The most necessary English for traveling. international tourism

Travel and tourism are always wonderful! New people, new experiences enrich us. But what if you don’t know the language of the country you’re traveling to? It doesn’t matter, English will always help you out, because it is an international language, it is known everywhere. And this is where spoken English will serve you well. Therefore, it is very important to know phrases in English for travelers and tourists.

Basic phrases for tourists in English with translation

Spoken English is sometimes more important than literary English because it can always help in various situations with foreigners. There are basic phrases of the English language that can be useful to tourists in certain conditions. These English phrases and expressions will also help in everyday conversation.

Common conversational phrases

Any conversation begins with a greeting. The English language material is quite rich in greetings. Such phrases are very important for a tourist, because, as you understand, they help to start any conversation, say hello, and win over your interlocutor.
Good morning! - Good morning!
Good afternoon! - Good afternoon!
Good evening! - Good evening!
Hello! Hi! - Hello! Hello!
How do you do? / How are you? - How are you doing?
Nice to meet you! - Glad to see you!
Good bye! - Goodbye!
Have a nice day! - Have a nice day!
See you! See you later! - See you! See you later!
Good night! - Good night!

Bye-bye! - Bye!
Please / thank you - Please / thank you
I don’t understand you - I don’t understand you
Please, speak more slowly - Please speak more slowly
Could you repeat that, please? — Could you repeat that?
What is your name? - What is your name? - My name is... - My name is...
Can you help me? - Can you help me?

Where is... Where is...
o the bathroom - toilet
o museum - museum
o hotel - hotel
o beach - beach

o embassy - embassy
How much is this? - How much does it cost?
Can I ask you a question? - Can I ask a question?
I am from... I am from... (country/city)
I am hungry - I'm hungry
I am thirsty - I’m thirsty
What time is it? - What time is it now?
Today / yesterday / tomorrow - Today, yesterday, tomorrow
How do I get to .? - How do I get to???
I have an emergency. Please call for help! - This is an emergency. Call for help!
I’m sorry - Sorry (regret)

Useful English phrases for travelers

Phrases for specific cases

Now let's move on to phrases that may be useful to you in certain situations and in certain places. These phrases will help you communicate at the airport, in a hotel, in a restaurant, on the street, etc.

If you need to get visa:

Can I ask for a visa? — Can I apply for a visa?
I would like to visit Ireland… as a tourist. / as a student - I would like to visit Ireland ... as a tourist / as a student
I want to extend my visa. What shall I do for that? — I want to extend my visa. What should I do for this?

If you need to customs:

Can you tell me where is the customs, please? — Could you tell me where the customs office is?
These are my passport and customs declaration - This is my passport and customs declaration
This is my luggage, please. - Here's my luggage, please.
I came for one week (one day, one year). — I came for a week (for one day, for a year).

Phrases for tourists in airport:

I would like to buy a ticket. — I would like to buy one ticket
These are my documents. - Here are my documents
How much is the ticket? - How much does the ticket cost?
This is my luggage. - This is my baggage
I feel sick. - I feel bad.

If you need to hotel:

Can I get a room, please? — Can I get a number?
I need a room. - I'd like to check in
Where is the nearest hotel? - Where is the nearest hotel?
How much is it? - How much does it cost?
Where can I leave my luggage? — Where can I leave my luggage?

If you find yourself in unfamiliar place:

How can I get to??? — How can I get in???
How can I get to the center? — How can I get to the center?
Where is the metro, please? - Where is subway?
Where can I find a chemist shop? — Where can I find a pharmacy?
How can I call a taxi? — How can I call a taxi?
Is it far/near from here? — Is it far/near from here?
Where is the museum, please? - Where is the museum?
Where is the bus stop, please? — Where is the bus stop?
Excuse me, where am I? - Excuse me, where am I?
What street am I? - What street am I on?

English words for communication on the platform

If you need to shop:

Where is the nearest shop, please? — Where is the nearest store, please?
How can I get to the shop? — How can I get to the store?
I want to buy... - I want to buy...
How much is it? / How much does it cost? - How much does it cost?
It’s expensive/cheap - It’s expensive/cheap
Show me, please, this. - Show me this, please.
Is that all? - This is all?
Here it is (Here you are) - Here you go
Thank you. - Thank you.

A few English phrases about money:

Where can I change money? - Where can I change money?
When does the bank open/close? — When does the bank open/close?
Where can I find the bank? —Where can I find a bank?
I have little money. - I do not have enough money.

If you need to cafe Restaurant:

I would like apple juice. — I would like apple juice
I am hungry. - I am hungry
I want to take a sandwich. — I'd like to take a sandwich
I would like to take a soup and some potatoes. — I would like to take soup and potatoes
Give me, please... - Give me, please...
May I have the bill, please? - Could I have the bill, please?
Can I see the manager, please? — Can I talk to the manager?

If you would like to visit museum or attractions:

Excuse me, where is the museum, please? — Excuse me, where is the museum?
How can I get to the museum? — How can I get to the museum?
Does this bus go to the museum? — Does this bus go to the museum?
I would like to see... - I would like to see...
Where can I find??? - Where can I find???
I am looking for some places of interest. — I'm looking for sights
Please, help me to find... - Please help me find...

There are still a lot of phrases for tourists. There are as many stable expressions as there are situations. We hope these basic phrases help you. Good luck in communicating on tourist trips and traveling around the world!

When packing for a trip abroad, there are always a lot of plans: what to take with you, how to spend your time, what souvenirs to buy, and so on. In order to feel comfortable while traveling and complete all planned actions, you need to know the basic phrases for everyday communication with foreign interlocutors. It is not necessary to learn the local dialect; it is much easier to turn to an international language, that is, English, which will help out in any situation and in any country.

