Survival Phrases

Use these phrases when you meet someone new.

You use these phrases when you meet new people. They help you start a friendly conversation easily. You can talk about weather, work, or hobbies. People often feel comfortable after a short chat. Use them at a party, in a queue, or at work. A simple greeting opens the door to more talk.

Use these phrases after school to say goodbye.

These phrases help you thank people and respond to thanks politely. You can also apologize sincerely or ask to pass when needed. Use them in shops, on the street, or at work. They are simple, friendly, and suitable for A2 learners. Remember to smile and keep your tone calm and respectful.

Two friends want to meet during the weekend. First, they try to meet on Saturday, but one friend is busy. After that, they agree to meet on Sunday. They will go to the new Italian restaurant at six o'clock. They are very happy because they can talk and eat together there.

Use these phrases to say well done on happy days.

Use these phrases to talk about your family.

Use these phrases to say no to invitations in a friendly way.

Use these phrases when you want to book a table.

Use these simple phrases when you order food in a restaurant.

Use these simple phrases to order drinks at a café.

Use these phrases for safe ordering in a restaurant.

You can use these phrases to pay at a restaurant.

Use these simple English phrases to order drinks at a bar.

Use these phrases to order food for takeaway or delivery.

Use these phrases to order food at a fast-food restaurant.

Use these phrases when you order food at a bakery and deli.

These simple phrases help you order food at street markets.

Use these phrases when you check in at the airport.

Use these simple phrases when you go through airport security.

Use these phrases when you speak to customs officers.

You can use these phrases to buy tickets at train stations.

Use these phrases when you travel by bus or metro in the city.

You can use these phrases in a taxi.

Use these sentences to ask for directions in town.

Use these simple phrases when you travel on a plane.

These phrases will help you at the local tourist office.

Use these phrases when you want to rent a bike or scooter.

Use these English phrases to check into your hotel.

Use these phrases to ask about services in your hotel.

Use these phrases to check out of your hotel room.

Use these simple phrases to book a room at a hotel.

Use these phrases when you stay in a holiday apartment.

Use these phrases when you stay at a hostel.

Use these phrases to stay extra nights at your hotel.

Use these phrases when you buy new clothes in a shop.

Use these phrases when you buy food at the market.

Use these phrases when you talk about prices in a market.

Use these phrases when you pay for groceries at the supermarket checkout.

Use these phrases when you buy electronics in a shop.

Use these phrases to buy gifts in a local shop.

You can use these phrases during your next shopping trip.

Use these simple phrases when you buy new shoes in a shop.

Use these phrases when you need medicine at a pharmacy.

Use these phrases when you need to see a doctor.

Use these phrases when you visit a hospital or an emergency room.

Use these phrases when you visit the optician to check your eyes.

Use these phrases when you get a vaccine or a medical test.

Use these phrases when you need cash from a machine.

Use these phrases when you change your money at a bank.

Use these phrases when you send mail at the post office.

Use these phrases to buy and register a new phone card.

Use these phrases to register for a library card.

Use these phrases to ask for apartment repairs.

Use these phrases when you talk to the people next door.

Use these phrases to talk about trash in your new building.

Use these phrases to buy furniture for your new home.

Use these phrases when you visit a salon for a haircut.

Use these phrases when you visit a laundry shop.

Use these phrases for joining a local gym.

Use these phrases when you need to book an appointment.

Use these phrases when you need to fix a broken mobile phone.

Use these phrases at a spa or a nail salon.

Use these phrases to change the size of your clothes.

Use these phrases when you call for emergency help in English.

Use these phrases to ask for help in a city.

Use these phrases during a fire or a safety emergency.

Use these simple phrases on your first day in a new office.

Use these phrases to join a new English course.

Use these phrases to ask for holiday at work.