These short, practical phrases will help you handle common daily situations right away, even with very little English.
Greetings
Hello / Hi / Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening / How are you? / I'm fine, thanks / Nice to meet you / See you later / Goodbye / Take care.
Asking for help
Excuse me, can you help me? / I don't understand / Could you repeat that, please? / Could you speak more slowly, please? / How do you say this in English? / What does this word mean?
Shopping
How much is this? / Do you have this in a different size? / I'm just looking, thank you / Can I pay by card? / Where is the checkout? / Can I get a receipt, please?
At a restaurant or café
Can I see the menu, please? / I'd like the… / Could I have some water, please? / Is this dish spicy? / Can I get the bill, please? / It was delicious, thank you.
Directions
Excuse me, where is the nearest…? / Is it far from here? / How do I get to…? / Turn left / Turn right / Go straight ahead / It's just around the corner.
Small talk
What do you do? / Where are you from? / How long have you lived here? / What do you like to do in your free time? / It was nice talking to you.