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Renting an audio guide in English
What to say when renting a museum audio guide and asking about photos and closing time.
Full script
Lin
Hi, can I rent an audio guide?
Them
Sure. It's ten dollars. Which language?
Lin
Do you have one in Chinese?
Them
Yes. Just press the number next to each painting.
Lin
Great. Can I take photos inside?
Them
Yes, but no flash. And no selfies with the mummy.
Lin
Got it. What time do you close?
Them
At six. The café closes at five, though.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Museum
✓ Can I rent an audio guide?Use this to ask for one.
rent = pay to use; audio guide = museum device
Save this
✓ Do you have one in Chinese?Ask for a Chinese one.
in Chinese = in this language
Museum
✓ Can I take photos inside?Ask about photos.
Common reply: No flash. = no flash
Museum
✓ What time do you close?Ask when it closes.
Opening time: What time do you open?
Quick answers
Museum: what to say in English
Say “Can I rent an audio guide?” — use this to ask for one. rent = pay to use; audio guide = museum device.
Save this: what to say in English
Say “Do you have one in Chinese?” — ask for a Chinese one. in Chinese = in this language.
Museum: what to say in English
Say “Can I take photos inside?” — ask about photos. Common reply: No flash. = no flash.
Museum: what to say in English
Say “What time do you close?” — ask when it closes. Opening time: What time do you open?