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Waiting in line at an attraction in English (beginner)
Beginner English for waiting in line at an attraction. Key line: “Excuse me, is this the line for tickets?”
Full script
Lin
Excuse me, is this the line for tickets?
Them
Yes, and it's a popular one.
Lin
Thanks. I hope it moves fast.
Them
On good days, yes.
Lin
How long is the wait?
Them
About forty minutes, I think.
Lin
Okay. I'll use my patient face.
Them
Nice. Mine stopped at minute ten.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
check line
✓ Is this the line for tickets?Ask if this is the right line
for + purpose
ask wait time
✓ How long is the wait?Ask the waiting time
For lines or waitlists
hope it's fast
✓ I hope it moves fast.Say you want the line to move quickly
move = go forward
duration
✓ About forty minutes, I think.Estimate the wait time
About = around
Quick answers
check line: what to say in English
Say “Is this the line for tickets?” — ask if this is the right line. for + purpose.
ask wait time: what to say in English
Say “How long is the wait?” — ask the waiting time. For lines or waitlists.
hope it's fast: what to say in English
Say “I hope it moves fast.” — say you want the line to move quickly. move = go forward.
duration: what to say in English
Say “About forty minutes, I think.” — estimate the wait time. About = around.