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1 Basic Greetings & Introductions 204 words

Every conversation begins somewhere. This section gives you the social foundation to meet people, exchange pleasantries, and navigate your first interactions in Italian with confidence.

Greetings & Polite Expressions

The core of every conversation — 20 essential phrases to greet people at any time of day, say goodbye, and show basic politeness. You will use these from your very first day.

Ciao! Hello!
Grazie. Thank you
Per favore. Please
Come stai? How are you?
Sto bene. I'm fine

Basic Questions

What, where, when, why, and how — 24 question words that unlock any conversation. These short phrases carry enormous power when you don't yet have full vocabulary.

Cosa e' questo? What is this?
Dov'è? Where is it?
Quando è? When is it?

Yes & No Responses

Agreement and disagreement go far beyond yes and no. Learn natural ways to confirm, decline, express uncertainty, and say yes please or no thank you in different contexts.

Sì. Yes
No. No
Forse. Maybe
Sì, grazie. Yes, please
No grazie. No, thank you

Communication & Social

The vocabulary of social life: making plans, sending invitations, catching up with friends, and the phrases that keep relationships going.

Invito Invitation
Recupera Catch up
Piano Plan
Facciamo presto a chiacchiere. Let's catch up soon
Ti manderò l'invito. I'll send you the invitation

Meeting New People

First impressions — how to introduce yourself, ask someone's name, and break the ice in any social situation. The phrases every confident speaker knows.

Amico Friend
Stretta di mano Handshake
Conversazione Conversation
È un piacere. It's a pleasure
Cosa ti porta qui? What brings you here?
2 Numbers & Time 184 words

Numbers and time are woven into every conversation. Whether you are telling the time, handling money, or making plans, this section builds the numerical and temporal vocabulary you will use every single day.

Numbers 0-20

The counting foundation. Master zero through twenty — essential for prices, phone numbers, floor numbers, ages, and quantities of all kinds.

Zero Zero
Uno One
Due Two
Quanti? How many?
Ce n'è solo uno? Is there just one?

Large Numbers

Go beyond twenty: learn hundreds and thousands for shopping, discussing prices, and any serious numerical conversation.

Venti Twenty
Trenta Thirty
Quaranta Forty
Quanto costa? How much is it?
Sono venti dollari? Is it twenty dollars?

Time & Clock

Tell and ask for the time, talk about schedules and appointments. A must-know skill for navigating daily life and making plans.

Ore Time
Ora Hour
Minuto Minute
Che ora è? What time is it?
Sono le 3? Is it 3 o'clock?

Time Expressions

Today, yesterday, tomorrow, next week — the temporal expressions that anchor everything you say and help you talk about past, present, and future.

Anno Year
Mese Month
Settimana Week
Oggi sono impegnata. I'm busy today
Cosa fai domani? What are you doing tomorrow?

Days and Seasons

Days of the week, months of the year, and all four seasons — the vocabulary for planning, scheduling, and small talk about the calendar.

Lunedì Monday
Martedì Tuesday
Mercoledì Wednesday
Lavoro il lunedì. I work on Monday
Cosa fai sabato? What are you doing on Saturday?
3 Food & Restaurants 328 words

Food is culture. This is the largest vocabulary pack in the course — from the ingredients in your shopping basket to ordering confidently at a restaurant. Whether you are cooking, shopping, or dining out, this section has you covered.

Food & Drinks

96 words spanning every corner of the table: meats, vegetables, fruits, grains, beverages, and condiments. Build the vocabulary to shop at markets, cook recipes, and talk about food like a local.

Riso Rice
Pane Bread
Carne Meat
Cosa vuoi mangiare? What do you want to eat?
Ho fame. I'm hungry

Restaurants & Ordering

From choosing a table to settling the bill — how to read a menu, call the waiter, place your order, ask for recommendations, and handle any situation in a restaurant.

Ristorante Restaurant
Caffè Cafe
Menù Menu
Menù, per favore. Menu please
Cosa è consigliato? What's recommended?

Clothing & Appearance

Shopping for clothes, describing what someone is wearing, and talking about style and appearance. Essential vocabulary for boutiques, markets, and everyday conversation.

Abbigliamento Clothes
Maglietta T-shirt
Pantaloni Pants
Cosa dovrei indossare? What should I wear?
È carino. That's pretty
4 Travel & Tourism 172 words

Italian opens doors to new countries and cultures. This section prepares you for airports, hotels, and getting around — from booking a room to asking for directions on the street.

Travel & Tourism

Airports, passports, visas, sightseeing — the essential vocabulary for confident traveling. Learn to describe your destination, your plans, and your experiences abroad.

Viaggi Travel
Turismo Tourism
Turista Tourist
Sto viaggiando. I'm traveling
Sono in vacanza. I'm on vacation

Hotels & Accommodation

Everything from making a reservation to requesting services at the front desk — the phrases you need for a smooth and comfortable stay.

Hotel Hotel
Riserva Reservation
Stanza Room
Ho una prenotazione. I have a reservation
Per favore, mostra il passaporto. Please show your passport

Directions & Locations

Ask for directions, understand the answers, and describe where things are. Essential for navigating any unfamiliar city without getting lost.

Regia Direction
Posizione Location
Mappa Map
Dov'è...? Where is...?
Come ci arrivo? How do I get there?

Transportation

Buses, trains, taxis, and metro systems — how to buy tickets, ask about routes, and get from A to B wherever you travel.

Trasporti Transport
Auto Car
Autobus Bus
Vorrei un biglietto per il centro. I'd like a ticket to downtown
Hai un biglietto? Do you have a ticket?
5 Daily Life & Shopping 156 words

The language of everyday life: markets, banks, neighborhoods, and the home. This section covers the practical vocabulary you need to live, shop, and get things done — the words that come up every single day.

