In this section you will find English phrases for use across a wide range of everyday situations.
Basic phrases
More common expressions
General conversation
Making friends
Languages and communication
Family and relationships
Interests
Jobs
Education
Religion
Dating and romance
Arranging to meet
Time expressions
Telling the time
Dates
Travel
Asking and giving directions
Motoring
Car hire
Travelling by taxi
Travelling by bus and train
Travelling by air
Travelling by boat
Passport control and customs
Hotels and accommodation
Making a reservation
Checking in
During your stay
Checking out
Eating and drinking
At a pub, bar, or café
At a restaurant
Shopping
At the supermarket
Shopping for clothes
Services and repairs
Around town
At the tourist information office
At the post office
At the bank
At the hairdressers
At the estate agents
Leisure and entertainment
Buying tickets
At the cinema
At the theatre
At a nightclub
Museums and galleries
Health
At the chemists
At the doctors
At the dentists
At the opticians