Conversation · Role-play

🚌 Buying a Bus Ticket

Practise buying a long-distance bus ticket in England. Say where you are going, choose a return ticket, a time and a seat, and pay by card.

A bus station in England

Your goal: Buy a return bus ticket to Bristol

You are talking to the ticket clerk, who will speak English. Pick the best reply from 3 options. A wrong pick shows a hint and you try again: a first-try answer scores 10 points, a retry scores 5. 7 turns to complete the scenario.

7 exchanges Conversation Multiple choice

/ 7 first try

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Want to study the lines first? See every phrase of this scene with audio.

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How to play

Read what the ticket clerk says — tap 🔊 to hear it in a British voice.
Pick the best of the three English replies to move the conversation forward.
If you pick the wrong option, a hint explains why — try again until you find the right reply.
Complete all 7 turns to finish the scene. Aim for all 7 on the first try!

Questions

Is this English conversation game free?

Yes — no sign-up needed. Play in your browser and practise natural British English for real situations.

What level is this role-play for?

It suits A2–B1 learners who know basic English and want to practise real conversational phrases. Each wrong answer shows a hint, so you learn as you play.

Can I see the lines in my own language?

Yes — choose your language from the menu and every line comes with a translation. You can also read the whole conversation first on the Buying a Bus Ticket phrasebook page.