A cough that won't go away and a phone call to your family doctor. Learn how to book a visit, describe what you have, spell your name the Italian way, and what to bring.

Key phrases

• Vorrei prendere un appuntamento.: I'd like to make an appointment.
• Ho la tosse da una settimana.: I've had a cough for a week.
• Stanotte ho avuto la febbre.: I had a temperature last night.
• Devo portare qualcosa?: Do I need to bring anything?
• Mi sono iscritta al servizio sanitario.: I've registered with the health service (said by a woman).
• Come si scrive?: How do you spell it?

In this episode

00:00 The conversation
00:52 Welcome
01:31 Line by line
03:52 Your turn
04:56 Italy, decoded
05:31 The conversation, again
06:23 See you next time

There's a printable booklet for the doctor and the pharmacy, with the words, the phrases and audio for every line. It's in the show notes, along with Studio, where Unit 1 is free: Studio

The voices in this episode are AI-generated. Every script is written for real life in Italy and checked by a native Italian speaker.

Residency, the anagrafe and a visit from the local police. Learn what to say at the comune to register your new address, the questions they'll ask, and why your name should be on the doorbell.

Key phrases

• Vorrei fare il cambio di residenza.: I'd like to register my new address.
• Ecco una copia del contratto.: Here's a copy of the contract.
• Vivo da sola.: I live alone (said by a woman).
• Il mio nome non è ancora sul campanello.: My name isn't on the doorbell yet.
• Quanto tempo ci vuole?: How long does it take?
• Me lo può scrivere, per favore?: Could you write it down for me, please?

In this episode

00:00 The conversation
00:53 Welcome
01:38 Line by line
03:50 Your turn
04:55 Italy, decoded
05:28 The conversation, again
06:21 See you next time

Practise real situations like this one, with exercises and instant correction. Studio has a unit at the anagrafe, and Unit 1 is free: Studio

The voices in this episode are AI-generated. Every script is written for real life in Italy and checked by a native Italian speaker.

No hot water, a blinking red light, and a phone call in Italian. Learn how to explain the problem to your landlord, set up a visit from the technician, and who pays for what.

Key phrases

• Scusi il disturbo.: Sorry to bother you.
• La caldaia non funziona.: The boiler isn't working.
• Da ieri sera non c'è acqua calda.: There's been no hot water since last night.
• Ho provato a spegnerla e riaccenderla.: I tried turning it off and on again.
• Va bene nel pomeriggio?: Is the afternoon OK?
• La riparazione la paga lei?: Do you pay for the repair?
• È a carico suo.: It's your responsibility, you pay for it.

In this episode

00:00 The conversation
00:58 Welcome
01:34 Line by line
04:06 Your turn
05:12 Italy, decoded
05:51 The conversation, again
06:48 See you next time

Practise real situations like this one, with exercises and instant correction. Studio has a whole path about your home in Italy, and Unit 1 is free: Studio

The voices in this episode are AI-generated. Every script is written for real life in Italy and checked by a native Italian speaker.

You can't rent a flat, open a bank account or see a doctor in Italy without it. Learn what to say at the tax office to get your codice fiscale, what they'll ask you, and why it's sixteen letters and numbers long.

Key phrases

• Ha la prenotazione?: Do you have a booking?
• Devo richiedere il codice fiscale.: I need to apply for a tax code.
• Ho anche compilato il modulo.: I've also filled in the form.
• Qual è il suo indirizzo in Italia?: What's your address in Italy?
• Mi sono trasferita il mese scorso.: I moved here last month (said by a woman).
• Già fatto?: Done already?
• Arriva per posta.: It comes by post.

In this episode

00:00 The conversation
00:48 Welcome
01:29 Line by line
04:07 Your turn
05:11 Italy, decoded
05:53 The conversation, again
06:40 See you next time

Practise real situations like this one, with exercises and instant correction. Studio has units on Italian paperwork, and Unit 1 is free: Studio

The voices in this episode are AI-generated. Every script is written for real life in Italy and checked by a native Italian speaker.