旅游英语口语 情景对话 Travel English

Travel English Dialogs

Based on a Situational Syllabus

Takeshi Ikeuchi

Abstract

This paper introduces a collection of English dialogs for traveling made up in

accordance with a situational syllabus It was created to cope with various situations that

travelers would encounter overseas Considering the functions of the situations the dialogs are divided into fourteen sections ranging from conversations one might have on an airplane leaving Japan to airport security procedures before returning home

Introduction

A situational syllabus as opposed to a grammatical syllabus or notional syllabus is widely

used as a basis for the construction of teaching materials although there is still strong criticism

against this type of syllabus Some critics claim it is impossible to cover all the conversational

situations taking place in our life In reality many books full of materials made up in

accordance with situational syllabuses have been published one after another so as to serve the

need to learn foreign languages

Each of the three types of syllabuses has its advantages and disadvantages In the study of

English used for traveling overseas however the use of a situational syllabus is considered quite effective Even Wilkins who proposed a notional syllabus claiming its superiority to

grammatical and situational syllabuses admits the use of situational syllabuses in the study of

travel English Wilkins wrote A situational syllabus will be valuable insofar

as a learner’s need is to be able to handle language situations of this sort The limited aims of a

tourist a waiter of a telephone switchboard operator might be provided for adequately in this way

Wilkins’remarks aside it is very useful and fruitful to firstly learn the typical language

functions that will be required in certain travel situations Then learning of other functions is desirable to satisfy varied semantic needs of the learner

In this paper the author introduces a collection of travel English dialogs based on a

situational syllabus which has been created mainly through his experience and knowledge in

traveling and living overseas These dialogs are written so as to assist short-period solitary

travelers who must deal with new experiences alone without getting any help from their

friends or travel attendants The vocabulary and grammar used are limited to basic but practical

components This collection is composed of a series of dialogs covering typical situations

to be encountered during travel

Situationally-Based Dialogs for Travel English

Contents Dialog Number

Chapter On a plane

Chapter At the airport

Baggage trouble

At the immigration office

At customs

Chapter At a hotel

Chapter Food

Fast food Restaurant

In a bar At a market

Chapter Correspondence

Chapter Money exchange

Chapter Meeting people

Introduction Farewell

Chapter Films

Purchase Development

Chapter Transportation

A means Bus

Taxi Rent-a-car

Chapter Gas station

Self-service Full-service Using a restroom

Chapter Asking the way

Chapter Souvenir shopping

Chapter Medicine

At a drugstore At a hospital

Chapter Going home

Getting tickets&reconfirmation

Hand baggage inspection

Dialogs

Chapter On a plane

Dialog

Drinks

Stewardess:What would you like to drink?

Traveler:What do you have?

Stewardess:We have Coke pepsi seven-Up orange juice Traveler:Orange juice please

Dialog

Dinner

Stewardess:Which would you like Beef or fish?

Traveler:Beef please

Stewardess:What kind of dressing would you like to have for your salad? Traveler:I’ll have blue cheese

Stewardess:Beef or fish?

Traveler:What kind of fish is it?

Stewardess:Teriyaki

Traveler:I mean the name of the fish

Dialog

Coffee or tea?Breakfast

:Coffee or Tea?

Stewardess:Is it green tea?

Traveler:No it isn’t But we have some green tea

Would you like some care for it?

Stewardess:Yes please

Traveler

Dialog

Asking for wine

Calling a stewardess

Stewardess:Yes?

Traveler:I’d like to have a bottle of wine please

Stewardess:Yes sir White or red?

Traveler:Red please

Dialog

Movies and music

Stewardess:Would you like to rent a headset?

some earphones

Traveler:Yes please How much?

Stewardess:Two-fifty Two dollars and fifty cents or four hundred yen Traveler:OK Here is two-fifty

Stewardess:Would you like a headset?

Traveler:For what?

Stewardess:For movies or music

Traveler:What will be showing?

Dialog

Asking for some Water for medicine

Stewardess:What can I do for you?Yes sir?

Traveler:Could I have a glass of water to take my medicine with? Stewardess:Sure Wait a moment please I’ll be right back

Traveler:Thank you I’d appreciate it

Dialog

Asking for a blanket

Stewardess:Passing

Traveler:Excuse me I feel a little cold I’d like to sleep

Could you get me a blanket please?

