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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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Travel & Transport

Airports, trains, taxis, and getting around.

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Checking in at the Airport

Use these phrases when you arrive at the airport to check in, drop off your bags, and navigate to your boarding gate.

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Going Through Security

These phrases will help you navigate airport security in Italy smoothly and follow the officers' instructions.

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Customs & Immigration

Use these phrases when passing through passport control and customs upon your arrival in Italy.

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Reporting Lost Luggage

Use these phrases to report lost luggage and arrange for its delivery at an Italian airport.

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Buying Train Tickets

Use these intermediate phrases when navigating Italian train stations to purchase tickets, check schedules, and locate platforms.

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Using Buses & the Metro

Use these survival phrases to navigate Italian public transit smoothly, whether buying tickets, checking routes, or transferring between buses and metro lines.

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Taking a Taxi or Rideshare

Use these intermediate phrases to communicate effectively with taxi or rideshare drivers while traveling in Italy.

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Asking for Directions

Use these phrases when you need to ask for directions or clarify instructions while traveling in Italy.

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Renting a Car

Use these intermediate phrases when renting a car in Italy to handle pickup, insurance, and return policies smoothly.

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On the Plane

Use these phrases to communicate with cabin crew and fellow passengers while boarding and traveling on a flight.

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Missed or Delayed Connection

Use these phrases when your flight or train is delayed, cancelled, or you have missed a connection.

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At the Tourist Office

Use these phrases when visiting a local tourist office to ask for directions, tickets, and recommendations.

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Renting a Bike or Scooter

Use these phrases when you want to rent a bicycle or a scooter to explore the city.