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First Sounds and Greetings
10 lessons- 1
Hello and Goodbye
Learn standard Italian greetings and farewells for different times of day and levels of formality, including the correct spelling of buongiorno and when to use ciao, salve, buonasera, and arrivederci.
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Introduce Yourself
Learn to introduce yourself in Italian: say your name, where you're from, and ask the other person. Includes a reusable pattern and regional notes.
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Basic Vowel Sounds
Learn the five Italian vowel sounds, hear how e and è differ, and use travel phrases with clear pronunciation guidance.
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Responding to Greetings
Learn to answer Italian greetings with short, natural replies: ciao, buongiorno, salve, come stai, parli italiano, and auguri. Get patterns, register tips, and practice.
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Using Excuse Me
Learn to say excuse me in Italian with scusi and scusa. Get pronunciation, formal and informal use, polite interruption, and how to address someone as signore or signora.
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Asking Yes/No Questions
Learn to ask simple Italian yes/no questions and reply naturally with sì, no, and common alternatives like certo and va bene.
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Counting 1 to 10
Learn Italian numbers uno through dieci, pronounce them clearly, and use them to count fingers, coins, and other everyday items in simple sentences.
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Responding to Apologies
Learn to accept an apology in Italian with nessun problema, figurati, tranquillo and other natural replies, from formal to slang, with register notes and a short dialogue.
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Basic Consonant Sounds
Learn to identify and produce common Italian consonant sounds, with a focus on distinguishing similar pairs like p and b, t and d, and k and g.
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Asking How to Pronounce a Word
Ask how to pronounce an Italian word and repeat it back to confirm. Learn key phrases like 'Come si pronuncia?' and 'Così?' with clear pronunciation guides.
First Bites: Essential Food Basics
10 lessons- 11
Name Common Foods
Learn 10 common Italian food words and practice saying 'I eat ___' and 'I like ___' with correct articles and verb forms.
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Express Basic Tastes
Learn to describe the inherent taste of food in Italian with 'Questo è...' and 'Ha un sapore...', using the five basic taste words accurately.
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State Food Preferences
Learn the Italian verb piacere to express food preferences: mi piace, mi piacciono, non mi piace, and how to use them with common foods.
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Order at a Cafe
Learn to order a drink in Italian, request a size or option, and ask the price politely with a realistic bar exchange and pronunciation help.
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Ask for the Bill
Learn to end a meal in Italian: ask for il conto, request it politely, and ask whether you can pay by card, with informal and formal patterns.
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Identify Meal Times
Learn the four main Italian meal names and the typical times Italians eat them, with pronunciation and polite phrases for saying when you eat.
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Say What You Eat for Breakfast
Learn to say what you eat and drink for breakfast in Italian using the pattern 'A colazione, mangio...' and 'bevo...', with common breakfast foods and drinks.
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Ask Someone Their Favorite Food
Learn to ask others Qual è il tuo cibo preferito? and answer naturally with common Italian foods, the verb piacere, and possessives.
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Express Hunger and Thirst
Learn to express hunger and thirst in Italian with avere expressions, ask others, and use correct forms for each person.
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Name Common Drinks
Learn six common Italian drink words and the pattern 'bevo ___' (I drink ___), with pronunciation, gender, and polite ordering phrases.
Getting Around: Basic Transport
10 lessons- 21
Buying a Single Ticket
Learn to ask for and buy a single (one-way) local transport ticket in Italian, with polite phrases, prices, and a realistic ticket-office dialogue.
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Buying a Return Ticket
Learn to ask for a round-trip ticket in Italian, add return date and time, and handle a simple ticket-buying exchange at the station.
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Asking the Price of a Ticket
Learn to ask 'Quanto costa un biglietto per...?' in Italian, understand the answer, and check prices for trains, buses and museums without buying anything.
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Asking About Departure Time
Learn to ask what time the next bus or train leaves in Italian, understand schedule responses, and distinguish departure from arrival questions.
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Asking About Arrival Time
Learn to ask what time a bus or train arrives in Italian, use the verb arrivare, and talk about how long a journey takes.
