Greetings and Introductions
Hello
hel-oh
A common greeting
Nice to meet you
nys too meet yoo
Used when meeting someone for the first time
Example: Hello! Nice to meet you. How are you?
Asking for Directions
Where is the bathroom?
wair iz thuh bath-room
Asking for the location of the restroom
How do I get to the train station?
how do I get too thuh trayn stay-shun
Requesting directions to the train station
Example: Excuse me, how do I get to the train station?
Transportation
I need a taxi
eye need uh tak-see
Requesting a taxi
What time does the bus arrive?
wut tym duz thuh bus uh-ryv
Asking for the bus arrival time
Example: Can you call a taxi for me, please?
Accommodation
Do you have a room available?
doo yoo hav uh room uh-vay-luh-buhl
Asking if there is a room for rent
How much is a night?
how much iz uh nyt
Asking for the price per night
Example: Do you have a room available for two nights?
Shopping and Money
How much does this cost?
how much duz this kost
Asking the price of an item
Can I pay by credit card?
kan eye pay by kred-it kard
Asking if payment by card is possible
Example: How much does this souvenir cost?
Food and Dining
I would like to order, please
eye wood lyk too or-der pleez
Requesting to place an order
Is this dish spicy?
iz this dish spy-see
Asking about the spiciness of food
Example: I would like to order the chicken salad, please.
Emergencies and Help
I need help
eye need help
Requesting assistance
Call the police
kawl thuh puh-lees
Requesting police assistance
Example: Please call the police, I am lost.
Common Travel Questions
Do you speak English?
doo yoo speek ing-glish
Asking if someone speaks English
Can you help me?
kan yoo help mee
Requesting assistance politely
Example: Excuse me, do you speak English?