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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.

B1

Checking in at the Airport

These phrases will help you communicate clearly at the check-in desk, hand over your documents, drop off your luggage, and confirm your boarding details.

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Going Through Security

Use these phrases when you are passing through airport security and need to follow instructions or ask questions about your belongings.

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Customs & Immigration

Use these phrases to answer questions clearly and confidently when speaking to an immigration officer at the airport.

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Reporting Lost Luggage

Use these phrases to speak with airline staff when your suitcase does not arrive at the baggage area.

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Buying Train Tickets

Use these essential phrases when buying train tickets, asking about schedules, and navigating the train station.

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Using Buses & the Metro

Use these everyday phrases to buy tickets, find your platform, and ask for directions when taking a bus or train.

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Taking a Taxi or Rideshare

Use these practical phrases to communicate clearly with your driver during a taxi or rideshare trip.

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Asking for Directions

Use these practical phrases to ask people for directions, understand their instructions, and confidently navigate your way around a new city.

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Renting a Car

These phrases are useful when you need to pick up, ask questions about, or return a rental car at an agency.

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On the Plane

Use these phrases when you are on a plane and need to find your seat, talk to the crew, or deal with a problem.

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At the Tourist Office

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

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Renting a Bike or Scooter

Use these phrases to ask about prices, apps, and rules when renting a bike or scooter in a new city.