In today's material we will present the most necessary English sayings with translation and pronunciation, which will allow you to build dialogues for making acquaintances, buying tickets, booking a room and walking around the city. By printing out the necessary material, you will receive a complete phrasebook on the topic of English for tourists.

Remembering the classics of our quotes and aphorisms, we can say that politeness is the main weapon of a traveler. How you address an unfamiliar interlocutor will determine his willingness to help you on any issue. To politely draw attention to yourself, the following words will help you:

Sir [Syo]* – sir; formal address to a stranger;
Madam [Madam] - mistress; formal address to an unfamiliar woman;
Young man [Yang Meng] – young man;
Young lady /Miss [Yyan lady/Mis] – a young girl; unmarried girl.

*In order to make English immediately understandable for beginners, we have accompanied the expressions with approximate Russian transcription.

After these words, it is necessary to express your request or message extremely correctly. To do this, you should use standard politeness expressions in English:

I beg your pardon [Ay beg yo padon] - Let me address you;
Excuse me [Excuse mi] - Sorry (for disturbing you);
Could you [Kud yu] - Could you please;
Please [Pliz] - Please;
May I ask you [Mei Ai ask yu] – Can I ask you;

At the end of the conversation, do not forget to express your gratitude using appropriate English phrases:

Thank you you very much [Sank yu very much] – Thank you very much;
Thanks a lot for [Sank e lot fo] - Thank you very much for...;
I would like to thank you [Ay ud like tu senk yu] - I want to thank you;
Thank you and have a nice day [Sank You and Have a Nice Day] - Thank you and have a nice day!

This basic set of statements will always help you establish successful communication with a stranger and get the necessary answers to questions. Next, we will analyze specific situations and provide useful expressions for tourists in English.

English for tourists - useful phrases for communication in various situations

Traveling is an exciting but unpredictable adventure. In a foreign country we feel less protected, primarily due to the language barrier. In order to behave more relaxed and confidently solve any difficulties that arise, we recommend having a stock of the necessary minimum vocabulary for travelers, which will become a reliable support on trips abroad. Let's take a closer look at situations typical for tourists and find out what words and colloquial phrases in English you need to know to successfully communicate or solve any problems.

Meetings, introductions and farewells

Spoken English is just as polite as its more formal version. The table below lists expressions that will help you make new acquaintances, talk about yourself, ask something, thank you and politely end the conversation. For those who have to learn English from scratch, we will make the task a little easier and, along with the English spelling, we will provide a notation for the Russian transcription of words and expressions, which will allow tourists to learn phrases immediately with pronunciation. Knowing how to pronounce expressions correctly is necessary not only for personal use, but also in order to more easily perceive English by ear.

Phrase	Pronunciation	Translation
Good morning!	Good morning!	Good morning!
Good afternoon!	Gud afterenun!	Good afternoon
Good evening!	Good evening!	Good evening!
Hello! Hi!	Hello! Hai!	Hello! Hello!
Let me introduce you to	Let me introduce you tu	Let me introduce you
May I introduce myself?	May Eye introduces myself?	May I introduce myself?
My name is…	May name from…	My name is…
What is your name?	What is it from e name?	What is your name?
Nice to meet you!	Nice tu mit yu!	Nice to meet you!
I am 30	Ay em shoyochi	I am 30 years old.
How old are you?	How old ar yu?	How old are you?
I am from Russia	I'm from Russia	I'm from Russia
Where are you from?	War ar yu from?	Where are you from?
I speak Russian	I spoke Russian	I speak Russian.
Do you speak English?	Do you speak English?	Do you speak English?
I speak English a little bit.	Ay speak English e little beat	I speak English a little
How are you?	Hau ar yu?	How are you?
I am very well, thank you	Ay em very well, sank u	I'm fine, thank you
So-so	Sow sow	So-so
It's all right	Its all right	Everything is fine
It's time for me to go	It's time for mi to go	I have to go
See you later	C You Leiter	See you later
All the best!	All the best!	Best wishes!

At the hotel

Now let's look at situational English for tourists. First of all, we arrive at the hotel, which will become a second home for us in the coming days. We need to go to the reception, choose a suitable convenient room and complete all the documents. So, let’s find out what vocabulary on the topic “Hotel” is necessary for travelers.

Can I get a room please?	Ken Ay get e room please?	Can I get a number?
I need a room.	Ay nid e rum	I'd like to check in
What kind of room do you want?	What kind of room do you wont?	What number exactly do you need?
I’m looking for a clean and cheap hotel room	Aim lukin fo e clean and chip hotel room	I'm looking for a clean and inexpensive room
I want a single/double room	Ay wont e single/double room	I want a single/double room
For two nights	Fo tu knights	For two days
Will that suit you?	Will this suite you?	Is this one right for you?
How much is it?	How much from it?	How much does it cost?
How does it cost a night per a man	How daz it cost e night pyo e men?	How much will it cost per day per person?
Not expensive	Not expansive	Inexpensive
Ok, I'll take it	Okay, Ay wil take it	Okay I'll take it
I pay in cash	Ipay in cash	I'll pay cash
Will you, please, fill in this form?	Wil u, pliz, fil in sis foom?	Could you fill out the form?
Sign your name	Sign Yo Name	Subscribe
Your room is number 408	Yo rum from nambe four o* eit	Your number is 408
Here is your key	Hie from yorkei	Here's your key
Will you show me up to my room, please?	Wil yu shaw mi ap tu may rum, please?	Could you please show me my number?
Something wrong with the…(shower, phone, TV)	Samtfing urong wiz ze (shower, background, TV)	Something is wrong with...(shower, telephone, TV)
I'd like to change my room.	Aid like that change my room	I would like to change my number

*This pronunciation of the number zero is typical only for indicating numbers and dates

Walk around the city

The most important moment is going out into the city. Inspection of popular attractions, trips to souvenir shops and shopping centers, visits to museums and galleries, and other tourist walks. If you decide to walk around the city on your own, then useful phrases in English on the topic “City” will come in handy more than ever. We will try to learn how to freely navigate a conversation, ask questions about the location, and clearly explain to the interlocutor what institution we need to find, as well as what transport to get to it. The topic is quite voluminous, so we will divide these phrases in English about trips and travel into several thematic tables.

