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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

Work & Study

Interviews, the workplace, and enrolling in courses.

B1

Your First Day at Work

Use these phrases to navigate your first day at a new job, from introducing yourself to figuring out the office layout and daily routines.

B1

Enrolling in a Course

Use these phrases when visiting a language school or academy to get information, check your level, and officially register for classes.

B1

Asking for Time Off

Essential Spanish phrases to help you call in sick, arrange cover, and request days off clearly and professionally.

B1

University Admin

These phrases will help you navigate university administration offices in Spanish, from asking about enrollment and fees to sorting out class schedules and missing student IDs.

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