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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

Eating & Drinking Out

Restaurants, cafés, bars, and ordering food.

B1

Making a Restaurant Reservation

Use these phrases to book a table, modify your reservation, or ask for a table when walking into a restaurant in Norway.

B1

Ordering at a Restaurant

These phrases will help you confidently order food, ask about the menu, and handle the bill at a Norwegian restaurant.

B1

Allergies & Dietary Needs

Use these phrases to safely and clearly communicate your dietary needs, allergies, and questions about ingredients when eating out.

B1

Sending Food Back & Complaints

These phrases will help you clearly and politely resolve issues with your meal, from pointing out a mistake to speaking with the manager.

B1

Paying & Splitting the Bill

Use these phrases when you have finished your meal and are ready to settle the bill, divide costs with friends, or leave a tip in a Norwegian restaurant or cafe.

B1

Ordering Drinks at a Bar

Use these phrases to confidently order drinks, open a tab, and navigate a Norwegian bar like a local.