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Taking a ferry in English (beginner)
Beginner English for taking a ferry. Key line: “Hi, I'd like one ticket for the ferry, please.”
Full script
Lin
Hi, I'd like one ticket for the ferry, please.
Them
Sure. One-way or return?
Lin
Return, please. I don't live on the island.
Them
Good plan. That's ten dollars.
Lin
Can I pay by card?
Them
Yes. The next ferry leaves in ten minutes.
Lin
Great. I can still catch my sandwich.
Them
Then hurry. The birds love sandwiches too.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Buy ticket
✓ I'd like one ticket for the ferry, please.Polite ticket request
I'd like is more polite
Ticket type
✓ One-way or return?Ask the ticket type
return = return ticket
Card
✓ Can I pay by card?Ask to pay by card
Also: Can I use a card?
Departure
✓ The next ferry leaves in ten minutes.Time of next ferry
leave = depart
Quick answers
Buy ticket: what to say in English
Say “I'd like one ticket for the ferry, please.” — polite ticket request. I'd like is more polite.
Ticket type: what to say in English
Say “One-way or return?” — ask the ticket type. return = return ticket.
Card: what to say in English
Say “Can I pay by card?” — ask to pay by card. Also: Can I use a card?
Departure: what to say in English
Say “The next ferry leaves in ten minutes.” — time of next ferry. leave = depart.