The phrases you'll actually use — organized by situation so you're always ready.
Pick a situation and get the exact phrases you need.
From check-in to baggage claim — everything you need to say.
| Situation | What You Say (English) | When to Use It |
|---|---|---|
| Check-in desk | I'd like to check in for my flight to [city]. | When you arrive at the airline counter |
| Luggage | I have one suitcase to check in. / I only have carry-on luggage. | When asked about your bags |
| Seat preference | Can I have a window seat, please? / Aisle seat, please. | Requesting your preferred seat |
| Boarding pass | Here is my passport and booking reference. | At check-in or boarding gate |
| Security | Do I need to take off my shoes? / Should I put my laptop in a separate tray? | Before going through security |
| Gate question | Excuse me, which gate is my flight to [city]? | When you're lost in the terminal |
| Boarding | Is this the line for boarding? / Am I in the right queue? | At the boarding gate |
| On the plane | Excuse me, I think this is my seat. / Could I have some water, please? | During the flight |
| Baggage claim | Where is the baggage claim for flight [number]? | After landing |
| Lost luggage | My luggage didn't arrive. Can you help me, please? | If your bag is missing |
Check in, make requests, and check out with confidence.
| Situation | What You Say (English) | When to Use It |
|---|---|---|
| Check-in | Hello, I have a reservation. My name is [your name]. | Arriving at the front desk |
| Room issue | My room is too noisy. / The air conditioning isn't working. | Reporting a problem |
| Room service | Could I order room service, please? / What time does the kitchen close? | Ordering food to your room |
| Wi-Fi | What is the Wi-Fi password? | Connecting to internet |
| Wake-up call | Can you give me a wake-up call at 7 AM, please? | Requesting an alarm call |
| Late checkout | Is it possible to check out at 2 PM instead of noon? | Requesting extra time |
| Check-out | I'd like to check out. Can I have my bill, please? | When leaving the hotel |
Order food, ask questions, and pay the bill with ease.
| Situation | What You Say (English) | When to Use It |
|---|---|---|
| Getting a table | A table for two, please. / Do you have a reservation for [name]? | Arriving at a restaurant |
| Ordering | I'd like the [dish name], please. / Can I have the menu? | When ordering your meal |
| Dietary needs | I'm vegetarian. / I'm allergic to nuts. / Does this contain gluten? | When you have restrictions |
| Recommendation | What do you recommend? / What is the most popular dish? | When you need help choosing |
| Drinks | Could we get some water? / A glass of orange juice, please. | Ordering drinks |
| Bill | Could we have the bill, please? / Can we pay separately? | When you're ready to pay |
| Situation | What You Say (English) | When to Use It |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi | Can you take me to [place], please? / How much does it cost to go to [place]? | Getting in a taxi |
| Bus | Does this bus go to [place]? / Where do I get off for [place]? | On a bus |
| Train / Metro | One ticket to [place], please. / Which platform for the train to [city]? | At a train or metro station |
| Directions | Excuse me, how do I get to [place]? / Is it far from here? | When you're lost |