Shopping & Money

Prices, payments, and bargaining — from asking how much something costs to handling currency and making purchases. Vocabulary for shops, markets, and any financial transaction.

Soldi Money
Prezzo Price
Economico Cheap
Quanto costa? How much is it?
È troppo costoso. It's too expensive

Places in City

Bank, pharmacy, police station, hospital, school — the essential city locations for getting things done when you are in an unfamiliar place.

Città City
Paese Town
Villaggio Village
Dov'è la banca? Where's the bank?
Dov'è l'ufficio postale? Where's the post office?

Home & Living

Rooms, furniture, appliances, and neighborhoods — the vocabulary of domestic life and describing where you live to anyone who asks.

Casa Home
Casa House
Appartamento Apartment
Vivi qui? Do you live here?
Abito qui vicino. I live nearby
6 Family & Relationships 160 words

Family is one of the first things people ask about when getting to know you. This section gives you the vocabulary to talk about the people closest to you and to express how you genuinely feel.

Family

Parents, siblings, grandparents, cousins, in-laws — the complete family vocabulary. Being able to talk about family connections is essential in almost any conversation.

Famiglia Family
Genitori Parents
Padre Father
Hai famiglia qui? Do you have family here?
Quanti sono nella tua famiglia? How many in your family?

Relationships & Friends

The language of friendship and social connections — from close friends to acquaintances. How to describe the people in your life and the nature of your relationships.

Amico Friend
Migliore amico Best friend
Fidanzato Boyfriend
Sei mio amico? Are you my friend?
Sei il mio migliore amico. You're my best friend

Emotions & Feelings

Happy, sad, angry, nervous, excited, proud — 36 emotional states. Expressing how you feel is one of the most powerful and connecting things you can do in any language.

Felice Happy
Triste Sad
Arrabbiato Angry
Come ti senti? How do you feel?
Sono felice. I'm happy
7 Health & Body 140 words

Whether you are at the doctor's office or simply describing how you feel, knowing the right health vocabulary can make a real difference. This section covers body parts, symptoms, and medical situations — from everyday wellness to emergencies.

Body Parts

Head to toe — 24 essential body part words for medical visits, describing pain or injury, and everyday conversation about health and physical wellbeing.

Testa Head
Capelli Hair
Volto Face
Mi fa male la testa. My head hurts
Mi sono tagliato i capelli. I cut my hair

Health & Medicine

Doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, prescriptions — the vocabulary you need when health is the priority. Learn to describe symptoms and understand what medical professionals are telling you.

Salute Health
Dottore Doctor
Ospedale Hospital
Come va la tua salute? How's your health?
Dov'è l'ospedale? Where's the hospital?

Wellness & Activities

Exercise routines, sleep habits, and healthy living — vocabulary for talking about your lifestyle, fitness habits, and personal wellbeing.

Esercizio Exercise
Dormi Sleep
Riposo Rest
Fai esercizio? Do you exercise?
Hai dormito bene? Did you sleep well?

Health & Emergencies

Emergency phrases and urgent vocabulary. Knowing how to call for help or describe a medical emergency in Italian could make a real difference in a critical situation.

Clinica Clinic
Scheda di appuntamento Appointment card
Pronto soccorso Emergency room
Devo vedere un dottore. I need to see a doctor
Dov'è la clinica più vicina? Where is the nearest clinic?
8 Education & Work 120 words

From the classroom to the office — this section builds the vocabulary you need in professional and educational environments. Whether you are studying abroad, working with native speakers, or simply curious about the language of work and learning.

School & Education

Classrooms, subjects, exams, grades, and university life — vocabulary for students, teachers, and anyone talking about education and learning.

Scuola School
Università University
Studente Student
Dov'è la tua scuola? Where's your school?
Vai all'università? Do you go to university?

Work & Career

Jobs, workplaces, professional roles, and career vocabulary — for networking, job interviews, and everyday professional conversation.

Opera Work
Lavoro Job
Carriera Career
Dove lavori? Where do you work?
Che lavoro fai? What's your job?

Technology & Devices

Computers, smartphones, apps, and digital devices — the modern vocabulary that appears in every industry, every workplace, and daily life for people of all ages.

Computer Computer
Laptop Laptop
Telefono Phone
Hai un computer? Do you have a computer?
Ho bisogno del mio portatile. I need my laptop
9 Hobbies & Interests 124 words

What do you do for fun? Hobbies and interests are among the first things that come up when meeting someone new. This section gives you the vocabulary to share your passions, talk about sports, and connect with native speakers over shared interests.

Hobbies & Interests

Reading, cooking, drawing, gaming, traveling — vocabulary for describing what you love to do in your free time. One of the most personal and engaging conversation topics in any language.

Hobby Hobby
Interesse Interest
Musica Music
Quali sono i tuoi hobby? What are your hobbies?
Cosa ti piace? What do you like?

Sports & Exercise

Football, basketball, tennis, running, gym — sports vocabulary for fans, players, and anyone who enjoys following or participating in an active lifestyle.

Sport Sports
Football Football
Sciare Skiing
Fai sport? Do you play sports?
Ti piacciono gli sport? Do you like sports?

Pets & Animals

Dogs, cats, birds, and common animals — essential vocabulary for pet owners and animal lovers, and a surprisingly frequent topic in casual, everyday conversation.

Animale domestico Pet
Animale Animal
Cane Dog
Hai un animale domestico? Do you have a pet?
Hai un cane? Do you have a dog?

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