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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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Shopping & Money

Stores, markets, prices, and paying.

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Buying Clothes

Use these phrases to ask for sizes and colors, use the fitting room, and buy clothes in a Spanish-speaking store.

A1

Groceries & the Market

Use these phrases when navigating a Spanish grocery store or market to ask for produce, specify weights, and pay.

A1

At the Supermarket Checkout

Here are the essential phrases you need for a smooth and quick experience at a Spanish-speaking supermarket checkout.

A1

Souvenirs & Gifts

Use these simple everyday phrases to browse typical local items, ask for recommendations, and buy the perfect souvenir.

A1

Asking if They Have It

Use these essential phrases to ask store staff about sizes, colors, and stock availability.

A1

Buying Shoes

Use these essential Spanish phrases to confidently ask for your size, try on shoes, and make a purchase in any store.

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