BASIC PHRASES
INTRODUCTION
Hello, I'm very pleased to meet you. Do you speak English? Do you speak ? Do you understand English? Do you understand this Language? Let us use this machine to talk together. The machine cannot translate your words for me. The machine only works from my language to yours. This is a computer translator. Raise your hand if you understand. I do not understand your language. Answer my question yes or no. Move your head like this for yes. Move your head like this for no. Squeeze my hand once for yes. Squeeze my hand twice for no. Do you mean yes? Do you mean no? Yes! No! Describe it with gestures. Hold up the number of fingers. Show the number with your fingers. Point to it. Is this what you wish to say? I understand. I do not understand. Do what I ask. Do you know where you are? Do you know who I am? No one here speaks your language. Please repeat. Thank you for talking with me. We are here to help you. What do you want? I will get it for you. Please write it down.
Hello. Goodbye. See you soon. See you later. See you tomorrow. How are you? Fine? Better? Not too good? Not too bad? How old are you? My age is…. I will talk with you again.
COURTESY
Please. Thank you. You are welcome. Sorry. Excuse me. It doesn't matter.
I need a policeman! It's an emergency! That person is a thief! Stop him! Stop her! My pocketbook has been stolen. My wallet has been stolen. My passport has been stolen. My watch has been stolen. I've lost something. I've lost my suitcase. I've lost my money. I've lost my glasses. I've lost my car keys.
EXPRESSIONS OF TIME
At what time? What time is it? When does it begin? Show me on the watch. Now Early Earlier Late Later Before After Soon On time In the morning In the afternoon In the evening Midnight Noon At night Tomorrow morning The day after tomorrow Yesterday The day before yesterday In a week Next week Last week Next month Last month Next year Last year
ASKING FOR HELP
Excuse me sir. Excuse me ma'am. Excuse me miss. I'm sorry. I'm a tourist. I'm an American citizen. Please take me to the American Embassy. I don't speak I speak very little of your language. I understand a little. Please speak more slowly. May I ask a question? Could you help me? Where is the bathroom? Leave me alone. Get lost!
EMERGENCIES
Watch out! Fire! Help! Stop! I need help quick! Can you help me? Police!
GREETINGS
Good morning. Good afternoon. Good evening. Good night.
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How long ago? How many minutes ago? How many hours ago? How many days ago? How many weeks ago? How many months ago? How many years ago? What month was it? What year was it? I will return in a few minutes. I will return in a few hours. I will return in a few days. I will return later. I will return soon. Seconds Minutes Hours Days Nights Weeks Months Years
Summer Autumn Winter
WEATHER
What's the weather like? It's nice today. It's not too nice today. It's windy. It's hot. It's cold. It's sunny. It's cloudy. It's rainy. It's not snowing now.
NUMBERS
Write the number here. Zero One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight Nine Ten Eleven Twelve Thirteen Fourteen Fifteen Sixteen Seventeen Eighteen Nineteen Twenty Thirty Forty Fifty Sixty Seventy Eighty Ninety One hundred
Two hundred Three hundred Four hundred Five hundred Six hundred Seven hundred Eight hundred Nine hundred One thousand Two thousand Three thousand Four thousand Five thousand Six thousand Seven thousand Eight thousand Nine thousand Ten thousand One million Two million
ORDINAL NUMBERS
First Second Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth Ninth Tenth
DAYS, MONTHS, AND SEASONS
What is today's date? What day is it? Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday January February March April May June July August September October November December Spring
QUANTITIES
Once Twice Three times Four times Five times Six times Seven times Eight times Nine times Ten times Last One half On third
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One quarter Percent How frequently? Every…. Once a day Twice a day Four times a day Six times a day More? Less? How long? For….. For five minutes For ten minutes For thirty minutes For one hour For two hours For four hours
COLORS
Red Yellow Green Blue White Brown Orange Purple Black Gold Silver
Where can I change dollars? Where can I cash this check? Where can I cash travelers checks? Is the bank open now? Do you accept personal checks? Do you accept bank drafts? Do you accept cashier's checks? Do you accept money orders? How much is the dollar worth? How much is your currency worth? Do you need my identification? Do you need my passport? Do you need other documents? Where do I sign? May I have small bills? May I have large bills? May I have some large bills and small bills? May I have some coins? May I have the rest in change?
