Speaking

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.

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Greetings & Introductions

Use these phrases when you are meeting new people at a social event, at work, or in everyday situations.

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Making Small Talk

Use these common phrases to start, keep going, and politely end light conversations with colleagues or acquaintances.

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Saying Goodbye

These phrases will help you smoothly end conversations, wish people well, and say goodbye in a natural way.

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Thanking & Apologizing

Use these phrases to navigate everyday social situations gracefully, from showing gratitude to handling small accidents.

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Invitations & Making Plans

These everyday phrases will help you smoothly organize social plans, accept invitations, and agree on details with friends.

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Making Friends

Use these phrases when you are getting to know a new friend or acquaintance and want to stay in touch.

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Giving Opinions & Disagreeing

Use these phrases to share your thoughts, agree, or disagree politely in everyday discussions and meetings.

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Congratulations & Celebrations

Use these phrases to congratulate people on their achievements, wish them a happy birthday, or celebrate special events together.

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Talking About Family

Use these phrases when getting to know someone and sharing basic details about your family life.

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Saying No Politely

Use these phrases to politely refuse an invitation or an immediate offer without hurting anyone's feelings.