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Finding the Platform
Learn to ask 'Da quale binario parte il treno per...?' and understand platform numbers at Italian train stations, with pronunciation and a realistic dialogue.
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Asking for the Next Stop
Learn to ask what the next stop is in Italian, understand stop names, and check whether you have arrived. Includes polite questions for staff and a realistic bus dialogue.
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Asking to Be Notified of Your Stop
Learn to say 'Can you tell me when to get off?' in Italian, understand the driver's confirmation, and use polite requests for assistance on buses, trams, and trains.
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Buying a Metro Ticket
Learn to ask for a metro ticket in Italian, understand zone and fare options, and handle a ticket-machine or ticket-window exchange at beginner level.
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Asking for a Taxi
Learn to request a taxi in Italian by phone or at a taxi stand, say where you are going, and understand the estimated arrival time.
Foundations of Social Interaction
10 lessons- 31
Greeting Friends Casually
Learn relaxed Italian greetings like Ciao, Ehi, and Come va? for friends and peers, and how they change with the time of day.
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Introducing Yourself Socially
Learn to say your name, where you're from, and one interest in Italian with friendly, casual phrases. Perfect for beginners making personal introductions.
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Asking Basic Personal Questions
Learn to ask someone's age, work, and where they are from in Italian. Get polite tu/Lei forms, open-ended follow-ups, and a natural dialogue to start conversations.
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Responding to 'How Are You?'
Learn to answer 'Come stai?' in Italian with varied, natural replies like 'Sto bene' and 'Tutto bene', and return the question in casual conversation.
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Saying Goodbye in Social Settings
Learn relaxed Italian farewells like Ci vediamo and Ci sentiamo, and practise leaving a gathering politely without sounding formal or abrupt.
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Expressing Thanks Casually
Learn informal Italian ways to say thanks, like 'Grazie mille!' and 'Ti ringrazio', for small favors among friends. Understand the friendly tone and contractions that differ from formal thanks.
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Apologizing to Friends
Learn brief, casual Italian apologies for minor issues like being late or small mistakes, and how to accept apologies naturally.
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Giving Compliments to Peers
Learn to give sincere, specific compliments in Italian: appearance, skills, and possessions. Master 'sei molto bella' and related patterns, and accept compliments naturally.
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Inviting a Friend to Hang Out
Learn to invite someone casually in Italian with ti va di uscire, propose coffee or a weekend plan, and understand when to use chiedere un appuntamento for a more formal date.
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Accepting and Declining Invitations
Learn to say yes warmly and no politely to informal invitations in Italian, with a short reason if needed.
First Encounters: Polite Basics
10 lessons- 41
Formal vs. Informal Greetings
Learn when to use buongiorno, buonasera, salve, ciao and piacere in Italian, with pronunciation, a workplace dialogue and practice choosing the right register.
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Introducing Yourself: Name and Basic Info
Learn to introduce yourself in Italian with formal and informal variations: state your name, where you are from, and respond politely when someone introduces themselves.
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Asking Someone's Name Politely
Learn to ask someone's name politely in Italian with come ti chiami and come si chiama. Understand formal vs informal address, and use these phrases to call a girl or anyone.
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Saying Please and Thank You
Learn to use per favore, grazie, and their formal variants correctly in everyday Italian, with responses to thanks and common mistakes to avoid.
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Apologizing for Simple Mistakes
Learn scusa, scusi, mi dispiace and non volevo to apologize in Italian for bumping into someone or arriving late, with formal and informal responses.
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Using 'Excuse Me' to Get Attention
Hear Scusi and Scusa in Italian and compare formal and informal address. Practise asking a question or asking to pass, with pronunciation and recorded examples.
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Polite and Casual Requests
Learn to ask for things in Italian using potrei avere, vorrei, and posso avere. Understand how these forms differ in politeness and when to use each.
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Responding to Thanks
Learn the natural Italian replies to grazie and prego, from formal prego to friendly figurati, with pronunciation, register tips, and a short dialogue.
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Saying Goodbye: Formal and Informal
Learn Italian farewell expressions for different contexts, from formal 'Arrivederci' to casual 'Ci vediamo'. Choose the right one based on relationship and setting.
