Survival Phrases
The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.
Greetings & Socializing
Meeting people, small talk, and everyday politeness.
Greetings & Introductions
Use these greeting phrases when you meet someone for the first time in everyday situations.
Making Small Talk
These phrases help you start a friendly conversation with someone you have just met. You can use them at events, meetings, or while waiting in line. They are simple, polite, and work well in everyday situations like cafés or parks. Using them shows interest and makes the other person feel comfortable quickly. Feel free to adapt the wording to match your own style and the context.
Saying Goodbye
Two friends meet at the station, chat briefly, and realize the train is about to leave. They exchange polite goodbye phrases, wishing each other a safe journey and good health. One mentions the train departure time, while the other notes they will message next week. They promise to keep in touch, agreeing that a quick text will be enough for now. As the train doors close, they wave and say their final farewells before parting ways.
Thanking & Apologizing
These expressions help you show gratitude, apologize politely, or ask to move past someone in everyday situations. You can use them when thanking a friend, replying to a compliment, or apologising for a small mistake. They are also useful when you need to pass someone in a crowd or interrupt a conversation politely. Using the right phrase shows respect and keeps communication smooth and friendly. Practice them often so they become natural in your daily English interactions.
Invitations & Making Plans
Making plans with friends can sometimes be difficult when everyone is busy with work. If you want to suggest a meeting, you can check their availability for the weekend. People often decide to meet in a cafe or they may choose to go out. You might need to decline an invitation politely because you have already made other plans. However, you can still suggest another time that is more convenient for your schedule.
Making Friends
Use these practical phrases to build deeper connections and talk about shared interests with new friends.
Giving Opinions & Disagreeing
Use these phrases when you want to share your opinion or disagree politely during conversations.
Congratulations & Celebrations
Use these phrases to congratulate people on their achievements and celebrate special events with them.
Talking About Family
Use these phrases when you want to discuss your family and ask other people about theirs.
Saying No Politely
Use these phrases when you want to decline an invitation or an offer without sounding rude.