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Buying movie tickets in English (beginner)
Beginner English for buying movie tickets. Key line: “Hi, I'd like two tickets, please.”
Full script
Lin
Hi, I'd like two tickets, please.
Them
Sure. Which movie and time?
Lin
The comedy at 6:30, please.
Them
Middle seats are open. Is that okay?
Lin
Yes, middle is great. I laugh loudly.
Them
No problem. That's eighteen dollars, please.
Lin
Here's twenty. Can I get my change?
Them
Of course. Enjoy the movie, loud laugher.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Tickets
✓ I'd like two tickets, please.Polite way to buy 2 tickets
I'd like is more polite than I want
Showtime
✓ Which movie and time?Ask about the movie and showtime
time here = showtime
Seats
✓ Middle seats are open.There are seats in the middle
open can mean seats are available
Change
✓ Can I get my change?Ask for the money left over
change here = money back
Quick answers
Tickets: what to say in English
Say “I'd like two tickets, please.” — polite way to buy 2 tickets. I'd like is more polite than I want.
Showtime: what to say in English
Say “Which movie and time?” — ask about the movie and showtime. time here = showtime.
Seats: what to say in English
Say “Middle seats are open.” — there are seats in the middle. open can mean seats are available.
Change: what to say in English
Say “Can I get my change?” — ask for the money left over. change here = money back.