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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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Shopping & Money

Stores, markets, prices, and paying.

B1

Buying Clothes

Use these phrases when you are shopping for clothes in Italy and need to find the perfect size or color.

B1

Prices & Bargaining

Use these phrases when asking about prices, expressing that something seems expensive, requesting a discount, and confirming the final cost while shopping.

B1

Returns & Exchanges

Use these phrases when you need to return or exchange a faulty or wrong purchase in an Italian shop.

B1

At the Electronics Store

Use these phrases to discuss technical specifications, compare models, and ask about warranties at an electronics store.

B1

Souvenirs & Gifts

Use these intermediate phrases when shopping for unique souvenirs, looking for gifts, and paying in Italian boutique shops.

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