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.

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Checking in at the Airport

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

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Going Through Security

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

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Customs & Immigration

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

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Reporting Lost Luggage

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

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Buying Train Tickets

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

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Using Buses & the Metro

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

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Taking a Taxi or Rideshare

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

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Asking for Directions

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

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Renting a Car

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

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On the Plane

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

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Missed or Delayed Connection

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

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At the Tourist Office

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

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Renting a Bike or Scooter

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