English Phrasebook for Real-Life Situations
Ready-to-use English for the moments that matter, grouped by situation. Every phrase has a Turkish translation, a level, a listen button and the replies you are likely to hear.
40 situations, 1390 phrases with Turkish translations.
Agreeing and disagreeing
Sharing opinions is easy when you agree. The real skill is disagreeing without sounding rude. These phrases help you do both, at work and with friends.
33 phrasesApologizing
Knowing how to say sorry, and how much to say, helps you fix small problems fast. These are the apology phrases English speakers really use, from casual to formal.
35 phrasesAsking for directions
Lost in a new city? These phrases help you stop someone politely, ask the way and, just as important, understand the directions they give you.
33 phrasesAsking for help
Everyone needs help sometimes: with a heavy bag, a confusing ticket machine or a word you don't understand. These phrases help you get someone's attention, ask politely and thank people in a natural way.
32 phrasesAt a party
Parties are one of the best places to practice real, relaxed English. These phrases help you accept an invitation, greet the host, meet new people, offer and refuse food and drinks and leave politely at the end of the night.
38 phrasesSchool and university
Whether you are an exchange student, starting a degree abroad or taking a language course, these phrases help you ask questions in class, talk to teachers, manage deadlines and work with classmates.
35 phrasesAt the airport
From the check-in desk to baggage claim, these are the English phrases you will actually use and hear at an airport, each with a natural Turkish translation.
33 phrasesAt the bank
Banking words are very specific, and a small mistake can cause confusion. These phrases cover what you need at the counter, at the ATM and on the phone to your bank.
35 phrasesAt the cinema
Going to the movies is a fun way to use English outside the classroom. These phrases help you choose a film, buy tickets, get good seats, order snacks and talk about the movie afterward.
38 phrasesAt the dentist
A dental visit is stressful enough without a language problem. These phrases help you book an appointment, explain exactly where it hurts, understand the treatment and ask the right questions afterwards.
39 phrasesAt the doctor
Feeling sick abroad is stressful enough without searching for words. These phrases help you book a visit, explain what is wrong and understand what the doctor tells you.
34 phrasesAt the gym
Gyms have their own small language: sets, reps, working in and wiping down. These phrases help you join, share equipment politely and talk about your training like a regular.
33 phrasesAt the hairdresser
A haircut is personal, so clear words matter. These phrases help you book an appointment, explain exactly what you want, and speak up politely if something is not right.
34 phrasesAt the hotel
Booking a room, asking for towels or reporting a broken air conditioner: these are the hotel phrases guests really use, with natural Turkish translations.
35 phrasesAt the pharmacy
Feeling unwell abroad? These phrases help you describe your symptoms, ask a pharmacist for advice and understand how to take your medicine safely.
34 phrasesAt the post office
Sending a package or picking one up is easy once you know a few key words: package, tracking number, customs form, pickup. These phrases cover the counter, the mailbox and missed deliveries.
34 phrasesAt the restaurant
Book a table, order with confidence and ask for the check without stress. Each restaurant phrase comes with a natural Turkish translation and the replies you are likely to hear.
34 phrasesAt the supermarket
Grocery shopping abroad is easier when you can ask where things are, order at the deli counter and handle the checkout without stress. These phrases cover a full trip to the supermarket.
36 phrasesWork meetings
Meetings in English move fast, and the right phrase helps you join in with confidence. Here are the expressions people really use to open, discuss, disagree and close.
37 phrasesCompliments and thanks
Saying thank you and giving a compliment are small things that make every conversation warmer. Here are the phrases native speakers really use, with Turkish translations.
32 phrasesCongratulations and condolences
Good news and bad news both need the right words. These phrases help you congratulate someone on a new job, a wedding or a baby, wish someone a quick recovery and offer sympathy in a sincere, respectful way.
37 phrasesCustomer service calls
Calling a company's support line in English can be hard: automated menus, long holds and fast speakers. These phrases help you reach a person, explain your problem, fix billing issues and cancel a service.
36 phrasesEmergencies
In an emergency you need short, clear English. Learn these phrases now so you can ask for help, call emergency services and explain what happened.
34 phrasesFirst day at work
Your first day at a new job is full of names, systems and questions. These phrases help you introduce yourself, learn how things work and make a good first impression with your new team.
37 phrasesGiving a presentation
A good presentation is easy to follow because the speaker tells the audience where they are going. These signposting phrases help you open, move between points, explain your slides and handle questions with confidence.
35 phrasesGiving opinions
Saying what you think is a big part of every conversation, from choosing a restaurant to a meeting at work. These phrases help you give your opinion clearly, ask for other people's views and soften your words so you never sound rude.
36 phrasesIntroducing yourself
First impressions happen fast. These phrases help you say who you are, where you are from and what you do, in casual chats and at work, and then keep the conversation going.
35 phrasesJob interview
A job interview in English tests your language and your confidence at the same time. Learn these phrases so you can focus on what you want to say, not how to say it.
33 phrasesMaking a complaint
In English, the most effective complaints are calm and polite. Start softly, explain the problem clearly and say what you want. These phrases work in restaurants, shops and hotels.
33 phrasesMaking friends
Friendships often start with one simple question. These phrases help you start conversations, find things in common and turn a new contact into a real friend.
34 phrasesMaking plans
Meeting friends, setting up a coffee or changing a time all need the same few phrases. Learn how to invite, agree on a plan and say no without sounding rude.
33 phrasesMaking reservations
Whether you call a restaurant, book a hotel room or reserve a tour, the same few phrases do most of the work. Learn how to ask, give your details, change a booking and check in when you arrive.
33 phrasesNegotiating
Negotiating in English is less about hard words and more about polite, careful language. These phrases help you make offers, push back without sounding rude, find a compromise and close the deal, at work or when buying something big.
36 phrasesOnline shopping and returns
When you shop online, most problems are solved in writing: a chat window, an email or a contact form. These phrases help you ask about an order, follow a delivery and get a return or refund without confusion.
37 phrasesPhone calls
Phone calls feel harder than face-to-face talk because you cannot see the other person. These phrases help you open, manage and close a call with confidence.
34 phrasesPublic transport
Buses, trains and the subway are easier when you know what to ask. These phrases cover tickets, routes, changing lines and what to say when things go wrong.
34 phrasesRenting a car
Renting a car abroad means contracts, insurance words and a quick damage check, often after a long flight. These phrases help you understand what you sign and handle problems on the road.
35 phrasesRenting an apartment
Looking for a place to live abroad? These phrases help you call landlords, view apartments, understand a lease and report problems once you move in.
34 phrasesShopping
Finding the right size, asking about a discount or returning a shirt: these are the phrases shoppers really use in stores, with natural Turkish translations.
35 phrasesSmall talk
Small talk is the light, friendly chat that opens almost every conversation in English. These phrases help you start it, keep it going and finish it without awkward silences.
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