Most of the tourist areas as in airports, cafes, they will speak some english, but of course, the joy of being in a foreign country is joining in with the lingo. e.g. ‘prego’ (meaning pleasure, you’re welcome, don’t mention it) is said alot when a drink or meal is given to you and  ’Grazie’ (which means thanks).

It is also good to learn numbers even 1-5 is a start, as if you ask for ice cream it helps.

Useful greeting words:-

Ciao – bye/hi

si – ye

no – no

Buongiorno – good day

Buronasera – good afternoon/evening

Arrivederci – goodbye

Per favore – please

Scusi – excuse me

Dove il bagno? – where is the toilet

Numbers 1-10

1. uno (oono)

2. due (do-ay)

3. tre (tray)

4. quattro (kwat-tro)

5. cinque (cheen-kway)

6. sei (say)

7. sette (set-tay)

8. otto (ot-to)

9. nove (no-vay)

10. dieci (dee-ay-chee)