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In the wrong train carriage in English (beginner)

Beginner English for in the wrong train carriage. Key line: “Excuse me, is this the *right* *carriage*?”

Full script

Lin
Excuse me, is this the right carriage?
Them
Let me check. No, you're in carriage B.
Lin
Oh, mine says D. How do I get there?
Them
Just walk forward two cars.
Lin
Thanks. My bag loves this seat.
Them
Then your bag needs a ticket.
Lin
True. It always chooses for me.
Them
Today, your bag chose the wrong carriage.

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

check
✓ Is this the right carriage?

Ask if this is your carriage

right = correct

check
✓ Let me check.

Said before checking

Common before checking

get there
✓ How do I get there?

Ask how to reach it

Useful for asking directions

walk forward
✓ Just walk forward two cars.

Tells how to get there

cars = train cars here

Quick answers

check: what to say in English

Say “Is this the right carriage?” — ask if this is your carriage. right = correct.

check: what to say in English

Say “Let me check.” — said before checking. Common before checking.

get there: what to say in English

Say “How do I get there?” — ask how to reach it. Useful for asking directions.

walk forward: what to say in English

Say “Just walk forward two cars.” — tells how to get there. cars = train cars here.

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