Survival Phrases
The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.
Greetings & Socializing
Meeting people, small talk, and everyday politeness.
Greetings & Introductions
Use these greetings and introduction phrases when meeting someone for the first time in a polite, semi-formal context.
Making Small Talk
Queste espressioni ti aiutano a iniziare una conversazione leggera quando incontri qualcuno di nuovo o riprendi i contatti. Puoi parlare del tempo, del fine settimana, dei tuoi hobby o del lavoro in modo semplice e naturale. Usa domande aperte e mostra interesse con risposte brevi ma sincere, così l’interlocutore si sentirà a suo agio. Per concludere educatamente, ringrazia per la chiacchierata e suggerisci di risentirvi presto o di incontrarvi nuovamente.
Saying Goodbye
Use these phrases when ending a conversation or leaving a workplace or service encounter.
Thanking & Apologizing
Use these phrases when you need to thank someone politely or apologize in social situations in Italy.
Invitations & Making Plans
Use these phrases to invite friends out, make social plans, and coordinate meeting locations in Italian.
Making Friends
Use these intermediate phrases to have deeper conversations, share interests, and stay in touch when making new friends.
Congratulations & Celebrations
Use these phrases to congratulate friends and family on birthdays, weddings, new jobs, and academic achievements.
Talking About Family
Use these intermediate phrases to talk about your family status, where you live, and to ask others about their family life.
Saying No Politely
Use these phrases when you need to decline invitations or offers in Italian in a polite, natural way.