Tourism
Twenty years ago not many people traveled overseas for their holidays. The majority of people stayed to have holidays in their country. Today the situation is different and the world seems much smaller.
It is possible to book a holiday to a seaside resort on the other side of the world. Staying at home, you can book it through the Internet or by phone. The plane takes you straight there and within some hours of leaving your country, you can be on a tropical beach, breathing a super clean air and swimming in crystal warm water of tropical sea.
We can travel by car, by train or plane, if we have got a long distance tour. Some young people prefer walking or hitch-hike traveling, when you travel, paying nearly nothing. You get new friends, lots of fun and have no idea where you will be tomorrow. It has great advantages for the tourists, who want to get the most out of exploring the world and give more back to the people and places visited. If you like mountains, you could climb any mountains around the globe and there is only one restriction. It is money. If you like traveling, you have got to have some money, because it is not a cheap hobby indeed. The economy of some countries is mainly based on tourism industry. Modern tourism has become a highly developed industry, because any human being is curious and inquisitive, we like leisure, visit other places. That is why tourism prospers.
People travel from the very beginning of their civilization. Thousands of years ago all people were nomads and collectors. They roamed all their lives looking for food and better life. This way human beings populated the whole planet Earth. So, traveling and visiting other places are the part of our consciousness. That is why tourism and travel are so popular.
Nowadays tourism has become a highly developed business. There are trains, cars and air jet liners, buses, ships that provide us with comfortable and secure travel.
If we travel for pleasure, by all means one would like to enjoy picturesque places they are passing through, one would like seeing the places of interest, enjoying the sightseeing of the cities, towns and countries.
Nowadays people travel not only for pleasure but also on business. People have to go to other countries for taking part in different negotiations, for signing some very important documents, for participating in different exhibitions, in order to exhibit the goods of their own firm or company. Traveling on business helps people to get more information about achievements of other companies, which will help making their own business more successful.
There are a lot of means of travelling: traveling by ship, by plane, by car, walking. It depends on a person to decide which means of traveling one would prefer.

Tourism
Twenty years ago, not many people went on holiday abroad. Most people spent their holidays in their own country. Today the situation has changed and the world seems much smaller.
Today it is possible to reserve a place at a seaside resort on the other side of the world.
Without leaving your home, you can order tickets online or by phone. The plane will take you directly to where you want to go, and within a few hours of leaving your country, you can find yourself on a tropical coast, enjoying the purest air, swimming in the crystal clear, warm water of the tropical sea.
We can travel by car, train or plane if we have a long journey ahead of us. Some young people choose to travel by foot or hitchhike, spending almost nothing on their journey. You meet new friends, have fun and have no idea where you will be tomorrow. This is a big advantage for tourists - those who want to get everything possible from exploring the world, without bothering the people around too much. If you love mountains, you could climb any mountain around the globe. There is only one limitation. This is money. If you love to travel, you must have money because it is not really a cheap hobby.
The economy of some countries relies on tourism. Modern tourism has become a highly developed industry because every person is curious, inquisitive and loves leisure, loves to visit other places. This is why tourism is booming.
People have been traveling since the beginning of their civilization. Thousands of years ago, all people were nomads and gatherers. All their lives they wandered in search of food and a better life. Thus, people populated the entire planet Earth. So traveling and visiting other places is part of our consciousness. This is why tourism and travel are so popular.
Currently, tourism has become a highly developed business. Trains, cars and air jets, buses, ships provide us with a comfortable and safe journey.
If we travel for pleasure, everyone would like, by all means, to enjoy the picturesque places that he flies through, would like to see interesting places, enjoy the sights of cities and countries.
Nowadays, people travel not only for pleasure, but also for business. People have to travel to other countries to participate in various negotiations, to sign some very important documents, to participate in various exhibitions, to show the products of their own company or company. Business trips help people gain more information about the achievements of other companies, which will help create a more successful business.
You can travel in different ways: by ship, plane, car, on foot. It all depends on the person and his preferences.

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.

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Tourism

Twenty years ago not many people traveled overseas for their holidays. The majority of people stayed to have holidays in their country. Today the situation is different and the world seems much smaller.

It is possible to book a holiday to a seaside resort on the other side of the world. Staying at home, you can book it through the Internet or by phone. The plane takes you straight there and within some hours of leaving your country, you can be on a tropical beach, breathing a super clean air and swimming in crystal warm water of tropical sea.

We can travel by car, by train or plane, if we have got a long distance tour. Some young people prefer walking or hitch-hike traveling, when you travel, paying nearly nothing. You get new friends, lots of fun and have no idea where you will be tomorrow. It has great advantages for the tourists, who want to get the most out of exploring the world and give more back to the people and places visited. If you like mountains, you could climb any mountains around the globe and there is only one restriction. It is money. If you like traveling, you have got to have some money, because it is not a cheap hobby indeed. The economy of some countries is mainly based on tourism industry. Modern tourism has become a highly developed industry, because any human being is curious and inquisitive, we like leisure, visit other places. That is why tourism prospers.

People travel from the very beginning of their civilization. Thousands of years ago all people were nomads and collectors. They roamed all their lives looking for food and better life. This way human beings populated the whole planet Earth. So, traveling and visiting other places are the part of our consciousness. That is why tourism and travel are so popular.

Nowadays tourism has become a highly developed business. There are trains, cars and air jet liners, buses, ships that provide us with comfortable and secure travel.

If we travel for pleasure, by all means one would like to enjoy picturesque places they are passing through, one would like seeing the places of interest, enjoying the sightseeing of the cities, towns and countries.

Nowadays people travel not only for pleasure but also on business. People have to go to other countries for taking part in different negotiations, for signing some very important documents, for participating in different exhibitions, in order to exhibit the goods of their own firm or company. Traveling on business helps people to get more information about achievements of other companies, which will help making their own business more successful.

