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

Shopping & Money

Stores, markets, prices, and paying.

B1

Buying Clothes

Use these phrases when shopping for clothes in German-speaking countries to ask for sizes and colors, locate fitting rooms, and evaluate how garments fit.

B1

Prices & Bargaining

Use these phrases to inquire about prices, negotiate discounts politely, and reach an agreement at flea markets or second-hand shops in German-speaking countries.

B1

Returns & Exchanges

Use these phrases when returning faulty items, exchanging sizes, asking for refunds, and clarifying store policies in German-speaking shops.

B1

At the Electronics Store

Use these phrases to ask for advice, compare devices, test display models, and make purchases at an electronics store.

B1

Souvenirs & Gifts

Use these phrases when browsing souvenir shops, asking for authentic local gift recommendations, and arranging packaging for travel in German-speaking countries.