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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.

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Viewing an Apartment

Use these phrases when you visit an apartment, ask about costs, and check what is included.

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Renting & the Lease

Use these phrases to ask important questions and agree on terms when you are renting a new apartment or house.

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Setting Up Utilities

Use these phrases when you need to connect your utilities, provide meter readings, or sort out billing for a new home.

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Repairs & Maintenance

Use these phrases to report problems in your home and ask your landlord or property manager for repairs.

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Talking to Neighbors

These phrases will help you introduce yourself to new neighbors, handle issues like noise or packages, and ask for small favors.

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Trash & Recycling Rules

Use these phrases to ask your caretaker or landlord about the waste and recycling rules in your new home.

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Furnishing Your Place

Use these practical phrases to ask the right questions about stock, dimensions, and delivery when buying furniture for your home.