So you're going on a journey by the train? It's a great experience as usual and you can't wait to meet the exciting people who will be your co-passengers. In this lesson learn the words and phrases that will be useful in your journey.
In this lesson we will learn sentences and words that you can use at a train station.
Buying a one-way ticket
Cindy : Hello. I would like to buy a ticket to Chicago.
Ticket Agent : Would you like a round-trip ticket or a one-way ticket?
Cindy : I don't know when I will be coming back, so I want a one-way ticket please.
Ticket Agent : When would you like to travel?
Cindy : I would like to leave on Monday.
Ticket Agent : That will be $45 for the one-way ticket to Chicago.
Cindy : Thank you. Here is my credit card.
Ticket Agent : This is your ticket. You'll find the car number and the seat number on the ticket.
Cindy : Thank you. Goodbye.
Buying a round-trip ticket
Cindy : Hello. I would like to buy a ticket to Chicago.
Ticket Agent : Would you like a round-trip ticket or a one-way ticket?
Cindy : I am coming back soon so I want a round-trip ticket.
Ticket Agent : When are you leaving?
Cindy : I am leaving on Tuesday and coming back on Saturday.
Ticket Agent : The train does not return from Chicago on Saturday. Do you want a ticket for Sunday?
Cindy : No, that will not be convenient. Could I get one for Friday?
Ticket Agent : Yes, there is a train that day.
Cindy : Thank you. Please give me return ticket for Friday.
Checking luggage
Cindy : Can I check my luggage instead of carrying it on the train?
Ticket Agent : Yes, you can. There is no charge for that service. Do you have your luggage here?
Cindy : Yes. This is the bag I wish to check.
Ticket Agent : Let me put a tag on your bag and give you a receipt.
Cindy : Thank you.
Receiving someone
Laura : Hi Cindy! I am so glad you have come to visit us!
Cindy : Oh, Laura! It is so good to see you.
Laura : Did you have a good trip?
Cindy : Yes. The train was very fast, and they had a restaurant car where I could eat lunch. It was fun to sit at a table and watch the countryside go by as I ate.
Laura : That’s great! Do you have any luggage?
Cindy : Yes, but I checked my big suitcase. We will have to pick it up at the gate.
Laura : Let’s go!
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