ENGLISH FOR TRAVELLING

USEFUL WORDS AND PHRASES IN ENGLISH

USEFUL WORDS AND PHRASES IN ENGLISH

GreetingsHello!/ Hi! !/ !-How are you?/ How are you doing?- ;/ ;-Fine, thank you. And you?- , . ;Nice to see you./ Good to see you (again). ().Good morning..Good afternoon. .Good evening..Making IntroductionsId like to introduce a friend / of mine, _______./ , / ______.Id like you to meet_______. /_.This is _______. / _______.Let me introduce myself. .My name is _______. _______.Its nice to meet you. .Nice to meet you.Pleased to meet you.Its a pleasure to meet you.Good to meet you.Im sorry, I didnt catch your name. , .-What brings you to ________?- ;/ ;-Im on holiday/vacation.- .Im on business. .I study here. .I live/work here./ .How long are you planning to stay here? ;-Do you like it here?- ;-Yes, I love it!-, .I like it a lot.Whats your phone number? ;Whats your email address? ;Are you on Facebook? Facebook;Are you on Skype? Skype;Whats your username? ;Useful Phrases -What is your name?- ;-My name is _______.-_______.-Where are you from?- ;-Im from _______. ________.Have you ever been to _______? /________;Its a beautiful city/country. /.You should visit it some day. .-What do you think of________?- / _______;-I like it very much.- .About myself My name is ________. ________.I am Greek. / .Im _______ years old. _______ .I was born on (date). ().I was born in (year). ().I was born in (country/city) / (/)and grew up there. .I went to school in (country/city). / (/).My father is a(n) ________. ().My mother is a(n) ________. ().I have a brother/ sister. / .I am single/ married. -/ -.I have a family. .I have two children, ,a boy and a girl. .son/ daughter/ My address is ________. _______.I like to ________. _________.My hobby is ________. _________.What do you do? ();Do you study or work? ;Im a student at ________ University. - / _______.Holiday WishesMerry Christmas! !Happy New Year! !Happy birthday! !Congratulations!!Good luck! !Saying GoodbyeGood-bye!!Have a nice/ good day! !See you (soon). ().Hope to see you soon. .Take care. .Nice talking to you. .Give me a call sometime. .Keep in touch. .Ill be seeing you. .Say hello to /.

Arranging to meet Have you got any plans for..? . this evening? ; tomorrow? ; the weekend? ;Are you free .? this evening/tonight? ; ...tomorrow afternoon? ;What would you like to do tonight? ;Would you like to join me/us /for something to eat?/for a drink? ;/ ;-Do you fancy going out tonight?- ;-Sure.-.Id love to. .Sorry, I cant make it., .Im afraid I already have plans. .Im too tired. -.Im staying in tonight. .Ive got too much work to do. .Ive got to study. .What time/ Where shall we meet? / ;Ill meet/ see you there! !Ill call you later. .Asking for directions Excuse me! !Can/ Could you tell me how to get to ________, please? / ________,;Can you show me where it is on the map? ; Im lost. / I lost my way. .How far is it? ;

Giving Directions Turn left/right. /.Make a left/right turn at________. / /()_.next to opposite on the corner on the left on the right Go down this street. .Its across the street. .Its (just) a ten-minute walk. () .Its around the corner. .intersectionmain road Points of the Compass North/NortheastEast/South/SoutheastSouthwestWest/NorthwestPlaces in the City marketfair tourist information center travel agency hotelsightsmonumentsmuseumcar rental playground tennis court golf course football field bankcurrency exchange elevator/liftpedestrian/ zebra crossing parking lot train station villagechurchcathedral kindergartennursery school elementary school hospitalhealth centre the dentistsambulanceemergency roombus stop city centre Fire DepartmentPolice Department

Typical Questions at a New Place Im new in town. . .Im a tourist. / .Does this bus go to _______? / ________;How much is the fare? ;Could you give me change for ten euros? ;Is there a bank near here? ;When does the bank open/ close? / ;When does the train arrive/ leave? / ;What time is it? ;Do you have a map of the city/ town? ;Where can I hire a car? ;Are there any / . exhibitions cultural events sporting events on at the moment? . ;excursionstoursday trips Can I book tickets here? ;Do you have any brochures on _______? ___;local attractions Can you recommend a good restaurant? ;Where is the beach? ;Could you tell me where the restrooms are? the bathroom is? ; the mens/ladies room is?Do you know the telephone number of the hospital? ;Could you call a doctor/taxi for me, please? / , ;What do you call this in English? ;How much is it? ;Where can I get it? / ;Where is the exit? ;Where is the nearest petrol/gas station? ;Asking to Repeat Excuse me?;I beg your pardon? ?Can you repeat that, please? ;Asking for Help Can you give me a hand with this? ;Can you help me for a second? ;Can I ask for a favour? ;I wonder if you could help me with this. .I cant manage with this. Can you help? . ;I need some help, please. .I cant find my .. / .. wallet. . purse. . camera. . passport. .Ive locked myself out of my car/ room. / .My car has broken down. .Ive been mugged. .Ive been attacked. .My cars been broken into. .My ________ has been stolen. _______ .Id like to report a theft. .Theres been an accident. .Are you OK? / ;Is everyone OK? ;Saying Thank You-Thank you.-.Thanks a lot. .-Youre welcome.-.Thank you for your help. .I really appreciate it. .

