Travel phrase arcade

Choose useful requests for eight short travel situations.

Read the task and choose the phrase that performs it. Eight questions, no timer. Use the written explanation and phrasebook for review.

All answers and reasons
You need to reach the station. Ask whether the bus serves it.
Does this bus go to the station? Use this to check a bus route. A traveller asks whether the bus serves the railway station. Read the guide
You know the destination, but need to know where to leave the bus.
Which stop should I get off at? Use this to ask where to leave a bus or train. The traveller knows the destination but needs its stop. Read the guide
You want the departure time of the next train, rather than its price.
What time does the next train leave? Use this to ask about a train's departure time. The traveller wants a time, not a ticket price. Read the guide
You need to request a new room booking for two nights.
I'd like to book a room for two nights. Use this to request a two-night room booking. A work traveller asks for accommodation for two nights. Read the guide
You need the invoice sent through email.
Could you send me the invoice by email? Use this to request an invoice through email. The traveller needs the payment document in an email. Read the guide
You want to know whether the room price covers Wi-Fi.
Is Wi-Fi included in the room price? Use this to ask whether Wi-Fi costs extra. The traveller is checking what the stated price covers. Read the guide
Two colleagues arrive at a restaurant together. Request a table.
Could we have a table for two, please? Use this to request a table for two people. Two colleagues arrive together and ask for a table. Read the guide
You missed what the other person just said. Ask to hear the same words again.
Could you say that again, please? Use this to request repetition. The listener missed a sentence and wants to hear the same words again. Read the guide

Choose the communication purpose

  • A request for a time needs a time question; a request for a route needs a route question.
  • These phrases practise communication, not transport schedules or booking guarantees.

Keep practising

review the phrases , or try an airport conversation .

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