English for tourists basic phrases. All inclusive: useful phrases in English for Russian tourists. Call the stewardess, please - Call the stewardess please

English is the most widely spoken language in the world. Wherever you decide to go on Earth, even a basic knowledge of English will almost always help you out.

In this article you will find basic phrases for tourists with translation, basic travel words and other expressions that will come in handy when traveling abroad.

Difference between travel, trip and journey

As you know, travel broadens the mind (travel broadens the mind). It doesn't matter if it's a short car trip or a big trip with a long flight - getting to places where you haven't been is always interesting. Especially abroad.

There are several synonymous nouns in English related to travel. Let's see what they mean and how they differ from each other.

Travel (journey)

The most commonly used word for travel.

World travel gives people a new perspective - Traveling around the world helps people to look at everything in a new way.

The word travel is used in cases where we are talking about travel as a whole, as a phenomenon. Therefore, in English it is often used as part of more complex nouns:

Air travel - travel by plane
Car travel - traveling by car
Space travel - space travel
Water travel - travel on water
Time travel - time travel
Travel documents - travel documents
Travel ticket - travel ticket
Travel agent - travel agent

Make sure to keep your travel documents safely - Make sure your travel documents are kept in a safe place.

In addition, the word travel is derived from other words. So, a traveler in English is traveller (in the American version - traveler), and everything that can be connected with travel is travelling (amer. - traveling). When we talk about someone's travels and wanderings, we use the plural travels. Adventure travel books will also be called travels, but a guide to a city or country is called a travel guide.

Where did you go on your travels? Where have you been in your travels?

When I was a teenager I used to enjoy reading travels by Jules Verne - When I was a teenager, I loved reading Jules Verne's travel stories.

Journey (trip, journey)

The word journey has a narrower range of uses than the word travel. Journey refers to a one-way trip or regular trips. It is more commonly heard in British English than in American.

So, a three-hour train ride from one city to another would be more logical to call a journey:

A journey from London to Manchester can now be completed in under 4 hours - A journey from London to Manchester can now be completed in under 4 hours.

Sometimes the word journey is used to refer to the length of a journey or the distance travelled. In Russian, the closest meanings are "road" or "way".

The three-day journey home - Three-day journey home

A 3,000-mile journey to the North Pole - A 3,000-mile journey to the North Pole

One of the well-known sayings using the word journey says:

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step - A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

But the stable phrase “life path” is translated into English as life’s journey.

trip

Unlike journey, trip is a round trip.

A phrase that can often be found is road trip. We use it when talking about a long journey by car. So, while in the US, you can go on a road trip through several states, or even to Mexico or Canada. But a business trip - business trip. Other commonly used phrases that can be found in conversation:

Day trip - day trip
Round-the-world trip - round the world trip
Boat trip - trip on the water
Camping trip
Wedding trip - honeymoon trip

In other words, a trip is a round-trip trip with a return home, in contrast to a journey, where the path lies only one way. Some examples of a word in a sentence:

Let's go on a trip to the mountains next summer! - Let's go to the mountains next summer!

Our boss has gone on a business trip to Seoul - My boss has gone on a business trip to Seoul.

Yesterday I went on a day trip to the lakes. We left at 5.30 a.m. and returned around 11 p.m. Yesterday I took a day trip to the lakes. We left at 5:30 am and returned around 11 pm

In addition to the aforementioned travel, trip and journey, there are several other words for travel.

The first one is voyage. Most often, it is used in the context of sea voyages (sea voyage) or when it comes to research expeditions (voyage of discovery).

Today, the word voyage is used in colloquial speech quite rarely and is found mainly in specialized literature and in stories about great travelers and seafarers of the past.

Many voyages were made to the Indian Ocean during that period - At that time, many voyages were made to the Indian Ocean.

The second is a tour or just a "sightseeing trip". Most often, these are short trips to another city or several cities with sightseeing. So, you can go on tour of America (on a tour of America), and then tell your friends how you traveled around the USA (were touring the USA).

Also, when talking about vacation, we can use the word vacation, which will mean a vacation or a short vacation. So, you can go to rest at the resort (resort) and just relax (to rest) there from all worries. It is better to choose a resort town for this with a good sandy beach (sand beach) and a relaxation program (spa) in some exotic place (exotic place). Such trips are often chosen for annual leave at work (annual vacation).

Travel types

Travel verbs in English are go, make and take. We can go on a trip (take a trip), make a journey (make a journey) or voyage (to go on voyage) or just travel (to travel).

You can travel:

By car (by car) or by bus (by bus)

To travel by bus, you need to buy a ticket (ticket) and select the desired direction (destination). Traveling by car can turn into an exciting trip (road trip). You can drive your own car (by your own car) or rent a car (rent a car).

