Speaking

Survival Phrases

The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.

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ALL LEVELSA1A2B1
ALL TOPICS Greetings & Socializing Eating & Drinking Out Travel & Transport Hotels & Accommodation Shopping & Money Health & Pharmacy Banking & Daily Admin Renting & Housing Everyday Services Emergencies & Safety Work & Study

Hotels & Accommodation

Checking in, problems, and amenities.

A1

Checking into a Hotel

Use these phrases when checking into a hotel to state your reservation, get your keys, and ask about basic amenities.

A2

Checking into a Hotel

Use these phrases to check into your accommodation, confirm your booking details, and ask about hotel amenities.

B1

Checking into a Hotel

Use these phrases when arriving at a hotel reception in German-speaking countries to check in smoothly, verify your room details, and ask about amenities.

B1

Hotel Room Problems

Use these phrases at hotel reception to report issues with your room and request repairs or a room change.

A2

Asking About Hotel Amenities

Use these phrases at hotel reception to ask about amenities, opening hours, and departure services.

B1

Asking About Hotel Amenities

Use these phrases when checking in or talking to hotel front desk staff to ask about amenities, services, and schedules.

B1

Checking Out

Use these practical phrases when wrapping up your hotel stay, reviewing charges, and handling departures in German-speaking countries.

A2

Checking Out

Use these phrases when checking out of a hotel, reviewing your final bill, storing luggage, and sharing feedback with the staff.

A2

Booking a Room

Use these phrases when inquiring about room availability, clarifying prices, and managing a hotel reservation in German.

B1

Booking a Room

Use these phrases when calling, writing, or speaking at the reception desk to reserve, confirm, or modify hotel accommodations in German.

A2

Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals

Use these practical phrases when arriving at a vacation rental, communicating with your host, and resolving everyday apartment issues.

B1

Airbnb & Short-Term Rentals

Use these intermediate German phrases when communicating with hosts, checking into short-term rentals, and resolving apartment issues independently.

A1

Staying at a Hostel

Use these phrases when checking in, navigating facilities, and chatting with roommates at a German hostel.

A2

Staying at a Hostel

Use these essential phrases to check in, find shared facilities, and talk to roommates while staying at a hostel.

B1

Staying at a Hostel

Use these essential phrases when checking into a hostel, navigating shared spaces, and connecting with other travelers.

B1

Extending Your Stay

Use these phrases when you want to extend your hotel stay, check room availability, ask about extra rates, or arrange a late checkout at the front desk.

A2

Extending Your Stay

Use these phrases at the front desk when you want to extend your hotel stay, keep your room, or ask for a late checkout.