Buying movie tickets in English
What to say when buying movie tickets, choosing seats, and asking about a student discount.
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Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Ask for 2 tickets for that time.
show = movie time; also: the 7 p.m. screening
Say you don't want front seats.
For middle seats: Somewhere in the middle.
Ask if students get a discount.
They may say: Show me your student ID.
Order one large popcorn politely.
popcorn is uncountable; medium = medium size
Quick answers
Say:: what to say in English
Say “Two tickets for the seven o'clock show.” — ask for 2 tickets for that time. show = movie time; also: the 7 p.m. screening.
Not too close: what to say in English
Say “Not too close to the screen.” — say you don't want front seats. For middle seats: Somewhere in the middle.
Save if you can: what to say in English
Say “Is there a student discount?” — ask if students get a discount. They may say: Show me your student ID.
Movie tradition: what to say in English
Say “A large popcorn, please.” — order one large popcorn politely. popcorn is uncountable; medium = medium size.