How to Introduce Yourself in Italian

The most common Italian phrases to introduce yourself are “Vengo dal Canada.” (I am from Canada.), “Sono studente.” (I am a student.), “Parlo inglese.” (I speak English.), “Ho venticinque anni.” (I am twenty-five years old.), “Questo è il mio amico.” (This is my friend.) and “Sono turista.” (I am a tourist.). Below are all 30, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

30 phrases · 6 situations · #36–65 of 333 · Updated

Where you are from

Your country, your city, and how long you have lived there.

  1. #37 Vengo dal Canada. I am from Canada.
  2. #38 Vivo a Tokyo. I live in Tokyo.
  3. #55 Di dove sei? Where are you from?
  4. #56 Sono americano. I am American.
  5. #60 Abiti qui? Do you live here?
  6. #61 Abito vicino. I live nearby.
  7. #62 Sono qui da due anni. I have been here for two years.
  8. #64 Qual è il tuo indirizzo? What is your address?

Your work and studies

What you do, and how to ask someone else.

  1. #36 Sono studente. I am a student.
  2. #50 Lavoro come insegnante. I work as a teacher.
  3. #57 Che lavoro fai? What do you do?
  4. #58 Sono medico. I am a doctor.
  5. #59 Sono ingegnere. I am an engineer.

Languages you speak

Say what you speak, how well, and what you are learning.

  1. #39 Parlo inglese. I speak English.
  2. #40 Parlo un po' di spagnolo. I speak a little Spanish.
  3. #41 Non parlo bene francese. I don't speak French well.
  4. #51 Sto imparando il giapponese. I am learning Japanese.

Age and family

Your age, whether you are married, and who is in your family.

  1. #42 Ho venticinque anni. I am twenty-five years old.
  2. #43 Sono sposato. I am married.
  3. #44 Sono single. I am single.
  4. #45 Ho due figli. I have two children.
  5. #46 Ho un fratello e una sorella. I have a brother and a sister.
  6. #63 Questa è la mia famiglia. This is my family.

Introducing other people

This is my… for anyone you are with.

  1. #47 Questo è il mio amico. This is my friend.
  2. #48 Questa è mia moglie. This is my wife.
  3. #49 Questo è mio marito. This is my husband.

Why you are here

On holiday, for work, or looking for somewhere to stay.

  1. #52 Sono turista. I am a tourist.
  2. #53 Sono qui in vacanza. I am here on vacation.
  3. #54 Sono qui per lavoro. I am here for work.
  4. #65 Cerco un hotel. I am looking for a hotel.

Know them. Then say them without freezing.

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Questions about Italian phrases to introduce yourself

What are the most common Italian phrases to introduce yourself?

The most common Italian phrases to introduce yourself are “Vengo dal Canada.” (I am from Canada.), “Sono studente.” (I am a student.), “Parlo inglese.” (I speak English.), “Ho venticinque anni.” (I am twenty-five years old.), “Questo è il mio amico.” (This is my friend.) and “Sono turista.” (I am a tourist.). All 30 are on this page, grouped by situation.

How do I learn to say these Italian phrases?

Practice in the app, one at a time: hear it, build it from its words, fill the gap, then say it and compare with the native audio.

Are these Italian phrases free?

Yes. Every sentence on this page and its audio is free to read and hear. In the app the first 3 sentences are free; one payment opens the rest.

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