Could I have a blanket please?

Stewardess:Certainly Here you are

Traveler:Thank you You’re very kind

Stewardess:You’re quite welcome

Dialog

Worrying about the flight connection

Traveler:Excuse me I want to get aboard flight TWA

departing Atlanta Airport at:

Will the flight connection be all right?

Stewardess:How many people?

Traveler:Just one

Stewardess:We’ll contact the airport and let you know later OK?

Dialog

The plane is behind schedule

Traveler:Excuse me The plane seems to be behind schedule

and I’m wondering whether or not I will be in time for

my flight to Tampa

and my plane leaves at:from Kennedy International

Airport Do you think I can make it?

Is there enough time?

Stewardess:Are you in the Kawasaki group?

Traveler:No I’m not in the group

Stewardess:There are two groups of about flying to Tampa so the

plane is waiting for our arrival

Dialog

Set your seat back

Stewardess:Excuse me sir

Traveler:Yes?What is it?

Stewardess:Please return your seat and table

in the upright position

Please return your table to its original position Traveler:Oh I’m sorry

Dialog

Fasten your seat belt

Stewardess:Sir your seat belt is unbuckled

Traveler:Pardon me?

Stewardess:The plane is going to land take off soon

Please fasten your seat belt

Traveler:Oh I see I didn’t notice it

Chapter At the airport

Baggage trouble

Dialog

At the baggage claim area a damaged baggage

Officer:Is there anything wrong?How can we I help you?

Traveler:Yes My baggage luggage has been damaged

Officer:Sorry to hear that Go to the baggage claim office and they will help

you

Traveler:Could you tell me where it is?

Dialog

At the baggage claim area a missing baggage

Traveler:My baggage seems to be missing

I can’t find my baggage My baggage didn’t arrive

Officer:May I see your baggage claim tag?

Traveler:Here it is

Officer:All right What kind of suitcase is it?

At the immigration office

Dialog

May I see your passport?

Officer:Hello

Traveler:Hello

Officer:May I see your passport and immigration card?

Traveler:Yes Here you are

Dialog

Period and purpose of the stay

Officer:What’s the purpose of your visit trip to the United States?

Traveler:Sightseeing

Officer:How long do you plan to stay here?

will you be staying

Traveler:Two weeks

At customs

Dialog

Anything to declare?

Officer:Do you have Anything to declare?

Traveler:No Nothing

Officer:Any plants or food?

Traveler:No

Dialog

Would you open it?

Officer:Would you open your bag it please?

Traveler:Sure Yes

Officer:Checking the baggage

OK Thank you You can go now

Traveler:Oh thank you

Officer:

Traveler:

Officer:What is this?

Traveler:It’s my stomach medicine

Chapter At a hotel

Dialog

Making a reservation over the phone

Clerk:Hilton Hotel May I help you?

Traveler:I’d like to make a reservation for two people tonight

Do you have a room for us?

Clerk:Yes we do Would you like a double or twin beds?

Traveler:A double will do but do you have a king size? Dialog

Any vacancy?

Traveler:Do you have any single rooms available?

Is there any vacancy for one person?

Do you have a single room available for me?

Clerk:Let me check

Oh yes We have a room for you

Thirty-five dollars for the night including tax Traveler:That Sounds nice to me

That sounds okay may I see the room please?

Clerk:All right Here’s your room key

It’s on the third floor

Please take the elevator

When you get off turn to the right

Traveler:OK Thanks

Dialog

Any vacancy?

Traveler:Could I get have a room for tonight?

Clerk:Well all the singles are out

We have several doubles available Do you want one?

It’s forty dollars

Traveler:I see Five dollars extra huh?

OK I’ll take it

Clerk:Please sign your name here Could I see your I D please? Dialog

Check-in

Clerk:May I help you sir?

Traveler:I’d like to check-in

Clerk:All right Do you have a reservation?

Traveler:Yes I made it in Japan My name is Takeshi Ikeuchi

Clerk:Let me check Yes Mr Ikeuchi

You are reserved for a single room for five nights

We have you down

Would you fill out this form please?

Dialog

Check-in:

Clerk:Yes sir May I help you sir?

Traveler:I’d like to check in My name is Takeshi Ikeuchi

I have a reservation for tonight

Clerk:All right Would you spell out your last name please? Traveler:Yes I-K-E-U-C-H-I

Dialog

Non-smoking or smoking?

