Useful Travel Phrases
Express yourself: You want to check in to your hotel.
Hello good day! I have a reservation under my name.
Hi, I have a reservation. I’d like to check in, please."
Choose: “I always / am always taking the bus to work.” Which is correct and why?
“I always take the bus to work.” (Present simple is correct for routines.)
What’s a friendly way to start a conversation with a park employee?
"Hi! How’s your day going so far?"
Ask how to get to the nearest bathroom.
"Excuse me, where’s the nearest bathroom?"
True or False: We pronounce all the sounds in “What do you recommend?”
False. “What do you recommend?” is often pronounced /wʌdə jə ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/? (Some sounds are reduced or linked.)
You missed your shuttle. What could you say to the receptionist?
"Excuse me, I need help. I just missed my shuttle and I need to get to X. Could you help me out?"
"Hi, I missed my shuttle. Is there another one coming soon?"
Make a comparative sentence with “cheap”.
"This souvenir is cheaper than that one."
Name one question Disney staff might ask to start small talk.
"Where are you visiting from?" or "What’s your favorite ride?"
Say this: “Is there a good place to eat around here?”
"Is there a good place to eat around here?"
Say this sentence with connected speech: “Do you want to try the ride?”
/dʒə wɑnə traɪ ðə raɪd?/
Say a polite way to ask someone for a recommendation at the park.
"Hi! Do you have any recommendations for must-see attractions in the park?"
Use should in a full sentence to give travel advice.
"You should arrive early to avoid long lines."
Respond: “Is this your first time at the park?” (Use a full, natural answer.)
"Yes! It’s my first time and I’m super excited — I’ve heard so many great things!"
"No! Actually, I've been here __ times before!"
You’re shopping and want a different size. What do you say?
"Hi, do you have this in a different size?"
Where is the stress in this sentence? “I really enjoyed that restaurant.”
Stress is on: "I REAlly enJOYED that REStaurant"
What’s a natural way to ask if Wi-Fi is free in a restaurant?
"Hey, just wondering — is the Wi-Fi free here?"
Correct this: “I going to Disney now.”
"I’m going to Disney now." (Add the verb “am.”)
Give one question and follow-up comment to keep the small talk going.
Q: "Have you tried the new rollercoaster?" A: "Not yet! Is it worth the wait?"
Compare two rides at Disney using a full sentence.
"Space Mountain is more thrilling, but It’s a Small World is more relaxing."
Fix the rhythm: “I GO to THE park EVERY day.” (Say it naturally.)
Natural rhythm: “I go to the PARK every DAY.” (Stressed: content words. De-emphasize “to,” “the.”)
You want to complain about a cold room but stay polite. What do you say?
"Excuse me, I think the room is a bit cold. Could someone help me adjust the temperature, please?"
Make a sentence using both present simple and present continuous to describe your job and a current project.
"I work as a ______, and right now I’m working on /at________."
How could you naturally shift from small talk into talking about your job or interests?
"By the way, I work in marketing, and I’ve always been fascinated by how Disney does things!"
Ask 3 follow-up questions to someone recommending a place to eat.
"What kind of food do they serve?" "Is it kid-friendly?" "How long is the wait usually?"
Repeat this using natural reductions: “Could you tell me how to get to the hotel?”
“Could you tell me how to get to the hotel?” → /kəʤə ˈtɛlmi ˌhaʊtə gɛtə ðə hoʊˈtɛl?/