Traveling Abroad: Spoken English Dialogues
First Encounter: Arriving at the Airport
Checking in:
Rahul: Hi! I would like to check in for my flight to London.Check-in agent: Sure, could I have your passport and airline ticket?Rahul: Here you go.Check-in agent: Thank you. And do you have any baggage to check in?Rahul: Yes, I have one suitcase and a carry-on bag.Check-in agent: Great. Your suitcase weighs 12 kilos, which is within the limit. Here is your boarding pass. Have a safe journey!Rahul: Thanks! Can you tell me where the departure gate is?Check-in agent: Yes, it’s Gate 12. Just follow the signs and you will find it easily.
At Security:
Rahul: Excuse me, can you tell me what I need to do for security?Security officer: Of course. First, please take off your shoes and place them on the tray.Rahul: Okay, done.Security officer: Great. Now, please take your laptop out of your backpack and place it on another tray.Rahul: Alright. Do I need to remove my clothes, too?Security officer: No, that won't be necessary. Just put your backpack and tray on the conveyor belt, and step into the scanner when I tell you to.Rahul: Got it.Security officer: You’re all set. Have a nice flight.Rahul: Thank you!
Second Encounter: In the City
Asking for directions:
Rahul: Excuse me, could you help me find the nearest train station?Local: Sure! Which train station are you looking for?Rahul: I want to go to the Central Station.Local: Ah! Then you need to take the metro line 2 from here, get off at the third stop, and walk for about 10 minutes to reach Central Station.Rahul: Thanks for the help. Can you tell me which metro station is nearest from here?Local: Yes, the nearest is just around the corner – it's called Tottenham Court Road.Rahul: Great, thanks again!
At a restaurant:
Server: Good evening! How many are in your party?Rahul: Just me. Do you have a table available?Server: Yes, we do. Would you like a table inside or outside?Rahul: It's quite cold today, so I prefer to have a table inside.Server: No problem. Here’s the menu. What can I get for you to drink?Rahul: I will have a glass of red wine, please.Server: And for your main course?Rahul: I’m in the mood for some pasta. Can I have the vegetarian pasta with mushroom and garlic?Server: Certainly. And would you like some bread with that?Rahul: Yes, please.Server: Your order will be ready in about 15 minutes. Enjoy your meal!Rahul: Thank you!
Third Encounter: Shopping and Bargaining
Bargaining at a Flea Market:
Vendor: Hello, Sir! How can I assist you?Rahul: Hi! I was just looking at some souvenirs. How much is this?Vendor: This one is ￡20, but I can give it to you for ￡15.Rahul: Hmm, I was thinking of something in the range of ￡10-￡12. What would you say?Vendor: That’s too low, Sir. I can bring it down to ￡18, but no less.Rahul: Alright, let’s make it a deal for ￡18.Vendor: Okay, it’s yours. Thank you, Sir!
Shopping at a Mall:
Salesperson: Welcome to our store! How can I help you?Rahul: Hi, I’m looking for a new winter coat. Can you show me some options, please?Salesperson: Sure, we have a wide range of coats for men. This one is a good choice, and comes in different sizes.Rahul: It looks nice. Can I try it on?Salesperson: Of course, the fitting room is right over there.Rahul: Hmm, I think it’s a bit too big for me. Do you have it in a smaller size?Salesperson: Yes, we do. Let me bring it for you.Rahul: That’s perfect. How much does it cost?Salesperson: It's priced at ￡120, but we have a sale going on right now, so it’s only ￡90.Rahul: Wow, that’s a great discount! I’ll take it.Salesperson: Excellent choice, Sir. Thank you for shopping with us.Rahul: Thank you!