In the city
What street am I?	What street um I?	What street am I on?
Would you mind giving me some directions?	Ud yu mind givin mi sam direkshinz?	Could you give me some direction?
Excuse me, where am I?	Excuse mi, wer em ay?	Excuse me, where am I?
I'm lost	Ay em lost	I'm lost
Where is the… (hotel, museum, metro), please?	Ware from thee...(hotel, musiam, matrow), pliz	Tell me, please, where is the hotel, museum, metro?
Left, Right	Left, right	Right left
How can I get to…?	Hau ken ai get tu...?	How can I get to...?
Where can I buy…?	War ken ai bai...?	Where can I buy…?
Where is the nearest…(metro station, bus stop)?	Ware from Zenierest... (Matrow Station, bass stop)	Where is the nearest metro station, bus stop?
Where can I change money?	Ware ken Ai change money?	Where can I change money?
I’m seeking...(supermarket, post-office, street phone, police office)	Aim sikin... (super layout, post office, street background, policy office)	I'm looking for a supermarket, post office, pay phone, police station
Is it far/near from here?	From it fa/nier from hie?	Is it far/near from here?
It's about … minutes walk	Its about…minits walk	It's about...minutes away

If you prefer to get around the city in a rented car, then it will be useful for you to learn a few common and necessary expressions from the following table.

Another option to get to your destination comfortably is to use a taxi. Let's look at what phrases English contains for traveling by taxi.

Call a taxi
Where can I get a taxi?	War I ken get e taxi?	Where can I get a taxi
How can I call a taxi?	How ken I kal e taxi?	How can I call a taxi?
Could you call a taxi for me, please?	Where yu kal e taxi fo mi, please?	Would you please call a cab for me?
Are you free?	Are you free?	You are free?
I'd like a taxi, please	Id like e taxi please	I would like to order a taxi please
I am at the…(museum, library, hotel)	Ay em et ze... (musium, library, hotel)	I'm near a museum, library, hotel
How long will I have to wait?	How long wil Ay have tu wait?	How long will I have to wait?
I'm in a hurry	Aim in e harry	I'm in a hurry
The car is on the way	Ze kar from on ze vey	The car is on the way
Where would you like to go?	War ud yu like tu go?	Where do you want to go?
I need to go to…	Ay nid tu go tu...	I need to...
Take me to this address, please	Take me tu zis edres, please	Take me to this address
How much will it cost?	How much uil it cost?	How much is it?
Could you wait for me here?	Where do you wait for mi hie?	Could you wait here for me?

Train station and airport

No matter how long we travel, it is always pleasant to return home. Let's go to airports and train stations and consider which expressions will be useful when leaving or arriving.

Where is the ticket office (luggage check, passport control, information office)?	Ware from the ticket office (lagij check, passport cantroul, infomation office)?	Where are the ticket offices? (baggage check, passport control, information desk)?
Give me a single/return ticket to…	Give mi e single/raetyon ticketat tu…	You can get a one-way/round-trip ticket to...
When is the next flight, please?	Wen from the Next Flight, please?	Can you please tell me when is the next flight?
When is the check-in?	Wen from ze chek-in?	When is registration?
Where can I check my luggage?	Uer ken Ai chek mai lagij?	Where can I leave my luggage?
Is the train number...?	From the train nambe...?	Is this train number...?
Is there a direct train/flight to...?	From zer e direct train/flight tu…?	Is there a direct train/flight to…?
From witch platform?	From wich platef?	From what platform?
I want to cancel this ticket	Ay wont cansle sis ticket	I want to cancel this ticket
Where can I return my ticket?	Uer ken Ai reten mai ticketat?	Where can I return my ticket?
Arrivals	Erivals	Arrivals hall
Departures	Deepaches	Departure hall
Exit to the city	Exit to the city	Exit to the city
Waiting room	Waiting room	Waiting hall

Now you know the necessary phrases in English for tourists. If you are interested in expanded information, we suggest you consider studying such useful topics as numbers, time and date symbols, detailed topics on dating, staying at the airport, as well as visiting cafes and restaurants. Good luck in communication and pleasant travels!

Topic: Domestic tourism of England

Topic: Domestic tourism in England

England is a part of the United Kingdom and it is considered to be the political and cultural center. Speaking of the UK, . . The country is washed by three seas (the Irish sea, the North sea and the Celtic sea).

England is part of Great Britain and is considered its political and cultural center. When talking about Great Britain, many people mean England. Neighboring England are Scotland and Wales. The country is washed by three seas (Irish, Northern and Celtic).

Residents of Albion had to live through many wars and changes of royal power. Today England can offer a lot to its tourists.

The inhabitants of Foggy Albion had to endure many wars and changes in royal power. Today England has a lot to offer its tourists.

Domestic tourism in England is widely developed. For example, those interested in history can visit ancient castles, of which there are more than a dozen in the country. Their appearance, as well as interior decoration, are still able to satisfy the needs of the most demanding tourist.

By the end of the 19th century, the British began to travel more and more within their country. History says that the first person to establish a tourist office in 1840 was Preacher Cook.