These are gifts. Do I have to pay duty? Have a nice stay.
LUGGAGE AND PORTERS
I need a porter. I need a baggage cart. Here is my luggage. Here are my suitcases. Here are my bags. Take my bags to the taxi. Take my bags to the bus. Take my bags to the sidewalk. Please be careful! How much is it? Do you know where the airline is? Where is the information booth? Where is the ticket counter? Where is the luggage check in? Where do I pay airport tax?
PAYING THE BILL
How much does it cost? I would like the bill. How much do I owe you? Is service included? This is for you.
AIRPORT SERVICES
Where is the lost baggage office? Where is the duty free shop? Where is the money exchange? Where is the bus stop? Where is the taxi stand? Where is the hotel shuttle? Where is the train station? Where can I rent a car?
AT THE AIRPORT
CLEARING CUSTOMS
I'm American. I'm English. I'm Canadian. My name is… I am staying with friends. I am staying at a hotel. I am here on vacation I'm just passing through. I'm here on a business trip. I'll be here for a few days. I'll be here for a week. I'll be here for several weeks. I'll be here for a month. I have nothing to declare. Of course. What are these? These are personal effects.
FINDING YOUR WAY
TAKING A TAXI
Is this taxi available? Is this taxi occupied? Do you know this address? Please take me to the hotel. Please take me to the train station. Please take me to the subway station. Please take me to the airport. Please take me to the center of town. Please take me to this address. Slower, please. Stop over there. Meter Fare Fixed rate
QUESTION WORDS
Who? What? Why? When? Where? Where from? Where to? How? How much? How many?
CURRENCY
CHANGING MONEY
Where can I change some money?
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Tip
ON THE BUS
I'm looking for the bus stop. Which bus line goes north? Which bus line goes south? Which bus line goes east? Which bus line goes west? Which bus do I take? How many stops? How long does it take? Can you tell me when to get off? How much is the fare? Should I pay when I get on? Where do I catch the return bus? How often does the return bus run? Which is the closest stop to the park? I would like a ticket. I would like a receipt. I would like a reserved seat. I would like first class. I would like second class. I would like a direct bus. I would like an express bus.
Is there time to buy something? Is there time to take pictures? Is there a dining car? Is there a sleeping car? I would like a round trip ticket. I would like a one way ticket. Is this seat taken? Excuse me, I believe this is my seat. Sorry, this seat is occupied. It is not taken. It is not occupied. I would like a non smoking compartment.
WALKING AROUND
Do you have a map of the city? Could you show me on the map? Can I get there on foot? How far is it? I'm lost. Where is this hotel? Where is this street? Where is this avenue? How do I get to the train station? How do I get to the bus stop? How do I get to the ticket office? How do I get to the subway entrance? How do I get to the airport. Straight ahead To the right To the left A block away On the corner On the square Facing Opposite Across Next to Near Far
USING THE SUBWAY
Where can I buy a subway ticket? How much is a subway ticket? Is there a map for the metro? Is there a map for the subway? Which subway do I take to go to…. Which subway do I take? Can you tell me when we arrive?
USING THE TRAIN
Where can I buy a train ticket? How much is a train ticket? When does the train leave for this city? Is it a local train? Is it an express train? Is it a through train? When does the train leave? When does the train arrive? Is the train on time? Is the train late? From what platform does it leave? Does this train stop at this city? Is there time to eat something?
ACCOMMODATIONS
HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS AND SERVICES
I would like a room for this many nights. I would like a room for this many weeks. How much is it for a day? How much is it for a week?
