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 LEVELSA1A2B1
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

Travel & Transport

Airports, trains, taxis, and getting around.

B1

Checking in at the Airport

Use these phrases when arriving at the airport counter to check in for your flight, drop off luggage, choose your seat, and receive your boarding pass.

A2

Checking in at the Airport

Use these phrases when arriving at the airport check-in desk to drop off your luggage, select your seat, and get your boarding pass.

B1

Going Through Security

Use these phrases when navigating airport security checkpoints, communicating with screening officers, and preparing your carry-on luggage for inspection.

A2

Going Through Security

Use these essential phrases to navigate airport security smoothly, ask about luggage rules, and follow officer instructions without stress.

B1

Customs & Immigration

Use these phrases to navigate passport control and customs smoothly when entering a German-speaking country.

A2

Customs & Immigration

Use these essential phrases when answering questions from border control and customs officials at the airport or border.

B1

Reporting Lost Luggage

Use these phrases at the airport baggage service desk when your checked luggage does not arrive and you need to report it and arrange delivery.

B1

Buying Train Tickets

Use these phrases when purchasing train tickets at a service counter, selecting fares, and managing connections or delays in German-speaking countries.

A2

Buying Train Tickets

Use these essential German phrases when buying train tickets at the station counter or asking staff about your journey.

A1

Buying Train Tickets

Use these phrases when buying train tickets at a station counter or asking staff about departures in Germany.

B1

Using Buses & the Metro

Use these phrases to navigate public buses, trams, and metro systems smoothly across German-speaking cities.

A1

Using Buses & the Metro

Use these phrases to buy tickets, ask about routes, and ride buses and the subway with ease.

A2

Using Buses & the Metro

Use these essential phrases to buy tickets, find the right lines, and navigate buses and metro systems with confidence.

A2

Taking a Taxi or Rideshare

Use these essential phrases to give directions, check fares, request stops, and handle payment when taking a taxi or rideshare in German-speaking countries.

A1

Taking a Taxi or Rideshare

Use these phrases to give directions, check fares, and pay smoothly when taking a taxi or rideshare.

B1

Taking a Taxi or Rideshare

Use these phrases when taking a taxi or rideshare in German-speaking countries to give directions, request stops, and manage payment smoothly.

A2

Asking for Directions

Use these phrases when asking for directions on the street, following navigational instructions, or confirming your route in German-speaking cities.

B1

Asking for Directions

Use these phrases to ask passersby for directions, understand route explanations, and confirm your way in everyday travel situations.

A1

Asking for Directions

Use these essential phrases to ask for directions, understand simple navigation instructions, and find your way around town.

B1

Renting a Car

Use these phrases when picking up, inspecting, driving, and returning a rental car in German-speaking countries.

A1

On the Plane

Use these simple German phrases to find your seat, stow your luggage, and speak with the flight crew on an airplane.

B1

On the Plane

Use these phrases to navigate boarding, seat arrangements, in-flight comfort, and common travel issues on an airplane.

A2

On the Plane

Use these phrases to board smoothly, locate your seat, communicate with flight attendants, and handle comfort or health needs on an airplane.

B1

Missed or Delayed Connection

Use these phrases when dealing with delayed or cancelled transport, rebooking journeys, and resolving missed connections.

B1

At the Tourist Office

Use these phrases at a local tourist information office to ask for city maps, get sight recommendations, check opening hours, and arrange transit tickets or guided tours.

A2

At the Tourist Office

Use these phrases at a tourist information office to pick up maps, ask for local tips, and arrange tickets or tours.

B1

Renting a Bike or Scooter

Use these phrases when renting a city bike or e-scooter at a local shop or using shared mobility services across German-speaking cities.

A2

Renting a Bike or Scooter

Use these phrases when renting a bicycle or e-scooter from a local shop or through a mobile sharing app.