Survival Phrases
The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.
Greetings & Socializing
Meeting people, small talk, and everyday politeness.
Greetings & Introductions
Use these phrases when you meet someone for the first time.
Thanking & Apologizing
Polite expressions help you thank people and apologize in daily situations.
Talking About Family
Use these phrases to share details about your family and relationship status during casual conversations in Italy.
Eating & Drinking Out
Restaurants, cafés, bars, and ordering food.
Ordering at a Restaurant
Use these survival phrases to get a table, order food, and ask for the bill at an Italian restaurant.
Ordering Coffee at a Café
Use these phrases when you order coffee or tea at an Italian café.
Paying & Splitting the Bill
Use these simple phrases when you are ready to pay and split the bill at an Italian restaurant.
Takeaway & Delivery
Use these phrases when ordering food to take away or for delivery in Italy.
At a Fast-Food Counter
Use these phrases when ordering food and paying at an Italian fast-food restaurant.
At the Bakery & Deli
Use these simple phrases to buy bread, pastries, and cheese at an Italian bakery or deli.
Buying Street Food
Use these phrases to order and pay for street food at a local Italian stall.
Travel & Transport
Airports, trains, taxis, and getting around.
Buying Train Tickets
Use these phrases to buy train tickets in Italy.
Using Buses & the Metro
Use these phrases when navigating public transportation in Italy.
Taking a Taxi or Rideshare
Use these simple Italian phrases when you take a taxi or rideshare in Italy.
Asking for Directions
Use these phrases when you need to ask for directions around Italian cities.
On the Plane
Use these phrases to communicate with the crew and other passengers while on board your flight.
Hotels & Accommodation
Checking in, problems, and amenities.
Shopping & Money
Stores, markets, prices, and paying.
Buying Clothes
Use these phrases when you shop for clothes in Italy.
Groceries & the Market
Use these phrases when you buy fresh food at an Italian grocery store or local market.
At the Supermarket Checkout
Use these phrases when you pay for items at an Italian supermarket checkout.
Souvenirs & Gifts
Use these phrases when shopping for souvenirs in Italy.
Asking if They Have It
Use these phrases when you are shopping in Italy and looking for specific items.
Buying Shoes
Use these simple phrases when you shop for shoes in Italy.
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.