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
Use these phrases when you need to open a bank account, provide your documents, and ask about fees or online banking.
ATMs & Getting Cash
These basic phrases will help you locate an ATM, check for fees, and get help if the machine eats your card.
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.
Exchanging Money
These phrases will help you navigate currency exchange offices, ask about rates and fees, and request specific bill sizes.
Exchanging Money
Use these practical phrases to navigate currency exchange bureaus, ask about fees, request specific bills, and compare rates.
At the Post Office
Use these practical phrases to confidently send parcels, ask about delivery details, and buy stamps at a French post office.
At the Post Office
These phrases will help you navigate the post office confidently, from sending parcels abroad to picking up missed deliveries.
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.
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.
Filing a Complaint
Use these phrases to firmly but politely resolve issues with incorrect charges, missing services, or banking errors.