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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

Greetings & Socializing

Meeting people, small talk, and everyday politeness.

A1

Greetings & Introductions

Use these phrases to greet people, introduce yourself and others, and make polite first-meeting conversation in everyday German.

A1

Saying Goodbye

Use these phrases to say goodbye naturally to friends, colleagues, or staff in everyday situations.

A1

Thanking & Apologizing

Use these essential phrases to thank people, apologize for small mishaps, and excuse yourself in everyday German situations.

A1

Talking About Family

Use these phrases to talk about your family, relationship status, and home when getting to know someone in German.

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