More often, everyone will travel. It’s when a common interface comes into the picture and that is ENGLISH. To help you effectively conversate and make connections with the people you meet on your journeys you need to have some knowledge of Travel terms and phrases.
If you are unaware of daily use English conversation sentences you should first learn them before jumping into travel phrases.
List of Travel Phrases and Expressions
Every tourist must know some basic travel phrases and sentences when they get to places around, like –
- Could you please guide me on how to reach (PLACE NAME)?
- What time is my train?
- I would like to have some coffee / May I have something eat (drink)?
- Excuse me, what time is it now?
- Where is the bus stop / railway station / airport / taxi stand?
- Where is the closest ATM?
- Pardon me. I am unable to understand what you’re saying.
- Excuse me, do you know where this location is ?
- Do you have a map?
- Hello I’m NAME. I’m from PLACE NAME. I’ve made a reservation yesterday in your hotel.
- Where are the elevators?
- Do you have the internet facility?
- Which way to…?
- How can I contact you if there’s any problem?
- How can I call for room service?
- Where can I find a restaurant ?
- Does this go to…?
- I’m lost
- How do I get to …?
- How far is it to get to …?
- How far is it from here to reach Destination Name?
- Where is the closest gas station?
- You’ll have to walk 2 miles and the hotel will be 3 block blocks ahead from there.
- Where is the bank?
- I would like to have FOOD NAME
- May I have the bill?
- How much does this ARTICLE cost?
- Excuse me, I have lost my WALLET / PASSPORT / BAG. It’s a brown bag with a silver crown on it. Have you seen it?
- Help me!
- I am in trouble. Can somebody help me with PROBLEM?
- You can call PHONE NUMBER for any emergencies or assistance.
I think these examples would help you in forming a base picture in your mind to map all the basic sentences. Furthermore, with the knowledge of these travel expressions you’ll have a more comfortable communication wherever you will go.
In this way, you can enjoy your trip without any problems. Just have to be careful with what you ask and how do you present it at that particular situation.
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