Clerk:Would you like a non-smoking room or a smoking room? Traveler:What a surprise!You have non-smoking rooms

Clerk:Certainly Sure sir

Traveler:OK I’ll take a non-smoking room

It doesn’t matter

Dialog

Bellboy’s help of the luggage

Clerk:OK This is the key for your room

Traveler:Thanks

Clerk:Shall I have your luggage sent to your room?

Traveler:Yes please It’s a little bit heavy for me

No thanks I can take care of it myself

Dialog

Tip to the bellboy

Bellboy:Here’s your luggage

Traveler:Thank you Here is your tip

This is a small tip for you

Bellboy:Thank you sir Do you need any ice cubes? Traveler:Oh that’d be nice I appreciate it your kindness

Bellboy:Here’s your luggage Anything else sir?

Traveler:No Nothing for the time being

Here is your tip

Bellboy:Oh thank you sir Have a good evening sir

Traveler:Good evening

Dialog

Checking the room

Calling the front desk

Traveler:Hello!

Clerk:This is front desk What can I do for you?

Traveler:This is room One of the lights seems to be out

Could you have it fixed?

Could you send someone up to repair it?

I think it needs a new bulb

Clerk:Oh sorry for the inconvenience

We’ll send up someone with a new bulb right away

Dialog

I’d like to change rooms

Traveler:Excuse me I’d like to change rooms please

Clerk:Is there anything wrong with the room?

What seems to be the problem?

Traveler:I found the locks on the windows broken and the sheets

on the bed unclean

Clerk:I’m terribly sorry Let me see what we have

OK I can give you another room on the nd floor Dialog

I left my key in my room

Traveler:Excuse me I have a problem

I locked left my key in my room

I’ve locked myself out

Clerk:What is your room number?

Traveler:My room number is

Clerk:All right I’ll send someone up there right away

have someone take care of it right away

Dialog

A Wake-up call

Traveler:Could you give me a wake-up call please?

I’d like to get

Clerk:Sure What time do you want it?

Traveler:Seven fifteen please

Clerk:OK I’ll wake you up at:tomorrow morning

Dialog

Is the dining room cafeteria open?

Traveler:I’m wondering if the dining room cafeteria is open now

Clerk:Yes it is It’s open until ten o’clock

Traveler:When will it be open in the morning?

Clerk:It will be open at:

Dialog

Check-out from the hotel

Traveler:I’d like to check out

My room number is and this is the room key

Clerk:There’s no extra charge listed so that’ll be dollars

including tax

Traveler:Paying the bill

I’ve enjoyed my stay here thank you for everything Clerk:Thank you Have a nice day trip

Chapter Food

Fast food

Dialog

Ordering at Mc’Donald’s

Clerk:May I help you?

Traveler:Yes please I’d like to have a big-Mac an apple pie and an orange juice Clerk:Large or small?

Traveler:Large please

Dialog

Ordering at the doughnut shop

Clerk:May I help you sir?

Traveler:Yes I’d like to have a chocolate and a plain doughnut

and a small cup of coffee

Clerk:Will that be all?Is that all?

Traveler:Yes that’ll be all Yes that’s all

Dialog

For here or to go

Clerk:Is it For here or to go?

Traveler:It’s For here

Clerk:Two-fifty

Giving the money to the clerk

Traveler:Here you are

Dialog

will that be all?

Clerk:Will that be all?

Traveler:Yes That’ll be all thank you

Clerk:Thank you for coming to McDonald’s Please come again

Traveler:Thank you

Restaurant

Dialog

Wait to be served

Waitress:How many people do you have in your party?

Traveler:Just one Only one Two please

Waitress:Please take a seat

I’ll call you when the table is ready

Traveler:OK All right

Dialog

Smoking or non-smoking?

Waitress:Smoking or non-smoking?

Would you like a smoking or a non-smoking room? Traveler:Non-smoking please A non-smoking section please

Waitress:Let me see All right this way please

Traveler:OK

Dialog

Do you have a reservation for a table?

Waitress:Do you have a reservation?

Traveler:No I don’t

Waitress:OK May I have your name please?

Traveler:Ikeuchi

Waitress:OK Mr Ikeuchi I’ll call you when the table is ready

Traveler:How long is the wait?

