Speaking

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

Everyday Services

Hairdresser, laundry, gym, and appointments.

B1

At the Hairdresser

These essential phrases will help you explain exactly what you want and navigate a visit to a Spanish-speaking hair salon with confidence.

A2

At the Hairdresser

Use these practical phrases to check in, explain exactly how you want your hair cut or colored, and understand the stylist in a Spanish-speaking salon.

B1

Laundry & Dry Cleaning

These phrases will help you smoothly drop off clothes, request dry cleaning, point out stains, and pick up your items at a Spanish-speaking laundromat or dry cleaner.

A2

Joining a Gym

Use these practical phrases to navigate membership options, ask about classes, and sign up at a Spanish-speaking gym.

B1

Joining a Gym

Use these phrases to navigate gym memberships, ask about classes, and understand cancellation policies in Spanish.

A2

Booking an Appointment

Use these phrases to easily book, change, or cancel appointments in everyday Spanish.

B1

Booking an Appointment

Use these phrases to successfully schedule, change, confirm, or cancel your appointments for everyday services.

B1

At the Mechanic

Use these phrases to explain car problems, get cost estimates, and understand the repair process when visiting a mechanic.

B1

Phone & Device Repair

Use these phrases when you need to explain a device issue, ask about repair costs, timelines, and discuss data safety or warranties at a tech repair shop.

A2

Phone & Device Repair

Essential phrases for explaining device issues and asking about repairs, costs, and data safety at a tech shop.

A2

Spa, Nails & Massage

Use these everyday Spanish phrases to comfortably book and customize your next spa, massage, or nail salon visit.

B1

Spa, Nails & Massage

Learn the essential phrases to confidently book appointments, customize your treatments, and communicate with staff at a spa or nail salon.

A2

Tailor & Alterations

Essential phrases for getting your clothes altered, tailored, or repaired.

B1

Tailor & Alterations

Use these phrases to navigate a visit to a tailor, from explaining exactly how clothes need to be adjusted to asking for a fitting, price, and pick-up date.