Italian
Language Kit
Expressions - Grammar - Online Resources - Culture
languagecoursesuk.co.uk
,Introduction
Whether you plan to embark on a new journey towards learning Italian or you just need a
basic reference booklet for a trip abroad, the Cactus team has compiled some of the most
helpful Italian expressions, grammar rules, culture tips and recommendations. Unsurprisin-
gly, Italian is an extremely popular choice among Cactus language learners, who learn it out
of a passion and love of the Italian culture and gastronomy. Learning Italian is an excellent
way and pretext to indulge in the renowned Italian gastronomy, and to discover the trea-
sures Italy has to offer. Italy has one of the world’s highest concentrations of UNESCO heri-
tage sites, and is boasting gorgeous landscapes, making Italian a very attractive language
to learn. Learning Italian is the beginning of an exciting adventure that is waiting for you!
The Cactus Team
3. Essential Expressions Contact us
4. Grammar and Numbers Telephone (local rate)
5. Useful Verbs 0845 130 4775
8. Online Resources Telephone (int’l)
10. Take a Language Holiday +44 1273 830 960
11. Cultural Differences Monday-Thursday: 9am-7pm
12. Italian Culture Recommendations Friday: 9am-5pm
15. Start Learning Italian
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, Essential Expressions
Hello Buongiorno (bwohn jour-noh)
Goodbye Arrivederci (ah-ree-vah-dair-chee)
Please Per favore (pair fa-vohr-ray)
Thank you Grazie (grat-tzee-yay)
Yes Si (see)
No No (no)
Excuse me/sorry Scusi (skoo-zee)
My name is… Mi chiamo... (mee kee-ah-mo)
What is your name? Come si chiama? (koh-meh see kee-ah-mah)
Nice to meet you Piacere / Molto lieto (pee-ah-cheh-reh / mohl-toh lee-eh-toh)
Where do you come from? Di dov’è? (dee doh-veh)
I come from Great Britain/America Sono del Regno Unito / Sono Americano
How are you? Come sta? / Come stai? (koh-meh stah / koh-meh sty)
Where is…? Dov’è...? (doh-veh)
I would like... Vorrei... (voar-ray)
How much is it? Quanto costa? (kwan-toh cost-ah)
Can you help me? Può aiutarmi? (pwoh ah-yoo-tar-mee)
I don’t understand Non capisco (non kah-pees-koh)
I don’t speak Italian Non parlo italiano (non par-lo ee-tahl-ee-ah-no)
Do you speak English? Parli inglese? (par-lee een-gleh-zeh)
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Language Kit
Expressions - Grammar - Online Resources - Culture
languagecoursesuk.co.uk
,Introduction
Whether you plan to embark on a new journey towards learning Italian or you just need a
basic reference booklet for a trip abroad, the Cactus team has compiled some of the most
helpful Italian expressions, grammar rules, culture tips and recommendations. Unsurprisin-
gly, Italian is an extremely popular choice among Cactus language learners, who learn it out
of a passion and love of the Italian culture and gastronomy. Learning Italian is an excellent
way and pretext to indulge in the renowned Italian gastronomy, and to discover the trea-
sures Italy has to offer. Italy has one of the world’s highest concentrations of UNESCO heri-
tage sites, and is boasting gorgeous landscapes, making Italian a very attractive language
to learn. Learning Italian is the beginning of an exciting adventure that is waiting for you!
The Cactus Team
3. Essential Expressions Contact us
4. Grammar and Numbers Telephone (local rate)
5. Useful Verbs 0845 130 4775
8. Online Resources Telephone (int’l)
10. Take a Language Holiday +44 1273 830 960
11. Cultural Differences Monday-Thursday: 9am-7pm
12. Italian Culture Recommendations Friday: 9am-5pm
15. Start Learning Italian
2
, Essential Expressions
Hello Buongiorno (bwohn jour-noh)
Goodbye Arrivederci (ah-ree-vah-dair-chee)
Please Per favore (pair fa-vohr-ray)
Thank you Grazie (grat-tzee-yay)
Yes Si (see)
No No (no)
Excuse me/sorry Scusi (skoo-zee)
My name is… Mi chiamo... (mee kee-ah-mo)
What is your name? Come si chiama? (koh-meh see kee-ah-mah)
Nice to meet you Piacere / Molto lieto (pee-ah-cheh-reh / mohl-toh lee-eh-toh)
Where do you come from? Di dov’è? (dee doh-veh)
I come from Great Britain/America Sono del Regno Unito / Sono Americano
How are you? Come sta? / Come stai? (koh-meh stah / koh-meh sty)
Where is…? Dov’è...? (doh-veh)
I would like... Vorrei... (voar-ray)
How much is it? Quanto costa? (kwan-toh cost-ah)
Can you help me? Può aiutarmi? (pwoh ah-yoo-tar-mee)
I don’t understand Non capisco (non kah-pees-koh)
I don’t speak Italian Non parlo italiano (non par-lo ee-tahl-ee-ah-no)
Do you speak English? Parli inglese? (par-lee een-gleh-zeh)
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