Italian course
Learn Italian by speaking
Short real-life conversations with native audio. You listen, say it out loud, and Lexemica tells you how it sounds.
- scenarios
- 84
- words
- 484
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The path, scenario by scenario
Each scenario is a conversation from a real situation. You start with what’s most useful and work your way up.
Beginner 64
Greet a neighborSay hello to your neighbor, ask how they are, and say goodbye. Introduce yourselfGive your name, where you're from, and say nice to meet you. Order a coffeeOrder at the counter and say how you want your drink. Pay at the cafePay with your card and say goodbye politely. Say where you liveTell someone which city or country you call home. Ask for the restroomAsk a staff member where to find the restroom. Ask for a priceCheck the price of an item with the shopkeeper. Buy bottled waterChoose a bottle of water and pay at the kiosk. Say you do not understandPolitely explain that you do not understand what someone said. Ask someone to repeatAsk the speaker to slow down or say that again. Order lunchOrder a sandwich and pick a side dish. Ask for the billGet the waiter's attention and ask to pay. Ask for the timeAsk someone on the street what time it is. Ask when a store closesAsk a shop assistant what time they close today. Ask where the station isAsk a local for directions to the nearest train station. Follow basic directionsListen to directions to go straight and turn left. Buy a train ticketAsk for a ticket to another city at the station counter. Find your train platformAsk station staff which platform your train leaves from. Greet a colleagueSay good morning to your coworker and ask how they are. Talk about your jobTell someone what you do for a living. Introduce a friendIntroduce your companion to someone you just met. Apologize in a crowdSay excuse me and apologize after bumping into someone. Buy fresh fruitPick out some apples at a market stall and buy them. Ask for a different sizeAsk the store clerk for a shirt in a larger size. Decline a receiptTell the cashier you don't need a paper receipt. Ask for the Wi-Fi passwordAsk the cafe staff for the network password to get online. Say you are hungryTell your friend you want to eat something soon. Suggest getting foodInvite a friend to grab lunch at a nearby spot. Book a table in personWalk inside and ask for a table for two. Order a beerAsk the bartender for a cold beer. Say you feel sickTell someone you are not feeling well today. Buy painkillersAsk the pharmacist for medicine to treat your headache. Ask for a doctorAsk someone where to find the nearest clinic. Check in at a hotelGive your name at the front desk to claim your room. Ask for your room keyRequest your hotel key from the front desk staff. Report a broken showerTell the front desk that your shower is not working. Ask about the weatherAsk someone if it will rain today. Describe the weatherMention that it is cold and windy outside. Hail a taxiFlag down a cab and ask if they are free. Give the taxi addressTell the driver the name of your street or hotel. Pay the taxi driverPay your fare and tell the driver to keep the change. Talk about your familyTell a friend how many brothers and sisters you have. Ask if someone has childrenPolitely ask an acquaintance if they have kids. Talk about your hobbiesTell someone about a simple hobby like reading or walking. Ask about weekend plansAsk a colleague about their plans for Saturday. Accept an invitationAgree to join someone for coffee or a movie. Rent a bikeAsk the clerk how much a day's rental costs. Buy a museum ticketAsk for an adult ticket at the museum counter. Ask someone for a photoAsk a stranger to take a picture with your camera. Ask where to sitAsk a passenger if the seat next to them is free. Complain about noiseAsk your neighbor to turn down their loud music. Find the supermarketAsk a local where to find the nearest grocery store. Ask for a bagAsk the supermarket cashier for a paper or plastic bag. Say you are lostTell a police officer or local that you are lost. Ask to use a phoneAsk a stranger to borrow their phone for a quick call. Order a pizzaCall a local restaurant and order pizza for takeout. Ask about ingredientsAsk your waiter if a dish contains meat. Cancel an appointmentExplain that you cannot make your scheduled meeting. Reschedule a meetingPropose a different day for your work meeting. Wish someone a good weekendSay goodbye to your coworker as you head into the weekend. Ask how someone sleptSay good morning to your host and ask about their night. Offer a drinkAsk your guest if they would like tea or coffee. Accept a drinkAccept a cup of tea politely and ask for sugar. Thank your hostThank your host for dinner as you say goodbye.
