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Asking Simple Questions in Italian

You usually ask a question to start a conversation. Of course, you don't necessarily have to ask the well-known: "Nice weather today, isn't it?" You have lots of other possibilities for framing a question [more…]

Setting Up Simple Sentences in Italian

Becoming a fluent speaker of a foreign language takes a lot of work. Simply communicating or making yourself understood in a foreign language is much easier. Even if you know only a few words, you can [more…]

Picking Up Italian Quickly

You'll find many ways that you can pick up Italian from everyday situations. Here are a few tips: [more…]

Expressing Your Love for Espresso in Italian

You may have to order an espresso at your favorite coffee emporium in the United States to get the rich, dark brew you crave, but in Italy, you get the same drink by asking for [more…]

Discussing Your Job in Italian

Business contacts with people in other countries continues to increase in importance. Because modern technology supports the quick exchange of information over vast distances, you may have to talk to foreign [more…]

Getting Help in Italian for Emergencies

If you have an emergency while traveling in Italy, you'll be glad to know these basic phrases. Be prepared for emergencies by committing these Italian phrases to memory: [more…]

Getting Started with Italian Numbers

Be sure to know your numbers in Italian. When in Italian-speaking areas, you'll be dealing with numbers for transportation, while shopping, and when dining. Use this chart to get a good start with learning [more…]

Italian Greetings

Knowing Italian greetings can make a good impression whether you're speaking Italian for business or while traveling. Offer polite greetings to friends and associates or as a way to break the ice when [more…]

Italian Courtesy Phrases

A general rule for Italians is to be respectful and courteous to everyone. Use these courtesy phrases when speaking in Italian so you’re equally polite and can communicate easily: [more…]

Basic Question Words in Italian

To communicate in Italian and to travel with ease, there are practical questions in Italian (or any language for that matter) that you'll use daily and have to know: [more…]

Days of the Week in Italian

In Italian, the days of the week aren't capitalized. Eyeball this table of the days of the week in Italian (along with pronunciations and abbreviations) to ensure you get your days straight while in Italy [more…]

Italian For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Planning a trip to Italy? Learn some basic Italian to make it more fulfilling. Get to know Italian greetings, question words, numbers, and the days of the week. Also, be sure to know how to ask for help [more…]

How to Ask Questions in Italian

How do you ask basic questions in Italian? Well, Italian interrogative words mean the same as they do for English: who, what, when, where, why, and how. By knowing basic Italian interrogatives, you'll [more…]

Common Conversational Words and Phrases in Italian

By mastering the basics of conversation in Italian, you put yourself and the person you're talking to at ease. Everyone should learn essential Italian conversational words and phrases before traveling [more…]

Italian Greetings and Good-Byes

When traveling in Italy, you'll find that the words and phrases you use most frequently will be the common Italian greetings. The words and phrases will quickly become second nature as you use them day [more…]

Italian Travel-Related Words and Phrases

Traveling in Italy can be confusing if you can't read the signs or understand the instructions you're given. Learning a few useful travel-related words and phrases in Italian before you begin traveling [more…]

How to Ask for and Understand Directions in Italian

Exploring Italy can be quite an adventure, but if you want to be sure to see everything on your list, you need to know how to ask for directions in Italian and understand the directions you are given. [more…]

How to Ask For Help in Italian

Know how to ask for help in Italian before you have an actual emergency. By learning a few simple Italian words and phrases for emergencies, you can save valuable time in a crisis. [more…]

How to Make Introductions in Italian

Learning the proper way to make introductions in Italian can help you get off to the right start. The Italian language tends to be a bit more formal than American English. Consequently, introductions in [more…]

Money and Banking Phrases in Italian

Traveling is expensive, so it's crucial to have a good understanding of Italian phrases for money and banking. While in Italy or other Italian-language areas, the best way to ensure that you get the most [more…]

Italian Vocabulary for Shopping

Develop an Italian shopping vocabulary to gain a new cultural experience when traveling. Whether you're shopping for clothes, food, or souvenirs, you can use the following Italian phrases to help you find [more…]

How to Make Small Talk in Italian

Making small talk in Italian is just the same as in English. Touch on familiar topics like jobs, sports, children — just say it in Italian! Small talk describes the brief conversations that you have with [more…]

How to Order Food in Italian

Whether you're on a short visit to an Italian-speaking country or planning to live there, knowing how to order food in Italian is essential. Eating out can be a lot of fun, especially if you know some [more…]

How to Say Dates and Times in Italian

When making plans, appointments, and travel arrangements in Italian-speaking countries, you need to be able to state dates and other calendar terms in Italian. Understanding the days of the week, the months [more…]

How to Count in Italian

Learning numbers and counting in Italian isn't complicated. In fact, the Italians follow many of the same patterns that we do in English. There are a few differences, but it's when it comes to numbers [more…]

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