Italian · Real conversations
Study: useful Italian phrases
Follow a lesson and ask for useful study help.
Start with the essentials
Start with the essential words and expressions below. Next, learn the five specific phrases in the reference table. Finally, read both sides of the exchange and try the linked rehearsal before revealing its sample replies. This collection connects to the broader vocabulary topic.
- I'm a student
sono uno studente
I'm a student
- to study
studiare
to study
- Book
il libro
Book
- Teacher
l'insegnante
Teacher
Make the conversation more specific
| What you want to say | Italian |
|---|---|
| I'm a student | sono uno studente I'm a student |
| to study | studiare to study |
| Book | il libro Book |
| Teacher | l'insegnante Teacher |
| Which page are we on? | A che pagina siamo? Show English translationWhich page are we on? |
| When is the assignment due? | Quando dobbiamo consegnare il compito? Show English translationWhen is the assignment due? |
| Could you check my answer? | Potresti controllare la mia risposta? Show English translationCould you check my answer? |
| I haven't finished yet. | Non ho ancora finito. Show English translationI haven't finished yet. |
| Can we work together? | Possiamo lavorare insieme? Show English translationCan we work together? |
Read the other side of the exchange
Partner
Aprite i libri, per favore.
Open your books, please.
You
A che pagina siamo?
Which page are we on?
Partner
Pagina venti. Lì è spiegato il nuovo compito.
Page twenty. The new assignment is explained there.
You
Quando dobbiamo consegnare il compito?
When is the assignment due?
Study in other languages
A note on speaking Italian
Use tu with friends and Lei with someone you address formally. A request with vorrei or potrebbe can soften the tone; it still helps to say what you need clearly. The examples label the situation so you can choose the appropriate relationship.
Read doubled consonants distinctly and keep the written accents. The English translation explains the intended message; Italian often chooses a different construction rather than matching each English word.
