Practice Italian Conversations: 100 Everyday Dialogues with Audio | Conversations

Practise speaking Italian with 100 short everyday conversations across 10 topics: introductions, food and drink, shopping, travel, directions, work, health and more. Pick a role, hear your partner and say your lines out loud with instant feedback.

Introductions

1. Meeting someone new (Conoscere qualcuno di nuovo) · A1

Introduce yourself and get to know someone.

2. How are you today (Come stai oggi) · A1

Greet someone and ask how they are.

3. Talking about family (Parlare della famiglia) · A1

Talk about the people in your family.

4. Meeting a friend's friend (Conoscere l'amica di un'amica) · A1

Introduce a friend to someone new.

5. First day in class (Il primo giorno di corso) · A2

Meet a classmate on the first day of a course.

6. Talking about hobbies (Parlare degli hobby) · A2

Share what you like to do in your free time.

7. A new neighbour (Una nuova vicina) · A2

Say hello to someone who has just moved in next door.

8. Talking about languages (Parlare delle lingue) · A2

Talk about the languages you speak and learn.

9. Meeting an old friend (Rivedere un vecchio amico) · B1

Catch up with a friend you haven't seen for years.

10. Introducing yourself at work (Presentarsi al lavoro) · B1

Introduce yourself to a new colleague and explain your role.

Food & Drink

1. Ordering a coffee (Ordinare un caffè) · A1

Order a drink and a snack at a cafe.

2. My favourite food (Il mio cibo preferito) · A1

Talk about the food you like and don't like.

3. Are you hungry (Hai fame?) · A1

Decide where to go for lunch.

4. Buying fruit at the market (Comprare la frutta al mercato) · A1

Buy fruit and vegetables at a market stall.

5. At a restaurant (Al ristorante) · A2

Order a meal from a waiter.

6. Cooking dinner together (Cucinare la cena insieme) · A2

Plan and cook a simple meal at home.

7. Making a shopping list (Fare la lista della spesa) · A2

Check what you need before going to the supermarket.

8. Food allergies (Allergie alimentari) · A2

Explain what you can't eat when someone invites you for dinner.

9. A problem with the order (Un problema con l'ordine) · B1

Politely explain a mistake with your meal and ask for the bill.

10. A family recipe (Una ricetta di famiglia) · B1

Describe a special dish and explain how to make it.

Shopping

1. At the fruit market (Al mercato della frutta) · A1

Buy fresh fruit at a market stall.

2. How much is it? (Quanto costa?) · A1

Ask about prices in a small shop.

3. Trying on a jacket (Provare una giacca) · A1

Ask for a size and try clothes on.

4. Card or cash? (Carta o contanti?) · A1

Pay at the checkout in a shop.

5. Choosing a gift (Scegliere un regalo) · A2

Get help to find a present for a friend.

6. Buying new shoes (Comprare scarpe nuove) · A2

Find comfortable shoes in the right size.

7. At the supermarket (Al supermercato) · A2

Ask a member of staff where to find things.

8. Shopping online (Comprare online) · A2

Talk about ordering things on the internet.

9. Returning a shirt (Restituire una camicia) · B1

Take something back to a shop and get a refund.

10. Bargaining at a market stall (Trattare al mercato) · B1

Politely agree on a lower price.

Travel

1. Checking in at a hotel (Il check-in in albergo) · A1

Give your name and get your room key.

2. Buying a train ticket (Comprare un biglietto del treno) · A1

Buy a ticket at the station.

3. Taking a taxi (Prendere un taxi) · A1

Tell the driver where you want to go.

4. At the airport check-in (Il check-in in aeroporto) · A1

Check in for a flight and drop off a bag.

5. A problem with the room (Un problema con la camera) · A2

Ask hotel staff to fix a problem.

6. Planning a trip (Organizzare un viaggio) · A2

Talk with a friend about where to go.

7. Renting a bike (Noleggiare una bici) · A2

Rent a bike for a day in a new city.

8. At the tourist office (All'ufficio turistico) · A2

Ask for information about things to see.

9. Lost luggage (Bagaglio smarrito) · B1

Report a missing suitcase at the airport.

10. Missing a connection (Perdere una coincidenza) · B1

Find another option after a delayed train.

Directions

1. Where is the station? (Dov'è la stazione?) · A1

Ask a stranger for the way to the train station.

2. Is there a supermarket near here? (C'è un supermercato qui vicino?) · A1

Find a shop close to where you are.

3. Is it far? (È lontano?) · A1

Ask how far a place is and how to get there.

4. Waiting for the bus (Aspettando l'autobus) · A1

Ask which bus goes to the city centre.

5. Buying a train ticket (Comprare un biglietto del treno) · A2

Buy a ticket and find the right platform.

6. I think I'm lost (Credo di essermi persa) · A2

Ask for help when you don't know where you are.

7. How to get to my place (Come arrivare a casa mia) · A2

Give a friend directions to your home.

8. Finding a room in a building (Trovare una stanza in un edificio) · A2

Ask for directions inside a large building.

