English phrasebook
Taking the Tube in English
Practise using the Tube in London. Choose a ticket, buy a pass and find the right line and platform.
Situation: A Tube station in London. Your goal: Buy a ticket and take the right line to the city centre.
The whole conversation, line by line
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Station assistant
Good afternoon. Do you need help with the ticket machine?
You
Yes, please. I want to go to the centre. Which ticket do I need?
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Station assistant
A single ticket is three pounds fifty. There's also a day pass.
You
I'll be here all day. How much is the day pass?
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Station assistant
A day pass is eight pounds.
You
Then the pass is better. I'd like one, please.
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Station assistant
Fine. Put the money in the machine and take your card.
You
Done. Thank you. Which line goes to the centre?
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Station assistant
Take the Central line, towards Liverpool Street. It's five stops.
You
The Central line, towards Liverpool Street, five stops. Do I have to change trains?
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Station assistant
No, it's direct. Trains come every three minutes.
You
Perfect. Which platform do I need?
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Station assistant
Platform two, on the left. Have a good journey!
You
Thanks for your help. See you later!
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