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Small Talk About the Weather
Learn to start and keep a brief, polite conversation about the weather in Italian, with common phrases, responses, and cultural tips.
Building Simple Sentences
10 lessons- 51
Subject-Verb-Object Order
Learn to build simple Italian statements with subject, verb, and object, and see how they differ from questions.
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Using This, That, These, Those
Learn to use questo and quello to point out people and things near and far in Italian, with correct forms and pronunciation.
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Plural Nouns Basics
Learn when to use il or lo for masculine singular nouns, and li or la for plural and feminine forms. Master regular plural endings and avoid common article mistakes.
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There Is / There Are
Learn to use c'è and ci sono to state that something exists or is present in Italian, with singular and plural forms, questions, and negatives.
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Have and Has for Possession
Learn to use the Italian verb avere (to have) with different subjects: ho, hai, ha, abbiamo, avete, hanno. Build simple sentences about what people own or have.
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Question Words: Who, What, Where
Learn to form Italian information questions with chi, che cosa, and dove plus simple verbs, and see how they differ from yes/no questions.
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Short Answers: Yes, I Do
Learn to answer Italian yes/no questions with short replies using fare, essere, avere and modal verbs, instead of repeating the whole sentence.
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Adjective Word Order
Learn the usual order of Italian adjectives before a noun, from opinion and size to age and color, with clear examples and practice.
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Prepositions of Time: In, On, At
Learn how to say 'at 7 p.m.', 'on Monday', and 'in July' in Italian using the correct prepositions for times, days, and dates.
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Possessive 's and Of
Learn to express possession in Italian using 'di' phrases, equivalent to English 's and 'of'. Understand how to say 'Maria's bag' and 'the end of the film'.
Everyday Eating: Simple Requests and Choices
10 lessons- 61
Request a Specific Food Item
Learn to say 'I would like water' in Italian with vorrei and ask for takeaway with da portare via. Includes polite patterns, examples, and practice.
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Ask for More Food
Learn to ask for more of something or another portion in Italian using 'Ancora ___, per favore' and 'Posso avere un altro ___?', with polite restaurant and home-dinner examples.
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Decline Food Politely
Learn to refuse food politely in Italian using 'No, grazie' or 'Sono pieno/a', and understand when to use each in social situations.
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Ask About Ingredients
Learn to ask what's inside a dish and whether it contains a specific ingredient in Italian, with common food vocabulary and polite questions.
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Express Simple Dietary Needs
Learn the Italian pattern non mangio to state personal food restrictions for meat, dairy and nuts, and see how it differs from asking what is in a dish.
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Choose Between Two Options
Learn to choose between two foods in Italian using 'Prendo il/la ___' and 'Preferisco ___', with polite alternatives and regional notes.
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Ask for a Recommendation
Learn to ask for recommendations in Italian, focusing on seeking advice rather than ordering directly. Perfect for beginners.
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Describe a Simple Dish
Learn beginner Italian adjectives for describing food's overall qualities, with pronunciation, agreement rules, and a short café dialogue.
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Ask for Utensils
Learn to ask for cutlery and table items in Italian using Posso avere...? and common polite alternatives, with pronunciation and regional notes.
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Say Something Is Missing
Learn to tell staff that something is missing from your order in Italian using 'Non ho ricevuto...' and related phrases, focusing on correcting an error rather than asking for more.
Accommodation Basics
10 lessons- 71
Booking a Hotel Room
Learn beginner Italian for reserving a hotel room: say "Vorrei prenotare una camera per due notti," name room types, and give dates and guests politely.
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Asking About Room Availability
Learn to ask 'Do you have any rooms available?' in Italian and understand yes/no responses. This lesson focuses on polite inquiries at hotels or B&Bs, without booking.
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Asking for the Room Key
Learn to request your room key or key card in Italian, say 'Can I have the key to room 205?' and understand key card instructions at check-in.
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Asking About Check-Out Time
Learn to ask 'What time is check-out?' in Italian, understand check-out policies, and reply to staff questions at hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses.
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Asking for Extra Towels
Learn to ask for extra towels in Italian using 'Potrei avere due asciugamani in più?' and understand the response about delivery.
