TRAVELLING TO AN ENGLISH-SPEAKING COUNTRY: SURVIVAL GUIDE

Travelling to a foreign country without mastering the language can seem intimidating, but with a little preparation and a few key phrases, you can turn it into a positive, enriching and fun experience. You don't need to speak perfectly to communicate and enjoy yourself to the fullest! In this post, we give you tips for dealing with the most common situations and useful expressions in English so that you feel confident at all times.

SPEAKING ENGLISH AT THE AIRPORT

Can I check in this suitcase?

How much weight allowance do I have for my luggage?

Where is gate number twenty-five? - Where is gate number twenty-five?

Could you help me put my bag in the overhead compartment? - Could you help me put my bag in the overhead compartment?

Where can I find my suitcases? - Where can I find my suitcases?

GET AROUND ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Where is the nearest bus stop?

How can I get to the train station?

How long does this bus take to get to the city centre?

Where can I buy a ticket?

I would like a round-trip ticket, please.

TAKE THE PLUNGE IN RESTAURANTS OR CAFÉS

Do you have a table for two?

Can I sit outside or inside?

How long is the wait for a table?

Could you recommend something local?

Could you bring me extra cutlery?

EMERGENCY PHRASES

Can you help me? It’s an emergency.

Someone is injured.

I don't feel well. Can you call an ambulance?

Where is the nearest police station?

What is the emergency number here?

CONCLUSION: DARE TO SPEAK AND ENJOY

Visiting an English-speaking region is an incredible opportunity to learn, explore and grow. At first, it can be intimidating to try to communicate in a language you don't fully master, but the key is to try, putting aside your embarrassment. The important thing is to communicate and enjoy the experience!

At our academy, we are here to help you take the leap. We offer courses designed to make you feel prepared in any situation, from asking for directions to chatting with locals, as well as preparing our students for Cambridge certification exams. No matter your current level, we will accompany you so that you can speak English with confidence and assurance.

Exploring an English-speaking destination is opening yourself up to the world, and there's no better time to start than here and now.

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