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Buying a city pass in English (beginner)
Beginner English for buying a city pass. Key line: “Hi, I'd like a city pass, please.”
Full script
Lin
Hi, I'd like a city pass, please.
Them
Sure. One day or two days?
Lin
Two days, please. Can I use buses with it?
Them
Yes, and museums too.
Lin
Great. I like walking, but my feet don't.
Them
Then this pass is your best friend.
Lin
Perfect. How much for two days?
Them
It's twenty dollars. Your feet say thanks.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
I'd like
✓ I'd like a city pass, please.Polite way to buy one
Also for tickets and food
Choose days
✓ One day or two days?Ask about the number of days
Common two-choice question
Can I use it?
✓ Can I use buses with it?Ask what it works for
with it = using this
Price
✓ How much for two days?Ask the price for two days
Natural way to ask the price
Quick answers
What does “I'd like a city pass, please” mean, and when do you say it?
“I'd like a city pass, please.”: polite way to buy one. Also for tickets and food.
What does “One day or two days” mean, and when do you say it?
“One day or two days?”: ask about the number of days. Common two-choice question.
What does “Can I use buses with it” mean, and when do you say it?
“Can I use buses with it?”: ask what it works for. with it = using this.
What does “How much for two days” mean, and when do you say it?
“How much for two days?”: ask the price for two days. Natural way to ask the price.