What basic words and phrases do you need to know for conversation when traveling abroad? Or what level of English do you need to reach?

1. First, you need to determine which country to travel to before you can determine whether you need sufficient English proficiency:

1) It is basically no problem in Japan, Singapore, etc. You don’t need to know English.

2) In super popular tourist countries such as South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, etc., the Chinese signs in public places are very clear, and there are many Chinese people, so you don’t have to understand English.

3) Countries where English is the mother tongue/official language are familiar ones such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, etc., and less familiar ones such as Malta, Palau, Puerto Rico, Seychelles, etc. At least know some basic words, be able to communicate in word units, and look up in a dictionary. Your English level should be junior high school or above, and you should understand 1-2K vocabulary words.

4) In developed countries such as France and Germany where English is not the native language, at least the English signs in public places are clear and there are many people who can speak English. The English level should reach junior high school or above and understand 1-2K vocabulary.

5) For non-developed countries where English is not the native language, it is recommended to go with a group tour because the local people’s English proficiency is not high.

2. Commonly used English phrases for traveling abroad:.

1) Good.Now, here's the key—and take a look inside and make sure everything's working allright.

Good.Now, here's the key—and take a look inside and make sure everything's working allright. Make sure everything is working properly.

2) Okay…Hey, it’s got a full tank of gas! Okay…Hey, it’s got a full tank of gas!

3) Yes, we fill all the cars before they leave. But be sure you bring it back filled.

Yes, we fill all the cars before they leave. However, you also have to fill it up when you return the car.

4) distance distance direction direction

5) subway subway cross intersection

6) corner street corner, corner square square

7 ) building building; building fork fork road

8) station station landmark road sign straight straight, straight

9) Excuse me, can you tell me where the post office is? Excuse me, where is the post office?

10) It’s on the Fifth Avenue. On Fifth Avenue.

11) Excuse me, which bus should I take to go to Wood Cinema?

Excuse me, which bus should I take to go to Wood Cinema?

Excuse me, which bus should I take to go to Wood Cinema?

12) You can take Bus No.11. It’s very convenient. You can take Bus No.11. Very convenient.

13) Can you direct me to Holiday Inn? Can you show me the way to Holiday Inn?

14) Cross the street and walk two blocks west. You can’t miss it. Cross the street and walk two blocks west.

15) Can you show me the way to the nearest hospital? How can I get to the nearest hospital?

16) Walk straight on. Cross the street at the second traffic light. You can't miss it.

Walk straight on. Cross the street at the second traffic light. It's here.

17) Where’s the center of town, please? Where is the center of town?

18) Go straight ahead. It takes ten minutes to walk. Go straight ahead. It only takes 10 minutes to walk.

19) How do I get to the railroad station? How do I get to the train station?

20) We are completely lost. We are lost.

21) Please point out where I am on this map. Please point out where I am on this map?

22) Can you show me where it is on this map?

23) Let me take you there. I take you go.

24) OK.Excuse me.May I ask where we are now? OK. Sorry, where are we now?

25) We’re going to the post office. How can we get there? How should we go to the post office?

26) I’m looking for the nearest subway station.Does this road lead to it?

I’m looking for the nearest subway station. Does this road lead there?

27) I’m afraid not. Have you got a map? I can show you on the map.

I’m afraid not. Do you have a map? I can point it out to you on the map.

28) Excuse me! Sorry to bother you. May I help you? May I help you?

29) What’s this street? What’s this street? This is MadsonStreet.This is Madison Street.

30) Would you show me where we are on this map? Can you point me to its location on the map?

31) Well, I think we’re right here. Okay, we are at this location now.

32) I see. I’m looking for O & M Advertising Company. I'm looking for Ogilvy & Mather.

33) Then, turn right at that corner. You can’t miss it. You can turn right at that corner. You can't miss it.

34) Thankyou so much. Thank you very much. You’re welcome. You’re welcome.

35) Something lost

36) Is anything missing? Is anything missing?

37) I can’t find my passport! I can't find my passport!

38) What’s in the bag? What’s in the bag?

39) My camera and clothes are in it.

40) Where did you leave it? Where did I leave it?

41) I think I left it at the cashier. I think I left it at the cashier.

42) My bag is missing. My bag is missing. Maybe someone took it by mistake. Maybe someone took it by mistake.

43) My purse was stolen. My purse was stolen.

44) I left my bag in the taxi.

45) It’s a black overnight bag. That’s a black overnight bag.

46) About100 dollars in cash and my credit card are in it.

47) What kind of bag? What kind of bag?

48) What’s in it? What's inside?

49) Could you fill out this form? Could you please fill out this form?

50) Please write down your contact address here. Please write down your local contact address.

51) Can you describe it? Can you describe it?

