TravelIntermediate
Buying a city pass in English
Everyday English for buying a city pass. Key line: “Hi, could I get a three-day city pass, please?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, could I get a three-day city pass, please?
Them
Sure. One adult pass, or do you need two?
Lin
Just one. Does it cover the museum and the tower?
Them
Yep, and the river boats too, if your feet give up.
Lin
Perfect. My sneakers already sound worried. How much is it?
Them
It's forty-eight dollars, and I'll throw in a map.
Lin
Great, I'll take it. Can I pay by card?
Them
Of course. Your card works harder than those sneakers today.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Buying
✓ Could I get a ... , please?Polite way to ask for one
Polite for buying or asking for something
Included
✓ Does it cover ...?Ask if it includes something
Ask if a ticket or deal includes something
Decision
✓ I'll take it.Decide to buy it
Natural when you decide to buy
Payment
✓ Can I pay by card?Ask to pay by card
Use by card, not with
Quick answers
What does “Could I get a ... , please” mean, and when do you say it?
“Could I get a ... , please?”: polite way to ask for one. Polite for buying or asking for something.
What does “Does it cover ” mean, and when do you say it?
“Does it cover ...?”: ask if it includes something. Ask if a ticket or deal includes something.
What does “I'll take it” mean, and when do you say it?
“I'll take it.”: decide to buy it. Natural when you decide to buy.
What does “Can I pay by card” mean, and when do you say it?
“Can I pay by card?”: ask to pay by card. Use by card, not with.