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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

Eating & Drinking Out

Restaurants, cafés, bars, and ordering food.

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Making a Restaurant Reservation

Use these phrases to call a restaurant to book a table or ask about their menu.

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Ordering at a Restaurant

Use these phrases to order food and ask for recommendations at a restaurant.

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Ordering Coffee at a Café

Use these phrases to order a drink, choose your milk, and pay at a café counter.

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Allergies & Dietary Needs

Use these phrases to tell restaurant staff about your food allergies or special diet.

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Paying & Splitting the Bill

Use these phrases when you are ready to pay for your food and drink at a restaurant.

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Ordering Drinks at a Bar

Use these simple phrases to order drinks and pay at a bar.

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Takeaway & Delivery

Here are some useful phrases for ordering food to your home or taking it with you from a restaurant.

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At a Fast-Food Counter

Use these simple phrases to order food, choose sizes, and pay at a fast-food restaurant.

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At the Bakery & Deli

Use these simple phrases to order bread, pastries, meat, or cheese at a bakery or deli.

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Buying Street Food

Use these phrases to order food and pay at a street stall.