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Getting gas at a station in English (beginner)
Beginner English for getting gas at a station. Key line: “Hi, can I get twenty dollars of regular?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, can I get twenty dollars of regular?
Them
Sure. Cash or card?
Lin
Card, please. This car is always thirsty.
Them
Mine too. It drinks like a fish.
Lin
Can I pay here?
Them
Yes. Please tap your card.
Lin
Thanks. Let's hope that's enough.
Them
If not, it can walk home.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Regular
✓ Can I get twenty dollars of regular?Ask for $20 regular
Change twenty to your amount
Paying
✓ Cash or card?Ask about payment method
Common question about payment
Pay here
✓ Can I pay here?Check where to pay
Use it to check where to pay
Tap card
✓ Please tap your card.Staff asks you to tap
tap = touch to pay
Quick answers
Regular: what to say in English
Say “Can I get twenty dollars of regular?” — ask for $20 regular. Change twenty to your amount.
Paying: what to say in English
Say “Cash or card?” — ask about payment method. Common question about payment.
Pay here: what to say in English
Say “Can I pay here?” — check where to pay. Use it to check where to pay.
Tap card: what to say in English
Say “Please tap your card.” — staff asks you to tap. tap = touch to pay.