Practical guideTravel English
Travel English phrases for directions, transport, and emergencies
Travel English for directions, tickets, taxis, a lost passport, and asking for help. The hospital line asks for a location only. Use Jogen Arrival & Transportation and Lost Items & Everyday Help.
The lines that stall a trip are directions, tickets, and the first sentence when something goes wrong. Practice the three tables separately.
Directions
Name the destination, then ask about walking, a map, or the platform. If you miss it, ask for the words in writing.
| English | When to say it |
|---|---|
| Excuse me, how do I get to the station? | Ask the way to the station |
| Is it within walking distance? | Ask if you can walk there |
| Could you show me on the map? | Ask for a map point |
| Which platform is it? | Ask for the platform |
| I'm looking for the exit. | Ask for the exit |
| Is this the right bus for the museum? | Check the bus destination |
Tickets and taxis
When buying a ticket, say the quantity and the destination. Give the address before the taxi moves, and use Could you stop here? at the end.
| English | When to say it |
|---|---|
| One ticket to the city center, please. | Buy one ticket downtown |
| Does this train stop at Central? | Check a train stop |
| Where can I buy a ticket? | Find the ticket office |
| How much is the fare? | Ask the fare |
| Please take me to this address. | Give a taxi an address |
| Could you stop here? | Ask the driver to stop |
The first line in an emergency or when something is lost
Start with I need help. or I've lost my passport. The hospital line asks where it is. This page is not medical advice. In Jogen, use Arrival & Transportation, and Lost Items & Everyday Help at an information desk. That scene is not a clinic.
| English | When to say it |
|---|---|
| I need help. | Ask for help |
| I've lost my passport. | Report a lost passport |
| Where is the lost and found? | Ask for lost and found |
| Where is the nearest hospital? | Ask where a hospital is |
| Please call the police. | Ask someone to call the police |
| Could I use a phone? | Ask to use a phone |
Station practice prompt
Act as a station information clerk and practice English with me. Ask one question at a time and wait. First let me ask the way, then buy one ticket to the city center. In turn five, tell me I am on the wrong platform and wait while I ask again with a clarification line. Then give one correction and one more natural sentence.
Six lines when you do not catch it
Directions and tickets are where clarification lines earn their place. Keep one line and repeat that line when you stall.
| English | When to say it |
|---|---|
| Could you say that again, more slowly? | Ask for a slower repeat |
| Could you write it down? | Ask for the words in writing |
| What does that mean? | Ask what a word means |
| Let me try that again. | Retry your own sentence |
| Did you say left or right? | Check left or right |
| Please wait a moment. | Ask for a pause |
FAQ
Can I use the emergency lines to practice symptoms?
No. This page and the lost-item scene do not cover symptoms or medical advice. The hospital line practices location only.
What if I cannot pronounce the address?
Show the address and say Please take me to this address. Turn the screen toward the driver instead of spelling every word.
Which scenes do I open?
Use Arrival & Transportation for directions and tickets. Use Lost Items & Everyday Help for a missing passport or wallet.
Say it in the transport scene
Next: open Jogen, choose Arrival & Transportation, ask for directions once, and buy one ticket. For a lost item, switch to Lost Items & Everyday Help.