The percentage of urban population is about 87%. Almost three-quarters of the population prefer to travel within their country. Many tourists tend to spend a holiday on the beach in the south-east of the country, namely Brighton, Magritte and Seaford.

The percentage of England's population that is urban is around 87%. Almost three-quarters of the population prefers to travel within their own country. Many tourists seek to spend their holidays on the seashore in the south-east of the country, namely in the resorts of Worthing, Brighton, Magritte and Seaford.

Due to the geographical structure of England, it has created ideal conditions for the development of tourism. The point farthest from the seashore is within 120 km, which means that you can get there by car in just 1.5-2 hours.

In view of the fact that England can offer its tourists the rest, The country has both mountainous and hilly areas; there are many rivers and lakes. According to statistics, there are more than 400,000 river vessels and more than 100,000 marine vessels in England.

Due to the fact that England can offer its tourists a holiday in any area, domestic tourism predominates here. The country has both mountainous and hilly regions, and there are many rivers and lakes. According to statistics, more than 400 thousand river and more than 100 thousand sea pleasure boats are registered in England.

As for the country's capital - London, where local tourists arrive, its main resource is the river Thames, which is crossed over by a large number of bridges. Each of them offers of the city with its palaces and cathedrals, parks and squares , the most famous of which are Trafalgar and Piccadilly Squares. In close proximity to the old houses boutiques and shopping centers. In the area of the City there are banks of the country (all in all there are more than 200 of them) Stock Exchange.

As for the capital of the country - London, where most local tourists come, its main resource is the Thames River, which is crossed by a large number of bridges. Each of them offers a unique view of the city with its palaces and cathedrals, parks and squares, the most famous of which are Trafalgar and Piccadilly. In close proximity to ancient houses there are modern boutiques and shopping centers. In the City area there are the country's main banks (more than 200 in total) and the famous Stock Exchange.

There are also such historic as the Cathedral of St. Paul, and dozens of churches, which age dates back. . On the outskirts of the parks one can relax and enjoy the nature.

There are also such historical sights in England as St. Paul's Cathedral and dozens of churches that date back to the 17th century. There are many parks in England, the most famous of which are Hyde Park and St. James's Park. There are many public gardens and small parks located near churches. On the outskirts of the parks you can relax and enjoy nature.

What a tour without a trip around the city by bus? Excursions by the famous double Decker allow to get acquainted with the history of the city and see with one’s own eyes the monuments of architecture, which are worth stopping at in detail.

Westminster Abbey is the main church of England, . Here are the tombs of people who have left their mark on the development of the country. These are the writer Charles Dickens, the naturalist Charles Darwin, the physicist and mathematician Isaac Newton and others.

Westminster Abbey is the main church of England, in which nationally significant celebrations, funeral ceremonies, and the crowning of ruling monks are still held. Here are also the tombs of people who left their mark on the development of the country. These are the writer Charles Dickens, naturalist Charles Darwin, physicist, mathematician, scientist Isaac Newton and many others.

Another attraction is a Tower castle, which was built in the 19th century. Its founder was the legendary William the Conqueror. Some time ago the fortress was used as a jail, but it was used to be a royal palace too. Today in the Tower of London one can see a collection of ancient weapons.

Another attraction is the Tower fortress, which was built in the 19th century. Its founder was the legendary William the Conqueror. Some time ago the fortress was used as a prison, and it was also a royal palace. Today in the Tower Fortress you can see a collection of ancient weapons.

As a rule, when visiting London, tourists go on excursions to Oxford and Cambridge, which are home to some of the most prestigious universities in the world. At the Kingdom of Windsor there is an ancient chapel dating back to the 14th century. Lovers of theater and literature eagerly visit Shakespeare's birthplace - Stratford-upon-Avon, where performances are still given in the Shakespeare Theater to this day.

Hello, ladies and gentlemen. We share with you only the necessary material, and this time we present to your attention the English phrases necessary for communicating abroad.

Your holiday will be much calmer and better quality when you know what to say in a given situation, because they can be unpredictable. Finding out the way, asking for help, understanding a sign, or just chatting is something every tourist should know. So let's get down to business.

How to find out directions in English

Would you mind giving me some directions?- Could you tell me how to get there?
I"m new in town.- This is my first time in this city. / I'm not from here
I "m lost. / I lost my way.- I'm lost. / I lost my way.
What are you looking for?- What are you looking for?

The Central Exhibition. Do you know where it is?- Central exhibition. Do you know where it is?
The Central Exhibition? - Well, it's pretty far from here. You'd better take a bus.-Central Exhibition? Well, it's quite far from here. You'd better go by bus.
Is it a long ride? / How long does it take to get there?- How long to go? / How long will it take to get there?
About ten minutes by bus.- About ten minutes by bus.
Could you help me, please? I"d like to know how to get to the center from here.- Could you help me, please? I would like to know how to get to the center from here.
The downtown bus stops in front of the Rose Hotel over there.- The bus to the center stops in front of the Rose Hotel over there.
Excuse me, does this bus go to the center?- Excuse me, does this bus go to the center?
No, you need the bus going in the opposite direction. The bus stop is on the other side of the street.- No, you need a bus in the opposite direction. His stop is on the other side of the street.
Could you tell me where the museum is, please?- Could you tell me where the museum is, please?
It is on the corner of Seventh Street and City Road.- It's on the corner of Seventh Street and City Road.
How do I get there from here, please?- How do I get there from here, please?
Go down this street and turn right at the traffic light.- Walk along this street and turn right at the traffic light.
Walk two blocks and turn right onto Seventh Street.- Walk two blocks and turn right onto Seventh Street.
Go past the department store and the flower market, and you"ll see the Space Museum across the street.- Walk past the department store and flower market and you will see the Space Museum on the opposite side of the street.
Is it far from here?- It is far from here?
No, it's just a ten-minute walk.- No, just 10 minutes on foot.
There is a restaurant around the corner, next to the toy store.- There is a restaurant around the corner, next to the toy store.
Excuse me, where is the nearest pharmacy? / Excuse me, do you know where the nearest drugstore is?- Excuse me, where is the nearest pharmacy? / Excuse me, do you know where the nearest pharmacy is?
There is one next to the grocery store on Fann Street.- There's one next to the grocery store on Fann Street.
Do you see the square across from the bank? Fann Street starts behind it. -
Do you see that park opposite the bank? Fann Street begins behind it.
How long will it take to get there?- How long will it take to get there?
About ten minutes.- About ten minutes.