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Reporting a Problem in the Room
Learn to report a broken AC or missing hot water in Italian, say 'The air conditioning isn't working,' and ask when a repair will happen.
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Asking About Breakfast Included
Learn to ask if breakfast is included at an Italian hotel, understand times and options, and handle replies politely.
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Asking for a Wake-Up Call
Learn to request a hotel wake-up call in Italian: ask for a sveglia at a specific time, confirm it, and distinguish it from a phone alarm.
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Asking to Store Luggage
Learn beginner Italian phrases to ask if you can store your bags at a hotel or left-luggage office, and to understand when and where to pick them up.
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Extending Your Stay
Learn to ask to stay an extra night in Italian, check availability, and handle responses politely. Ideal for extending a hotel or guesthouse stay.
Everyday Social Conversations
10 lessons- 81
Talking About Hobbies
Learn to say what you're into in Italian, how often you do it, and ask friendly follow-up questions about hobbies like reading, sports, music, photography, and gaming.
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Sharing Weekend Plans
Learn to talk about your own upcoming weekend activities in Italian using the future tense, without inviting others.
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Discussing Favorite Music
Learn to express music preferences in Italian with mi piace, amo and essere un fan, then compare tastes with a friend in a natural conversation.
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Talking About Favorite Foods
Learn to say what you love, like, tolerate or avoid in Italian, and chat naturally about eating out using mi piace, adoro, non sopporto and more.
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Describing Your Family
Learn to say who is in your family in Italian, using avere and possessive adjectives like mio, mia, miei and mie.
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Asking About a Friend's Family
Learn to ask 'Do you have siblings?' and 'What do your parents do?' in Italian, using question forms to show interest in others' families.
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Talking About Pets
Learn to ask 'Posso accarezzarlo?' and talk about your pets in Italian. This beginner lesson covers pet vocabulary, polite requests, and a natural conversation.
- 88
Expressing Likes and Dislikes
Learn to say what you like, love, enjoy, dislike and hate in Italian using piacere, with reasons and correct singular and plural forms.
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Talking About Daily Routine
Learn to say what you do every day in Italian using the present simple and common time expressions like 'alle 7' and 'poi'.
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Discussing Weather as Small Talk
Learn to make small talk about the weather in Italian: comment on the day, agree, and extend the conversation naturally.
Everyday Politeness: Requests and Responses
10 lessons- 91
Asking for Help Politely
Learn beginner Italian phrases to ask strangers for directions and friends for favors, using polite forms like scusi, per favore, and potresti.
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Offering Help Appropriately
Learn to offer help in Italian with formal and informal phrases like Posso aiutarla? and Fammi sapere se ti serve qualcosa, plus polite ways to accept or respond when your offer is declined.
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Making Suggestions Politely
Learn beginner-friendly Italian phrases for suggesting plans politely, softening ideas, and responding to someone else's suggestion with warmth and flexibility.
- 94
Accepting and Declining Invitations
Learn beginner-level Italian phrases to accept or decline invitations politely, with formal and informal options and ways to soften a refusal.
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Extending Invitations
Learn to invite someone to an event or activity in Italian politely, using formal and informal phrases and handling tentative responses.
- 96
Giving Compliments
Learn to give sincere, culturally appropriate compliments in Italian about appearance, work, and possessions, with polite patterns and register tips.
- 97
Receiving Compliments
Learn beginner-friendly Italian replies to compliments, from simple grazie to modest deflections and polite returns, with formal and informal variations.
- 98
Apologizing for Being Late
Learn to apologize for lateness in Italian with formal and informal phrases, explanations, and remedies for social and professional contexts.
- 99
Expressing Gratitude Beyond 'Thank You'
Learn to express sincere thanks in Italian beyond basic grazie. Master phrases for appreciating someone's time and for being informed, with formal and informal options.
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Polite Disagreement
Learn beginner-level Italian phrases to disagree gently in conversation, including 'Capisco il tuo punto, ma...' and 'Non sono sicuro di essere d'accordo,' while keeping the tone friendly and respectful.
Everyday Interactions
10 lessons- 101
Asking About Someone's Day
Learn to ask "Com'è andata la giornata?" and answer with short, natural details like "Impegnativa, ma buona" in everyday Italian conversation.
