Day 3 of 30
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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.
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01Asking for directions
Find the station, the university building, the pharmacy. Polite Vada / Giri / Scusi defaults.
7–9 min
02Trains, buses & tickets
Trenitalia, regional vs intercity, validating tickets, and the Italian platform announcement.
7–9 min
03Buying things
Quanto costa? Vorrei…, Prendo questo. Numbers, prices, polite browsing.
6–8 min
04Asking for help
Mi può aiutare? Non capisco. Può ripetere? — staying calm and polite when stuck.
6–8 min
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.
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