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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

Everyday Services

Hairdresser, laundry, gym, and appointments.

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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.

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Laundry & Dry Cleaning

Use these phrases when dropping off or picking up garments at a German dry cleaner or laundry service.

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Joining a Gym

Use these phrases when asking about memberships, trying out equipment, and checking contract terms at a German fitness studio.

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Booking an Appointment

Use these phrases to book, reschedule, or cancel appointments by phone or in person at everyday practices and services.

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Phone & Device Repair

Use these phrases when taking a damaged smartphone or tablet to a repair shop in a German-speaking country.

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Spa, Nails & Massage

Use these phrases to book appointments, discuss preferences and allergies, and handle payment at a German spa or salon.

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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.