There are a lot of means of travelling: traveling by ship, by plane, by car, walking. It depends on a person to decide which means of traveling one would prefer.

Tourism

Twenty years ago, not many people went on holiday abroad. Most people spent their holidays in their own country. Today the situation has changed and the world seems much smaller.

Today it is possible to reserve a place at a seaside resort on the other side of the world.

Without leaving your home, you can order tickets online or by phone. The plane will take you directly to where you want to go, and within a few hours of leaving your country, you can find yourself on a tropical coast, enjoying the purest air, swimming in the crystal clear, warm water of the tropical sea.

We can travel by car, train or plane if we have a long journey ahead of us. Some young people choose to travel by foot or hitchhike, spending almost nothing on their journey. You meet new friends, have fun and have no idea where you will be tomorrow. This is a great advantage for tourists - those who want to get everything possible from exploring the world, without bothering the people around too much. If you love mountains, you could climb any mountain around the globe. There is only one limitation. This is money. If you love to travel, you must have money because it is not really a cheap hobby.

The economy of some countries relies on tourism. Modern tourism has become a highly developed industry because every person is curious, inquisitive and loves leisure, loves to visit other places. This is why tourism is booming.

People have been traveling since the beginning of their civilization. Thousands of years ago, all people were nomads and gatherers. All their lives they wandered in search of food and a better life. Thus, people populated the entire planet Earth. So traveling and visiting other places is part of our consciousness. This is why tourism and travel are so popular.

Currently, tourism has become a highly developed business. Trains, cars and air jets, buses, ships provide us with a comfortable and safe journey.

If we travel for pleasure, everyone would like, by all means, to enjoy the picturesque places that he flies through, would like to see interesting places, enjoy the sights of cities and countries.

Nowadays, people travel not only for pleasure, but also for business. People have to travel to other countries to participate in various negotiations, to sign some very important documents, to participate in various exhibitions, to show the products of their own company or company. Business trips help people gain more information about the achievements of other companies, which will help create a more successful business.

You can travel in different ways: by ship, plane, car, on foot. It all depends on the person and his preferences.

Questions:

1. Did the majority of people leave their country to spend holidays twenty years ago?
2. Can we book a holiday to a seaside resort on the other side of the world today?
3. Is it possible to book a holiday to a seaside resort on the other side of the world from home?
4. What means of traveling do you know?
5. What countries depend mainly on tourism?
6. Why does tourism prosper?
7. Where do people like going on vacation?
8. What is the most interesting means of traveling for you? Why?
9. Why do most travelers carry a camera with them?
10. What does travel give us?
11. How does traveling on business help you?
12. What are the means of traveling?

Vocabulary:

overseas - abroad
majority - majority
to seem - to seem
to book - order
resorts- resort
straight - straight
a tropical beach - tropical beach
to breathe - breathe
to hitclbhike - hitchhike
advantage - advantage
to explore - explore
to climb - to climb, climb
restriction - restriction
indeed - indeed
curious - curious
inquisitive - inquisitive
leisure - leisure
jet-air liner - jet aircraft
security - security
variety - variety
city-dweller - city dweller
to take pictures - take photographs
castle - fortress, castle
waterfall - waterfall
to remind - remind
picturesque - picturesque
to broaden one's mind - broaden one's horizons
take part in negotiations - take part in negotiations
exhibition - exhibition
in order to - in order to
to push the goods - advertise goods
achievement - achievement
successful - successful
advantages and disadvantages - advantages and disadvantages
according to - according to

English in the field of tourism

Currently, the tourism business is particularly developed and has a lot of directions. It includes international tourism, and the main condition for working in this area is an excellent knowledge of English as a language of intercultural communication. For employees of travel agencies English is necessary for communication with clients from different places of the planet. The quality of service will largely depend on the language skills. Ability to organize a trip, meet a client, provide hospitality, lodge a client in a hotel, resolve a conflict situation, provide various services - all this is the responsibility of workers in the tourism sector and without English is indispensable. Moreover, there is always the opportunity to develop professionally in this direction. Language is necessary not only for travel agents, but also for working professionals in the hotel business and resorts, as well as guides and organizers of cultural events.

Currently, people prefer to travel independently without using the services of travel agencies. It"s interesting to choose the route and visit the sights. For such trips, it is enough the knowledge of spoken English. You can independently book a taxi, book rooms in the hotel, make purchases, contact passers-by for help. Now , many different English language training courses are offered that will teach you, how to communicate and understand people. With knowledge of English, traveling in a foreign country will be more pleasant and comfortable.

Translation

Currently, the tourism business is especially developed and has a lot of directions. This includes international tourism, and the main condition for working in this area is excellent knowledge of English as the language of intercultural communication. For travel agency workers, English is necessary to communicate with clients from different parts of the world. The quality of service will largely depend on language skills. The ability to organize a trip, meet a client, provide hospitality, accommodate a client in a hotel, resolve a conflict situation, provide various types of services - all this is the responsibility of tourism workers and one cannot do without English. Moreover, there is always the opportunity to develop professionally in this direction. The language is necessary not only for travel agency workers, but also for specialists working in the hotel business and resorts, as well as tour guides and organizers of cultural events.

Nowadays, people prefer to travel on their own without using the services of travel agencies. It’s interesting to choose your own route and visit the sights. For such trips, knowledge of spoken English is sufficient. You will be able to independently order a taxi, book hotel rooms, make purchases, and ask passers-by for help. There are now many different English language training courses available that will teach you how to communicate and understand people. With knowledge of English, traveling in a foreign country will be more pleasant and comfortable.

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:

You can find all these words with the correct pronunciation by following the appropriate links.

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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!

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

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