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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

Work & Study

Interviews, the workplace, and enrolling in courses.

B1

Your First Day at Work

Use these phrases to navigate your first day, from introducing yourself to your new team to asking practical questions about the office.

B1

Enrolling in a Course

These phrases will help you navigate language schools, universities, or local institutions when asking about course options, schedules, fees, and registration.

B1

Asking for Time Off

These phrases will help you navigate requesting time off, calling in sick, and arranging cover for your shifts in an Italian workplace.

B1

University Admin

Essential phrases for navigating the university registrar, from enrollment and study plans to dealing with fees and missing grades.

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