Travel English · Quick reference

Travel English phrasebook

Find the sentence you need, see the reply you may hear, and practise both sides before your trip.

60 phrases

AirportCheck in

I’m checking in for the flight to Tokyo.

You may hear: May I see your passport, please?

AirportChoose a seat

Could I have an aisle seat, please?

You may hear: Let me see what is available.

AirportCheck a bag

I have one suitcase to check.

You may hear: Please place it on the scale.

AirportFind a gate

Could you tell me where gate B12 is?

You may hear: Go through security and turn left.

AirportAsk about boarding

What time does boarding start?

You may hear: Boarding starts at 6:20.

AirportHandle a delay

Has a new departure time been announced?

You may hear: The flight is now expected at nine.

AirportMake a connection

Will I have enough time to make my connection?

You may hear: Yes, but please go straight to the gate.

AirportFind baggage

Which carousel is for flight 306?

You may hear: Your bags will arrive on carousel seven.

HotelCheck in

I have a reservation under Garcia.

You may hear: May I see your ID, please?

HotelAsk about breakfast

Is breakfast included in the rate?

You may hear: Yes, it is served from seven.

HotelGet Wi-Fi

What is the Wi-Fi password?

You may hear: It is printed on your key holder.

HotelStore luggage

Could you keep my luggage after check-out?

You may hear: Of course. We can store it until six.

HotelReport noise

There is a lot of noise from the room next door.

You may hear: I’m sorry. We will look into it.

HotelFix the room

The air conditioning doesn’t seem to be working.

You may hear: I’ll send someone up.

HotelChange rooms

Would it be possible to move to a quieter room?

You may hear: I’ll check our availability.

HotelCheck out

I’d like to check out, please.

You may hear: Certainly. What is your room number?

FoodGet a table

A table for two, please.

You may hear: Inside or outside?

FoodAsk for time

Could we have another minute with the menu?

You may hear: Of course. Take your time.

FoodGet a recommendation

What would you recommend?

You may hear: The grilled fish is very popular.

FoodAsk about a dish

What does this come with?

You may hear: It comes with rice and a side salad.

FoodOrder

I’ll have the vegetable curry, please.

You may hear: Would you like rice with that?

FoodChange a dish

Could I have that without onions?

You may hear: Yes, that is no problem.

FoodExplain an allergy

I have a severe peanut allergy.

You may hear: I’ll check with the kitchen.

FoodPay

Could we have the bill, please?

You may hear: Certainly. I’ll bring it over.

TransportGive a destination

Could you take me to this address, please?

You may hear: Sure. It should take about twenty minutes.

TransportAsk about time

How long will it take to get there?

You may hear: About half an hour in this traffic.

TransportAsk about tolls

Are there any tolls on this route?

You may hear: Yes, there is one toll bridge.

TransportStop

You can stop at the next corner, please.

You may hear: All right.

TransportFind a platform

Which platform does the train leave from?

You may hear: Platform four.

TransportConfirm a train

Does this train stop at Central Station?

You may hear: Yes, it is the third stop.

TransportChange lines

Where do I change for the airport line?

You may hear: Change at City Hall.

TransportBuy a ticket

Could I have a return ticket to Brighton?

You may hear: Returning today?

DirectionsFind a place

Could you tell me how to get to the old town?

You may hear: Go straight and take the second left.

DirectionsCheck distance

Is it within walking distance?

You may hear: Yes, it is about ten minutes away.

DirectionsConfirm a turn

Was that the first left or the second left?

You may hear: The second left, after the bank.

DirectionsUse a map

Could you show me on the map?

You may hear: You are here, and the museum is here.

DirectionsFind an entrance

Is there a landmark near the entrance?

You may hear: It is opposite a large church.

DirectionsCheck the route

Am I going the right way for the station?

You may hear: Yes, keep going straight.

DirectionsAsk for repetition

Could you say that again more slowly?

You may hear: Of course.

DirectionsFind a toilet

Is there a public toilet nearby?

You may hear: There is one inside the library.

ShoppingBrowse

I’m just looking, thanks.

You may hear: No problem. Let me know if you need help.

ShoppingFind a product

Do you sell travel adapters?

You may hear: Yes, they are in aisle six.

ShoppingAsk for a size

Do you have this in a medium?

You may hear: I’ll check in the stockroom.

ShoppingTry it on

Could I try this on?

You may hear: The fitting rooms are at the back.

ShoppingCheck a price

Is this included in the sale?

You may hear: Yes, it is thirty percent off.

ShoppingPay by card

Can I pay contactless?

You may hear: Yes, tap your card here.

ShoppingChoose currency

Please charge me in local currency.

You may hear: Certainly.

ShoppingReturn an item

I’d like to return this, please.

You may hear: Do you have the receipt?

EmergencyCall an ambulance

We need an ambulance at this address.

You may hear: Tell me exactly what happened.

EmergencyDescribe pain

I have a sharp pain in my lower right side.

You may hear: When did it start?

EmergencyExplain an allergy

I’m allergic to penicillin.

You may hear: Are you allergic to anything else?

EmergencyAsk about medicine

How often should I take this?

You may hear: One tablet twice a day.

EmergencyFind a pharmacy

Where is the nearest open pharmacy?

You may hear: There is a 24-hour pharmacy on Market Street.

EmergencyReport a passport

I need to report a lost passport.

You may hear: When did you last see it?

EmergencyContact an embassy

I need an emergency travel document.

You may hear: Please bring the police report and another ID.

EmergencyRequest paperwork

Could I have an itemised receipt for my insurer?

You may hear: Yes, we can prepare that.

ConversationStart chatting

Have you been here before?

You may hear: No, it is my first visit.

ConversationAsk for a tip

Is there anywhere nearby you would recommend?

You may hear: Try the market by the river.

ConversationShow interest

What did you like about it?

You may hear: The food and the atmosphere were great.

ConversationEnd politely

It was lovely meeting you. Enjoy the rest of your trip.

You may hear: You too!