🙋 Italian phrase guide
How to introduce yourself in Italian
Introducing yourself is the conversation you'll have again and again. Get comfortable with these phrases and you'll be ready for parties, language exchanges and meeting a partner's friends.
Practice this conversation out loud, free →Key Italian phrases
| Italian | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| Ciao, mi chiamo… | Hi, my name is… | |
| Piacere. | Nice to meet you. | |
| Come ti chiami? | What's your name? | |
| Di dove sei? | Where are you from? | |
| Vengo dal Canada. | I'm from Canada. | |
| Abito a Toronto. | I live in Toronto. | |
| Lavoro come… | I work as a… | |
| Sto imparando l'italiano. | I'm learning Italian. | |
| Cosa ti piace fare nel tempo libero? | What do you like to do in your free time? | |
| A presto! | See you soon! |
Example conversation
Ana
Ciao! Sono Ana. Come ti chiami?
Hi! I'm Ana. What's your name?
You
Mi chiamo Sam. Piacere!
My name is Sam. Nice to meet you!
Ana
Di dove sei?
Where are you from?
You
Vengo dal Canada e sto imparando l'italiano.
I'm from Canada, and I'm learning Italian.
Ana
Parli molto bene l'italiano!
You speak Italian really well!
You
Grazie, mi sto esercitando molto!
Thanks, I'm practicing a lot!
Good to know
💡 "Piacere" is the classic reply when you meet someone. Friends greet each other with a kiss on each cheek, but a handshake is normal the first time.
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