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Taking a taxi in English (advanced)
Advanced English for taking a taxi. Key line: “Hi, could you *drop* me *off* at *Riverside* Apartments, please?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, could you drop me off at Riverside Apartments, please?
Them
Sure—do you want me to take the main road or cut through downtown?
Lin
Let's stick to the main road; my stomach and shortcuts are not friends.
Them
Fair enough. I'll go easy on the corners too—no surprise roller coaster today.
Lin
Thanks, and if traffic gets ugly, I'm not in a huge rush.
Them
Perfect. Then I'll cruise and keep it smooth instead of playing hero.
Lin
Honestly, a smooth ride is my only luxury today.
Them
You've got it—one smooth ride, and your stomach can thank me later.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Drop-off
✓ drop me off at ...Name the place
More natural than take me to
Main road
✓ stick to the main roaduse the main road
stick to = keep to this
In a rush
✓ I'm not in a huge rush.Polite: no need to hurry.
"huge rush" is casual
Slow turns
✓ go easy on the cornersdon't turn too hard
easy on = not too much
Quick answers
Drop-off: what to say in English
Say “drop me off at ...” — name the place. More natural than take me to.
Main road: what to say in English
Say “stick to the main road” — use the main road. stick to = keep to this.
In a rush: what to say in English
Say “I'm not in a huge rush.” — polite: no need to hurry. "huge rush" is casual.
Slow turns: what to say in English
Say “go easy on the corners” — don't turn too hard. easy on = not too much.