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Showing You Are Listening
Learn short Italian backchannel phrases like 'Capisco', 'Davvero?', and 'Eh già' to show you're paying attention in conversation. Beginner level.
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Telling Time and Schedules
Learn to say clock times and schedule events with a, da and fino a, and finally understand when to use ora versus adesso in everyday Italian.
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Expressing Preference: Would Rather
Learn to express preferences between options using 'preferire' and its conditional form 'preferirei', equivalent to English 'prefer' and 'would rather'.
- 105
Asking Permission: May I?
Learn to ask 'May I' and 'Can I' in Italian with posso and potrei, including polite permission requests like 'Posso aprire la finestra?'
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Accepting and Declining Help
Learn to respond politely when someone offers you help in Italian. Accept with 'Molto gentile, grazie' or decline with 'Sto bene, grazie'.
- 107
Understanding Directions
Learn to understand simple spoken Italian directions using a sinistra, a destra, and sempre dritto, so you can follow what someone tells you on the street.
- 108
Describing Temperature
Learn Italian temperature expressions like 'Fa freddo' and 'Ci sono 30 gradi' to say exactly how hot, cold, warm, or cool it is.
- 109
Asking About Feelings
Learn to ask how someone is feeling in Italian with stai bene, tutto ok, and more. Understand when to use stare vs essere for states, location, and emotions.
- 110
Making Excuses to Leave
Learn beginner-friendly Italian phrases to politely end a conversation or leave a gathering, using clear reasons like work, tiredness, or an early appointment.
Shopping and Storing: Basic Groceries
10 lessons- 111
Name Common Groceries
Learn Italian shopping-list words for milk, eggs, bread, fruit, and vegetables, and use the pattern 'Devo comprare ___' to say what you need to buy.
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Ask Where an Item Is in the Store
Learn to ask where an item is located in an Italian grocery store using Dove posso trovare...?, Dove si trova...?, and polite follow-up questions.
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Ask for a Quantity
Learn to ask for specific quantities in Italian using di plus a container or unit, such as un chilo di mele or mezzo litro d'acqua.
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Understand the Price
Learn to ask the price of a single item in Italian using 'Quanto costa?' and 'Quanto viene?', and understand common responses like 'Costa dieci euro' or 'Sono cinque euro'.
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Pay at the Market
Learn beginner Italian phrases to ask prices, pay in cash or by card, and check your change at a market stall, with polite forms and regional notes.
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Ask for a Sample
Learn to ask "Can I try ___?" at an Italian market using posso assaggiare, with polite forms, quantities, and market dialogue.
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Compare Two Items
Learn to compare items while shopping in Italian: say 'this one is cheaper, bigger, fresher' using questo/quello and comparative adjectives.
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Ask About Freshness
Learn to ask about freshness and picking dates in Italian using è fresco, appena raccolto, quando è stato raccolto and related questions for markets and shops.
- 119
Request a Bag
Learn to ask for a bag or box at Italian shops using 'Posso avere un sacchetto?' and related packaging phrases, with polite alternatives and regional notes.
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Say You Are Just Looking
Learn how to reply 'I'm just looking, thanks' in Italian when a shop assistant asks 'Can I help you?', with polite phrases, pronunciation and a short shopping dialogue.
Navigating the City
10 lessons- 121
Asking for Directions
Learn to ask for the station in Italian, understand left, right, and straight, and ask for repetition with clear pronunciation and regional notes.
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Asking If It Is Far
Learn to ask 'È lontano da qui?' in Italian, understand time estimates like 'a piedi' and 'in macchina', and ask how long it takes to get somewhere.
- 123
Asking for Landmarks
Learn to ask 'Qual è un buon punto di riferimento vicino alla stazione?' and understand the answer, so you can orient yourself in an Italian city.
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Asking Which Bus to Take
Learn to ask 'Quale autobus va alla spiaggia?' in Italian, name destinations, and understand bus numbers and route answers at beginner level.
- 125
Asking About Walking Distance
Learn to ask 'Can I walk there?' in Italian, understand answers about walking time, and combine this with distance questions for getting around town.
