Italian Transportation Songs for Kids

The transportation songs

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  Le Cose Che Si Muovono

  Things That Go · 2:02 · Premium

  macchina, autobus, treno, aereo

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  Andiamo in Viaggio

  Let's Travel · 2:35 · Premium

  macchina, autobus, treno, sinistra

Italian transportation words from these songs

Every key word and phrase across the unit, with its English meaning.

Tips for parents

• Play the song in the car and spot the vehicles it names out of the window.
• Line up toy cars, trains and planes and name them in Italian.
• Before a trip, sing the travel song and talk about how you'll get there.

Questions parents ask

Is this a good topic for kids who love cars and trains?

Yes. Starting from what your child already loves is one of the easiest ways into a new language, and vehicles are everywhere to practise with.

Which Italian words are in these transportation songs?

9 key words and phrases, including macchina (car), autobus (bus), treno (train), aereo (plane), bici (bike), barca (boat), sinistra (left), destra (right). The full list is above, and every song page shows the complete lyrics with translation.

Are the Italian transportation songs free?

The lyrics, translations and word lists here are free to read. Playing the songs is part of Premium, which you can try free for 7 days. The first unit, greeting songs, is free forever.

How long are the songs?

Between 2:02 and 2:35 each, about 5 minutes for all 2. Short enough to replay, which is where most of the learning happens.