Does that include tax? I have a reservation. Do you have a room with a private bath? Do you have a room with air conditioning? Do you have a room with heat? Do you have a room with television? Do you have a room with hot water? Do you have a room with a balcony? Do you have a room with a view facing the street? Do you have a room with a view facing the ocean? Does the hotel have a restaurant? Does the hotel have a bar? Does the hotel have a swimming pool? Does the hotel have room service? Does the hotel have a garage? Does the hotel have a safe deposit box? Does the hotel have laundry service? I would like meals included. I would like breakfast only. I would like no meals included. I would like an extra bed. I would like a baby crib. I would like another towel. I would like soap. I would like clothes hangers. I would like another blanket. I would like drinking water. I would like bottled water. I would like toilet paper. This room is very small. This room is very cold. This room is very hot. This room is very dark. This room is very noisy. The light does not work. The heat does not work. The toilet does not work. The air conditioner does not work. The key does not work. The lock does not work. The fan does not work. The outlet does not work. The television does not work. May I change to another room? Is there a beauty parlor?
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Is there a barber shop? Is there a baby sitter? Is there a gift shop? I would like to place an order. Can you recommend a babysitter for my child? How much do you charge? Can you stay until midnight?
USING THE TELEPHONE
Operator May I have an outside line, please? I would like to make a long distance call. I would like to make a collect call. I would like to make a call with time and charges. I would like to make a person to person call. I would like to make a credit card call. Please connect me with this room. Please connect me with the reception desk. Please connect me with the dining room. Please connect me with this telephone number. Please connect me with room service. Please connect me with the bell captain. We're leaving now. We need a porter for the luggage. Please call a taxi for us. Please call a taxi for me.
It's in the north. It's in the south. It's in the east. It's in the west. It's near …. It's near the coast. It's near Canada. It's near the border. It's near the ocean. It's near the mountains. I'm from…. How long will you be here? I'll be here for a short while. I'll be here for a long while. At what hotel are you staying at? I like it very much. I just arrived. I'm not sure yet. I like the people very much. I like the countryside. Everything is so interesting. Everything is so different. Everything is so pretty.
JOBS AND PROFESSIONS
Where do you work? What do you do? What is your profession? I'm a businessman. I'm retired. I'm not working any longer.
SOCIALIZING
INTRODUCTIONS
I would like to introduce you. Pleased to meet you. My pleasure. What is your name? This is my husband. This is my wife. This is my colleague. This is my friend. This is my female friend. How are you? Fine, thanks. And you?
MAKING FRIENDS
It's so good to see you. It's nice to be here. Would you like a drink? With pleasure. Cheers! No, thanks. Would you like to go to the theater? Would you like to go to the movies? Would you like to go to a restaurant? Gladly. May I bring a friend? Do you mind if I smoke? Not at all. May I telephone you?
What is your telephone number? What is your address? Are you married? I'm married. I'm single. I'm divorced. I'm a widower. I'm a widow. I'm traveling with a friend. My family is with me. Do you have any children? I have children. I do not have children. I have a child. I have a son. I have a daughter. Here are pictures of my family. It's getting late. It's time to get back. We're leaving tomorrow. Thanks for everything. I had a very good time. We're going to miss you. It was nice to have met you. Give my best to your fiancé Give my best to your boyfriend. Give my best to your girlfriend. Give my best to your family. Give my best to your husband. Give my best to your wife. Can I give you a ride? Don't bother, thank you. I can take a taxi. Bye.
THE FAMILY
I'm traveling with my family. I'm traveling without my family. My family lives in…. My family is spread out. I have a big family. I have a small family. I have many relatives. I have a baby. I have a father. I have a mother.
FIRST CONTACT
Where do you live? I live in …. I live in the United States. I live in England. I live in Canada.
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I have a grandmother. I have a grandfather. I have a grandson. I have a granddaughter. I have a cousin. I have a female cousin. I have an aunt. I have an uncle. I have a sister. I have a brother. I have a father in law. I have a mother in law. How old are your children? My children are very young. My children are all grown up. He is my eldest son. He is my youngest son. She is my eldest daughter. She is my youngest daughter.
