Survival Phrases
The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.
Practice pronunciationGreetings & Socializing
Meeting people, small talk, and everyday politeness.
Greetings & Introductions
Use these essential phrases to introduce yourself, say hello, and make basic small talk when meeting someone new in Italy.
Saying Goodbye
Use these phrases to naturally end conversations, announce you are leaving, and say goodbye in everyday Italian.
Thanking & Apologizing
Essential phrases for navigating crowds, getting someone's attention, and expressing gratitude or apologies in everyday situations.
Talking About Family
Use these essential phrases to ask and answer basic questions about family, children, and relationships in everyday Italian conversations.
Eating & Drinking Out
Restaurants, cafés, bars, and ordering food.
Ordering at a Restaurant
These everyday phrases will help you comfortably get a table, order your meal, and ask for recommendations in an Italian restaurant.
Ordering Coffee at a Café
Use these essential phrases to confidently order and pay for your drink at an Italian café.
Paying & Splitting the Bill
Essential phrases for finishing your meal, asking for the bill, and paying at an Italian restaurant or café.
Takeaway & Delivery
Use these practical phrases to confidently order food to go or request delivery directly in Italian.
At a Fast-Food Counter
Use these phrases to confidently order a meal, customize your food, and pay at a fast-food counter in Italy.
At the Bakery & Deli
Use these essential phrases to confidently order bread, pastries, and deli items at a typical Italian bakery or deli.
Buying Street Food
Use these practical phrases to confidently order street food, ask about ingredients, and pay in Italian.
Travel & Transport
Airports, trains, taxis, and getting around.
Buying Train Tickets
Use these essential phrases to buy tickets, check departure times, and find the right platform at an Italian train station.
Using Buses & the Metro
Use these essential phrases to confidently buy tickets, find the right bus or metro, and navigate your route in Italy.
Taking a Taxi or Rideshare
Essential phrases for directing a taxi driver, asking about the fare, and paying at your destination.
Asking for Directions
Use these essential phrases to ask locals for directions, find nearby places, and confirm you are going the right way.
On the Plane
Use these phrases on an Italian flight to find your seat, ask the crew for help, and handle common in-flight situations.
Hotels & Accommodation
Checking in, problems, and amenities.
Shopping & Money
Stores, markets, prices, and paying.
Buying Clothes
Use these essential phrases to navigate a clothing store, find your size, and talk about how things fit.
Groceries & the Market
Essential phrases for buying fresh food at Italian markets and supermarkets.
At the Supermarket Checkout
Use these essential phrases to navigate an Italian supermarket checkout, from handling bags and loyalty cards to making a payment.
Souvenirs & Gifts
Use these practical phrases to find local souvenirs, ask for recommendations, and request a gift wrap in Italian.
Asking if They Have It
Use these essential phrases to find exactly what you need in Italian shops, from asking for different sizes to checking stock.
Buying Shoes
Use these essential phrases when you are in a shoe store in Italy to ask for sizes, describe the fit, and make a purchase.
Health & Pharmacy
Doctors, pharmacies, and describing symptoms.
Banking & Daily Admin
Banks, post office, phone, and internet.
Emergencies & Safety
Getting help fast when something goes wrong.