Survival Phrases
The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.
Practice pronunciationEveryday Services
Hairdresser, laundry, gym, and appointments.
At the Hairdresser
Use these phrases to consult with your stylist, specify lengths, choose colors or styling, and ask about prices at a hair salon in German-speaking countries.
At the Hairdresser
Use these phrases to describe your haircut, length, color, and styling preferences at a German hair salon, and to ask about the price.
Laundry & Dry Cleaning
Use these phrases when dropping off or picking up garments at a German dry cleaner or laundry service.
Laundry & Dry Cleaning
Use these phrases when dropping off or picking up garments for washing, stain treatment, or dry cleaning in German-speaking countries.
Joining a Gym
Use these phrases when visiting a gym in Germany to inquire about membership plans, arrange a trial session, and clarify contract rules.
Joining a Gym
Use these phrases when asking about memberships, trying out equipment, and checking contract terms at a German fitness studio.
Booking an Appointment
Use these phrases when booking, rescheduling, or cancelling appointments over the phone or at a service desk.
Booking an Appointment
Use these phrases to book, reschedule, or cancel appointments by phone or in person at everyday practices and services.
At the Mechanic
Use these phrases when taking your vehicle to an auto repair shop in Germany to explain problems, discuss repair estimates, and collect your car.
Phone & Device Repair
Use these phrases when taking a damaged smartphone or tablet to a repair shop in a German-speaking country.
Phone & Device Repair
Use these practical phrases when visiting a German repair shop to explain damage to your phone, ask about costs and repair times, and ensure your data remains protected.
Spa, Nails & Massage
Use these phrases to book spa and nail treatments, communicate pressure and comfort during a massage, and handle pricing, allergies, and tipping in German.
Spa, Nails & Massage
Use these phrases to book appointments, discuss preferences and allergies, and handle payment at a German spa or salon.
Tailor & Alterations
Use these phrases when taking clothes to a tailor or alterations shop to adjust the fit, shorten hems, or ask about prices and turnaround time.
Tailor & Alterations
Use these essential phrases when visiting a German tailor or alteration shop to discuss garment adjustments, fittings, prices, and pickup times.