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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.

B1

Greetings & Introductions

Use these phrases when meeting someone in person for the first time, checking on their journey, and suggesting a first activity.

B1

Saying Goodbye

Essential phrases for ending a conversation, excusing yourself politely, and saying goodbye in everyday situations.

B1

Thanking & Apologizing

Master the essential phrases for expressing gratitude, apologizing for mistakes, and politely navigating crowded spaces in everyday Persian.

B1

Invitations & Making Plans

Use these phrases to smoothly navigate inviting people out, making concrete plans, and gracefully declining in everyday Iranian Farsi.

B1

Making Friends

Use these phrases to connect with new people, discover shared interests, and casually suggest hanging out or staying in touch.

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