Waitress:Probably to minutes sir

Traveler:Okay I’ll wait thanks

Dialog

Asking about a nice restaurant at a hotel

At the front desk

Clerk:May I help you?

Traveler:Yes please

Could you recommend a nice restaurant near here?

Clerk:What kind of food would you like?

Traveler:Any kind

Clerk:Hmm There is a steak house two blocks down along

Mason street and a fish restaurant named Cabron

in the back of the south parking lot

Dialog

The hotel makes a reservation with a restaurant

Clerk:I can make a reservation for you if you want me to?

Traveler:Oh please It would save me a lot of trouble Thank you

Clerk:You bet

Ring This is Holiday Inn

We have a customer here who’d like to make a reservation

at your restaurant One moment please

Traveler Are you going now?

To Seeing the approval

To the phone He’ll be there in less than twenty minutes

To Traveler OK All set

Traveler:Thank you so much

Clerk:Enjoy your meal

dinner

Dialog

Going to a restaurant which the hotel reserved

Hostess:Good evening sir

Traveler:Good evening

The Dolphin Beach Resort recommended this restaurant

and I believe they made a reservation for me

I have a reservation

I have a reservation for three under the name Ikeuchi

My name is Takeshi Ikeuchi

Hostess:One moment please Mr Takeshi Ikeuchi

Yes we have your reservation for:

we have you down for:You’re reserved at:

She will take you to your table Please enjoy your meal Traveler:Thank you

Hostess:This way please

Dialog

Ordering dishes

Waitress:Good evening What would you like to order?

Traveler:Well I would like the Baked Stuffed Shrimp

will have

Waitress:Anything to drink sir?

Traveler:I’d like a Michelob light please

I’ll have

Dialog

Taking some time to think about what to order

Waitress:Hi I’m Kathy Traveler

Showing a menu to the customer

Would you like to order now or take some time to think about it? Traveler:Well I’d like to take some time

Waitress:OK Let me know when you’re ready

Traveler:OK Yes I will

Dialog

Not ready to order

Waitress:Can I take your order?

Did you decide what to order?

Traveler:No not yet Could you give me some more time?

Waitress:Certainly Please take your time I’ll come back later

Traveler:Thank you

Dialog

Ready to order

Waitress:Are you ready to order now?

Traveler:Yes I’m ready Yes I am

I’ll have a New York steak the sirloin

Waitress:How would you like it cooked?How do you want it done?

Traveler:Medium please

Dialog

Asking about today’s special

Traveler:Is there a special today?

Do you have anything special on the menu today?

Do you have any recommendations?

Could you tell me what your specials are?

Waitress:Today we have Grilled Pork Chops

Traveler:What does that come with?

Waitress:That comes with fresh seasonal vegetables

choice of potato or rice rolls and butter

Traveler:OK I’ll have take the Grilled Pork Chops

Dialog

What kind of dressing?

Waitress:What kind of dressing would you like?

Traveler:What kind of dressing do you have?

Waitress:We have French Thousand Island Italian Blue Cheese

Russian

Traveler:I’ll have Blue Cheese dressing please

Dialog

Are you enjoying the meal?

Waitress:Is everything all right?

Traveler:Yes perfect Thank you The food is delicious

very good

Waitress:I’m glad to hear that Please enjoy your meal dinner Traveler:Thank you

Dialog

I’ll take it up

Waitress:Would you care for some dessert?

Traveler:No thank you I’m full

Waitress:All right Leaving the bill on the table

I’ll take it up for you when you’re ready

Traveler:Thank you

Dialog

Last call ordering an additional dish

Waitress:Last call from the kitchen

We’re going to close the kitchen

Do you want to order anything else?

Traveler:Well Give me a cup of coffee please

Waitress:Anything else?

Traveler:No that’s all for tonight Thank you

Dialog

Paying the bill

Cashier:I hope you enjoyed your dinner

Traveler:Oh yes I did Very much

Cashier:Will that be cash or charge?

Traveler:Cash please

In a bar

Dialog

Selection of beers

Waiter:What would you like to drink?

Traveler:I’d like to drink have a beer

I’d like some beer

What kind do you have?

Waiter:We have Coors Budweizer Michelob regular and light

Heineken Molsen Gold Corona

Traveler:I’d like to have drink a Michelob light please