Speaking

Survival Phrases

The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.

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Greetings & Socializing

Meeting people, small talk, and everyday politeness.

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Greetings & Introductions

Use these greetings and introduction phrases when meeting someone for the first time in a polite, semi-formal context.

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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.

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Saying Goodbye

Use these phrases when ending a conversation or leaving a workplace or service encounter.

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Thanking & Apologizing

Use these phrases when you need to thank someone politely or apologize in social situations in Italy.

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Invitations & Making Plans

Use these phrases to invite friends out, make social plans, and coordinate meeting locations in Italian.

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Making Friends

Use these intermediate phrases to have deeper conversations, share interests, and stay in touch when making new friends.

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Congratulations & Celebrations

Use these phrases to congratulate friends and family on birthdays, weddings, new jobs, and academic achievements.

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Talking About Family

Use these intermediate phrases to talk about your family status, where you live, and to ask others about their family life.

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Saying No Politely

Use these phrases when you need to decline invitations or offers in Italian in a polite, natural way.