TravelIntermediate
Joining a guided tour in English
Everyday English for joining a guided tour. Key line: “Hey, is it too late to *join* this *tour*?”
Full script
Lin
Hey, is it too late to join this tour?
Them
Not at all—we're just waiting for one latecomer.
Lin
Perfect. I can walk fast if you take off suddenly.
Them
Good, because our guide walks like he's chasing lunch.
Lin
Then I'll stay close and try not to become lunch.
Them
Smart plan. It's fifteen dollars, and we start in two minutes.
Lin
Great, here's my cash. Should I stand with the group?
Them
Yep—unless you're the latecomer. Then we all stare.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
too late
✓ Is it too late to join this tour?Ask if you can join now
Natural way to ask
leave
✓ take offleave
Not "fly" here
stay near
✓ stay closeStay near
Useful in crowds
where to stand
✓ stand with the groupStand together with them
Check first to avoid awkwardness
Quick answers
too late: what to say in English
Say “Is it too late to join this tour?” — ask if you can join now. Natural way to ask.
leave: what to say in English
Say “take off” — leave. Not "fly" here.
stay near: what to say in English
Say “stay close” — stay near. Useful in crowds.
where to stand: what to say in English
Say “stand with the group” — stand together with them. Check first to avoid awkwardness.