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 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

Health & Pharmacy

Doctors, pharmacies, and describing symptoms.

A1

At the Pharmacy

Use these phrases to describe your symptoms and ask for the right medicine at a Spanish-speaking pharmacy.

B1

At the Pharmacy

Use these phrases at the pharmacy to explain your symptoms, ask for recommendations, understand dosages, and buy the right medicine.

B1

Making a Doctor Appointment

Use these phrases to navigate a clinic or hospital reception, from registering as a new patient to negotiating an appointment time.

A2

Making a Doctor Appointment

Use these phrases to schedule a medical appointment, explain how urgently you need to be seen, and handle the basic registration process at a clinic.

B1

Describing Symptoms

Use these phrases to accurately describe your symptoms, explain how long you have been sick, and discuss medications with a doctor or pharmacist.

B1

At the Dentist

These phrases will help you explain your symptoms, ask about procedures, and handle the billing at a Spanish-speaking dental clinic.

A2

At the Hospital / ER

Use these phrases to register, explain what happened, and ask important questions when you need medical help at a hospital or ER.

B1

At the Optician

These phrases will help you book an eye test, explain vision problems, choose new frames and lenses, and understand your prescription at the optician.

A2

At the Optician

Use these phrases to explain vision problems, choose new frames, and buy glasses or contacts at the optician.

B1

Getting a Test or Vaccine

Essential phrases for scheduling tests, asking about side effects, and getting your results or certificates at a Spanish-speaking clinic.

A2

Getting a Test or Vaccine

Use these phrases to book appointments, explain what you need, and ask questions when getting a medical test or vaccine.