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 book a table, update your plans, and make sure the restaurant knows what you need.
Ordering at a Restaurant
Use these phrases when you are talking to staff to get a table, order your meal, and pay at a restaurant.
Allergies & Dietary Needs
Use these phrases to clearly explain your dietary needs and check for allergens when eating out.
Sending Food Back & Complaints
Use these phrases to politely but firmly explain a problem with your meal and ask the restaurant staff to resolve it.
Paying & Splitting the Bill
Use these phrases when you have finished your meal and need to pay, leave a tip, or share the cost with your group.
Ordering Drinks at a Bar
These phrases will help you confidently order drinks, speak to the bartender, and pay the bill at a bar.
Takeaway & Delivery
Use these phrases to order food over the phone or at a counter, and to solve common delivery problems.