🇮🇹 Speak Italian Before You Land

The essential phrases for your next trip to Italy.

Author

Alessandro Mazzafoglia
June 26, 2025

Ciao 👋

Welcome back to The Italian Boss Newsletter! 🇮🇹 I’m Alessandro – The Italian Language Boss! So happy to have so many new people on my newsletter. I wanted to write something special with summer coming up!

If you are planning a trip to Italy… Don’t worry about being "that tourist" — I’ll show you how to confidently navigate your journey with a few simple, must-know Italian phrases. With my proven method, you’ll be speaking like an Italian native in no time!

Let’s get to it.

Inside This Week’s Lessons:

MINI LESSON OF THE DAY
🧠 Speak Italian Before You Land

Preparing to explore the winding streets of Rome, sip espresso in Florence, or sail along the Amalfi Coast? Speaking even a little Italian will make your experience unforgettable. Let me show you how to get started — no stress, no overwhelm, just results.

Why Learn Italian Before You Travel?

Knowing the language, even at a basic level, transforms your trip:

  • You’ll connect with locals in ways tourists can’t.

  • Ordering food, asking for directions, and shopping will be a breeze.

  • You’ll experience Italy like a true insider, not just a visitor.

The good news? You don’t need to master the entire language. You just need the essentials.

✈️ Must-Know Travel Phrases for Your Trip to Italy

Whether you're ordering a coffee, asking for directions, or checking into a hotel — these are the phrases you’ll actually use. Memorize these and you’ll feel more confident in any situation 🇮🇹

🧭 Getting Around

  • Dove è …? Where is?

  • Quanto dista da qui? — How far is it from here?

  • È vicino? — Is it nearby?

  • A che ora parte il treno? — What time does the train leave?

🍝 At Restaurants

  • Vorrei un tavolo per due, per favore. — I’d like a table for two, please.

  • Cosa mi consiglia? — What do you recommend?

  • Il conto, per favore. — The bill, please.

  • È possibile senza…? — Is it possible to have it without…?

🏨 At the Hotel

  • Ho una prenotazione. — I have a reservation.

  • C’è la colazione inclusa? — Is breakfast included?

  • A che ora è il check-out? — What time is check-out?

🛍️ Shopping / Markets

  • Quanto costa? — How much does it cost?

  • È troppo caro. — That’s too expensive.

  • Posso pagare con la carta? — Can I pay by card?

🔗 Italian Connectors to Sound More Fluent

These are simple words that bridge your thoughts, making your Italian flow better:

  • Allora – So / Well then

  • Comunque – Anyway

  • Quindi – So / Therefore

  • Poi – Then

  • Inoltre – Also / Moreover

  • Però – But (more conversational than ma)

  • Infatti – In fact

  • Diciamo – Let’s say / Kind of

  • Magari – Maybe / If only

Master these, and you’ll already feel like you belong.

Don’t Just Visit Italy — Experience It Fully

Learning Italian isn’t just practical; it’s transformative. It opens doors to authentic connections, unforgettable memories, and the joy of speaking a beautiful language.

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MUST-KNOW ITALIAN WORDS
WORD OF THE DAY

Small words. Big results. Daily Italian you’ll actually use.

Italian

English

Pronunciation

Prenotazione

Reservation

(preh-noh-tah-TSYOH-neh)

Biglietto

Ticket

(bee-LYEHT-toh)

Bagaglio

Luggage

(bah-GAH-lyoh)

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A presto,
— Alessandro
🇮🇹 The Italian Language Boss

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