Directions in Italian
It’s time to master directions in Italian! Check out this free audio lesson for the essential travel Italian you’ll need to navigate your way around Italy.
I wish it were as simple as learning the word for 'where' in Italian and a few Italian road signs, but there’s a little more to it than that!
As you may have already guessed, understanding the directions you are given can be more challenging than asking the questions. But have no fear – just listen to the Italian pronunciation in the audio and practice saying the Italian words and phrases aloud, as you imagine yourself strolling around Florence or driving through Tuscany!
Asking for directions in Italian
Another more complete way of asking for directions is by saying…
Here's a list of some places you might like to go to and places you may pass on the way to getting there.
Here are some words and phrases you might get to hear when asking for directions…
When someone gives you directions, they'll tell you that you need to take such-and-such street, turn left, and then follow another street…
Now, you might want to know whether it is far or not…
A presto!
Maria DiLorenzi and the Rocket Italian Team
P.S. Here are two exercises to test your Italian skills!
Exercise 1 - Match the Italian word with its English translation.
Exercise 2 - Now, match the questions and statements with the correct English translation.
