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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
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Shopping & Money

Stores, markets, prices, and paying.

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Buying Clothes

Use these phrases when you buy new clothes in a shop.

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Groceries & the Market

Use these phrases when you buy food at the market.

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Prices & Bargaining

Use these phrases when you talk about prices in a market.

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At the Supermarket Checkout

Use these phrases when you pay for groceries at the supermarket checkout.

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At the Electronics Store

Use these phrases when you buy electronics in a shop.

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Souvenirs & Gifts

Use these phrases to buy gifts in a local shop.

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Asking if They Have It

You can use these phrases during your next shopping trip.

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Buying Shoes

Use these simple phrases when you buy new shoes in a shop.

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