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Asking for a Map
Learn to request a city map in Italian, ask for a specific type, and understand simple directions for using it.
- 127
Asking How to Get to the Airport
Learn to ask 'What's the best way to the airport?' in Italian and understand options like train, bus, and taxi.
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Asking for the Nearest Metro Station
Learn to ask 'Dov'è la stazione della metropolitana più vicina?' in Italian and understand simple walking directions to reach it.
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Asking If There Is a Shuttle
Learn to ask if there's a shuttle to your hotel, understand schedules, and get key information in Italian. Perfect for travelers.
- 130
Asking for a Taxi Stand
Learn to ask 'Dove posso trovare un taxi?' in Italian, understand the answer, and find a taxi stand politely in any Italian city.
Building Social Connections
10 lessons- 131
Making Plans with Friends
Learn to invite someone in Italian, propose a time, accept or politely decline, and finalize plans with clear, polite phrases and a model dialogue.
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Suggesting Activities
Learn beginner Italian ways to propose ideas with 'Che ne dici di...' and 'Potremmo...', plus the friendly invitation 'Andiamo a...'.
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Agreeing on Arrangements
Learn to agree to proposed plans in Italian using 'Per me va bene' and 'Mi sta bene', and understand how this differs from accepting an invitation.
- 134
Politely Declining Plans
Learn polite Italian phrases to decline invitations when making plans, offer alternatives, and keep relationships friendly. Beginner level.
- 135
Rescheduling a Meetup
Learn to apologize and reschedule in Italian with phrases like 'Possiamo spostare a domenica?' and 'Mi è sorto un impegno,' including polite tu/Lei forms.
- 136
Asking for a Favor
Learn polite Italian phrases to ask for favors and borrow notes, with pronunciation and cultural tips for beginner learners.
- 137
Offering Help to a Friend
Learn beginner-friendly Italian phrases to offer help and respond to offers, with pronunciation, dialogue, and cultural tips.
- 138
Sharing Good News
Learn to announce positive personal news in Italian, like getting a job or moving, and respond with excitement using natural phrases and the passato prossimo.
- 139
Responding to Good News
Learn to respond with enthusiasm to someone's good news in Italian and ask follow-up questions to show you care.
- 140
Showing Sympathy
Learn Italian phrases to comfort someone after bad news, express sympathy, and offer help, with pronunciation and usage tips for beginners.
Social Niceties: Dining and Visiting
10 lessons- 141
Basic Table Manners Phrases
Learn polite Italian table phrases: Buon appetito, asking someone to pass the salt, and simple compliments or requests during a meal.
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Being a Guest: Complimenting the Host
Learn beginner Italian phrases to compliment your host's food and hospitality, including "È delizioso," "Grazie dell'ospitalità" and "Grazie per avermi invitato," with pronunciation and usage notes.
- 143
Hosting Guests: Welcoming and Offering
Learn beginner Italian phrases to welcome guests into your home and politely offer them something to eat or drink, with pronunciation and usage notes.
- 144
Toasting and Celebrations
"Auguri" is used for celebrations like birthdays and holidays, not as a toast. Learn to say "Cin cin!" or "Alla salute!" and respond naturally at parties and dinners.
- 145
Excusing Yourself from the Table
Learn beginner-level Italian phrases to excuse yourself during a meal or thank your host at the end, with pronunciation, register and a short dialogue.
- 146
Complimenting Someone's Home
Learn beginner-friendly Italian phrases to compliment a host's home warmly and politely, including 'La tua casa è molto bella' and softer alternatives.
- 147
Bringing a Gift: Phrases for Giving
Learn beginner-friendly Italian phrases for handing a gift to a host, including 'Questo è per te' and 'Spero che ti piaccia', with pronunciation and polite usage tips.
- 148
Receiving a Gift Politely
Learn beginner Italian phrases for accepting a gift with warmth and good manners, including how to say 'you shouldn't have' and 'thank you so much.'
- 149
Saying Goodbye After a Visit
Learn to say goodbye warmly in Italian after visiting someone's home, and wish others a pleasant stay or a great time with phrases like buon soggiorno, buon divertimento, and divertiti.
