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Day 3 Free

Move around Italy with more confidence.

Today's lesson is about practical survival Italian — phrases that help you at train stations, bus stops, shops, cafés, university offices, and on the street when you need simple help.

Estimated time20 minutesGoalCommunicate confidently in daily situations
Day 3 · 4 focused lessons

Your four lessons today

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  1. Asking for directions

    Find the station, the university building, the pharmacy. Polite Vada / Giri / Scusi defaults.

    Start lesson 17–9 min
    Asking for directions
  2. Trains, buses & tickets7–9 min
  3. Buying things6–8 min
  4. Asking for help6–8 min
India bridge

Italian transport needs pre-purchased tickets

Unlike Indian buses where you pay onboard, Italian trains and city buses require a valid ticket BEFORE boarding. Inspectors fine heavily (~€50-100). Buy train tickets on Trenitalia or Italo apps; validate bus tickets in the machine when boarding.

Open Day 3 cheat sheet 1-page PDF
Next upDay 4 — Campus, housing & pharmacy