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Renting a bike for the day in English (beginner)
Beginner English for renting a bike for the day. Key line: “Hi, I'd like to rent a bike today.”
Full script
Lin
Hi, I'd like to rent a bike today.
Them
Sure. It's fifteen dollars for the day.
Lin
Great. Can I get one with a basket?
Them
Yes, this one has a big basket.
Lin
Perfect. My snacks need a seat.
Them
Then your snacks can ride in style.
Lin
Nice. Is there a deposit too?
Them
Yes, ten dollars. The basket gets the best seat.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
want to rent
✓ I'd like to rent a bike today.Polite way to ask
Say what you want politely
with basket
✓ Can I get one with a basket?Ask for one with a basket
with a... = has ...
a day
✓ It's fifteen dollars for the day.Price for one day
for the day = all day
deposit
✓ Is there a deposit too?Ask if extra money is needed
too at the end = also
Quick answers
want to rent: what to say in English
Say “I'd like to rent a bike today.” — polite way to ask. Say what you want politely.
with basket: what to say in English
Say “Can I get one with a basket?” — ask for one with a basket. with a... = has ...
a day: what to say in English
Say “It's fifteen dollars for the day.” — price for one day. for the day = all day.
deposit: what to say in English
Say “Is there a deposit too?” — ask if extra money is needed. too at the end = also.