By train

To do this, you will need to purchase travel tickets (travelling tickets) at the railway station (at the railway station). The best choice is a fast train (fast train), which goes to the final station without transfers (without changes) or a regular passenger train (passenger train). Before buying a ticket, you need to check the timetable (timetable) and check that the desired train arrives on time (run on time). After that, you can safely go (to go on) on a trip.

On the plane (by plane)

If you want to travel by air (to travel by air), you must arrive at the airport (to the airport) in advance. While waiting for the start of check-in and receiving a boarding pass for your flight (flight), you can watch other planes take off (take off) and land (land). Before boarding, you will need to declare luggage (to declare luggage), take a tag for hand luggage (carry-on). Before the boarding gate, you will need to go through: customs control (custom check), passport control (passport control) and security control (security control). Remember that the flight may be delayed (delayed) or completely canceled (cancelled).

By sea (by sea)

Usually, people go on a sea trip (sea travel) on a cruise (cruise) on a yacht (yacht), ship (ferry) or liner (liner). On them you can sail (to sail) to the shores of distant countries. If you just want to ride on the lake, then you will need to take a boat (to take a boat).

Useful phrases and expressions for travel

By plane

Phrases for the check-in desk to help understand the questions of an airport employee and ask about luggage:

Your passport and ticket, please - Your passport and ticket, please.
I’ve come to collect my tickets - I would like to collect my ticket.
I booked on the internet - I booked a ticket on the internet.
Do you have your booking reference? - Do you have a booking code?
Here's my booking reference - This is my booking reference.
Where are you flying to? - Where are you flying to?
Do you have any liquids or sharp objects in your hand baggage? - Do you have liquids or sharp objects in your luggage?
How many bags are you checking in? - How many bags do you hand over?
Could I see your hand luggage, please? - Show me your hand luggage, please.
Do I need to check this in or can I take it with me? - Do I have to hand it in or can I take it with me?
There’s an excess baggage charge of £15
Would you like a window or an aisle seat? - Do you want to sit by the window or in the aisle?

After we got the ticket and checked in our luggage, it's time to go to the waiting area and wait for the flight.

What is the flight number? - What is the flight number?
Which gate do we need? What exit do we need?
The flight has been delayed - The flight is delayed.
The flight has been cancelled - The flight has been cancelled.
We'd like to apologise for the delay - We would like to apologize for the delay.
Could I see your passport and boarding card, please? - Show your passport and boarding pass, please.

After the flight has been announced, you need to go to the indicated exit and go through control.

Are you carrying any liquids? - Do you have any liquids with you?
Could you take off your coat / shoes / belt please? - Take off your coat/shoes/belt, please.
Could you put any metallic objects into the tray, please? - Put metal objects on the tray, please.
Please empty your pockets - Please empty your pockets.
Please take your laptop out of its case - Please take your laptop out of your bag.
I'm afraid you can't take that through

When we have successfully passed all the control services, we go for boarding. A few phrases that will come in handy on the plane:

Where is this seat? - Where is that place?
What's your seat number? - What is your seat number?
Could I change seats with you? - Could you change places with me?
Please pay attention to this short safety demonstration - Please pay attention to this short safety demonstration.
Please turn off all mobile phones and electronic devices - Please turn off all mobile phones and electronic devices.
How long does the flight take? - How long will the flight take?
Would you like any food or refreshments? - Do you want food or drinks?
We’ll be landing in about 15 minutes - We will land in about 15 minutes.

Upon arrival, you will also need to go through passport control (passport control), where you may be asked for what purpose you are entering the country and what you are taking with you.

Could I see your passport, please? - May I see your passport, please.
Here's my passport - Here is my passport.
Where have you traveled from? - Where did you come from?
What is the purpose of your visit? - What is the purpose of your trip?
I'm a tourist - I am a tourist.
I am on vacation - I'm on vacation.
I am on a business trip - I'm on a business trip.
This is my first visit - This is my first visit.
How long will you be staying here? - How long are you going to stay here?
Where will you be staying? - Where will you live?
I plan to be staying for two weeks - I am going to stay here for two weeks.
This is my transit visa - Here is my transit visa.
Could you open your bag, please? - Open your bag, please.
Do you have anything to declare? - Do you have anything to declare?
You have to fill in this form - You must fill out this form.
Please show me how to fill it in - Please show me how to fill it in.
You have to pay duty on these items - You have to pay duty on these items.
I only have items for personal use - I only have items for personal use
I have nothing to declare - I have nothing to declare.

By train or bus

Ground transportation is one of the most convenient and inexpensive options for traveling over short distances.

