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Learn to speak Neapolitan like a local
Many people want to learn the Neapolitan language to reconnect with family roots in southern Italy, or to connect with locals while visiting or working in the area. But it can be hard to find resources that teach speaking and listening skills in Neapolitan, a distinct regional language recognised by UNESCO as being at risk.
uTalk is the solution. We’ll help you avoid:
- Feeling frustrated because no one teaches you the conversation skills you need
- Relying on scattered word lists instead of learning from real native speaker audio
- Losing confidence because you don't have a way of checking your Neapolitan pronunciation
Learn Neapolitan online today and start taking part in everyday conversations.
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Three steps to learn Neapolitan fast
No classes to schedule. No confusing jargon. Just a clear path to learning Neapolitan.
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Subscribe now, download the app or open the web app. Choose Neapolitan and select your first category.
Get StartedPractise real phrases
Work through short lessons with native speaker audio and memory-boosting games. Reviews focus on the words you find hardest, so you learn faster.
Speak like a local
Try your Neapolitan in real life. Beginners and more experienced learners can build practical spoken language and start enjoying real conversations across Naples.
Why uTalk is the best Neapolitan learning app
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise a wide variety of Neapolitan words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
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Practical content covering greetings, travel, work and daily life. Everything you need to start speaking from day one.
Authentic speakers
Learn from real Neapolitan speakers, not computer voices. Hear the language exactly as it's spoken across Naples.
Beginner friendly, fun and effective
Game-like practice builds your confidence and listening skills. Lessons are short, focused and based on real-life situations.
Learn Neapolitan online — Common phrases and audio
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
Vulesse ’nu cafè, pe’ piacere.
I’d like a coffee, please.
Cia’.
Hello.
Sì.
Yes.
Sì, grazie.
Yes please.
No.
No.
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No, grazie.
No thanks.
Pe’ piacere.
Please.
Grazie.
Thank you.
Grazie assaje.
Thank you very much.
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Prego.
You’re welcome.
Roje birre, pe’ piacere.
Two beers, please.
’o pulmànn
bus
’a machina
car
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’o tassì
taxi
’o treno
train
’a stazione
railway station
l’aereoporto
airport
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l’albergo
hotel
’o passapuorto
passport
’o telefono
telephone
Scusate.
Excuse me.
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Che ore so’?
What time is it?
Puo’ ripetere, pe’ piacere?
Can you repeat that please?
Parla cchiù chiano, pe’ piacere.
Please speak more slowly.
Nun aggio capito.
I don’t understand.
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Me rispiace.
Sorry.
Arò stanne ’e bagne?
Where are the toilets?
Donne
Ladies’ Toilet
Uomini
Gents’ Toilet
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Arò sta ’a spiaggia?
Where is the beach?
Arò sta ’a banca?
Where is the bank?
Quanto vene chisto?
How much does this cost?
’a cart’ ’e credito
credit card
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’o bancomàt
cash machine
Cia’.
Goodbye.
’e cchiave
keys
’a cartina
map
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sinistra
left
destra
right
une
one
roje
two
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tre
three
Where is it spoken?
Italy
Number of speakers
8,000,000
Language family
Indo-European
Italic
Romance
Fun facts | Neapolitan
- The phrase ‘see Naples and die' ("vedi Napoli e poi muori" - Goethe) means that the city is so beautiful that, once you’ve seen it, there’s no reason to go on living.
- The name Napoli originates from the Greek word 'Neapolis' or 'new city'. Naples was founded by the Ancient Greeks in the 2nd century BC.
- According to linguists, the Neapolitan dialect has had a huge impact on the Italian spoken in the US because historically some 80% of Italian immigrants came from Southern Italy.
How our Neapolitan lessons work
Learning Neapolitan should feel simple and straightforward from the start. Begin with greetings and high-frequency words, then move into practical categories covering family, food and everyday phrases. Every word you hear is recorded by native Neapolitan speakers, so you'll quickly become familiar with the language's sounds and rhythm. You can even slow the audio down to focus on specific pronunciation details. Memory-boosting tests reinforce what you learn, and reviews adapt to focus on the words you find trickiest.
Pick a category and the app organises the content so you get quick wins early on. Follow a guided learning path or choose for yourself what to learn and when. Every word or phrase is linked to a picture to help it stick, while the in-app phrasebook lets you practise your favourite and trickiest words through fun games, helping you improve faster. Switch categories any time, learn online or offline, on mobile or desktop. If you have questions, contact our friendly UK-based team at support@utalk.com, who’ll be happy to help.
Neapolitan vs. Italian
Neapolitan and Italian share many similarities, but their differences go well beyond accent or pronunciation.
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Key points
- Neapolitan and Standard Italian are distinct Romance languages that both developed from spoken Latin.
- Neapolitan developed in southern Italy alongside other regional Romance varieties, while Standard Italian developed largely from the Florentine variety of Tuscan, spoken in central Italy.
- They share many words because of their common Latin roots, but they are different enough that Italian speakers may find spoken Neapolitan difficult to follow without prior exposure.