Call a taxi

Do you have a taxi number?- Do you have a taxi number?
Could you call a taxi for me, please?- Could you call me a taxi?
Do you know where I can get a taxi?- Do you know where you can catch a taxi?
I'd like a taxi, please.- I would like to order a taxi.
Sorry, there are none cabs available at the moment.- Sorry, there are no available taxis at the moment.
Where are you?- Where are you at?
What's the address?- What is the address?
I'm...- I...
at the Overlook Hotel- at the Overlook Hotel
at the airport- in an Aeroport
at the corner of Dusty Road and Pudding Lane- on the corner of Dusty Road and Pudding Lane
Could you tell me your name, please? - State your name, please.
How long will I have to wait?- How long will I have to wait?
The car is on the way.- The car is on the way.

English phrases in a taxi

Where would you like to go? / Where do you wanna go? -Where would you like to go?
Take me to this address, please. - Take me to this address, please.
Buckle up, please. - Buckle up, please.
How much will it cost? - How much is it?
Could we stop at a cashpoint, please? - Could we stop at the ATM?
How long will the journey take? - How long will the journey take?
I need to go to St. Peter's station. - I need to go to St. Peter's station
Could you take me to the downtown, please? - Could you take me to the city center?
May I open the window? - Can I open the window?
Could you, please, slow down / throttle down! - Could you drive slower, please?
Could you pull over to the shoulder, please - Could you pull over to the side of the road, please.
I think you should take another lane. - I think you should move to another lane.
Could you, please, close the window? - Could you close the window?
How much is it? - How much do I owe?
Would you like a receipt? - Would you like a check?
Could I have a receipt, please? - Can I have the check, please?
Could you pick me up here at 7 p.m.? - Could you pick me up from here at seven in the evening?
Could you wait for me here, please? - Could you wait here for me?

What time is it now?
It's
9.00 - nine o'clock.
9.05 - five past nine.
9.10 - ten past nine.
9.15 - quarter past nine.
9.20 - twenty past nine.
9.25 - twenty-five past nine.
9.30 - half past nine.
9.35 - twenty-five to ten.
9.40 - twenty to ten.
9.45 - quarter to ten.
9.50 - ten to ten.
9.55 - five to ten.
10.00 - ten o"clock.

Speak English at the hotel

I"m looking for a clean and cheap hotel room. - I need a clean and inexpensive hotel room.
Have you any accommodation? - Do you have rooms available?
Have you booked a room, sir? - Have you booked a room, Sir?
I"m afraid, every room is taken. - I'm afraid that everything is occupied with us.
What kind of room do you want? - What number do you need?
I want a single/double room. - I need a single/double room.
Will that suit you? - Will this suit you?
I need a better room. - I need a better room.
How long do you want to stay? - How long are you going to stay here?
May I ask what the charge is? - How much does this room cost?
Will you, please, fill in this form? - Please fill out this form.
Your name? - Your name?
Sign your name. - Subscribe.
Your room is number 25, and here is your key. - Your room number is 25. Here are your keys.
Will you show me up to my room, please? - Could you show me to my room?

Phrases for a restaurant

I'd like to place an order. - I’d like to place an order.
What is the signature dish at this restaurant? - What is the specialty of the house.
Menu, please. - Menu, please.
Can I ask for a menu and wine list please? - May I have the menu and the wine list, please?
I would prefer a light breakfast. - I would like a continental breakfast.
Scrambled eggs (omelet). - Scrambled eggs.
I'll just take the ham sandwich. - I’ll just have a ham sandwich.
Beefsteak with fried potatoes. - I’ll have a T-bone steak with fried potatoes.
Do you like fried, baked or mashed potatoes? - Would you like fried, baked or mashed potatoes?
I'll have whatever you recommend. - I’ll have whatever you recommend.
What would you suggest? - What do you recommend?
What drink do you prefer before lunch? - What drink would you like before dinner?
Do you serve vegetarian menu? - Do you serve vegetarian food?
Is there an English menu? - Is there an English menu?
What kind of soup are you having today? - What kind of soup are you serving today?
What's today's signature cocktail? - What’s the cocktail of the day?
What will you order? - May I take your order?
I'll take the same. - I’ll have the same thing.
I will take it. - I'll have this.
How long will it take? - How long will it take?
How should you cook? - How would you like it?
Medium fried please. - Medium rare, please.
Well fried please. - Well-done, please.
Wine list please. - Please show me the wine list.
What kind of wine do you have? - What kind of wine do you have?
I'd like a bottle of white wine. - I would like a bottle of white wine.
How much is a whole bottle? - How much is a whole bottle?
How much does 1 glass cost? - How much is a glass?
I would like a cup of coffee (tea).
Can I ask for a glass of water? - May I have a glass of water?
How about something for dessert? - How about some dessert?
Pancakes and milkshake, please. - Pancakes and a milk shake, please.
The check, please. - Check, please.
I'd like to pay now. - I would like to pay now, please.
How much do I owe you? - How much do I owe you?
How much in total? - How much is the total?
Does the bill include the service charge? - Does it include the service charge?
I think there's a mistake in the bill. - I believe the bill is added up wrong.
I will cry. - It's on me.
I treat you to dinner this evening. - I treat you to dinner this evening.
Put it on my bill, please. - Put it on me, please.
We are paying separately. - We are paying separately.
Let's pay equally. - Let's split the bill.
Let me pay my share. - Let me pay my share.
Keep the change. - Keep the change, please.