Where is the ticket office? - Where is the box office?
Where are the ticket machines? - Where are the ticket machines?
Is this the current timetable? - Is this the current timetable?
What time is the next bus to...? - What time is the next bus to...?
What time is the next train to...? - What time is the next train to...?
Can I buy a ticket on the bus? - Can I buy a ticket on the bus?
Can I buy a ticket on the train? - Can I buy a ticket on the train?
How much is a single ticket to...? - How much is a one-way ticket to...?
How much is a return ticket to...? - How much is a round-trip ticket to...?
When would you like to travel? - When would you like to leave?
When will you be coming back? - When would you like to return?
Which platform do I need for...? What platform is on...?
Is this the right platform for...? - Is this the right platform to...?
Where should I change? - Where do I need to change trains?

In the train or bus itself, the following expressions will come in handy:

Does this bus stop at...? - Does this bus stop at...?
Does this train stop at...? Does this train stop at...?
Is this seat free? - This place is free?
Is this seat taken? -Is this seat taken?
Do you mind if I sit here? - Do you mind if I sit here?
Do you mind if I open the window? - Do you mind if I open the window?
Tickets, please - Tickets, please.
Could I see your ticket, please? - Show me your ticket, please.
I've lost my ticket - I lost my ticket.
What time do we arrive in...? - What time do we arrive at...?
What is this stop? - What is this stop?
What is the next stop? - What's the next stop?
This is my stop - This is my stop.
I'm getting off here - I'm getting out here.
This train terminates here - This train is not going further.
Please take all your luggage and personal belongings with you - Please do not leave any luggage or personal belongings.

By car

When traveling by car, it will not be superfluous to remember a few basic phrases related to parking, fuel and traffic rules.

Where is the parking lot? - Where is the parking?
Can I park my car here? - Can I park here?
Where is the nearest petrol/gas station? - Where is the nearest gas station?
How much petrol/gas would you like? - How much gasoline do you want?
Full, please - Full tank, please.
20 liters, please - 20 liters, please.
This car takes diesel - This car is refueled with diesel.
I'd like some oil - I need oil.
Can I check my tire pressure here? Can you check tire pressure here?
Can I have the car washed? - Can I wash my car here?

Be prepared for the traffic police to stop you. Here are the most common questions you might come across from them:

Show me your driving license, please - Show me your driving license.
Do you know how fast you were going? - Do you know how fast you were driving?
Do you have insurance on this vehicle? - Do you have car insurance?
Could I see your insurance documents? - Show your insurance.
Have you had anything to drink? - Did you take alcohol?
How much did you have to drink? -How much did you drink?
Could you blow into this tube, please? - Blow into this tube, please.

If you do not take a car, you can always catch a taxi (taxi / cab) in the city if it is free (for hire):

Do you know where I can get a taxi? - Do you know where you can get a taxi?
Do you have a taxi number? - Do you have a taxi number?
I’d like a taxi, please - I would like to order a taxi.
How long will I have to wait? - How long will I have to wait?
The car is on its way - The car is on the way.

During the trip, you can operate with basic phrases, such as:

Where would you like to go? - Where would you like to go?
Take me to this address, please - Take me to this address, please.
I need to go to... - I need to go to ...
Could you take me to the city centre? - Could you take me to the city center? How much will it cost? - How much is it?
Could we stop at a cashpoint? - Could we stop at an ATM?
Could you wait for me here? - Could you wait for me here?
How long will the journey take? - How long will the journey take?
May I open the window? - Can I open the window?
May I close the window? - Can I close the window?
How much is it? - How much do I owe?
Keep the change - Keep the change.

On the ship

Sea travel is not as common as land travel. But, even if you're not going on a cruise, you might want to take a boat ride or take your car on a ferry. Here are some phrases that will help you:

What time is the next boat to...? - What time is the next ship to...?
I’d like a two-berth cabin - I would like a double cabin.
I’d like a ticket for a car and two passengers - I would like a ticket for a car and two passengers.
How long does the crossing take? - How long will the flight last?
What time does the ferry arrive in...? - What time does the ferry arrive in...?
When does it sail? - What time is the departure?
What time do we board? - When does boarding begin?
Where is the information desk? - Where is the information point?
Which deck is the bar on? What deck is the bar on?

In hotel

It doesn't matter how we traveled, when we arrived in the city - the first thing to do is check into a hotel and leave the luggage in the room.

I've got a reservation - I have a reservation.
Your name, please? - Your name, please.
Could I see your passport? - Show your passport, please.
Could you please fill in this registration form? - Fill out the registration card.
Could I see the room? - Can I see the room?
What's the price per night? - What is the price for one night?
Is breakfast included? - Is breakfast included in the price?
What time is breakfast? - What time breakfast?
Here's your room key - This is your room key.
Your room is on the first floor - Your room is on the first floor.
Do you allow pets? - Can you keep pets here?
Do you have a car parking? - Do you have car parking?
The room has a shared bathroom - This room has a shared bathroom and toilet.
Could you please call me a taxi? - Could you call me a taxi?
Do you lock the front door at night? - Do you close the entrance at night?
Are there any laundry facilities? - Can I wash my clothes here?
What time do I need to check out? - What time should I vacate the room?
Would it be possible to have a late check-out? - Is it possible to vacate the room later?