AT THE RESTAURANT
Can you recommend a good restaurant? I want a typical restaurant. I want an international restaurant. I want an inexpensive restaurant. I want a very good restaurant. Is that restaurant expensive? What's the name of the restaurant? Where is it located? Do I need reservations? I would like to reserve a table. I would like to reserve a table for this many people. I would like to reserve a table for this time. I would like to reserve a table on the terrace. I would like to reserve a table by the window. I would like to reserve a table outside. I would like to reserve a table inside. Waiter! Waitress! Miss! Please bring me the menu? Please bring me the wine list? Please bring me an appetizer? I would like something light. I would like a full meal. I would like the meal of the day. Do you have children's portions? I'm ready to order. Could I have this? That's all. Is it baked? Is it boiled? Is it braised? Is it broiled? Is it fried? I prefer the meat well done. I prefer the meat medium. I prefer the meat rare. The soup is cold. I would like another dish. I would like more water. I'm on a special diet. Is it very spicy? I'm a diabetic. I can't eat salt.
I can't eat fat. I can't eat sugar. I can't eat flour. I can't eat dairy products. I don't eat pork. I want to lose weight. The food is delicious. I am full, no more please. Where's the toilet?
RESTAURANT ITEMS
Silverware Fork Knife Spoon Teaspoon Napkin Cup Saucer Plate Glass Bread Butter Water Salt Pepper Mustard Ketchup Mayonnaise Coffee Tea Lemon Sugar Saccharine Ashtray Toothpick Beer Wine
IN THE HOME
Make yourself at home. You may sit here. What a pretty house! I really like this neighborhood. This is the kitchen. This is the living room. This is the dining room. This is the bedroom. This is the bathroom. This is the study. This is the attic. This is the cellar. This is the couch. This is the armchair. This is the table. This is the chair. This is the lamp. This is the door. It's a house It's an apartment. It's a mansion. It's a ranch. Thanks for inviting us to your home. Come visit us sometime.
THE BILL
May I have the check, please? Only one check please. Please give us separate checks. Is service included? I think there's a mistake. Do you accept credit cards? Do you accept traveler's checks?
DINING OUT
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Do you accept dollars? This is for you. Keep the change. The meal was excellent. The service was very good.
PERSONAL CARE
AT THE BARBERSHOP
I would like a haircut. I would like my hair trimmed. I would like a shampoo. Leave it a little longer. Leave it a little longer in the front. Leave it a little longer on the sides. Leave it a little longer in the back. Leave it a little longer on the top. Cut it short. Cut it a little shorter. I would like the part on the right. I would like the part on the left. I would like the part down the middle. Trim my beard. Trim my mustache. Trim my sideburns. Cut more right here. Cut more right here with the razor. Cut more right here with the scissors. It's fine like that.
I prefer ash blond. I prefer light blond. I prefer a darker shade. I prefer a lighter shade. Use hairspray. No hairspray. That's perfect.
LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING
Where is the Laundromat? Where is the dry cleaner? I have clothes to be washed. I have clothes to be ironed. I have clothes to be dry cleaned. I have clothes to be mended. These clothes are dirty. Can they be cleaned today? When will they be ready? I need them at this time. I need them as soon as possible. Can you get this stain out? Can you sew on this button? This isn't mine. There's an item missing. Here is my list. Shirt Under shorts Suit Socks Handkerchief Ties Sweater Slacks Jacket Bathing suit Blouse Skirt Bra Panties Dress
AT THE BEAUTY PARLOR
I need to go to a hairdresser. Is there a beauty salon in this hotel? Is there a long wait? Do I need an appointment? May I make an appointment for this time? May I make an appointment for later? May I make an appointment for tomorrow? I would like a shampoo. I would like a blow dry. I would like a set. I would like a permanent. I would like a manicure. I would like my hair colored. I would like a color rinse. Could I see the color? I prefer auburn.