- 150
Small Talk at Parties
Learn beginner Italian phrases to open light conversation about weather, food, and interests, keep it going, and exit politely at parties and other social events.
The merceria and the tailor
2 lessons- 501
Buying a Zipper: Length and Open-Ended Type
Learn to ask for a zipper in Italian by length and type (separabile or non separabile), and describe the garment you are repairing.
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Requesting Elastic by Width and Use
Learn beginner Italian to ask for elastico in a merceria, specify width in centimetres, say how many metres you need, and answer staff questions about use and colour.
The copy shop before a deadline
2 lessons- 511
Printing Thesis Spine Lettering at a Copy Shop
Learn formal Italian phrases to request spine lettering (scritta sul dorso) for your thesis at a copisteria, specifying font, size, and color.
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Requesting Spiral Binding That Opens Flat
Learn beginner Italian to request rilegatura a spirale that lets a document open flat, ask if it stays open, and understand staff advice on materials.
At the fresh-pasta counter
2 lessons- 521
Choosing Filled Pasta for Broth or Sauce
Learn to ask which pasta ripiena (tortellini, cappelletti, ravioli) is best in brodo or al sugo, and how to check if it works with ragù.
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Buying the Right Portion for Tonight
Learn to ask how much fresh pasta you need for a specific number of people and to order by weight at an Italian pastificio, using practical beginner phrases.
Market produce for a home recipe
2 lessons- 531
Choosing Tomatoes for Sauce or Salad
Learn beginner Italian phrases to ask which tomatoes are best for sauce or salad, understand terms like san Marzano and ciliegino, and shop confidently at an Italian market.
- 532
Buying Zucchini with Flowers Attached
Learn beginner Italian to ask for zucchine con il fiore, check freshness, and ask whether the flowers can be fried for a home recipe.
A parcel at the neighborhood counter
2 lessons- 541
Understanding PIN vs. Shipping Reference at the Post Office
Learn to distinguish codice PIN and codice di spedizione in Italian when collecting a parcel, and ask staff clear questions at the post office or Punto Poste.
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Dealing with an Unreadable QR Code for a Parcel
Learn to explain that a parcel QR code is unreadable in Italian and politely ask for another way to collect your parcel.
Traveling to a small local event
2 lessons- 551
Taking the Shuttle to a Village Festival
Learn to ask where the shuttle to a village festival leaves from, when the last return bus is, and whether you need to book a seat.
- 552
Catching the Last Bus After a Concert
Ask staff and fellow concertgoers in Italian about the last bus, whether it stops near the venue, and what to do if you miss it.
Joining an amateur choir
2 lessons- 561
Following a Repeat Sign in a Choir Score
Learn polite Italian questions for asking a conductor or fellow singer how to follow a repeat sign, with rehearsal-ready phrases about the score and page.
- 562
Finding Your Starting Note in Choir
Learn casual Italian phrases to ask fellow singers for your starting note and understand answers given as solfège syllables or note names.
A neighborhood hobby afternoon
2 lessons- 571
Watching Before Joining a Board Game
Learn friendly, tentative Italian for asking to observe a board game before joining, checking whose turn it is, and signalling that you are ready to play in a local club.
- 572
Finding Spare Pieces for a Board Game
Learn casual Italian to ask friends or staff for missing pieces, a spare die, or a complete box when a board game is incomplete.
The artisan workshop visit
2 lessons- 581
Glazing a Tiny Test Tile
Learn beginner Italian to ask an artisan about glazing a small test tile, describe the color, and note the result with smalto, piastrina, prova, colore.
- 582
Describing an Uneven Rim on Pottery
Learn to say 'bordo irregolare', ask to 'lisciare' or 'rifinire' on the 'tornio', and discuss fixes politely with workshop staff.
Secondhand objects with a story
2 lessons- 591
Checking an Incomplete Moka Gasket Set
Learn to ask in Italian whether a used moka pot comes with a complete gasket set, and how to talk about wear with sellers at markets.
- 592
Checking a Sticking Drawer on Secondhand Furniture
Learn polite Italian phrases to ask if a drawer sticks and how to test it carefully at antique markets, with beginner-friendly patterns and a practical dialogue.