During your stay, you may need to ask the staff a few questions:

Could I have a towel, please? - Could you give me a towel?
Could I have an extra blanket? - Could you give me an extra blanket, please?
My room hasn't been made up - My room is not tidy.
Could you please change the sheets? - Change the sheets, please.
I've lost my room key - I lost my room key.
The key doesn't work - The key does not fit.
There's no hot water - No hot water.
The room is too cold / hot - The room is too cold / hot.
There's no toilet paper / shampoo / soap - There's no toilet paper / shampoo / soap.

When leaving the hotel, you must fill out documents and pay bills.

I want to leave one day earlier - I would like to leave a day earlier.
I’d like to extend my stay for a few days - I would like to extend my stay for a few days.
I'd like to check out - I would like to vacate the room.
I’d like to pay my bill, please - I would like to pay the bill.
I think there's a mistake in this bill
Have you used the minibar? - Did you use the mini-bar?
We haven't used the minibar - We haven't used the minibar.
Do you have anywhere we could leave our luggage? - Could we leave our luggage somewhere?
I’ve really enjoyed my stay - My stay was very pleasant.

Vocabulary on the topic "travel"

The airport

Arrivals
Departures - Departures
International check-in - International check-in
International arrivals - Arrivals of international flights
Domestic flights - Domestic flights
Toilets - Toilets
Information
Ticket offices - Ticket offices
Lockers - Vault
Payphones - Payphone
Restaurant
Check-in - Registration
Gates - Boarding gates
Duty free shopping - Duty free shopping
Transfers - Transfer
Flight connections
Baggage claim - Baggage Claim
Passport control - Passport control
Customs - Customs
Boarding - Boarding
Last call - Last call
Gate closing - The boarding gate is closing
Gate closed - Boarding gate is closed
Currency exchange - Currency exchange
Visa - Visa
Crew - Crew
Direct flight - direct flight without transfers
Exit - exit

Train and bus

Tickets - Tickets
Platform - Platform
Waiting room
Lost property (Lost & found) - Lost and Found
Underground - Subway
Bus stop - Bus stop
Request stop - Stop on demand
On time - On time
Expected - Arrives
Delayed - Delayed
Cancelled - Canceled
Priority seat - Special seats
To trains - To the trains
Way out - Exit

Car and road signs

Route - Road
Highway - Highway
Stop - Stop
Give way - Give way
No entry
One way - One way road
Parking
No parking - No parking
No stopping - Travel without stopping
Keep left - Keep left
Get in lane - Stay in lane
Slow down - Slow down
No overtaking - Overtaking is prohibited
Low bridge - Low bridge
Level crossing - Railway crossing
Bus lane - Bus lane
No through road - No direct passage
Caution - Attention
Fog
Diversion - Detour
Road closed - Road closed
Roadworks - Road works
Accident ahead - Accident ahead
Services - Recreation area
Gasoline / Gas (Amer.) / Petrol (Brit.) - Gasoline
Road map - Road map

Hotel:

Hotel
Guest house - Guest house
Rooms available
No rooms available - No rooms available
Reception - Registration
Concierge - Concierge
Lifts (Brit.) / elevators (Amer.) - Elevators
Bar
Restaurant
Do not disturb - Do not disturb
Please make up the room - Please tidy up the room
Lift out of order - The elevator is not working
Credit card number - Credit card number
Telephone number - Phone number

Rooms can be of different types and with a different set of amenities.

Single room
Double room - Double room
Twin room - Room with two beds
Suite - Suite
B&B (bed and breakfast) - Room with breakfast
Extra bed - Extra bed
Internet access - Internet
Air conditioning
Television
Fridge - Refrigerator
Bath - Bathroom
shower
sea ​​view
Balcony - Balcony

Popular travel phrases in English with translation

First of all, you need to understand the speech of the interlocutor and say about whether you speak English well or not.

Do you speak English? - You speak English?
I don "t speak English - I don't speak English.
I speak English a little - I speak a little English.
I speak English quite well - I speak English quite well.
Please speak more slowly - Please speak more slowly.
Could you please repeat that? - Repeat, please.
Could you please spell that? - Spell it out, please.
How do you say ... in English? - How would it be in English...?
How do you spell that? - How is it spelled?
How do you pronounce this word? - How to pronounce this word?
I understand - I understand.
I don't understand - I don't understand.

Often in the city we need to ask for directions to the right place.

Could you tell me how to get to the ...? - Can you tell me how to get to ...?
Do you know where the ... is? - Do you know where is...?
How far is the…? - How far is it to…?
Can you show me on the map? - Can you show me on a map?
I "m looking for this address - I'm looking for this address.

