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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 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

Banking & Daily Admin

Banks, post office, phone, and internet.

B1

Opening a Bank Account

Use these phrases when you need to open a bank account, provide your documents, and ask about fees or online banking.

A1

ATMs & Getting Cash

These basic phrases will help you locate an ATM, check for fees, and get help if the machine eats your card.

A2

ATMs & Getting Cash

Use these phrases when you need to locate an ATM, ask about fees, or get help if your card is declined or swallowed.

B1

Exchanging Money

These phrases will help you navigate currency exchange offices, ask about rates and fees, and request specific bill sizes.

A2

Exchanging Money

Use these practical phrases to navigate currency exchange bureaus, ask about fees, request specific bills, and compare rates.

A2

At the Post Office

Use these practical phrases to confidently send parcels, ask about delivery details, and buy stamps at a French post office.

B1

At the Post Office

These phrases will help you navigate the post office confidently, from sending parcels abroad to picking up missed deliveries.

A2

Getting a Phone / SIM Card

Essential phrases for buying a SIM card, choosing a data plan, and getting connected when you arrive in a French-speaking country.

B1

Getting a Phone / SIM Card

These phrases will help you navigate mobile phone shops, choose the right data plan, and get your SIM card activated in a French-speaking country.

B1

Filing a Complaint

Use these phrases to firmly but politely resolve issues with incorrect charges, missing services, or banking errors.