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 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
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Everyday Services

Hairdresser, laundry, gym, and appointments.

B1

At the Hairdresser

Use these intermediate phrases to communicate your preferences clearly during a visit to a French hair salon.

A2

At the Hairdresser

Use these phrases when you visit a hair salon to explain the haircut, color, and style you want.

A2

Laundry & Dry Cleaning

Use these phrases when you need to drop off or pick up your laundry and dry cleaning in France.

B1

Laundry & Dry Cleaning

Use these practical phrases when visiting a French laundromat or dry cleaner to wash and care for your clothes.

A2

Joining a Gym

Use these phrases when you want to join a gym and ask about memberships, schedules, and policies.

B1

Joining a Gym

Use these phrases when you want to join a local gym and need to ask about their membership plans, trials, and rules.

A2

Booking an Appointment

Use these phrases to book, reschedule, cancel, or confirm appointments for everyday services.

B1

Booking an Appointment

Use these phrases when you need to book, change, or confirm appointments for everyday services.

B1

At the Mechanic

Use these phrases when you need to explain car issues and discuss repairs at a garage in France.

A2

Phone & Device Repair

Use these phrases when you need to get your mobile phone or tablet repaired at a service shop.

B1

Phone & Device Repair

Use these phrases when you need to get your phone or tablet repaired at a French service shop.

B1

Spa, Nails & Massage

Use these phrases when you visit a spa or salon to request services, discuss preferences, and mention allergies.

A2

Spa, Nails & Massage

Use these phrases when you visit a spa or salon to book treatments and communicate your preferences.

B1

Tailor & Alterations

Use these phrases when you visit a tailor or alterations shop to get your clothes adjusted.

A2

Tailor & Alterations

Use these phrases when you visit a French tailor to adjust or repair your clothes.