Common Phrases

Vocabulary lists give you the building blocks. Phrases show you how to put them together. This hub collects the everyday expressions you'll actually use from your first day abroad or your first conversation with a native speaker: greetings, polite questions, ordering food, asking for directions, handling small talk. Learning a handful of well-chosen phrases gives you immediate confidence — and a practical framework for the grammar you'll pick up later. Pair them with our word lists and learning guides to turn isolated vocabulary into real, usable language.