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Asking if photos are allowed in English (beginner)
Beginner English for asking if photos are allowed. Key line: “Excuse me, can I take photos here?”
Full script
Lin
Excuse me, can I take photos here?
Them
Yes, you can, but no flash.
Lin
Okay, can I take a selfie too?
Them
Sure, just keep the aisle open.
Lin
I can do that. My phone is small.
Them
Thanks. Some people bring a huge camera.
Lin
Don't worry. Mine only makes me look taller.
Them
Great—then I need your camera.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
photos
✓ Can I take photos here?Ask for permission.
Polite way to ask first
flash
✓ No flash, please.Rule: no flash
'flash' needs no 'the'
selfie
✓ Can I take a selfie too?Ask to take one too
too = also
aisle
✓ Keep the aisle open.Leave a clear path.
It means don't block the way
Quick answers
photos: what to say in English
Say “Can I take photos here?” — ask for permission. Polite way to ask first.
flash: what to say in English
Say “No flash, please.” — rule: no flash. 'flash' needs no 'the'.
selfie: what to say in English
Say “Can I take a selfie too?” — ask to take one too. too = also.
aisle: what to say in English
Say “Keep the aisle open.” — leave a clear path. It means don't block the way.