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.

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At the Pharmacy

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

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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.

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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.

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At the Dentist

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

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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.

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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.