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Italian — A1 — Total Beginner

Basic greetings, numbers, simple questions · 2 sets available

Starting Italian from zero as an English speaker? This is where it begins. The 2 A1 sets cover basic greetings, numbers, simple questions — the phrases that come up in a first real conversation. Each one ships as a single MP3 file: download it, press play, and listen on your commute, walk, or before sleep. Repetition does the work. Once these phrases feel natural, the A2 sets pick up directly from here.

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Greetings & Basics
First words — hello, introductions, please, thank you
Sample phrases preview
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Ciao, come stai?
Hello, how are you?
Aa
/ˈtʃaː.o ˈkoː.me ˈstaː.i/
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Mi chiamo John.
My name is John.
Aa
/mi ˈkjaː.mo dʒɒn/
3
Grazie mille.
Thank you very much.
Aa
/ˈɡrat.tsje ˈmil.le/
4
Scusi, dov'è il bagno?
Excuse me, where is the toilet?
Aa
/ˈskuː.zi doˈvɛ il ˈbaɲ.ɲo/
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Uno due tre via
— One two three go
Dammi cinque amici
— Give me five friends
Sono le otto precise
— It is eight o'clock
Ho trenta anni oggi
— I am thirty today
Costa dieci euro
— It costs ten euros
Abito al numero venti
— I live at number twenty
Tavolo per due persone
— Table for two people
Un biglietto solo andata
— A one way ticket
Due caffè per favore
— Two coffees please now
Aspetta un minuto solo
— Wait just one minute
Dove sono i servizi
— Where are the restrooms
Qual è il prezzo
— What is the price
Posso vedere il menu
— Can I see the menu
Vorrei ordinare adesso
— I would like to order
È molto delicato
— It is very delicate
Non ho fame ora
— I am not hungry now
L'acqua è fredda
— The water is cold
Il vino è rosso
— The wine is red
Mi porta il conto
— Bring me the bill
Accetto carte di credito
— I accept credit cards
Dov'è la stazione
— Where is the station
Prendo il treno veloce
— I take the fast train
L'autobus è in ritardo
— The bus is late
Cammino verso il centro
— I walk towards center
Gira a destra subito
— Turn right immediately
Vai dritto sempre
— Go straight always on
È lontano da qui
— It is far from here
È vicino alla piazza
— It is near the square
Ho perso la strada
— I lost the way
Puoi aiutarmi per favore
— Can you help please
Parli inglese fluentemente
— Do you speak English fluently
Non capisco nulla
— I do not understand anything
Ripeti più lentamente
— Repeat more slowly please
Come si scrive questo
— How do you write this
Cosa vuol dire
— What does it mean
Ho bisogno di aiuto
— I need help urgently
Chiamo la polizia
— I call the police
Dov'è l'ospedale
— Where is the hospital
Mi sento male oggi
— I feel sick today
Ho mal di testa
— I have a headache
Prendo una medicina
— I take some medicine
Fa molto caldo qui
— It is very hot here
Apro la finestra
— I open the window
Chiudi la porta per favore
— Close the door please
Accendi la luce
— Turn on the light
Spegni il televisore
— Turn off the television
Dov'è il telecomando
— Where is the remote
La batteria è scarica
— The battery is dead
Ho dimenticato il telefono
— I forgot the phone
Cerco le mie chiavi
— I look for my keys
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50 phrases

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Ordering food and drinks, asking for the bill
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Sample phrases preview
1
Posso avere il conto, per favore?
Can I have the bill, please?
Aa
/ˈpɔs.so aˈveː.re il ˈkon.to per faˈvoː.re/
2
Vorrei un caffè, per favore.
I would like a coffee, please.
Aa
/vorˈrɛi un kafˈfɛ per faˈvoː.re/
3
Un tavolo per due.
A table for two.
Aa
/un ˈtaː.vo.lo per ˈduː.e/
4
Quanto costa?
How much is it?
Aa
/ˈkwan.to ˈkɔs.ta/
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Starter Pack

30 phrases

Perfect to get a feel for the language and cover daily basics

Coming soon
📚

Essential Pack

50 phrases

Covers most everyday situations — travel, shopping, dining, small talk

Coming soon
🎓

Complete Pack

100 phrases

Full immersion — everything you need to hold real conversations

Coming soon

How each pack works

Built for hands-free listening — driving, commuting, gym, chores. Your brain is idle anyway; put it to work.

  • 1 Phrase in Italian — clear pronunciation, natural speed
  • 2 Translation in English — your brain makes the connection
  • 3 Repeat out loud — say it yourself to lock it in
  • One MP3 file — works on any device, including car stereo
  • No app, no account, no screen required

💡 Tip: Finished a set? Don't jump to the next level — try another set at the same level first. Repeating different phrases at the same difficulty builds stronger foundations.

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