Learn essential Italian phrases, vocabulary, and practical tips for traveling & engaging with locals

Essential Italian phrases and vocabulary from traveling to engaging with locals and everyday necessities 

Discover how to reveal Italy's hidden gems, regional festivals, and off-the-beaten-path destinations

Navigate Italy with confidence and have meaningful experiences anywhere you go

Immerse yourself in Italy's culture by becoming a regular at cafés, shops, and local hangouts

Get the tools to understand, behave like, and connect with Italians

Curriculum

7 Chapters · 44 Lessons

  1. 1

    Benvenuti! (Welcome!)

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      Lesson Guide: Benvenuti!

    2. Benvenuti! Free preview
    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Quick Guide to Italian Pronunciation

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      Simplified Italian Pronunciation Guide for English Speakers

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      Guide to Pronouncing the Italian Alphabet

    6. Italian Basics: Greetings, Introductions & Essential Verbs Free preview
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      Quiz 1: Italian Basics

  2. 2

    Resource: Online Course Text

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      Introduction to the Text

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      A Guide to Italy: Cultural Insights and Tips to Maximize Your Trip

  3. 3

    Eating Like a Local

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      Lesson Guide: Eating Like a Local

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      Lesson Kickstart Video: Eating Like a Local

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      A Regional Guide to Authentic Food

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      How Grocery Shopping Works in Italy

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      Shop for Italian Food Like a Local: Essential Phrases & Tips

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      Italian Greetings: What to Say & When to Say It (extra practice!)

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      Quiz 2: Eating Like a Local

  4. 4

    Coffee Culture to Cuisine: Discovering Italian Dining

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      Lesson Guide: Coffee Culture to Cuisine: Discovering Italian Dining

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      Lesson Kickstart Video: Coffee Culture to Cuisine: Discovering Italian Dining

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      How Eating Out Works in Italy

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      How to Order Food in Italy: Essential Phrases You Need

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      A Cultural Icon: Italian Coffee Bars

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      How to Perfectly Order Your Espresso

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      Quiz 3: Coffee Culture to Cuisine

  5. 5

    La Bella Figura, Shopping, and Social Norms

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      Lesson Guide: La Bella Figura, Shopping, and Social Norms

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      Lesson Kickstart Video: La Bella Figura, Shopping, and Social Norms

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      The Italian Context: 8 Unspoken Rules

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      How Shops work in Italy

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      Know Your Numbers

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      Making a Bella Figura: How to be Polite

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      Quiz 4: La Bella Figura, Shopping, and Social Norms

  6. 6

    Traveling with Ease

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      Lesson Guide: Traveling with Ease

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      Lesson Kickstart Video: Traveling with Ease

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      Overview on Travel by Train, Bus, and Reading Schedules

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      Essential Phrases for Traveling in Italy

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      Asking For Directions

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      Tips for a Smooth and Safe Journey

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      Quiz 5: Traveling with Ease

  7. 7

    Maximizing Your Italian Adventure

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      Lesson Guide: Maximizing Your Italian Adventure

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      Lesson Kickstart Video: Maximizing Your Italian Adventure

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      Tips to Maximize Your Trip

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      Discover Italy Beyond the Tourist Trail

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      Phrases to Make Friends

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      Quiz 6: Maximizing Your Italian Adventure

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      Meaningful Travel Capstone Challange

Meet Your Expert Guide

Ciao! I'm Dr. Patrick Tunno, your companion on this cultural discovery of Italy. With a passion for sharing insights and experiences, I'm here to equip you with the tools to experience Italy meaningfully. Join me in unraveling the secrets of Italian culture, language, and connections, and let's make your Italian journey truly unforgettable! I'm an author, professor, language enthusiast, and Italian voyager. As a professor at Penn State and Virginia Tech, I've developed and led study abroad programs throughout Italy and Switzerland’s Italian-speaking region. I earned an MBA from Milan's SDA Bocconi University and a PhD from Penn State University. I research and regularly speak about the development of global competencies.