A1 · Beginner · Travel
Tourist information
6 short A1 English scripts to practise how to tourist information. Read one out loud, record yourself, listen back and try again.
Key phrase Where can I…?
At the tourist office
Hello! Can I have a map of the city, please? And a leaflet about the castle. Thank you. Is there a guide in English?
Where is the ticket office? Oh, it's over there. What are the opening times? Nine to five. Oh, it's ten to five now! Run!
American English
Hi! Can I get a map of the city, please? And a brochure about the old fort. Thank you. Is there a guide in English?
Where is the ticket office? Oh, it's over there. What are the hours? Nine to five. Oh, it's four fifty now! Run!
Free on Sundays?
Excuse me, is there free entry on Sundays? Yes? Lovely! And is there an audio guide? Five pounds. Hmm.
Where can I get a coffee near here? What do you suggest? The café on the corner. Okay! And can I book online for tomorrow? Yes, on the website. Thanks!
American English
Excuse me, is there free admission on Sundays? Yes? Awesome! And is there an audio guide? Five dollars. Hmm.
Where can I grab a coffee near here? What do you suggest? The café on the corner. Okay! And can I book online for tomorrow? Yes, on the website. Thanks!
Say cheese
Excuse me, could you take a photo of us? Thank you! Just press the big button. Smile, everyone! Wait, Gran isn't smiling.
Could you step back a bit? I want the whole tower. A bit more. More. Perfect. Now one more, a selfie! My arms are too short for this tower.
American English
Excuse me, could you take a photo of us? Thanks so much! Just press the big button. Everybody, smile! Wait, Grandma isn't smiling.
Could you step back a little? I want the whole tower. A little more. More. Perfect. Now one more, a selfie! My arms are too short for this tower.
The big question
Excuse me, how far is it to the beach? Is it in walking distance? Twenty minutes? Great.
Two children, one bag, one very big question: where are the nearest toilets? Behind the church? Thanks! Is there a café on the way? I need a coffee, and the kids need a bigger bag. Run, kids, run!
American English
Excuse me, how far is it to the beach? Is it in walking distance? Twenty minutes? Great.
Two kids, one bag, one very big question: where are the nearest restrooms? Behind the church? Thanks! Is there a café on the way? I need a coffee, and the kids need a bigger bag. Run, kids, run!
Closed on Mondays
Oh no, the museum is closed on Mondays. Of course it is. Today is Monday.
The castle is open until six! There's a long queue, but with a family ticket you can skip the queue. We're a family: two adults, one child and one very big dog. Does the dog need a ticket?
American English
Oh no, the museum is closed on Mondays. Of course it is. Today is Monday.
The castle is open until six! There's a long line, but with a family ticket you can skip the line. We're a family: two adults, one kid and one very big dog. Does the dog need a ticket?
Postcards for the cat
Hello! Is there a guided tour of the old town today? At two o'clock? Lovely. Can I book two places? And do you have a boat trip on the river?
Oh, and do you sell postcards? Five for a pound! I need one for Gran, one for my teacher and one for the cat. The cat can't read, but she'll love it.
American English
Hi! Is there a guided tour of downtown today? At two o'clock? Great. Can I reserve two tickets? And do you have a boat trip on the river?
Oh, and do you sell postcards? Five for a dollar! I need one for Grandma, one for my teacher and one for the cat. The cat can't read, but she'll love it.
Key words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| map noun | a drawing of a town or country that shows where things are |
| guide noun | a person or book that shows you a place |
| leaflet / brochure (US) noun | a small paper with information |
| ticket office noun | the place where you buy tickets |
| opening times / hours (US) noun | the times when a place is open |