HEALTH CARE
TALKING TO THE DOCTOR
I don't feel well. I'm sick. I don't know what is wrong with me.
I feel weak. I feel dizzy. I have a fever. I don't have a fever. I'm nauseated. I can't sleep. I threw up. I have diarrhea. I'm constipated. I have asthma. I have a bug bite. I have an animal bite. I have bruises. I have a burn. I have something in my eye. I have a cold. I have a cough. I have cramps. I have a cut. I have the flu. I have a headache. I have a lump. I have a rash. I have rheumatism. I have a sore throat. I have a sting. I have a stomach ache. I have sunstroke. I have swelling. I have an upset stomach. My stomach hurts. My feet hurt. My nose hurts. My ear hurts. My mouth hurts. My eye hurts. My throat hurts. My tongue hurts. My tooth hurts. My torso hurts. My neck hurts. My shoulder hurts. My arm hurts. My elbow hurts. My chest hurts.
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My breast hurts. My back hurts. My hand hurts. My wrist hurts. My waist hurts. My hip hurts. My leg hurts. My knee hurts. My ankle hurts. My foot hurts. My heart hurts. My head hurts. My liver hurts. My appendix hurts. My lungs hurt. My bladder hurts. My glands hurt. I'm allergic to penicillin. I'm allergic to sulfa. I'm allergic to certain medicines. Here is the medicine I take. I've had this pain for this long. I've had a heart attack before. I'm pregnant. I'm not pregnant. I have menstrual pains.
PATIENT'S QUESTIONS
Is it serious? Is it contagious? How long should I stay in bed? What exactly is wrong with me? How frequently should I take the medication? Do I need to see you again? Do I need a prescription? Where is the Pharmacy? When can I start traveling again? Can you give me a prescription? Can you give me a prescription for a painkiller? Can you give me a prescription for a tranquilizer? Can you give me a prescription for a sleeping pill? Can I have a bill for my insurance? Could you fill out this medical form?
Help me! Get me to the hospital! I need first aid fast! I was in an accident! I cut my hand. I cut my face. I cut my finger. I cut my leg. I cut my neck. I can't move. The ankle is broken. The ankle is twisted. The ankle is swollen. He hurt his head. She hurt her head. She is bleeding heavily. He is bleeding heavily. He's unconscious. She's unconscious. I burned myself. I ate something poisonous. When can I leave? When will the doctor come? Where is the nurse? I can't eat. I can't drink. I can't sleep. What are the visiting hours?
I broke a frame. I lost a lens. I've lost my glasses. I've lost my contact lenses. Can you replace them right away? When can I pick them up? Do you have sunglasses?
THE PHARMACY
Is there a pharmacy nearby? When does the pharmacy open? What pharmacy is open now? I need something for a cold. I need something for diarrhea. I need something for a fever. I need something for hay fever. I need something for a headache. I need something for an insect bite. I need something for sunburn. I need something for motion sickness. I need something for an upset stomach. I need this. Alcohol Analgesic Antiseptic Aspirin Bandages Band aids Contact lens solution Contraceptives Cotton Cough drops Disinfectant Eardrops Gauze Insect spray Iodine Laxative Nose drops Sanitary napkins Sleeping pills Suppositories Tablets Tampons Thermometer Vitamins
THE DENTIST
I need to see a dentist. It's an emergency. I'm in pain. I've lost a filling. This tooth is broken. This tooth hurts. I don't want it extracted. Can you fill it? Can you fill it with gold? Can you fill it with silver? Can you fill it temporarily? I want a local anesthetic. I don't want anesthetic. My denture is broken.
THE HOSPITAL
Is there a hospital close by? Call an ambulance.
THE OPTICIAN
I broke a lens.
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It's urgent!
ON THE ROAD
CAR RENTALS
I want to rent a car. I want to rent a compact car. I want to rent an automatic car. I want to rent a station wagon. How much is it per hour? How much is it per day? How much is it per week? How much is it per month? How much is it per kilometer? How much is the insurance? Do you need a deposit? Do you need my driver's license? Do you accept credit cards? Can I leave the car in another city?
