TravelIntermediate
Waiting in line at an attraction in English
Everyday English for waiting in line at an attraction. Key line: “Sorry, are you *waiting* to go *inside* too?”
Full script
Lin
Sorry, are you waiting to go inside too?
Them
Yeah, this is the line—it just looks like a crowd.
Lin
Nice, I thought I was accidentally joining a flash mob.
Them
Not yet, but give us ten minutes and anything could happen.
Lin
Thanks. Does the line usually move this slowly?
Them
Pretty slowly, but the view up there is worth it.
Lin
Perfect. I brought snacks, so I'm emotionally prepared.
Them
Smart. By the front, your snacks might qualify as dinner.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Check
✓ Are you waiting to go inside too?Check the line
Natural way to check
Complaint
✓ Does the line usually move this slowly?Ask about the slow line
For chat or mild complaint
Worth it
✓ It’s worth it.Good enough.
Common: not just about value
Snacks
✓ I brought snacks.Say you brought food.
Easy line-chat reply
Quick answers
Check: what to say in English
Say “Are you waiting to go inside too?” — check the line. Natural way to check.
Complaint: what to say in English
Say “Does the line usually move this slowly?” — ask about the slow line. For chat or mild complaint.
Worth it: what to say in English
Say “It’s worth it.” — good enough. Common: not just about value.
Snacks: what to say in English
Say “I brought snacks.” — say you brought food. Easy line-chat reply.