Survival Phrases
The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.
Practice pronunciationEating & Drinking Out
Restaurants, cafés, bars, and ordering food.
Making a Restaurant Reservation
Use these phrases to call a restaurant to book a table or ask about their menu.
Ordering at a Restaurant
Use these phrases to order food and ask for recommendations at a restaurant.
Ordering Coffee at a Café
Use these phrases to order a drink, choose your milk, and pay at a café counter.
Allergies & Dietary Needs
Use these phrases to tell restaurant staff about your food allergies or special diet.
Paying & Splitting the Bill
Use these phrases when you are ready to pay for your food and drink at a restaurant.
Ordering Drinks at a Bar
Use these simple phrases to order drinks and pay at a bar.
Takeaway & Delivery
Here are some useful phrases for ordering food to your home or taking it with you from a restaurant.
At a Fast-Food Counter
Use these simple phrases to order food, choose sizes, and pay at a fast-food restaurant.
At the Bakery & Deli
Use these simple phrases to order bread, pastries, meat, or cheese at a bakery or deli.
Buying Street Food
Use these phrases to order food and pay at a street stall.