Real-Life English Unit 4: Traveling Practical English Phrases and Dialogue Examples

Learning English is not only about mastering grammar and vocabulary, but more importantly, being able to use it naturally in real-life situations. However, textbook sentences often feel too formal and far from everyday expressions. To speak authentic and natural English, you need to engage with dialogues from real-life contexts. In this unit, we present a selection of high-frequency English expressions used in daily life, including scenarios like social interactions, work, and travel, helping you move away from 'textbook English' and learn phrases that natives really use. Below is the content of this unit on Traveling. Keep practicing and let your English get closer to real life! II. Leisure Unit 4 Traveling Part One: Expressions 1. Where’s the nearest tourist information center? 2. What’s the best way to get to the museum? 3. What time does it close? 4. Can you recommend a good hotel? 5. I’d like a window seat, please. 6. Is the flight leaving on time? 7. What’s the gate number? 8. What time are we boarding? 9. Is there an entrance fee? 10. Do you have any information about the river cruise? Part Two: Dialogues 1. Tourist Information A: Excuse me. B: Yes? A: Do you have any information about the city sights? B: Sure. There’s a lot here in this pamphlet. A: Thank you. And what’s the best way to get downtown? B: Take the subway. It’s $1.50 per ride. You can buy a metro card at the station. A: You’ve been very helpful. B: My pleasure. A: Excuse me. B: What can I do for you? A: Do you have any information about city sights? B: Sure. Here’s a pamphlet with plenty of info. A: Thank you. How do I get to the commercial center? B: Take the subway. It’s $1.50 each way. You can buy a metro card at the station. A: You’ve been really helpful. B: It’s my pleasure. 2. Traveling by Plane A: Can I see your ticket, please? B: Here you go. A: Ok, Mr. Smith. Do you have any bags to check? B: Just this one. A: Would you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat? B: Aisle, please. A: Boarding time is 10:20am. B: What’s the gate number? A: Gate 29C. Have a nice flight. 3. Hotels A: Can I help you? B: Yes, do you have any rooms available? A: A single? B: No. I need a double and three triples. My family is waiting in the car. A: Please fill out this form, sir. B: Ok, here you go. A: Here are your keys. Check-out time is noon. B: Is breakfast included? A: No. Part Three: Substitutions 1. A: Do you have any information about (city sights/ transportation/ hotel rooms)? B: Sure, it’s all in this pamphlet. 2. A: Can you tell me the best way to get to (downtown/ the theater/ the river)? B: Take bus No. 4. 3. A: You’ve been very (helpful/ kind/ considerate). B: My pleasure. 4. A: Do you have any form of identification? B: Here’s my (passport/ driver’s license/ member’s card). 5. A: Any seat preferences? B: Yes, I’d like (a window/ a middle/ an aisle) seat, please. 6. A: When do we (board/ depart/ arrive)? B: At 6:49pm. 7. A: Have a nice (flight/ trip/ time)! B: See you! 8. A: Do you have a (single/ double/ triple) room available? B: For how many nights? 9. A: Is (breakfast/ tip/ laundry service) included? B: No. 10. A: Any other questions? B: When is (check-out time/ breakfast finished/ the karaoke room open)? Part Four: Monologue “Traveling involves so much stress! Preparation is especially hard - trying to arrange the transportation, accommodation, and time off from work. Packing isn’t easy. How can you possibly know everything you may or may not need in a place that’s largely unknown to you? Assuming you ever reach your destination, you have to communicate with people who often don’t speak your language and you have to navigate your way around an area you have no idea about. How are you supposed to relax under such conditions? And all that money you’re spending!? For what?? I don’t get it at all.” --George Threadborne, disgruntled traveler Traveling is so stressful. The preparations are especially difficult, from arranging transportation, accommodation, to taking time off from work. Packing is not easy either. How could you possibly know what you need or don’t need in a completely unfamiliar place? Even if you do manage to get to your destination, you have to communicate with people who don’t speak your language, and find your way around a place you have no idea about. How can you relax under these conditions? And think of all the money you’re spending! What is it for? I don’t get it at all. --George Threadborne, disgruntled traveler