Useful vocabulary and phrases
transfer / connections | customs |
immigration | car hire |
passport | taxi rank |
onward journey | airport express |
bureau de change | tourist information |
luggage carousel | |
Immigration
“Can I see your passport please?” | “Please look into the camera.” |
“What is the purpose of your visit to…?” | “Please place your thumb on the pad.” |
“Why are you visiting…?” | “Please place your fingers on the pad.” |
“What brings you to…?” | “You need to fill in one of these forms and then come back to me.” |
“Can I see your return ticket please?” | |
Customs
“Do you have anything to declare?” | “Do you have any fruits, vegetables or foodstuffs in your bags?” |
“Can you open your bag please?” | “Do you have paperwork / a certificate for this?” |
Bureau de Change / Currency Exchange
“I’d like to change some … into …” | “The exchange rate is….” |
“How much would you like to change?” | “That comes to (amount). Please check it.” |
Tourist Information
“Do you have a map of the city / the area?” | “Do you know anywhere I can stay for between … and … (a night) / under … (a night)?” |
“Could you recommend a hotel to me?” | “What’s the best / quickest / cheapest way to get into the city?” |
Missed a Connection
“Excuse me, my flight was delayed and I’ve missed my connection. Can I get on to the next plane?” | |