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 check-in desk to check your luggage and get your boarding pass.

A2

Checking in at the Airport

Use these phrases when you check in for a flight at the airport counter.

B1

Going Through Security

Use these intermediate phrases to navigate airport security checkpoints smoothly by understanding instructions and asking necessary questions.

A2

Going Through Security

Use these phrases when you go through the airport security check.

B1

Customs & Immigration

Use these essential B1-level phrases when navigating customs and immigration at the airport to explain your travel plans clearly.

A2

Customs & Immigration

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

B1

Reporting Lost Luggage

Use these phrases at the airport baggage service desk when your luggage fails to arrive after your flight.

A2

Buying Train Tickets

Use these phrases to buy tickets and get information at a Spanish train station.

B1

Buying Train Tickets

Use these phrases when you need to buy train tickets and navigate station delays in Spanish.

A1

Buying Train Tickets

Use these phrases when you buy tickets at a Spanish train station.

B1

Using Buses & the Metro

Use these phrases when navigating public transportation systems like buses and the metro in a Spanish-speaking city.

A1

Using Buses & the Metro

Use these phrases to navigate buses and the metro in Spanish-speaking cities.

A2

Using Buses & the Metro

Use these phrases to navigate buses and the metro in a Spanish-speaking city.

A2

Taking a Taxi or Rideshare

Use these phrases when you need to take a taxi or a rideshare in a Spanish-speaking city.

B1

Taking a Taxi or Rideshare

Use these phrases when you are traveling by taxi or rideshare in a Spanish-speaking city.

A1

Taking a Taxi or Rideshare

Use these simple phrases when you travel in a taxi or a rideshare in a Spanish-speaking country.

A1

Asking for Directions

Use these basic phrases when you need to ask for directions or understand navigation instructions in Spanish.

B1

Asking for Directions

Use these phrases when you need to ask locals for clear directions to landmarks or transport stations.

A2

Asking for Directions

Use these phrases when you need to ask locals for directions in a Spanish-speaking city.

B1

Renting a Car

Use these phrases when you need to rent a vehicle, understand insurance, and manage pick-up or return logistics.

B1

On the Plane

Use these intermediate Spanish phrases to communicate with the crew and other passengers while traveling on a flight.

A2

On the Plane

Use these phrases to communicate with flight attendants and other passengers while boarding and during your flight.

A1

On the Plane

Use these phrases to communicate with the crew and passengers while on an airplane.

B1

Missed or Delayed Connection

Use these phrases when your flight or train is delayed, cancelled, or you have missed your connection.

A2

At the Tourist Office

Use these phrases when visiting a local tourist information office to ask for maps, directions, opening hours, and sightseeing recommendations.

B1

At the Tourist Office

Use these intermediate phrases when you visit a tourist information office to ask for recommendations, tickets, maps, and directions.

B1

Renting a Bike or Scooter

Use these intermediate phrases when renting a bicycle or electric scooter during your travels.

A2

Renting a Bike or Scooter

Use these phrases when you want to rent a bicycle or a scooter during your travels.