Speaking

Survival Phrases

The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.

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Travel & Transport

Airports, trains, taxis, and getting around.

B1

Checking in at the Airport

Use these phrases when you arrive at the airport and need to check in for your flight.

A2

Checking in at the Airport

Use these phrases when you check in at the airport.

B2

Checking in at the Airport

These phrases are designed for checking in at the airport, specifically when you need to arrange baggage drop-off and seat selection.

A2

Going Through Security

Use these simple phrases when you go through airport security.

B1

Going Through Security

Use these essential phrases when you are going through the airport security check before your flight.

A2

Customs & Immigration

Use these phrases when you speak to customs officers.

B2

Customs & Immigration

This collection of phrases is designed to help travelers navigate the customs and immigration process smoothly when entering an English-speaking country.

B1

Customs & Immigration

Use these phrases when you are passing through customs and immigration control at the airport.

B2

Reporting Lost Luggage

This lesson provides essential phrases for passengers whose luggage failed to arrive at the baggage reclaim area after landing.

B1

Reporting Lost Luggage

Use these helpful phrases when your suitcase has not arrived at the airport baggage carousel.

B1

Buying Train Tickets

Use these phrases when you are travelling by train and need to buy tickets or ask for information.

A2

Buying Train Tickets

You can use these phrases to buy tickets at train stations.

A1

Buying Train Tickets

Use these phrases to buy train tickets.

B1

Using Buses & the Metro

Use these phrases when you travel around a city by bus or metro and need help from local people.

A2

Using Buses & the Metro

Use these phrases when you travel by bus or metro in the city.

A1

Using Buses & the Metro

Use these phrases for buses and trains.

B1

Taking a Taxi or Rideshare

Use these English expressions when you travel by taxi or rideshare in a city.

A1

Taking a Taxi or Rideshare

Use these sentences in a taxi.

A2

Taking a Taxi or Rideshare

You can use these phrases in a taxi.

B1

Asking for Directions

If you get lost in a foreign city, these phrases will help you ask for directions.

A2

Asking for Directions

Use these sentences to ask for directions in town.

A1

Asking for Directions

Use these phrases to ask for directions.

B2

Renting a Car

This collection of essential expressions is designed to help you navigate the process of renting a vehicle at an airport terminal.

B1

Renting a Car

Use these essential phrases when you want to rent a car for your holiday.

A2

On the Plane

Use these simple phrases when you travel on a plane.

A1

On the Plane

Use these phrases on the plane.

B1

On the Plane

These essential English phrases will help you communicate clearly with staff and passengers on a plane.

B1

Missed or Delayed Connection

Use these phrases when your flight or train is delayed and you need to rebook your travel.

B2

Missed or Delayed Connection

Use these phrases when you have missed a connection or experienced a delay while traveling by train or airplane.

A2

At the Tourist Office

These phrases will help you at the local tourist office.

B1

At the Tourist Office

You can use these polite phrases when you visit a local tourist information office.

B1

Renting a Bike or Scooter

Use these phrases when you want to rent a bicycle or a scooter in a city.

A2

Renting a Bike or Scooter

Use these phrases when you want to rent a bike or scooter.