Shopping in English

I would like to buy... - I would like to buy...
This size fits. - This size fits well.
What is the price? - How much is it?
Please show me that shirt. - Please show me that shirt.
What size is it? - What size is this?
Give a larger (smaller) size. - Please give me a larger (smaller) size.
I will take it. - I"ll take this.
Give me another pair. - Could you give me another pair?
It's too big for me. - It's a bit loose on me.
Do you have other color? - Do you have any other color?
The shoes are very comfortable. - Shoes feel really comfortable.
Can I try on a suit? - May I try this suit on?
These shoes are too tight for me. - These shoes are tight. / These shoes pinch me.
I would like something bright. - I"d like something bright.
Where is the fitting room? - Where is the fitting room?
Do you have ones of a bigger size? - Do you have a larger size?
I"m just looking. - I'm just looking.
What can I do for you? - How can I help you?
Anything else? - Anything else?
Buy two for the price of one. - Buy two for the price of one.
The dress suits you very well. - This dress suits you very well.
Pay at the cash desk / till, please. - Pay at the checkout, please.
I"ll take this to the cash desk / till for you. - I’ll take this to the cash desk for you.

The Supermarket
aisle- aisle between rows
shopper / customer- buyer
shopping basket- Shopping cart
checkout line- queue
checkout counter- cash terminal
conveyor belt- conveyor belt
cash register- cash register
shopping cart- shopping cart
(chewing) gum- gum
candy- candy
coupons- coupons
cashier- salesman
paper bag- paper bags
bagger / packer- packer
express checkout(line) - quick service queue
tabloid(newspaper) - newspaper
magazine- magazine
scanner- scanning device
plastic bag- plastic shopping bag
produce- products
manager- manager
clerk- salesman
scale- scales
can-return machine- aluminum can return machine
bottle-return machine- plastic bottle return machine

Phrases in the hospital

I"d like to see a doctor. - I would like to see a doctor.
Do you have an appointment? - Do you have an appointment?
Is it urgent? - This is urgent?
Do you have any doctors who speak Russian? Do you have doctors who speak Russian?
Do you have private medical insurance? - Do you have health insurance?
Please take a seat. - Sit down please.
The doctor's ready to see you now. - The doctor is ready to see you now.
What's the problem? - What's the problem?
I"ve been feeling sick. - I felt sick.
I"ve been having headaches. - I had a headache.
I "ve got diarrhoea. - I have diarrhea.
I "ve got a lump. - I have a tumor.
I "ve got a swollen ankle. - My ankle is swollen.
I"m in a lot of pain. - I have very severe pain.
I "ve got a pain in my back / chest. - I have pain in my back / chest.
I think I "ve pulled a muscle in my leg. - I think I pulled a muscle in my leg.
I"m having difficulty breathing. - It’s hard for me to breathe
I"ve been feeling very tired. - I feel very tired
How long have you been feeling like this? - How long have you been feeling like this?
Do you have any allergies? - Are you allergic to anything?
I "m allergic to antibiotics. - I am allergic to antibiotics
Are you on any sort of medication? - Are you taking any medications?

Filler words
briefly- in short
actually- In fact
in other words- in other words
at all- at all
nevertheless- nevertheless
therefore- for this reason
however- however
otherwise- otherwise
perhaps- Maybe

Useful English phrases for tourists

Alas! - Alas!
Clear the way! - Let me pass!
Come right in! - Come in!
Absolutely! - Undoubtedly!
Who knows! - Who knows!
I don"t know what to say! - I have no words!
I can"t believe it! - Incredible!
Vice versa! (Just the opposite!) - On the contrary!
With (great) pleasure! - With great pleasure!
That's too much! - It's too much!
My feelings are hurt! - My feelings are hurt!
My hopes are betrayed! - My hopes are dashed!
Could I join you? - May I join you?
Don"t push (me)! - Don't push me! Don't run into me!
Enjoy your meal! - Bon appetit!
Guess what! - You know what?! (a way to start a conversation)
I doubt that. - I doubt that's true
I had a lovely time. - I had a great time.
I spoke too soon. - I was wrong, I said it without thinking.
Leave it to me. - Leave it (to do) to me.
Make it two. - And the same for me (says to the waiter when ordering).
No can do. - I can not do it.
Pull up a chair. - Join us.
Anything but... - Anything but...
Anything goes. - Everything will be fine. / No matter what happens.
For certain / For sure. - Of course.
I"ve had enough. - That's enough / enough for me.
To have something against. - To have something against it.
I agree with you. - I agree with you.
I believe so / I suppose so. - I think so.
I"m afraid so. - I'm afraid so.
In a way. - In a sense.
Most likely. - Very similar to that.
No call for... / no call to... - There is no reason for...
No can do. - This is impossible.
Nothing like that. - Nothing like this.
Right on. - Yes sir.
That goes without saying - It’s not worth talking about.
There is no denying it. - Nobody denies it.
To hell with it. - To hell.
What's the idea of...? - What's the point...?
You don't say! - Can't be!
You read my mind - You read my thoughts
I don't mind. - I have nothing against it.
That's the whole point. - That's the whole point.
Easy! - Take it easy. Calm down.
Calm down. - Calm down.
Sounds good to me. - That's fine for me.
Hear me out! - Listen to me!
So far so good. - So far everything is going well.
Don"t worry, I can make it on my own. - Don't worry, I can handle it myself.
I meant only the best. - I only wanted the best.
Coffee? - If it is no bother. - Coffee? - If it's not difficult.
Come on. Let's get this over with. - Let's finish this matter.
Whatever is to be will be. - Which have not be avoided.
Here's what we'll do. - We'll do this.
It beats me. - That beats me.

