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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
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Banking & Daily Admin

Banks, post office, phone, and internet.

B1

Opening a Bank Account

Use these phrases when you visit a bank in France to open an account and select a card.

B1

Exchanging Money

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

B1

At the Post Office

Use these phrases when you need to send letters or parcels and manage mailing services at a French post office.

B1

Getting a Phone / SIM Card

Use these phrases when you need to purchase a local SIM card or set up a mobile data plan in a French-speaking country.

B1

Filing a Complaint

Use these phrases when you need to file a formal complaint at a French bank or administrative office.

B1

Getting a Library Card

Use these phrases when you need to sign up for a library card and understand the rules for borrowing books and using internet services.

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