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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

Travel & Transport

Airports, trains, taxis, and getting around.

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Checking in at the Airport

Essential phrases for checking in your bags, choosing your seat, and navigating the airport up to the boarding gate.

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Going Through Security

Use these phrases to navigate airport security smoothly and understand instructions from the staff.

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Customs & Immigration

These phrases will help you confidently navigate passport control, answer questions about your trip, and declare any items at Italian customs.

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Reporting Lost Luggage

Use these phrases at the Lost and Found desk when your suitcase doesn't appear on the baggage carousel.

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Buying Train Tickets

Essential Italian phrases for buying train tickets, checking schedules, and navigating platforms or delays.

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Using Buses & the Metro

Essential phrases for navigating public transport, buying tickets, and asking for directions in Italy.

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Taking a Taxi or Rideshare

Use these practical phrases to navigate taking a taxi or rideshare in Italy, from setting your destination to paying the fare.

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Asking for Directions

These phrases will help you confidently ask for directions, understand the answers, and find your way around an Italian city.

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Renting a Car

These phrases will help you navigate renting a car in Italy, from confirming your reservation to handling insurance and returning the vehicle.

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On the Plane

Use these phrases when travelling by plane — from boarding and finding your seat to asking the crew for help or feeling unwell during the flight.

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At the Tourist Office

Use these phrases when visiting a tourist information office to get maps, plan sightseeing, ask about tickets, tours, and how to reach the main attractions.

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Renting a Bike or Scooter

Essential phrases for renting, unlocking, and returning bikes or e-scooters in Italy.