It is important to be able not only to ask a question, but also to understand the answer:

It "s that way - This is in that direction.
You "re going the wrong way - You are going the wrong way.
Take this road - Follow this road.
Turn left - Turn left.
Turn right - Turn right.
Go straight ahead - Go straight ahead.
Take the first turn on the left - Take the first left.
Take the second turn on the right - Take the second turn to the right.
Turn left at the crossroads - Turn right at the crossroads.

Other questions:

What's this? - What is it?
What "s this called? - What is it called?
How much does it cost? - How much is it?
Have you got a minute? - Do you have a minute?
Can you help me? - Can you help me?
May I borrow your pen? - Can I borrow your pen?
May I use your phone? - Can I use your phone?
Is anything wrong? - Something is wrong?
What's the matter? - What's the matter?
Is everything ok? - Everything is fine?
What's going on? - What's going on?
What happened? - What's happened?
Are you ok? - Are you okay?

Problems:

I "m lost - I'm lost. I can" t find my keys / passport / mobile - I can't find my keys / passport / mobile phone.
I "ve lost my wallet / bag / camera - I lost my wallet / bag / camera.
Please leave me alone - Please leave me alone.
Go away - Leave.
I'll call the police - I'll call the police.
I "ve been mugged - I was robbed.
I "ve been attacked - I was attacked.
Help! - Help!
Be careful! - Be careful!
look out! / Watch out! - Carefully!

We hope that you will not need the help of a doctor during the trip, but just in case:

I need help - I need help.
I need a doctor - I need a doctor.
Call an ambulance! - Call an ambulance!
There's been an accident - An accident has occurred.
I "ve cut myself - I cut myself.
I "ve burnt myself - I burned myself.
I've hurt my leg / arm / head - I hurt my leg / arm / head.

As Anthony Price aptly put it, the devil redesigned hell by learning about airport planning. Indeed, travelers sometimes have to wander around the airport for a long time, hoping to find the right gate or exit in principle. It is especially difficult for those who are abroad: without knowledge of English, it can be very, very difficult to navigate the terrain. But what if the flight is very soon, and you have forgotten English? For you, we have developed a complete and understandable phrase book on the topic "English at the airport", as well as detailed instructions on how to navigate at the airport abroad. At the end of the article there is free material with all the phrases, as well as a dictionary with useful vocabulary on the topic "English at the airport".

So, you have decided to go abroad by plane. A trip to another country promises to be exciting, and you are already happily packing your bags. However, once again putting the cat out of the bag, you suddenly remember that on the way back you will need to book a ticket, communicate with airport and customs officials - and all this will have to be done in English. It is good that we have foreseen this situation and prepared for you the simplest instruction with useful phrases in English for communication at the airport. Learn and enjoy!

Ticket booking

You can order a ticket (to book a ticket) online, by phone or at a special point of sale. Imagine that you buy a ticket at the box office. Do not forget to clarify the details about the flight (a flight): are there intermediate landings, is it possible to take a window seat (a window seat), are discounts provided for your ticket. Use our selection of phrases for ordering tickets in English.

The operator will explain all the details to you and ask clarifying questions in English.

You can call back a few days after booking a ticket and confirm the reservation, change the ticket or report the cancellation of the reservation. Do this with the following phrases:

Now let's imagine a different situation: you were going to be abroad for a couple of weeks, but a few days after your arrival, your boss calls you and says that you need to urgently return to work. In this case, you urgently stuff all your things into a suitcase and go to the airport to buy a ticket for the first flight. You can use the same phrases as when booking at the box office. Here are a couple more suggestions you might find useful:

If you book a ticket online, it is important for you to remember a few words and phrases. Consider the form of purchase using the example of the AZair service.

Arrival and registration

We think it is not worth reminding you once again that you need to arrive at the airport 2-2.5 hours before departure, then you will calmly resolve all issues and be on time for the flight.

If you have an e-ticket, we recommend printing it in advance. In addition, you can check in online (online check-in) for the flight in advance and receive a boarding pass (a boarding pass), which will indicate the number of the terminal (a terminal) where you need to arrive and the seat number on board aircraft. We advise you to go to the airport website, look at the map and find out in advance where the terminal you need is located. There you can also find out if a bus (a shuttle) goes to it and how to get to the terminal faster. Such simple steps will allow you to speed up the check-in procedure for your flight and avoid hassle. If you checked in online, you will need to find a self-check-in (a drop-off) counter at the airport.

After you arrive at the airport, look for a departures board. On it you can see information about the flight - the inscription on-time (on time), delayed (the flight is delayed) or cancelled (cancelled). In addition, the information board will show the number of the check-in counter/desk for your flight.