MoneyWhere can I change money? ;Id like to change these dollars for euros. .Id like to open an account. .savings account withdraw money deposit bankbook to cash a check to transfer money cashier/tellersafe-deposit boxdebit card/cash card ()loanborrowinterestAt a Hotel Could you recommend a good hotel? ;Id like to reserve a single/double room. / .overlooking the sea What is the rate for a single room? ;reception desk/ Internet access swimming poolfacilities for the handicapped Are pets allowed in the hotel? ;towelsbedsheetsblankettoilet paper room service luggage/ baggagewake up call What time do you serve breakfast? ; is breakfast served?What time do I need to check out by? ;How was your stay? ; It was fine, thanks. , .We hope to see you again. .How would you like to pay? ;At the Estate Agents for saleto letaccommodationIm looking for. .. ...an apartment.. . .a studio flat. . . .a detached house. . .Are you looking to buy or rent? ;Which area are you thinking of? ;Whats your budget? ;furnished/ unfurnished/ gardenparking space mortgage / propertyIs there a _______ nearby? _______ ;Its on the ground/first/second floor. / / .On the Phone Hello, this is________., / ________.Can/ May I speak to _______? /_____;This is (s)he. /H .Sorry, (s)hes out. , .Sorry, youve got the wrong number., .Could you tell him/her I phoned? / ;Hang on. .Ill call back later. .Its ringing..Its engaged/busy. .Theres no answer. .

AirportsPlease do not leave any bags unattended. .Do you have anything to declare? ;passport control boarding card carry on bagswindow/aisle seat /

Flight _______ ______.... is now boarding. . has been cancelled. . has been delayed. .departure/arrival time /take-offlandingKinds of Shops greengrocersbutchersbakerschemistsstationers/stationery shopironmongers/hardware shopflorists newsagents corner shopkioskrestauranthair salonbarber shopgymShopping Can I help you? ;No, thanks. Im just looking around., . .Yes, please. Id like to buy a(n) ______., . /______.Im looking for a(n)______. _______.What size clothes do you wear? ;What size shoes do you wear? ;I wear size______. _______.Can I try it/them on? / ;The dressing rooms are over there. .Id like it in a smaller/bigger size/ /different colour./ .leather, --wool, --cotton, --fur, --handmade--Where was it made? ;It was made in ________. /_______.How much is it? ;Its ________._______.Ill pay by credit card. .Ill pay (in) cash. .receiptAt the Chemists/Pharmacy prescription headachemigraineearache a sore throattoothachediarrheastomachachesunburn Ive cut myself. .Ive burnt myself. .I feel dizzy..I have a cold/cough. /.a temperature/feverpainI have the flu. .Im allergic to / dropsplasters lozengespillsointmentonce/twice a day / cosmetics

Shopping for Food Id like a loaf of bread, please. , .white bread whole wheat bread rye bread cookies , cerealpastaflourmeatbeefporkveallambburgersteakhamsausage poultrychicken turkeyeggsfishsalmontroutsmoked fish seafood shrimpprawnscrablobstersquidshellfishoysterdairy products whole milk skim milk low-fat milk condensed milk yoghurtbuttercheesegrated cheese ice creamvanillachocolatefruitapplepearapricotpeachgrapesmelonwatermelonorangeolivefigpomegranatestrawberriesdried fruit raisinswalnutsalmondshoneyjamvegetablestomatocucumberoniongarliccarrotpeppercabbagecauliflowerlettuceartichokeeggplantzucchinibeansparsleybasilsauceolive oilvinegarspicessweetssugarcanbottlecuppiecepackageOther Products toothpastetoothbrushsoapshampoodeodorantrazor shaving cream sunscreenmosquito repellant paper products household cleaning products At a Cafe What can I get for you? ;Anything else? ;Here you are..juiceteaiced tea instant coffee decaffeinated coffeecocoamineral water soft drinksbeerwinered/white wine/ grilled cheese and ham sandwichAt a Restaurant Would you like to order? ;Would you like a drink before your meal? ;Can I see the menu, please? ;May I take your order? ;wine list Do you have house wine? ;Im a vegetarian. .How would you like your steak? ;well donemedium rare rare Can I get you anything else? ;Id like the bill, please. .Keep the change. .tipIts on me. .Cheers! !saltblack pepper glasscupforkspoonknifenapkin scrambled eggsspaghetti bolognese steak and chips baked potato boiled potatoes roast potatoes roasted vegetables dessertapple piechocolate mousse fruit saladpancakesrice pudding

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