Elementary 20
Catch up with a friendAsk how your friend has been and share your latest news. Describe your typical weekendTell someone how you usually spend your days off. Invite a friend for coffeeInvite a friend out and suggest a place to meet. Decline an invitation politelySay no gracefully and give a brief reason. Arrange a time to meetCoordinate your schedules and pick a day to get together. Change plans due to weatherSuggest an indoor activity when rain ruins your outdoor plans. Describe a friend's appearanceDescribe how your friend looks so someone can spot them. Share family updatesTell a friend what your siblings and parents are doing. Ask for a different sizeAsk the shop assistant for a larger or smaller size. Return a faulty itemExplain that your item is broken and ask for a refund. Ask for a different colorAsk a store clerk if an item comes in another color. Describe cold symptomsExplain your cough and sore throat to get the right medicine. Book a hair appointmentCall a salon to schedule a time for your haircut. Send a packageAsk the clerk how much it costs to mail your package. Drop off shoes for repairExplain what needs fixing and ask when they will be ready. Ask about ingredientsAsk your waiter if a dish contains meat or dairy. Report a problem with foodTell the waiter your soup is cold and ask to reheat it. Buy movie ticketsChoose your seats and buy two tickets for a movie. Check into a hotelGive your name at reception to get your reserved room. Ask for extra towelsCall the front desk and request extra towels for your room.
Course vocabulary
All 484 words in the course, in the order they appear in the path.
- buongiornogood morning
- comehow
- staare you
- benefine
- graziethanks
- eand
- Leiyou
- tuttoall
- buonagood
- giornataday
- arrivedercigoodbye
- difrom
- dov'èwhere is
- nonnot
- sonoI am
- quihere
- una
- turistatourist
- piacerepleasure
- conoscerlameet you
- miomy
- desideracan I help you
- caffècoffee
- perfor
- favorefavor
- normaleregular
- oor
- macchiatomacchiato
- eccohere is
- ato
- quantohow much
- costacosts
- euroeuro
- possocan I
- pagarepay
- conwith
- lathe
- cartacard
- sìyes
- dovewhere
- vivelive
- vivolive
- RomaRome
- ioI
- MilanoMilan
- chehow
- bellowonderful
- ScusiExcuse me
- ilthe
- bagnobathroom
- èit is
- inat
- fondothe end
- destrathe right
- pregoyou're welcome
- questothis
- cinquefive
- moltovery
- certoof course
- contanticash
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- unaa
- bottigliabottle
- d'acquaof water
- naturalestill
- frizzantesparkling
- aiutohelp
- capiscoI understand
- parlaspeak
- italianoItalian
- parloI speak
- vagoes
- nessunno
- problemaproblem
- gentilekind
- piazzasquare
- semprestraight
- drittoahead
- puòcould you
- ripetererepeat
- parlarespeak
- piùmore
- pianoslowly
- paninosandwich
- contornoside dish
- un'insalataa salad
- Perfetto!Perfect!
- seisix
- contocheck
- arrivoI'm coming
- subitoright away
- totaletotal
- dieciten
- millevery much
- oretime
- momentomoment
- lethe
- mezzahalf
- anchetoo
- oratime
- chiudedo you close
- oggitoday
- alleat
- ottoeight
- stazionestation
- sinistraleft
- vicinanearby
- minutiminutes
- piedifoot
- vadago
- poithen
- giriturn
- esattoexactly
- hoI have
- capitounderstood
- bigliettoticket
- soloonly
- andataone-way
- ventitwenty
- dafrom
- binarioplatform
- parteleaves
- trenotrain
- dalfrom the
- quattrofour
- ciaohi
- tuyou
- buongood
- lavorowork
- teyou
- fado you do
- computercomputer
- ufficiooffice
- negoziostore
- vicinonear
- interessanteinteresting
- presentoI introduce
- amicofriend
- sieteare you
- vacanzavacation
- siamowe are
- benvenutiwelcome
- mito me
- dispiacesorry
- tantoso much
- siyourself
- preoccupiworry
- vorreiI would like
- questethese
- meleapples
- quantehow many
- trethree
- questathis
- camiciashirt
- piccolasmall
- hado you have
- tagliasize
- grandelarge
- abbiamowe have
- vuolewould you like
- lothe
- scontrinoreceipt
- nono
- serveis needed
- avetedo you have
- WiWi
- FiFi
- qualwhat
- passwordpassword
- sulon the
- tavolotable
- mabut
- famehunger
- vuoido you want
- mangiareto eat
- qualcosasomething
- c'èthere is
- barbar
- haido you have
- andiamoshall we go
- pranzolunch
- volentierigladly
- ristoranterestaurant
- possiamocan we
- fuorioutside
- duetwo
- prenotazionereservation
- liberofree
- seguitemifollow me
- birrabeer
- allaon
- spinatap
- biondablonde
- rossared
- sentofeel
- malache
- testahead
- tito you
- riposareto rest
- fortebad
- medicinamedicine
- compressetablets