At the check-in desk, airport staff will check your documents. If you only have a ticket, you will be given a boarding pass here. Also, at check-in, you check in all luggage, except for carry-on luggage (carry-on luggage). You can find out more about what hand luggage is allowed in this airline on the company's website.

Are you checking in a vase that you bought as a gift for your beloved grandmother? Then ask to have the mark “fragile” (fragile) on your luggage. Grandma approves! When checking in your luggage, use the following phrases in English:

Airport staff will communicate with you using the following phrases:

customs control

You have safely checked in your luggage and are lightly going through customs control. Here your documents will be checked again. In order not to delay yourself and other passengers, put all metal items and electronic devices out of your pockets and go through the metal detector frame. At the same time, hand luggage is also scanned for the presence of prohibited items. Customs officers may use the following phrases when communicating with you:

You will find even more interesting expressions on the topic in the next video.

When communicating with airport staff, the following phrases may come in handy:

Boarding a flight

Did you quickly complete all registration circles? If you have a lot of time, go to the waiting room (a departure lounge). And if you have not only time, but also some money, do not deny yourself the pleasure of walking through a duty-free shop.

You can also walk around the airport grounds. You can navigate on the map - let's see the scheme of Heathrow Airport.

After walking around the airport, buying perfumes, cosmetics and grabbing a couple of bottles of good alcohol for gifts, you hear your flight being boarded. Holding your dear purchases and an empty wallet to your chest, go to the desired exit (a departure gate). The gate number is indicated on the boarding pass, as well as on the information screens at the airport. We recommend that you pay attention first of all to the information on electronic displays, as sometimes airports change the gate numbers for a flight shortly before the landing announcement. You will need to show your boarding pass before boarding. Don't lose it: it's usually stamped with a baggage check-in number, so you'll need it upon arrival.

During your stay in the lounge, you may hear various announcements at the airport in English. Understanding them will also be useful:

In the airplane

Finally, you are on board the plane. Congratulate yourself - you have successfully passed the most difficult stage of your flight. Now you can relax and get some sleep. Just before that, you need to find your place. To do this, use the following suggestions:

Before or during a flight, a flight attendant makes several important announcements. They usually include the following phrases:

At the airport of arrival

Landing! We hope the landing was smooth. To make our phrasebook as complete as possible, let's imagine that you are arriving in an English-speaking country. In this case, at the airport of arrival, you need to go through customs and passport control again, as well as fill out a declaration if you are importing goods for sale or goods whose total value exceeds the established norm. In addition, customs officers will ask about the purpose of arrival and place of accommodation. You may be asked the following questions in English at the airport of arrival:

To give a confident answer, use the following phrases:

The final part of our flight epic is baggage claim. You need to go to the transport belts and see which one has your flight number on it. Upon receipt, be sure to check the number on the boarding pass and the number on the tag on your bag - they must match.

Unseen circumstances

It's good if the flight goes off without a hitch. But what if something happened to you? Contact the airport staff for help using the following phrases:

Prepare all the necessary documents in advance and put them in one folder, which will always be in your hands. You can also purchase a handy an aircraft document organizer. We recommend that you make photocopies of all documents and put them in your luggage or hand luggage. That way, if you lose the originals, at least you will have copies, and it will be easier for the police to help you.

2. Do not take anything extra on board

Do not take sharp items with you (sharp items) like a nail file (a nail file) - this will save you from unnecessary explanations at customs control. Check the airline's carry-on baggage requirements in advance: food is usually allowed to take baby food, fruit, and even sandwiches. Pack liquids in small containers with a volume of no more than 100 milliliters each and no more than a liter in total and put in a transparent cosmetic bag with a zipper. If you need to take a certain medication for medical reasons, take care of a special certificate from your doctor in advance. It is also worth clarifying whether an umbrella (an umbrella), a suitcase (a suit bag) and a laptop (a laptop) are included in the established weight of hand luggage or are considered separately.

3. Language will bring to London

Even if an unfamiliar airport seems like a labyrinth of the Minotaur to you, remember that there is a way out from here too. Ariadne's thread, or rather, help, will be offered by any airport employee, do not hesitate to contact him. The main thing - do not panic. As soon as you realize that you are lost, find the airport information desk (an information desk) - their desks are located throughout the building.

4. Practice on learning dialogues

In addition to the above phrases, it will also be useful to listen to examples of dialogues that can take place at the airport. As you listen to these audio recordings, repeat the phrases to help you remember them better. You can find airport dialogues in English at espressoenglish.net and talkenglish.com. In addition, it is worth fixing the learned phrases on practical exercises, for example, on the website agendaweb.org, where there are many tasks for those who are going on a trip.

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Complete list of words and phrases for download

At the end, we suggest you download a document that contains all the useful words and phrases from the article.

