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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 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.

A2

ATMs & Getting Cash

Use these practical phrases when you need to find a cash machine, check fees, or handle card problems in German-speaking countries.

A2

Exchanging Money

Use these practical phrases when exchanging foreign currency at a bank, exchange booth, or travel counter.

A2

At the Post Office

Use these phrases to post parcels, buy stamps, and handle shipping options at a German post office.

A2

Getting a Phone / SIM Card

Use these essential phrases to buy a prepaid SIM card, choose a data plan, and get connected at a mobile store in Germany.

A2

Getting a Library Card

Use these phrases when registering for a public library card in Germany and asking about borrowing rules, fees, and internet access.

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