- Standard Italian is Italy's official national language, while Neapolitan has no official status at national level.
- In uTalk, Neapolitan is taught as its own language, separate from Italian, so you can focus on the variety genuinely spoken in Naples, Campania and neighbouring parts of southern Italy.
“We help make learning Neapolitan easy.”
“We understand how hard it can be to find structured, engaging lessons teaching spoken Neapolitan. At uTalk, we believe every language matters, which is why we recorded native Neapolitan speakers, so you can learn the language exactly as it's naturally spoken.”
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Richard Howeson
uTalk Founder
Why learners trust uTalk for Neapolitan
At uTalk, we are passionate about supporting regional and minority languages that other apps often overlook. Our Neapolitan content is recorded by native speakers, so every lesson gives you audio you can trust. The app works for English speakers and for speakers of more than 140 other languages. Check our reviews and see how learners are turning daily practice into real progress.
Your Neapolitan language learning journey
Maybe you have family roots in Naples, you plan to live or travel in Southern Italy, or you're interested in exploring how different Neapolitan really is from standard Italian. Finding engaging, structured lessons that teach speaking and listening skills can be hard.
Get StarteduTalk can help. Take your first proper look at Neapolitan with First Words and everyday greetings, then build everyday phrases you can use in real situations. You'll listen to native Neapolitan speakers, record yourself copying them and compare the two. Game-like practice makes learning fun for beginners, while practical content helps more experienced learners fill gaps in their knowledge. Learn online or offline, follow a guided path or choose for yourself what to work on and when.
The outcome is simple. You'll speak Neapolitan with confidence and understand more of what people say around you. You'll use your new skills with family, friends and new connections across Naples. uTalk fits your life.
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Explore the Romance language family
Neapolitan belongs to the Romance language family, alongside many other widely spoken languages descended from Latin. If you're curious to compare words, sounds or everyday phrases across the family, check out: Catalan, Corsican, French, Galician, Portuguese, Romanian, Sardinian, Sicilian and Spanish.
These languages share deep historical roots and some recognisable vocabulary, so learning Neapolitan can give you a head start exploring the wider Romance family
Get StartedYour Neapolitan questions, answered
Do you offer live online classes or is it just an app?
uTalk is an app and online language learning software. Lessons are digital, short and practical. If you want a tutor, the app still helps you prepare for class and review between sessions.
Can I start as a beginner?
Yes. The course begins with basic greetings and everyday words and phrases and takes you to an A1–A2 level on the CEFR scale. Some of our topics even cover material you’d learn as you grow your skills to B1 or B2.
What application languages do you support? Can I learn without English?
Yes. uTalk works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Choose the one that suits you in Settings.
How is content selected and ordered?
Topics are based on real-life situations. You can select any category and the app suggests a smart learning order for beginners. You can change it at any time.
How does uTalk compare with YouTube lessons?
YouTube can be useful, but it’s hard to check pronunciation or get structured reviews. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, games that test tricky words more often and a clear path from basic to practical use.
Is Neapolitan a dialect or a language?
Neapolitan is often classified as a distinct Romance language, although it is commonly referred to as a dialect in everyday Italian usage. It differs from Standard Italian in vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, and the two are not always mutually intelligible.
How different is Neapolitan from Italian?
Neapolitan differs from Standard Italian in vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Italian speakers who have had little exposure to it may find spoken Neapolitan difficult to follow.
How fast can I learn to speak Neapolitan?
Short, regular sessions work best. Many learners can handle simple conversations after a few weeks of steady practice. Your progress depends on how often you use the app and how much you review.
Can I learn Neapolitan for free with uTalk?
Yes. Getting started with uTalk is easy, and you can cancel whenever you want. We want you to love uTalk, so we even offer a 28-Day Money Back Guarantee if you are not satisfied.
Where can I learn Neapolitan with uTalk?
We’re available on iOS, Android, web, Mac and PC. Get started now and you’ll be directed to download uTalk for your device.
Topics
- Accommodation
- Adjectives
- Animals' Bodies
- Animals
- Bathroom
- Body
- Business
- Calendar
- Camping
- Military Peace Keeping
- Clothes
- Colours
- Military Commands
- Football Commentary
- Cooking
- Countries
- Directions
- Doctor
- Driving
- Emergencies
- Family
- Farming
- First Words
- Food and Drink
- Fruit
- Holiday
- Home
- Illness
- Ingredients
- Military Intelligence
- Kitchen
- Leisure
- Likes and Dislikes
- Football Match Abroad
- Numbers up to Ten Million
- Numbers up to Twenty
- Occupations
- Outdoors
- Places
- Prepositions
- Restaurant
- Sailing
- School
- Shopping Phrases
- Shopping Words
- Essential Phrases
- Social Phrases
- Sports
- Free Starter Words
- Time
- Timetable
- Tools
- Transport
- Travelling
- Vegetables
- Disaster Relief - Volunteers
- Natural Disasters
- Technology
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