Conclusion

Of course, the best way to remember phrases is not by memorizing them, but by communicating, which is what we recommend to you. Learning phrases is good, but being fluent in them is much better. That's why we offer our English courses for tourists! Rest cool and confident. And let emergencies pass you by.

Big and friendly EnglishDom family

2016-05-11

Hello, dear friend!

So, are you interested in spoken English for tourists - phrases and expressions, and maybe even whole sentences? Then I’m almost sure that everything is fine with you now and your mood “ suitcase" Why? Yes, because only tourists look for useful expressions for tourists)).

A few years ago, my friend went on vacation to Europe, she thought that she would see all the beauty there, visit the most famous museums... It didn’t work out - after all, before the trip she didn’t even bother to stock up elementary phrases in English, not to mention picking up a textbook or phrasebook. I thought that they would understand her on the fingers and relied on our Russian maybe.

As a result, she stayed in the hotel for 2 weeks, only going out a couple of times to the neighboring street for shopping, although according to her, it didn’t really work out. She admitted that she had never felt so stupid and insecure. Yes, it’s not a very pleasant feeling, I’ll tell you!

To avoid it, it won’t hurt you (it really won’t hurt you!) to read this article. It will be divided into 2 parts. In the first part , that is, on this page, you get acquainted with basic English expressions and questions , which will definitely come in handy on any foreign trip. All of them will have translation and pronunciation (audio for each phrase) - you can practice them online and without leaving the cash register.

- I will give you examples, how you can and should react to phrases spoken to you, I'll give you advice how not to get confused and don't fall face first into the dirt)), when you heard the fluent, unintelligible speech of a foreigner who also looks at you angrily! In general, let's practice to the fullest!

So let's start with

Basic rules

Use words of gratitude. It's better that you say them twice than not say them at all. (These are the words Thank you and a little more casual thanks )
Politeness and once again politeness, to express which use the phrases:
— Please (when asking for something) – Tell me, please, where I can find a hairdresser’s
— You are welcome (when responding to gratitude)
— Excuse me (when you want to ask or ask for something) – Excuse me, could you help me with the bus?
— (I'm) Sorry (when expressing regret)
If you wish ask permission or ask about the possibility (probability) of something, use the construction Can I.../May I... ?
Can I open the window? (ask for permission)
Can I change my ticket? (asking about the possibility)
If you ask someone for something, use the construction Could you… ?
Could you give me a new towel?

I would also like to remind you what tourism vocabulary you need to know Firstly before traveling to an English-speaking country. Here is a list of words:

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Let's finally get to the phrases themselves! And let's start with the important thing - emergency or unforeseen situations. Of course, they most likely will not happen to you, but knowing the necessary expressions in such cases will at least make you a little more confident.

If an emergency takes you by surprise

I've lost all my documents I lost all my documents
Help me, please Help me please
Give me some water, please Give me some water please
I'm not well I do not feel good
I'm sick I'm sick
I'm late for the train (plane) I missed the train/plane
I've lost my room key I lost my room keys
I've lost my way I'm lost
I'm hungry I'm hungry
I'm thirsty I want to drink very much
Call a doctor, please Call a doctor please
I'm dizzy I feel dizzy
Take me to the hospital Take me to a hospital
I have a temperature I have a temperature
I've got a toothache I have a toothache
Is it dangerous? Is it dangerous?
Don't do it! Do not do that!
I'll call the police! I'll call the police

Well, now let's go in order of your journey...

Airport. Passport control

Where is luggage check? Where is the baggage control?
Where is passport control? Where is passport control?
Where is the information-office? Where is the help desk?
Where can I check (pick up) my luggage? Where can I check in (receive) luggage?
Where is the waiting room? Where is the waiting room?
Where is the duty-free shop? Where is the duty free shop?
Where is the cloak-room? Where is the storage room?
Where is the exit to the city? Where is the exit to the city?
How much shall I pay for the over-weight? How much should I pay for being overweight?
Where (when) is the check-in? Where (when) is registration?
May I take this bag into the cabin? Can I take this bag with me? (on board)
When is the next flight, please? When is the next flight to...?
Where do I get a luggage cart? Where can I get a luggage trolley?

Railway (bus) station

Is there a direct train to…? Is there a direct train to...?
Give me a return ticket to London, please. Please give me a ticket to London, there and back.
Give me a single ticket to London, please. Please give me a ticket to London.
When does the train to Warsaw leave? When does the train to Worsou leave?
From which platform? From what platform?
How can I get to platform number…? How can I get to platform number...?
Is this train number...? Is this train number...?
Is this carriage number…? Is this carriage number...?
Show me my place, please. Please show me my place.
Where is the toilet? Where is the toilet?

