Survival Phrases
The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.
Practice pronunciationBanking & Daily Admin
Banks, post office, phone, and internet.
Opening a Bank Account
These phrases will help you navigate a visit to a bank branch to open a new account, understand the fees, and get your debit card and online banking set up.
ATMs & Getting Cash
Essential phrases for finding an ATM, withdrawing cash, and handling common problems like swallowed cards or fees.
ATMs & Getting Cash
Essential phrases for finding an ATM, checking fees, and dealing with common cash machine problems in Spanish.
Exchanging Money
Use these phrases when exchanging cash at a bank, currency exchange counter, or hotel.
Exchanging Money
Use these phrases to ask about exchange rates, clarify commissions, and specify how you want your cash when exchanging money.
At the Post Office
These phrases will help you navigate the post office with confidence, whether you are buying stamps, choosing shipping options, or filling out customs forms.
Getting a Phone / SIM Card
Essential phrases for buying a prepaid SIM card, choosing a data plan, and topping up your phone balance in a Spanish-speaking country.
Getting a Phone / SIM Card
These phrases will help you navigate mobile shops to buy a prepaid SIM card, choose a data plan, and get your phone connected.
Filing a Complaint
Use these phrases to confidently explain a problem, request a refund, and escalate an issue at a bank or administrative office.
Getting a Library Card
These everyday phrases will help you navigate registering for a library card, borrowing books, and using the facilities in Spanish.
Getting a Library Card
These phrases will help you register for a library card, provide the correct documents, and ask about borrowing rules or computer access.