Speaking

Survival Phrases

The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.

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ALL LEVELSA1A2B1B2C1
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, update your plans, and make sure the restaurant knows what you need.

B1

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.

B1

Allergies & Dietary Needs

Use these phrases to clearly explain your dietary needs and check for allergens when eating out.

B1

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.

B1

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.

B1

Ordering Drinks at a Bar

These phrases will help you confidently order drinks, speak to the bartender, and pay the bill at a bar.

B1

Takeaway & Delivery

Use these phrases to order food over the phone or at a counter, and to solve common delivery problems.