From what stand does my bus go? Where does my bus depart from?
What time does the last bus depart? What time does the last bus leave?
What is the fare to Glasgow? How much does it cost to travel to Glasgow?
I would like a round-trip ticket, please. Round trip ticket please.
Sorry, does this bus go to..? Does this bus go to...?
I want to cancel this ticket I want to cancel this ticket

Acquaintance

Good morning! Good morning
Good evening! Good evening
Good night! Good night
Hi! Hello
Hello! Hello
Do you speak Russian? Do you speak Russian?
I don't speak German, French, … I don't speak German, French...
I don't understand you I do not understand
Pardon? What did you say?
I didn't quite hear what you said I didn't quite hear what you said
I didn't quite understand (get) I didn't quite understand
Could you repeat, please? Would you please repeat that?
Could you speak more slowly? Would you speak slower, please?
What is your name? What is your name?
May I introduce you… Let me introduce you...
Pleased to meet you Nice to meet
I am here for the first time I'm here for the first time
I'm from Moscow I am from Moscow
It's time for me to go I have to go
Thank you for everything thanks for all
Goodbye! Goodbye
All the best! Best wishes
Good luck! Good luck

Taxi

Are you free? You are free?
I need to go to… I need to (on)…
Please take me to this address Please take me to this address
Please, take me to the (hotel, bus station, railway station, airport)… Please take me to... (hotel, bus station, railway station, airport)...
Could you wait for me here two minutes? Could you wait here for me for a couple of minutes?
I'm in a hurry I'm in a hurry
How much? What is the price?
Keep the change Keep the change
I need a check I need a check
Do you mind if I close (open) the window? Do you mind if I close (open) the window?

Hotel

Choice, check-in

I'd like to book a room I would like to book a room at your hotel
I've got a reservation in your hotel I have booked a room at your hotel
How much is a single room? How much does a single room cost?
How much is a double room? How much does a double room cost?
What floor is it on? What floor is the room on?
How much is it per night? How much is the room per night?
Does the price include...? Is the room price included...?
What does the price include? What is included in the room rate?
We need one double room with an extra bed We need one double room with an extra bed
Can I have a look at the room? Can I have a look at the room?
Is there a bathroom (conditioner, refrigerator, TV, telephone, balcony, WI-FI internet) in the room?
Does the room have a bathroom (air conditioning, refrigerator, TV, telephone, balcony, internet)?
Sorry, it doesn't suit me Sorry, this number is not suitable for me
It suits me This number suits me
Do you have cheaper rooms? Do you have cheaper rooms?
When is the checkout time? When is the checkout time?
When is breakfast served? When is breakfast?
Do I pay in advance? Paying in advance?

Communication with staff

Could you send the luggage to my room? Please send luggage to my room
Please make up my room Please clean my room
Could you send these clothes to the laundry? Please send these clothes for washing
Can I have breakfast in my room? Can I have breakfast in my room?
Number 56, please Keys to room 56 please
Please, have these things ironed (cleaned) Please iron (clean) these things
I need to leave one day earlier I need to leave a day early
I’d like to extend my stay for a few days I would like to extend my stay at the hotel for a few days

Problems

I'd like to change my room I would like to change my number
There is no soap (toilet paper, towel, water,) in my room There is no soap in my room (toilet paper, towels, water)
The TV (conditioner, ventilator, dryer) is out of order TV does not work (air conditioner, fan, hair dryer)

Departure

I'm checking out I'd like to check out
Can I have my luggage back? Can I pick up my luggage?
May I pay by credit card? Can I pay with a credit card?
I pay in cash I have cash
I forgot my key in the room I forgot my key in the room

In the city

orientation

Where is the railway station? Where is the train station?
Where is the department store? Where is the department store?
Where can I buy…? Where can I buy…?
What is the name of this street? What street is this?
Which way is to..? Which way to go to...?
How can I get to…? How can I get to...?

Urban transport

Does this bus go to…? Does this bus go to...?
Where can I buy a metro ticket? Where can I buy a metro ticket?
What is the fare? How much does it cost to travel?
Where do I get off? Where should I get off?
What is the next stop? What's the next stop?

Purchases

First, I would like to have a look I want to look first
I want a pair of shoes, size.. I need a pair of shoes, size...
May I try it on? You can try it on
Where can I try it on? Where can I try this on?
Which size is that? What size is it?
Have you got a larger (smaller) size? Do you have a larger (smaller) size?
Will you show me...? Will you show me...?
Give me… Let me…
That's just what I wanted This is exactly what I was looking for
It doesn't fit me Doesn't fit true to size
Have you got any discounts? Do you have any discounts?
Have you got such a sweater (skirt…) of a different color? Do you have the same sweater (skirt...) in a different color?
How much is it? What is the price?

Cafe

I would like coffee, tea.. I would like coffee, tea...
We'd like to sit by the window We'd like to sit by the window
The menu, please Menu, please
We haven't chosen yet We haven't chosen yet
I'd like to have a drink I would like to have something to drink
What can you recommend? What do you recommend?
That was very good It was delicious
I like your cuisine I like your kitchen
I didn't order that I didn't order this
The bill, please The check, please

For those who want to stay up to date...

What's up? How are you?
What's the trouble? What's happened?
What's the matter? What's the matter?
H ow do you say… in English? How to say... in English
How do you spell that? How do you spell it?
Is it far? It is far?
Is it expensive? It is expensive?

That, in fact, is all I wanted to dwell on. Of course, the list of useful things I have proposed from the field of tourist English - base, does not include many details, but it will help you navigate standard situations. If you want to learn other phrases, suggest them in the comments - we will be happy to supplement this article with your help!

If you want to know English more thoroughly, understand the essence of the language, appreciate its beauty, learn to express your thoughts in it, understand the thoughts of other people, and also plunge into the culture of the countries in which it is official, then I will be glad to see you among the readers , guests or subscribers.

Here you can always find a lot of free materials, lessons, practical and theoretical posts, which I am happy to create for you!

And now I want to invite you and wish you success!