Do I go to the right? Is it nearby? Is it far from here? Is it near the hotel? Is it far from the center? Is it close to the center? Are there any tourist services? May I park the car here?
EMERGENCIES AND CAR PROBLEMS
My car won't start. Something must be wrong. I don't know what's wrong. I have a flat tire. I'm out of gas. The battery's dead. My car is overheating. I left the keys inside the car. I don't have any tools. I need a flashlight. I need a hammer. I need a jack. I need pliers. I need a bolt. I need a nut. I need a screwdriver. Can you open the hood? Can you open the trunk? Can you open the gas tank? Can you charge my battery? Can you change the tire? Can you tow the car to a garage?
THE SERVICE STATION
Where is a service station? Fill it with regular. Fill it with super. Fill it with diesel. Give me this many liters. Please check the transmission fluid. Please check the brake fluid. Please check the spark plugs. Please check the tire pressure. Please check the water. Please check the oil. Please change the oil
Fuel pump Gears Gearshift Headlights High beams Horn Ignition Motor Oil Radiator Radio Spark plugs Speedometer Starter Steering wheel Taillights Tire pressure Tires Transmission Water Water pump Windshield wipers How long will it take? How much will it cost?
COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONES
Is there a public telephone? Is there a telephone booth? Is there a telephone directory? I would like to call this number. I would like to call information. I would like to call the international operator. I would like to use my credit card. I would like to make a long distance call. I would like to make a person to person call. I would like to make a local call. I would like to make a collect call. I would like to make a conference call. I would like to make a call with time and charges.
DRIVING
Is this the road to… Please show me on the map. Please point to it. Is there a better road? Is there a less congested road? Is there a shortcut? We are lost. Where is this hotel? Where is the next town? Where is the main highway? Where is the center of town? Do I go straight ahead? Do I go to the left?
CAR REPAIRS
Please check this. There is something wrong with this. I'm having problems with this. Can you repair this? Battery Brake fluid Brakes Carburetor Directional signals Distributor Door handle Electrical system Fan belt
WHAT THE CALLER SAYS
Hello. I can't hear you very well. It's a bad connection. Speak louder.
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My number is….
THE POST OFFICE
SIGHTSEEING
FINDING THE SIGHTS
Is this the post office? I want to go to here. I would like to send this. Where is the cathedral? I would like to send a letter. Where is the main market? I would like to send a postcard. Where is the art museum? I would like to send a registered letter. Where is the natural science museum? I would like to send a special delivery letter. Where is the folk art museum? I would like to send a certified letter. Where is the national theater? I would like to send a package. Where is the business district? I would like to send a money order. Where is the library? How much will it cost to send this? Where is the government palace? How much will it cost for surface mail? Where is the botanical gardens? How much will it cost for airmail? Where is the zoo? How much will it cost for Federal Express? At what time do they open? How much will it cost to send a postcard? At what time do they close? How much will it cost to send a letter to the United States? open today? Is it I would like to buy airmail envelopes. How much is the admission? I would like to buy aero grams. How much is it for children? I would like to buy airmail paper. How much is it for students? I would like to buy a collection of stamps. How much is it for a group? Where is the letterbox? AT THE MUSEUM Where is the stamp machine? Do you have an English speaking guide? Where is the window for certified mail? How long does the tour take? Where can I send this federal express? Where is the gift shop? Where is there a federal express box? Do they sell prints? MEDIA Do they sell postcards? Where can I send email? Is there a restaurant here? I would like to SURF the net. IN THE OLD PART OF TOWN I would like to wire some money. Which are the historic sites? When will it arrive? How many churches are there here? Do you have newspapers in English? Is that church old? Do you have magazines in English? What religion is it? Do you have any publications in English? Are there any monuments nearby? Is there an English radio station? What does that one commemorate? Is there a music station? When was that built? Is there a news station? How old is that building? Is there a weather station? Are there many statues here? What number is it on the dial? Who was he? What time is the program? Who was she? Is there an English speaking channel? THE BUSINESS DISTRICT Do you have a television guide? At what time do businesses open? Do they have international news in English? Where are the department stores? When is the weather forecast? Are businesses open on the weekend?
