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Survival Phrases

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

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ALL LEVELSA1A2B1B2C1
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

Banking & Daily Admin

Banks, post office, phone, and internet.

B2

Opening a Bank Account

Use these phrases when visiting a bank branch to open a new checking or savings account.

A2

ATMs & Getting Cash

Use these phrases to find cash machines, ask about fees, and get help with your card.

A1

ATMs & Getting Cash

Use these phrases to find an ATM, get cash, and report machine problems.

B1

Exchanging Money

These phrases will help you navigate currency exchange offices to ask about rates, avoid hidden fees, and request the exact cash you need.

A2

Exchanging Money

Use these phrases when you need to buy or sell foreign currency at a bank or exchange office.

B1

At the Post Office

Use these phrases when you need to send letters or packages, buy stamps, and ask about shipping options at the post office.

A2

Getting a Phone / SIM Card

Use these phrases when you want to buy a mobile phone plan or SIM card in a new country.

B1

Getting a Phone / SIM Card

Use these essential phrases when you need to buy a local SIM card, choose a data plan, and set up your phone in a new country.

B1

Residency & ID Registration

Use these phrases when you visit a government office to register your new address and apply for an ID card.

B2

Residency & ID Registration

Use these phrases when submitting documents and navigating the administrative process for residency and ID registration.

B1

Filing a Complaint

Use these phrases when you need to contact a bank or company to report an error and request a solution.

B2

Filing a Complaint

Use these phrases when you need to contact your bank or a service provider to report a billing issue, demand a refund, and escalate the problem if necessary.