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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 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

Renting & Housing

Finding a place, utilities, and repairs.

B1

Viewing an Apartment

Use these phrases to ask the right questions and understand the terms when viewing a potential new apartment in a French-speaking city.

B1

Setting Up Utilities

Use these essential phrases to set up your electricity, water, and internet when moving into a new place.

A2

Repairs & Maintenance

These phrases will help you report a problem to your landlord or property manager and get it fixed.

B1

Repairs & Maintenance

Essential phrases for reporting broken items, leaks, or heating issues to your landlord or letting agency and arranging repairs.

B1

Talking to Neighbors

Essential phrases for introducing yourself, handling daily neighborly interactions, and resolving minor apartment issues.

A2

Talking to Neighbors

These phrases will help you introduce yourself, handle packages, and manage everyday interactions with your neighbors.

B1

Trash & Recycling Rules

These phrases will help you understand your building's waste disposal rules, navigate sorting procedures, and ask your neighbors or caretaker for help.

A2

Trash & Recycling Rules

Essential phrases for sorting your recycling, finding the bins, and understanding collection rules in your building.

A2

Furnishing Your Place

These practical phrases will help you ask questions and understand the details when shopping for furniture for your new place.

B1

Furnishing Your Place

These phrases will help you navigate furniture stores, check dimensions, arrange delivery, and ask about store policies for your new place.