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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

Travel & Transport

Airports, trains, taxis, and getting around.

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Checking in at the Airport

Use these phrases when you arrive at the airport check-in desk.

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Going Through Security

Use these phrases when you go through airport security and follow the officer's instructions.

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Customs & Immigration

Use these phrases when you talk to an immigration or customs officer at the airport.

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Buying Train Tickets

Use these phrases when you buy train tickets at the station and ask about times, platforms, and delays.

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Using Buses & the Metro

Use these phrases when you travel by bus or train.

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Taking a Taxi or Rideshare

Use these phrases to tell a taxi or rideshare driver where to go, give instructions, and pay for your trip.

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Asking for Directions

Use these phrases to ask for help finding places and to understand directions on the street.

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On the Plane

Use these phrases when you travel by plane and need help from the crew or other passengers.

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At the Tourist Office

Use these phrases when you visit a tourist office to get maps, find top sights, and plan your trip.