(*.pdf, 312 Kb)

Now you have stocked up with all the necessary vocabulary for conducting a conversation in English at the airport. Try to remember it and boldly go on the road. We wish you a pleasant flight!

Okay, yes, know, ai dont speak English is the most basic set of words from the English language, which almost everyone has. However, in order to travel independently, this is not enough. “Why then go somewhere by yourself, not knowing the language?” - you ask. But why.

What is our dictionary for?

For example, you live in Thailand and miss your family and friends very much. And now, finally, you decide to invite your parents, friends, brothers, sisters, or, to be honest, your beloved mother-in-law! And what? In her own way, she will bring sausages, herrings of her own salting, mushrooms, homemade pickled cucumbers, tomatoes, jam, sauerkraut, caviar or even bacon, warm up under the warm Thai sun, tell her friends via Skype how warm it is here, at a time when they are all minus 20 degrees and a blizzard. And everyone is good for it.

Here the question arises, but how can she go? “By the way, of course, the best. Conveniently. And the hotel is separate and an excursion to the crocodiles is included in the price, ”he thinks. “Oh, mom will come to visit, see you!!!” she will say.

As a result, you buy tickets from Etihad or Emirates with a transfer in the UAE, and instruct on the main issues. This is where it turns out that the last time the mother-in-law used English was at school, when she sang the song “Happy abyss to yu” with her friends or even learned German. And in Abu Dhabi, she needs to look at her exit number. Or worse, move from one terminal to another at the huge Dubai airport. This is where our concise English-Russian dictionary for an independent traveler will come in handy.

But seriously speaking, now many people go to spend the winter in Pattaya - a city in which almost every second Thai has already learned. A city where all the inscriptions, signs, menus and price tags have long been translated for our beloved tourists. All this allows compatriots to live in Thailand without knowing English, so the international airport and airplanes are the only place where you still cannot do without it.

How to use it

All words and expressions in the dictionary are divided into thematic sections. At the end of each section there are several template phrases in which words can be used. In brackets after the English phrase or word, a Russian transcription is given, which will help you pronounce them relatively correctly.

Concise English-Russian Dictionary

Of course, it is unlikely that it will be possible to solve all questions with the help of this dictionary. However, it is enough to get to the final destination without any problems.

The airport

Boarding pass (boarding pass) - boarding pass

Boarding time (boarding time) - landing time

Ticket (ticket) - ticket

Departue (departier) - departure

Arrival (arrival) - arrival (adjective), e.g., arrival time - arrival time

Arrive (arrayv) - arrive (verb)

Time (time) - time

Date (date) - date

Flight (flight) - flight

Zone (zones) - zone

Seat (sieve) - place

Baggage (luggage), luggage (lagege) - luggage

Gate (gate) - exit (for landing)

Food & beverage (food and beveridge) - food and snacks

WC, Toilet (toilet) - toilet

Stewardess (stewardess) - stewardess

Meeting point (meeting point) - meeting point

Shower (shower) - shower

Information (information) - information

Passport Control (passport control) - passport control

Train (train) - train, metro

Voucher Meal (voucher million) - coupon for lunch

Check-in (check-in) - check-in for a flight

Medical center (medical center) - first-aid post

Passenger (passenger) - passenger, passenger

Down (down) - down; Up (up) - up

Left (left) - left, left (another meaning - lost in the past. Time)

Right (right) - right, right (other meaning - right, in the meaning of "yes")

Straight (straight) - straight

Floor (floor) - floor

Late (late) - late, late

Delayed (delayd) - delayed

Belt (belt) - belt

I am lost (ah em lost) - I got lost / got lost

Phrases

Excuse me, sir / miss ... (excuse mi sir / miss) - a polite appeal to any person, the beginning of a sentence.

Can you tell/ show/ help me? (ken you tell / show / help me?) - Can you tell me / show me / help me?

Where is (my) gate (number…)? (ver from (may) gate (number…)?) – where is (my) boarding gate (number…)? Use one of the words in brackets.

How can I find…? (how can ai find ...) - How can I find ...? (train - train, toilet - toilet, (name of airline) + office - airline counter)

I don't know my gate. Can you help me? (Ay dont know my gate. Can you help me?) - I don't know my gate number. Can you help me?

Sorry, I can't understand (sorry, ah kent understand) - sorry, I don't understand

Food

Juice (juice) - juice

Water (water) - water

Cold (cold) - cold

Hot (hot) - hot

No gass (know gess) - without gas

Black tea (black tea) - black tea

Sugar (pike) - sugar

Coffe (coffee) - coffee

Pizza (pizza) - pizza

Salad (salad) - salad

Sandwich (sandwich) - sandwich

Rice (rice) - rice

Pasta (pasta) - pasta

Potato (potato) - potatoes

Chiken (chicken) - chicken

Pork (pork) - pork

Cheese (cheese) - cheese

Beef (beef) - beef

Seafood (seafood) - seafood

Fish (fish) - fish

No spicy (know spicy) - not spicy

Soup (soup) - soup

Orange (orange) - orange

Tomato (tomato) - tomato

Apple (appl) - apple

Melon (melon) - melon

Watermelon (watermelon) - watermelon

Lemon (lemon) - lemon

Fork (fork) - fork

Spoon (spoon) - spoon

Knife (knife) - knife

Phrases

Give me please ... (giv mi pliz ...) - please give me ...

