Many people around the world find that at least a working knowledge of the English language is crucial for communicating with a variety of social and economic contacts. Because English is so widely used, a variety of resources are available to help you as you learn Basic English phrases.

Visit the BBC's Learning English page. The BBC provides lessons in conversational and business English phrases in interactive video, audio and text. You can test your knowledge and communicate with other learners.

Head to Learnenglish.de to participate in live English chat. This organization allows speakers of English as a second language to interact with more experienced speakers. A companion website provides many useful links to English learning.

Visit Learn English Online's website, which includes 52 weekly lessons that focus on conversational English phrases. The website also provides audio resources.

Use a phrasebook or travel book to learn English phrases with instructions in your native language. Langenscheidt offers "Dilo en inglés americano" for Spanish speakers and "Audio-Sprachführer Englisch" for Germans. Berlitz has "L'Anglais pour le voyage" for French speakers.

Consider hiring a tutor, signing up for a beginning English class or joining a discussion group. These allow you to learn phrases, ask questions and correct your mistakes.