9. I missed my stop (Ho perso la mia fermata) · B1

Get help after going too far on public transport.

10. The road is closed (La strada è chiusa) · B1

Find another way when your usual route is blocked.

Daily Life

1. Good morning! (Buongiorno!) · A1

Talk about your morning routine.

2. What's the weather like? (Che tempo fa?) · A1

Talk about today's weather.

3. What time is it? (Che ore sono?) · A1

Ask the time and talk about being on time.

4. My new home (La mia nuova casa) · A1

Describe where you live.

5. Sharing the housework (Dividersi le faccende di casa) · A2

Decide who does which chores at home.

6. How was your weekend? (Com'è andato il fine settimana?) · A2

Talk about what you did at the weekend.

7. Meeting a neighbour (Conoscere una vicina) · A2

Talk to someone who lives next door.

8. A family visit (Una visita in famiglia) · A2

Talk about spending time with family.

9. A very busy week (Una settimana molto impegnativa) · B1

Talk about stress and finding time to rest.

10. The heating isn't working (Il riscaldamento non funziona) · B1

Report a problem at home and arrange a repair.

Work

1. My first day (Il mio primo giorno) · A1

Say hello to a new colleague on your first day.

2. Asking for help (Chiedere aiuto) · A1

Ask a colleague to help you with a small problem.

3. What time is the meeting? (A che ora è la riunione?) · A1

Check the time and place of a meeting.

4. Lunch break (La pausa pranzo) · A1

Chat with a colleague about lunch at work.

5. Leaving a phone message (Lasciare un messaggio al telefono) · A2

Call an office and leave a message for someone.

6. A busy deadline (Una scadenza vicina) · A2

Talk about a deadline and plan the work together.

7. My computer isn't working (Il mio computer non funziona) · A2

Explain a technical problem to the IT team.

8. Asking for a day off (Chiedere un giorno libero) · A2

Ask your manager for a day off next week.

9. A job interview (Un colloquio di lavoro) · B1

Answer common questions in a job interview.

10. Feedback on a project (Un parere su un progetto) · B1

Give and receive helpful feedback from a manager.

Health

1. I don't feel well (Non mi sento bene) · A1

Tell a friend that you feel ill.

2. At the pharmacy (In farmacia) · A1

Ask for medicine at a pharmacy.

3. Booking an appointment (Prendere un appuntamento) · A1

Call the health centre to see a doctor.

4. At the doctor (Dal medico) · A1

Describe your symptoms to a doctor.

5. At the dentist (Dal dentista) · A2

Talk to a dentist about a painful tooth.

6. Going to the gym (Andare in palestra) · A2

Plan to exercise together with a friend.

7. A sports injury (Un infortunio sportivo) · A2

Talk about an injury and what to do next.

8. Healthy habits (Abitudini sane) · A2

Talk about eating well and sleeping better.

9. An emergency call (Una chiamata di emergenza) · B1

Ask for help in an emergency and give clear information.

10. Feeling stressed (Sentirsi stressati) · B1

Talk honestly about stress and how to deal with it.

Friends & Plans

1. Are you free on Saturday? (Sei libera sabato?) · A1

Ask a friend about their plans and meet up.

2. Going to the cinema (Andare al cinema) · A1

Choose a film and a time to see it together.

3. A birthday party (Una festa di compleanno) · A1

Invite a friend to your birthday party.

4. Meeting for coffee (Vedersi per un caffè) · A1

Arrange a place and time to meet a friend.

5. Sorry, I can't come (Scusa, non posso venire) · A2

Cancel a meeting politely and suggest another day.

6. Weekend plans (Programmi per il fine settimana) · A2

Talk about what you did and what you will do.

7. A present for Maria (Un regalo per Maria) · A2

Plan a birthday present with a friend.

8. Catching up (Raccontarsi le novità) · A2

Meet an old friend and share your news.

9. Running late (In ritardo) · B1

Tell a friend you are late and change the plan.

10. Planning a trip together (Organizzare un viaggio insieme) · B1

Discuss ideas and agree on a short holiday.

Opinions & Ideas

1. Do you like it? (Ti piace?) · A1

Ask for and give a simple opinion.

2. My favourite season (La mia stagione preferita) · A1

Talk about the season you like best.

3. Cats or dogs? (Gatti o cani?) · A1

Compare two things and say which you prefer.

4. City or countryside? (Città o campagna?) · A1

Say where you would like to live and why.

5. Talking about a film (Parlare di un film) · A2

Share your opinion of a film you have seen.

6. A good book (Un bel libro) · A2

Recommend a book and explain why you like it.

7. Choosing a restaurant (Scegliere un ristorante) · A2

Compare options and decide together.

8. Phones and social media (Telefoni e social) · A2

Discuss how much you use technology.

9. Working from home (Lavorare da casa) · B1

Disagree politely and explain your point of view.

10. Ideas for the neighbourhood (Idee per il quartiere) · B1

Make suggestions and discuss them together.

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