Where is a souvenir shop? Which is the main bank? Where is the money exchange?
THE COUNTRY
How can I get to the country? Is there a bus that goes to the country? Is there a train that goes to the country? How long does it take? Are there any places to eat there? Should we take some food? Are there restrooms? I like these. I like those. Mountains. Plants. Flowers. Fields. Hills. Woods. Birds. Wild animals. Farms. Houses. Cottages. Villages. Barn. Bridge. Castle. Waterfall. Stream. Lake. Beach. Pond. Village. The view is breathtaking. The view is magnificent. This place is beautiful. This place is very pretty. This place is very touristy. What is a typical souvenir from here? Do you tip the guide?
SHOPPING
GENERAL SHOPPING
I want to buy basketwork.
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I want to buy blankets. I want to buy carpets. I want to buy ceramics. I want to buy copper. I want to buy embroidery. I want to buy glass. I want to buy blown glass. I want to buy gold. I want to buy jade. I want to buy lacquer ware. I want to buy tooled leather. I want to buy marble. I want to buy masks. I want to buy a musical instrument. I want to buy pottery. I want to buy a shawl. I want to buy silver.. I want to buy thread. I want to buy toys. I want to buy weaving. I want to buy wood carvings. I want to buy wool. I want to buy yarn. I want to buy this. I want to buy books. I want to buy film. I want to buy food. I want to buy candy. I want to buy shoes. I want to buy clothes I want to buy medicine. I want to buy jewelry. I want to buy cigarettes. I want to buy gifts. I want to buy souvenirs. I want to buy post cards.
What is the lowest price? Is that the final price? Can't you give me a discount? I'll give you this much. I won't pay more than this much. I'll look somewhere else.
TYPES OF STORES
Where is the…. Where is the bookstore? Where is the camera shop? Where is the grocery store? Where is the bakery? Where is the candy store? Where is the shoe store? Where is the clothing store? Where is the jewelry store? Where is the local market? Where is the butcher shop? Where is the department store? Where is the flower shop? Where is the fruit stand? Where is the gift shop? Where is the liquor store? Where is the hardware store? Where is the music store? Where is the tobacco shop? Where is the news stand? Where is the supermarket?
CLOTHING
I want to buy this. I want to buy a blouse. I want to buy a sweater. I want to buy a dress. I want to buy a skirt. I want to buy stockings. I want to buy an evening gown. I want to buy a tie. I want to buy a shirt. I want to buy slacks. I want to buy a belt. I want to buy a hat. I want to buy a robe. I want to buy an overcoat. I want to buy a handkerchief. My size is small.
My size is medium. My size is large. My size is extra large. My size is this. Do you have it in this color? Do you have it in black? Do you have it in blue? Do you have it in brown? Do you have it in gray? Do you have it in white? Do you have it in red? Do you have it in green? Do you have it in yellow? Do you have it in orange? I would like something in cotton. I would like something in silk. I would like something in corduroy. I would like something in denim. I would like something in gabardine. I would like something in lace. I would like something in linen. I would like something in leather. I would like something in nylon. I would like something in rayon. I would like something in satin. I would like something in suede. I would like something in synthetic. I would like something in taffeta. I would like something in terrycloth. I would like something in velvet. I would like something in wool. I would like something in worsted. I would like to try it on. It does not fit me. It fits well. I'll take it.
WHAT SHOPPERS SAY
Excuse me. I'm interested in this. How much is it? It's very expensive. It's overpriced. Do you have a cheaper one? This is damaged. Do you have another one?