I need more / extra ... (ay nid more / extra) - I need more (in the sense of “put / give me more ...”)

Health

Hight temperature (high temperature) - high temperature

Pharyngalgia - sore throat

Diarrhea (daiaria) - diarrhea

Stomach pain (Stomach Payne) - pain in the stomach / abdomen

Had pain (head payne) - headache

Cold (cold) - cold, cold

Nausea (knife) - nausea

Medicine (medicine) - medicine

Pharmacy (pharmacy) - pharmacy

Drugstore (dragstore) - pharmacy

Phrases

I am a cold (ah um a cold) - I have a cold

I have + illness (ay have) - I have ...

Do you have medicine? (doo yu have medicine?) – do you have any medicine?

How much does it cost? (how mach daz it cost?) – how much does it cost?

If you want to print it, you can download the dictionary in DOCX format.

Have a good trip!

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In this article, we have collected the most necessary and basic phrases and expressions in English with a translation into Russian, which you must know abroad.

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Basic everyday expressions in English

Being friendly and polite is one of the basic rules of a tourist.

Are you a tourist who love to travel? Are you going on a short vacation for a few days? Or are you planning to travel to different countries within a month?

If you want to ask or take an interest in something, it is advisable to start your dialogue with a greeting, use polite words and do not forget to say goodbye.

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How to say hello, goodbye and politeness in English

Always be polite when interacting with English language. Certain phrases will help you start a conversation, say hello, express refusal or agreement.

How to better understand the interlocutor and be understood in English yourself

It would also be nice to try your luck and ask if your interlocutor speaks the right languages ​​and explain what problem worries you. It is important in this situation to be understood and to understand your interlocutor yourself.

Phrases for communicating in English at the airport

All signs, announcements and timetables at international airports are in English

We all know that upon arrival in any other country, you may often be faced with the need to ask a question, since neither the area, nor the situation, nor other details may be unknown to you.

Important!

English language- a recognized international language, which is spoken by 1,100,000,000 inhabitants of our planet, for 400 million of them it is their native language.

Having a certain vocabulary and being even in the USA, Greece, Turkey, Thailand, Great Britain, Japan or China, you have much more opportunity to enjoy the trip, explain yourself or ask for help from outsiders.

Phrases in English at the airport

Naturally, before you find yourself at the resort, you will need to go through the airport and customs. In this section, pay attention to all the most important phrases at the airport and offers that you will need when flying or flying from a foreign country!

Below is a table of phrases with translation that will help you!

Frequently asked questions at the airport at customs in English.

Upon arrival, you will also need a specific list of questions and phrases. Whatever situation you are in, phrases at the airport help you feel more confident and at ease.

And remember, if you don't know a particular word, don't worry! Explain yourself as best you can, using synonyms and gestures.

English in a hotel

In any hotel abroad, you will be asked to fill out a form for settling in a hotel in English

One of the highlights of the trip is the place where you will rest after the eventful and amazing events of the past day. You always want to find something decent and affordable during your trip.

Phrases in English at the hotel

In this section, you will get acquainted with English phrases in the hotel. They are related to hotel check-in, room reservation, stay and departure.

Useful phrases in English for a tourist in the city

Sometimes a map is not enough and you need to ask the locals how to get there in English.

Agree, sometimes it is not easy to navigate even in small towns. Traveling by public transport is almost inevitable and it is very important to choose the right direction of travel so as not to go in the wrong direction. Sometimes it is even important not only to ask for directions, but even to give a hint (if you are well oriented in the area).

Remember that you can order a city transfer without leaving your home, and you will know in advance the prices for the carrier's services, which will be just another bonus for you.

Phrases how to find the way in English

The following questions and phrases will help you start a dialogue in the city and get to the right place.

Basic signs and signs in English

It is also important to follow the signs. The table shows the most basic signs and signs abroad.

Phrases in English for communication in a store or cafe.

You can bargain and bring down the price if you know the phrases in English in the store.

We are all alive and love something tasty or beautiful. The need to buy something never disappears. These can be souvenirs or, finally, ordinary products, so it will not be superfluous to know how to ask about the cost of a particular product and how you can pay for it.

Important!

It is advisable not to carry cash, as a rule, in large amounts, and the problem of withdrawing cash may appear by itself if you do not remember how the “ATM” will be in English.

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