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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

Renting & Housing

Finding a place, utilities, and repairs.

A2

Repairs & Maintenance

Use these phrases to report household maintenance problems to your landlord or caretaker and schedule a repair.

A2

Talking to Neighbors

Use these phrases to introduce yourself, pick up parcels, and handle common everyday situations with your neighbors politely.

A2

Trash & Recycling Rules

Use these phrases to ask about waste separation rules, bin locations, and pickup schedules in a German apartment building.

A2

Furnishing Your Place

Use these essential phrases when shopping for furniture, checking measurements, asking about stock, and organizing delivery or assembly.

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