Italian for Small Talk, Work and School

The most common Italian phrases for small talk, work and school are “Ho una riunione alle nove.” (I have a meeting at nine.), “Quali sono i compiti?” (What is the homework?), “Bel tempo oggi.” (Nice weather today.), “Sono andato al cinema.” (I went to the movies.) and “Restiamo in contatto.” (Let's keep in touch.). Below are all 33, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

33 phrases · 5 situations · #301–333 of 333 · Updated

At work

Meetings, emails, deadlines and breaks.

  1. #301 Ho una riunione alle nove. I have a meeting at nine.
  2. #302 Sono occupato adesso. I'm busy right now.
  3. #303 Possiamo parlare più tardi? Can we talk later?
  4. #304 Mandami il file. Send me the file.
  5. #305 Hai ricevuto la mia email? Did you get my email?
  6. #306 Ho finito il rapporto. I finished the report.
  7. #307 Ho bisogno di più tempo. I need a deadline extension.
  8. #318 Lavoro da casa. I work from home.
  9. #319 Sono in pausa. I'm on a break.
  10. #320 A che ora finisci di lavorare? What time do you finish work?

At school

Homework, exams and the classroom.

  1. #308 Quali sono i compiti? What is the homework?
  2. #309 L'esame è la prossima settimana. The exam is next week.
  3. #310 Ho superato il test. I passed the test.
  4. #311 Ho fallito il test. I failed the test.
  5. #312 Puoi spiegare di nuovo? Can you explain again?
  6. #313 Ho una domanda. I have a question.
  7. #314 Scrivilo alla lavagna. Write it on the board.
  8. #315 Aprite i libri. Open your books.
  9. #316 Ascoltate attentamente. Listen carefully.
  10. #317 Prendete appunti. Take notes.

Small talk questions

Easy questions to start a conversation.

  1. #321 Bel tempo oggi. Nice weather today.
  2. #322 Che programmi hai per il weekend? What are your plans for the weekend?
  3. #324 Ti piacciono gli sport? Do you like sports?
  4. #326 Qual è il tuo cibo preferito? What's your favorite food?
  5. #328 Hai visto questo programma? Have you seen this show?

Talking about yourself

Short answers about what you like to do.

  1. #323 Sono andato al cinema. I went to the movies.
  2. #325 Gioco a tennis il sabato. I play tennis on Saturdays.
  3. #327 Mi piace leggere. I enjoy reading.

Ending a conversation

Leave on a friendly note and keep in touch.

  1. #329 Restiamo in contatto. Let's keep in touch.
  2. #330 Scrivimi più tardi. Text me later.
  3. #331 Restiamo amici. Let's stay friends.
  4. #332 È stato bello parlare con te. It was nice talking to you.
  5. #333 Alla prossima! See you next time!

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What are the most common Italian phrases for small talk, work and school?

The most common Italian phrases for small talk, work and school are “Ho una riunione alle nove.” (I have a meeting at nine.), “Quali sono i compiti?” (What is the homework?), “Bel tempo oggi.” (Nice weather today.), “Sono andato al cinema.” (I went to the movies.) and “Restiamo in contatto.” (Let's keep in touch.). All 33 are on this page, grouped by situation.

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