Travel English

The phrases you'll actually use — organized by situation so you're always ready.

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Where Are You Going?

Pick a situation and get the exact phrases you need.

Airport English

At the Airport

From check-in to baggage claim — everything you need to say.

SituationWhat You Say (English)When to Use It
Check-in deskI'd like to check in for my flight to [city].When you arrive at the airline counter
LuggageI have one suitcase to check in. / I only have carry-on luggage.When asked about your bags
Seat preferenceCan I have a window seat, please? / Aisle seat, please.Requesting your preferred seat
Boarding passHere is my passport and booking reference.At check-in or boarding gate
SecurityDo I need to take off my shoes? / Should I put my laptop in a separate tray?Before going through security
Gate questionExcuse me, which gate is my flight to [city]?When you're lost in the terminal
BoardingIs this the line for boarding? / Am I in the right queue?At the boarding gate
On the planeExcuse me, I think this is my seat. / Could I have some water, please?During the flight
Baggage claimWhere is the baggage claim for flight [number]?After landing
Lost luggageMy luggage didn't arrive. Can you help me, please?If your bag is missing
Hotel English

At the Hotel

Check in, make requests, and check out with confidence.

SituationWhat You Say (English)When to Use It
Check-inHello, I have a reservation. My name is [your name].Arriving at the front desk
Room issueMy room is too noisy. / The air conditioning isn't working.Reporting a problem
Room serviceCould I order room service, please? / What time does the kitchen close?Ordering food to your room
Wi-FiWhat is the Wi-Fi password?Connecting to internet
Wake-up callCan you give me a wake-up call at 7 AM, please?Requesting an alarm call
Late checkoutIs it possible to check out at 2 PM instead of noon?Requesting extra time
Check-outI'd like to check out. Can I have my bill, please?When leaving the hotel
Restaurant English

At the Restaurant

Order food, ask questions, and pay the bill with ease.

SituationWhat You Say (English)When to Use It
Getting a tableA table for two, please. / Do you have a reservation for [name]?Arriving at a restaurant
OrderingI'd like the [dish name], please. / Can I have the menu?When ordering your meal
Dietary needsI'm vegetarian. / I'm allergic to nuts. / Does this contain gluten?When you have restrictions
RecommendationWhat do you recommend? / What is the most popular dish?When you need help choosing
DrinksCould we get some water? / A glass of orange juice, please.Ordering drinks
BillCould we have the bill, please? / Can we pay separately?When you're ready to pay
Transport English

Getting Around

SituationWhat You Say (English)When to Use It
TaxiCan you take me to [place], please? / How much does it cost to go to [place]?Getting in a taxi
BusDoes this bus go to [place]? / Where do I get off for [place]?On a bus
Train / MetroOne ticket to [place], please. / Which platform for the train to [city]?At a train or metro station
DirectionsExcuse me, how do I get to [place]? / Is it far from here?When you're lost

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