52) What seems to be the trouble? Where do you feel uncomfortable?

53) I have a headache, a serious sore throat, and a cough.

I have a headache, a serious sore throat, and a cough.

54) I have sharp stomachache, doctor. Doctor, my stomach hurts badly.

55) How about your appetite? How is your appetite?

56) How many tablets do I have to take each time? How many tablets do I have to take each time?

57) Two for adults, and one for children after every meal. Two tablets for adults and one tablet for children.

58) Have you got a fever? Do you have a fever?

59) Keep yourself warm and have a good rest. This is your medicine. Take it according to the prescription.

Keep yourself warm and have a good rest. This is your medicine. Please follow the prescription instructions.

60) Yes. I have a prescription from my doctor. Can you fill it for me?

My doctor gave me a prescription, can you fill it for me?

61) Your prescription is ready. Just follow the directions on the bottle.

Your prescription is ready. Just follow the directions on the bottle.

62) taxi taxi fare meter (meter) change change

63) journey travel trip travel entrance luggage luggage

64) How long will How long does it take to get there? How long does it take to get there?

65) Oh, It’s only about twenty miuutes’ drive. It takes about 20 minutes by car.

66) Can you take me to the airport? Please come to the airport, okay?

Yes, sir. OK, sir.

67) Can I help you with your luggage? Can I help you with your luggage?

68) No, thanks. I’d rather keep this case with me. Should I bring it myself?

69) How much is it? How much is it? It’s 12 dollars. 12 dollars.

70) May I have a receipt? Could you please give me a receipt?

71) Just a moment…Here you are. Please wait a moment…Here you are.

72) Do you know what the fare will be? Do you know what the fare will be?

73) Whatever the meter says. Calculate according to the meter.

74) Please pull in round the corner. Please park in the corner.

75) Can you tell me where I can take a taxi?Can you tell me where I can take a taxi?

76) The railway station, please. Please go to the railway station.

77) Please stop by the roadside. Please stop by the roadside.

All right. Would you please help me put my baggage in the trunk?

Okay. Can you help me put my luggage in the suitcase?

But I prefer the meter. Let’s use the meter.

Do you use the meter?

78) I wonder when it'll clear up. I wonder when it'll clear up.

The weatherman says it’ll still last for four more days at least.

The forecast says this weather will last at least four more days.

79) What a price! Lower it, please! Such a high price! Please lower it.

Doyou have a receipt? Do you have an invoice?

How much discount will you offer? How much discount can you offer?

How about twenty percent off? How about twenty percent off?

80) steak business business lunch salad chicken and rice chicken chop rice

beefnoodle beef noodles fast food fast food

When you need the table? You want to order When is the seat?

TheFriday.This Friday.

MayI take your order? Could you please order?

Bring the menu, please. Please bring me the menu.

What would you like to order? What would you like to order?

What’s the special today? What’s the special dish today?

81) Welcome to McDonald's.Can I take your order?

Welcome to McDonald's restaurant. What would you like to order?

Hi, I’d like a hamburger and an apple pie. Hi, I’d like a hamburger and an apple pie.

What’s today’s special? What’s today’s special?

Could you show me my bill? Could you show me my bill?

Shall we see the menu, please? Please show us the menu, please?

Doyou have a table for two?Do you have a table for two?

Yes, sir. This way, please. Yes, sir, please go this way.

I’ll have a green salad. What about you, Jack?

I’ll have a green salad. What about you, Jack?

Agreen salad and a steak. A green salad and a steak.

Have you got a reservation, sir? Sir, have you made a reservation?

How long do I have to wait? How long will I have to wait?

There will be a wait of about twenty minutes.

We have a table for you now. Follow me, please. There is a table now, please follow me.

Pleases it here. Here is the menu.Can I take your order now.

Please sit here. This is the menu. Can I order now?

82) doinglaundry washing clothes

washingmachine washing machine dirty clean clean

Goodmorning, we have some laundry to be done.

Good morning, we have some laundry to do.

Certainly, sir. Yes, sir.

Would you like to dry clean all of these clothes?

Would you like to dry clean all of these clothes?

Would you like to dry clean all of these clothes?

No.I’d like these trousers to be washed in cold water.

No, I’d like these trousers to be washed in cold water.

When can I have my clothes back? When can I get my clothes back?

Express service or same-day? Express service or same-day pickup?

Is there a dry cleaners near here? Are there any dry cleaners nearby?

You could get it tomorrow morning. Come and get it tomorrow morning.

Please attach this claim tag. Please attach this claim tag.

Your boarding pass, sir. This is your registration certificate, sir.

Which gate? What is the gate number? Gate eight. Gate eight.

Could you show me the way to my seat? Could you show me the way to my seat?

Followme,please.Follow me.