- dolorepain
- prenderetake
- compressatablet
- ognievery
- bisognoneed
- medicodoctor
- clinicaclinic
- apertaopen
- adessonow
- documentoID
- passaportopassport
- chiavekey
- cameraroom
- dellaof the
- numeronumber
- docciashower
- funzionaworks
- acquawater
- caldahot
- controlloI'll check
- tempoweather
- pioveis it raining
- freddocold
- tardilate
- l'ombrellothe umbrella
- ventowind
- giaccajacket
- pesanteheavy
- ancorastill
- caldohot
- alat the
- dentroinside
- taxitaxi
- devedo you need
- andareto go
- valigiasuitcase
- postoroom
- salgaget in
- all'hotelto the hotel
- l'indirizzothe address
- viastreet
- lontanofar
- eccocihere we are
- arrivatiarrived
- quindicififteen
- tengakeep
- restochange
- fratellibrothers
- sorellesisters
- sorellasister
- tuayour
- famigliafamily
- miamy
- figlichildren
- figlioson
- figliadaughter
- quantihow many
- anniyears
- hannothey have
- piccolismall
- cosathing
- piacepleases
- fareto do
- leggereto read
- meme
- camminareto walk
- faiare you doing
- sabatoSaturday
- vadoI'm going
- marebeach
- programmiplans
- fineend
- settimanaweek
- staseratonight
- bigliettitickets
- filmmovie
- venireto come
- cinemamovies
- noleggiareto rent
- biciclettabicycle
- giornoday
- museomuseum
- adultoadult
- mappamap
- farmitake me
- fotopicture
- premerepress
- fattodone
- cosìlike this
- perfettaperfect
- nessunono one
- sedermisit down
- accomodihave a seat
- abbassareturn down
- musicamusic
- troppotoo
- altatall
- abbassoI'll turn it down
- supermercatosupermarket
- proprioright
- dietroaround
- l'angolothe corner
- apertoopen
- finountil
- sacchettobag
- spesagroceries
- plasticaplastic
- centesimicents
- aiutarlahelp you
- persolost
- cercoI'm looking for
- conoscoI know
- stradaway
- telefonophone
- scaricodead
- telefonataphone call
- ordinareto order
- pizzapizza
- qualewhich
- margheritaMargherita
- asportotakeout
- prontaready
- train
- carnemeat
- piattodish
- cithere
- verdurevegetables
- cancellareto cancel
- appuntamentoappointment
- l'appuntamentothe appointment
- cancelloI'll delete
- spostarereschedule
- riunionemeeting
- quandowhen
- venerdìFriday
- vaiare you going
- casahome
- finitofinished
- lavorareworking
- lunedìMonday
- dormitoslept
- lettobed
- comodocomfortable
- colazionebreakfast
- accomodatimake yourself comfortable
- beredrink
- tètea
- zuccherosugar
- senzawithout
- tazzacup
- averehave
- dellosome
- polittle
- cenadinner
- statabeen
- bellalovely
- serataevening
- erawas
- buonissimodelicious
- buonanottegood night
- prestosoon
- vedertito see you
- novitànews
- nientenothing
- nuovonew
- prendiamoshall we get
- insiemetogether
- solitousual
- spessooften
- qualchesome
- voltatime
- domenicaSunday
- riposorest
- pausabreak
- carinonice
- ottimagreat
- ideaidea
- sedercisit
- l'invitothe invitation
- peccatoshame
- devido you have to
- stancotired
- un'altraanother
- vediamowe meet
- mattinamorning
- pomeriggioafternoon
- guardalook at
- cielosky
- bruttobad
- cominciais starting
- piovererain
- inveceinstead
- tuoyour
- com'èwhat is he like
- altotall
- ithe
- capellihair
- cortishort
- biondiblond
- neriblack
- portawears
- glithe
- occhialiglasses
- indossaare you wearing
- làthere
- stannoare doing
- tuttiall
- fratellobrother
- notizianews
- lavoraworks
- tuoiyour
- genitoriparents
- strettatight
- colorecolor
- provaretry on
- Certamente!Certainly!
- camerinifitting rooms
- compratobought
- ieriyesterday
- rottabroken
- rimborsorefund
- maglionesweater
- blublue
- neroblack
- vederesee
- quellothe one
- provarlotry it on
- raffreddorecold
- golathroat
- tossecough
- febbrefever
- sciropposyrup
- prenotareto book
- tagliareto cut
- preferiscedo you prefer
- preferiscoI prefer
- possibilepossible
- tagliohaircut
- spedireto send
- paccopackage
- spedizioneshipping
- veloceexpress
- arrivaarrives
- giornidays
- riparareto repair
- scarpeshoes
- taccoheel
- rottobroken
- ripararloto repair it
- pronteready
- qualiwhat
- ingredientiingredients
- mangioeat
- formaggiocheese
- contienecontains
- lattemilk
- preparareprepare
- zuppasoup
- freddacold
- scaldarlato heat it up
- portoI'll take
- cucinakitchen
- delleat
- postiseats
- davantiin front
- centromiddle
- liberiavailable
- nellain the
- filarow
- questithese
- nomename
- secondosecond
- all'ascensoreto the elevator
- inclusaincluded
- dallefrom
- setteseven
- soggiornostay
- receptionfront desk
- deglisome
- asciugamanitowels
- puliticlean
- grandilarge
- arrivanothey arrive
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