JEWELRY STORE
I would like to see some of these. I would like to see necklaces. I would like to see chains. I would like to see bracelets. I would like to see broaches. I would like to see earrings I would like to see pins I would like to see wristwatches
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Do you have this in gold? Do you have this in white gold? Do you have this in silver? Do you have this in stainless steel? Do you have this in platinum? I would like it with jade. I would like it with onyx. I would like it with a pearl. I would like it with ivory. I would like it with a diamond. I would like it with an emerald. I would like it with an aquamarine. I would like it with an amethyst.
Do you have pocket dictionaries? Do you have ball point pens? Do you have envelopes? Do you have notebooks? Do you have posters? Do you have ribbon? Do you have scotch tape? Do you have stamps? Do you have stationery? Do you have string? Do you have wrapping paper? Do you have a writing pad?
Do you have candy? Do you have cold cuts? Do you have cheese? Do you have soft drinks? Do you have cigarettes? Do you have matches?
ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT
SWIMMING
Where are the beaches? Is it a public beach? Is there a lifeguard? Is it dangerous for children? Are there dangerous currents? When is high tide? When is low tide? We need some beach chairs. We need some beach towels.
TOILETRIES
Do you have brushes? Do you have cologne? Do you have combs? Do you have deodorant? Do you have disposable diapers? Do you have hairspray? Do you have mirrors? Do you have moisturizing lotion? Do you have mouthwash? Do you have nail clippers? Do you have nail polish? Do you have nail polish remover? Do you have perfume? Do you have sanitary napkins? Do you have shampoo? Do you have shaving cream? Do you have soap? Do you have sponges? Do you have tampons? Do you have tissues? Do you have toilet paper? Do GOODS you have toothbrushes? Do you have tweezers?
THE PHOTO SHOP
I would like a roll of film. Do you have film for prints? Do you have film for slides? Do you have movie film? Do you have color film? Do you have black and white film? Do you have thirty five millimeter film? Do you develop film here? How much does it cost? How long does it take? When can I pick up the pictures?
CAMPING
Can we camp here? Is there room for a trailer? What does it cost for one night? Is there drinking water? Is there electricity? Are there showers? Is there a grocery store? Is there butane gas?
THE MUSIC STORE
Do you have records? Do you have cassettes? Do you have tapes? Do you have compact disks? Where is the classical music? Where is the folk music? Where is the popular music? Where is the rock and roll music?
MOVIES
Let's go to the movies. What's playing? Is it in English? With subtitles? Is it dubbed? When does the movie start? How much are the movie tickets? What theater is showing the new movie? What's playing at the theater? I would like to go to a play. I would like to go to an opera. I would like to go to an operetta. I would like to go to a ballet. I would like to go to a musical. I would like to go to a concert. What kind of play is it?
BOOKS, MAGAZINES, AND PAPER
Where is there a bookstore? Is there a bookstore that carries English books? Do you have this book? Do you have this guidebook in English? Do you have an English dictionary? Do you have novels? Do you have books? Do you have magazines? Do you have guidebooks? Do you have maps of the city?
FOOD SHOPPING
Do you have bottled water with no bubbles? Do you have bottled water with bubbles? Do you have bottle of juice? Do you have milk? Do you have cereal? Do you have cookies? Do you have tomato sauce? Do you have eggs?
THEATER, CONCERTS, OPERA, AND BAL
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Are the tickets for today? How much are the opera tickets? How much are the tickets for the play? How much are the tickets for the ballet? Do we need a reservation? Please give me tickets. I would like an orchestra seat. I would like seats in the balcony. I would like a mezzanine seat. I would like seats up front. I would like good seats.
I would like inexpensive tickets. I would like tickets for the matinee. I would like tickets for the evening. A program please.
Is there a place to go after dinner? We would like a table near the stage. We would like a table near the dance floor. What time is the show?
CLUBS, DISCOS, AND CABARETS
Where is a good nightclub? Do they serve dinner? What kind of show do they have? Is there an entrance fee? Is there a minimum charge. Is there a dress code.
SPORTS
Are there any sporting events? Where is the stadium? How much are tickets? Are there better seats?
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