Why don't you try to get the basics at this site: www.masteranylanguage.com
the site includes pronounciation and post casts, videos and songs for you to get familiarized with the language.
Some words i know
Ciao-Hi
Come stai?-How are you
Bene-Good
Grazie-Thanks
Prego-You're welcome
e Tu/Lei?-and you?
Che ora è?-What time is it
Quanti anni hai-How old are you?
Qual è il tuo nome?-What's your name?
Buon compleanno-Happy birthday
Capisco-I understand
Non capisco-I don't understand
Sí-yes
No-No
Arrivederci-Goodbye